May 21, 2015
Bunker Roy , founder director. First indian to be recognised by Global Solar
Community.Founded in 1972.First barefoot college in the village of Tilonia, Ajmer
Rajasthan.Motive was women empowerment and upliftment of
rural masses.Gives practical knowledge and their
implementations.
EVOLUTION
For 40 years our “Barefoot Professionals” have brought sustainable change to their villages all over the world.
INSPIRATION
Living with Gandhi
A central belief was that the knowledge, skills and wisdom found in villages should be used for its development before getting skills from outside.
A belief that there is a difference between Literacy and Education.
A belief in the equality of women.
Innovations
Water harvesting
Livelihood
Education
Globalising BAREFOOT