Impact & Stories
We measure success by the choices people can make.
To learn, to play, to earn, to save, to lead, and to live by what matters to them. Here is what 18 years of that looks like.
What we look for in a life lived on purpose: clarity about her values and goals · greater well-being and fulfilment · more control over her own life · stronger relationships · more confident decisions. These are what we aim for; we will report them as measured results once our assessment tracks them.
People reached directly, 2008-2026
- people in total
- 33,979
- children
- 25,557
- young people
- 6,203
- women
- 2,219
Who we reached, and through which programmes
| Group | Reached | Main programmes |
|---|---|---|
| Children | 25,557 | Arivu-Disha 6,803 · HOLA open learning 4,500 · PAL and HOLA Tarang 3,095 · Tackle Caravan 2,946 · B.Voc and Jeevanam outreach 2,200 · career guidance for girls 1,595 · summer camps 1,448 · Malur community internship 1,256 · Anu Akka's Tackle 1,047 · others 667 |
| Young people | 6,203 | Online employability courses 3,040 · college employability course 1,320 · Aalamba skills training 514 · college courses 461 · PIPAL library 256 · Malur interns 246 · HOLA Fellowship and Library 176 · others 190 (including Asmishilp 41 and B.Voc 33) |
| Women | 2,219 | Aalamba Kolar 1,368 · Aalamba SHGs 523 · partner women's organisations 250 · community learning centres 78 |
| Total | 33,979 (33,900+) |
How we counted
We count people, not sessions. Where the same schools or groups continued year after year, we used the largest single year. Where each year served new people, we added the years. Campaigns, events and relief (45,000+ participations) are shown separately and not added to the total. For 2022-25, our method gives slightly fewer people than the 7,022 certified by our chartered accountant, so these figures are on the cautious side.
Download the 18-year reportOutcomes worth highlighting
- 42 women contributing to household income for the first time
- Six Asmishilp graduates now trainers
- 52% of Disha students changed their subject choices after the career fair
- 4,500 people given COVID relief; 1,600+ flood-affected households helped in 2009
Wider reach: 28,200 Let's Play participations · 4,500 people given COVID relief · 1,600+ flood-affected households helped in 2009 · 2,600+ people supported to claim entitlements · 642 police officers, teachers and partner staff trained.
Stories of change
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- Build
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- Connect
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- Prepare
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Feature
Clay4Change 2026
A two-day celebration of women and pottery in Bengaluru, with a panel, clay workshops led by our trainees, an exhibition and certificates for 23 women.
Read more about Clay4Change 2026Photo to come: the Clay4Change 2026 panel or certificate ceremony.
Gallery
[ADD: 24 to 30 photos and 2 or 3 short films from the 2026 shoot, grouped by pillar. Films load only when someone presses play, with captions or a transcript for each.]