Barefoot College News
Bunker Roy at 80
On his 80th birthday, Countercurrents celebrates the legacy of Bunker Roy—a man whose true genius was helping the...
🎉 Celebrating 80 Years of Vision – Through the Eyes of the Village 🎉
On Bunker Roy’s 80th birthday, we’re proud to see the spirit of Tilonia captured through the lens of its own people. 📰...
Happy 80th Birthday, Bunker Roy!
Today, we celebrate not just a birthday, but a lifetime of purpose, passion, and transformative impact. From the...
Lighting the Way Forward
🌞 8 courageous women. 1 shared purpose: to rise beyond loss and light up their future with solar. 💡 Their families...
8 Women 1 AIM- Silicosis Solar Training Program
Grateful to The CSR Journal for featuring our Solar Training Program. Honoured to have our efforts in empowering rural...
🌟 Where Courage Meets Solar 🌟
At Barefoot College, we are witnessing the quiet strength of 8 extraordinary women from families affected by...
Grassroots Women Leading Change 🌾💪
At Barefoot College, our Rights & Entitlements Program team recently facilitated powerful women’s meetings in...
🌿 Celebrating World Environment Day at Barefoot College, Tilonia! 🌿
In collaboration with the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board and the Forest Department, we hosted a vibrant...
With Pride and Joy: Farewell to Our RBS Singla Students 💫
Today at Barefoot College, we bid a warm and emotional farewell to the students of our Residential Bridge School (RBS)...
From Awareness to Access: Helping Rural Citizens Get Their UDID Cards
Our Haq Adhikaar Karyakram team at Barefoot College is committed to empowering persons with disabilities by helping...
Empowering Rural Women through the Haq Adhikar Program
Barefoot College is conducting a series of Capacity building training sessions under the Haq Adhikar (Rights &...
A Letter, King Size – Tilonia’s Voice in National Media
We’re delighted to share that The Daily Guardian has featured Barefoot College, Tilonia in a compelling article titled...
A letter from King Charles
Bunker Roy has recently received this personal letter from King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Prince Charles, as...
Sidbi Solar Project- News Paper Coverage
Barefoot College inaugurates the “Surya Shakti Enterprise Shop” under the SIDBI-supported project.
A new beginning illuminated by women in Dhanau, Barmer!
Barefoot College inaugurates the "Surya Shakti Enterprise Shop" under the SIDBI-supported project.
Sidbi Project -News Paper Coverege
Join us for a Special event of Surya Sakhi
Join us in celebrating the inspiring journey of 50 incredible women trained as solar engineers and entrepreneurs, who...
Empowering Women, Illuminating Villages! ☀️💡
In Barmer, Rajasthan, 300 homes now shine bright with solar energy, thanks to the dedication of 50 rural women trained...
Apex Project- News Paper Coverage
India’s Solar mission lights up homes in Fiji, empowering women for a sustainable future
The Indian High Commission in Suva has announced a significant milestone in its mission to electrify 2,800 households...
Success Stories of Village Learning Centres
The bright young girls of Village Learning Centre, Brijpura, run by Barefoot College, showcased their talent and...
Raghu Rai at Footprints of Change – A Memorable Moment! 📸✨
We were honored to have the legendary Raghu Rai visit the Footprints of Change exhibition at Jawahar Kala Kendra,...
Footprints of Change – A Powerful Start in Jaipur!
The Footprints of Change photo exhibition opened today at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, with a captivating inauguration...
Footprints of Change – A Retrospective Journey through Time 🌿
Join us at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur, for Footprints of Change, an exhibition showcasing powerful photographs by...
Barefoot College showcased its innovative Waste Management Model at the Jila Parishad meeting in Ajmer
On December 19th, Barefoot College showcased its innovative Waste Management Model at the Jila Parishad meeting in...
Honoring Gandhi’s Legacy
Barefoot College had the honor of hosting Rev. Erik Kumedisa, a recipient of the Jamnalal Bajaj Awards 2024 and an...
Solar Mamas from Manipur has been featured in newspaper!
The **Sangai Express** has featured Barefoot College’s latest initiative, where 30 women from Manipur have arrived at...
Lighting Lives: Manipur Women Become Barefoot Solar Engineers!
At Barefoot College, Tilonia, an inspiring graduation ceremony celebrated the remarkable journey of 30 determined...
Welcoming Our New Solar Mamas from Manipur
We are excited to welcome our latest cohort of trainees from the vibrant state of Manipur to The Barefoot College...
Accessible quality education rooted in indigenous wisdom is the mantra at Tilonia’s Barefoot College
Rajasthan: An engineering class is underway. The 45 students are grandmothers from 10 different countries. None of...
Solar Mamas has been featured in newspaper!
We are thrilled to share that our **Solar Mamas Program** has been featured in today's newspaper! 🌍✨ This recognition...
Welcome, future changemakers!
The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) proudly welcomes the 12th Batch of SBI Youth for India...
Graduation Celebration at Barefoot College
Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our incredible South African women trainees! They have...
New book “Walking Barefoot, The Tilonia Way”
In July 2024, a new book was published to celebrate 50 Years of Barefoot College empowering rural communities. Founded...
Barefoot College has been honored with a prestigious award from Blackstone
We're thrilled to announce that The Barefoot College (Social Work and Research Centre) has been honored with a...
Brightening Lives with Barefoot Brilliance!
With the steadfast support of ONGC , we're overjoyed to announce a monumental triumph: lighting up 620 homes with...
MacArthur Foundation Delegation Visits Barefoot College
Representatives from the MacArthur Foundation USA, visited Barefoot College in Tilonia. They were impressed by our...
A Decade of Impactful Education at Residential Bridge School, Singla!
We're thrilled to mark the 10th anniversary of the Residential Bridge School in Singla, a proud initiative by The...
“Empowering Change: 26 Rural Women Pioneering Solar Engineering!”
Barefoot College celebrated a momentous graduation ceremony, where 26 determined women from Rajasthan's Barmer...
Barefoot College Tilonia Comes to Jaipur!
50th Anniversary: Speech by Chief Guest Hon’ble Shri Ashok Gehlot, CM Of Rajasthan
https://youtu.be/Kf4NsbqoUJY
The Tilonia Diaries – 50 Years of The Barefoot College
“The Tilonia Diaries capturing the essence of the accomplishments of the journey of 50 years of The Barefoot College...
50th Anniversary: Message by Faith Singh, Co-Founder of Anokhi
https://youtu.be/ZrgpwhqTeso
The Hindu: Certification doesn’t establish competence: Sanjit Roy
As the Barefoot College completes 50 years, the founder looks back at his groundbreaking journey “There is no urban...
International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA and The Barefoot College Tilonia Collaboration
International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA and The Barefoot College Tilonia collaborate to realise a common vision...