For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA titled Pholwen Toer (Blooming Buds), that will engage sixth to seventh-grade students from the International Educational Institute, in Braripora Bonakoot village, Bandipora, Kashmir UT, connecting them to the local histories, heritage and cultural expressions of the region. The project uniquely involves local artists practising Papier Mache and Bhaand Pather as mentors and facilitators fostering a sense of pride and ownership among the younger generation. The outcome of the project will be a public performance and an exhibition. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, the process document and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, printing, material, exhibition and performance.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA titled Mera Aas Pados, that will engage fourth and fifth grade students studying at BND Public School, a school run by Dehat Uthan and Cultural Society in New Delhi, Delhi to facilitate an exploration of their cultural roots and identity through a series of multidisciplinary activities. The project attempts to foster a connection to their lived experiences in Katwaria Sarai. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, the copies of the publication, the process document and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, workshop, publication, exhibition, hiring equipment and travel and living.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA titled Common Man – Malgudiyallondu Mane Maadi, that will engage fifth to seventh grade students studying at Arivu Vidhya Samsthe, a school run by Arivu Education and Cultural Trust in Mysuru to disseminate the literature and creative expressions of RK Narayan and RK Laxman through a series of art activities. The project attempts to engage students with their local literary legacy and foster creativity through filmmaking, reading, writing, theatre and caricaturing. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition, a publication and performances. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, the copies of the publication, the process document and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, publication, costumes and sets, hire of equipment, stationary and hire of venue.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students of Government Higher Primary School in Ulayibettu, Dakshina Kannada district with the project titled – Maavu Naavu (Mango and Us). The project will explore the art-integrated learning possibilities by considering the Mango and its ecosystem, and connecting it to their curriculum in languages and environmental science. The outcome of this project will be a series of performances in the school premise. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include still and video documentation of the process and the series of performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, food, performance, materials, documentation, and stationery.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students of Government Boys Higher Primary School in Melukote, Mandya district in exploring the flora and fauna of Melukote town through Environmental Theatre techniques, and connecting it to their curriculum in languages, social science, science, and environmental studies. The outcome of this project will be a performance in the school premise. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, workshop, food, materials, performance, documentation, hire of equipment, and printing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage sixth and seventh grade students of the Government Higher Primary School, Bailoor in Kundapura taluk, Udupi district. Students will explore the stories of heroic women of coastal Karnataka who fought against social exploitation and western invaders, by connecting it to their curriculum in history and language. The project attempts to foster a sense of belonging and identity, encouraging children to connect their local resources to the construction of national histories. The outcome of the project will be a performance. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, costumes, hire of equipment, documentation, materials, and consumables.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage eighth grade students of the Government High School, in Bengaluru, Bengaluru district, in a project titled Nesara Baanangalada Beragu (Playground of the Sun), by exploring stories and facts about the Sun, and connecting them to their science, history and language curriculum. Through this project, students will engage with logical reasoning, celebration of the rich cultural heritage as well as scientific thinking around the Sun. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition and performance. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be the video documentation of the entire project including the exhibition. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, workshop, exposure visit, travel and living, materials, documentation and hire of equipment.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage fifth and sixth grade students of Government Higher Primary School in Mandagalale, Shivamogga district, with a project on Hase Chittara – a traditional folk wall art form of Karnataka deeply rooted in agrarian culture. Students will attempt to learn this art form with a series of practice sessions and workshops by connecting it to their curriculum in mathematics, science, and languages. The outcome of this project will be a performance and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, publication, materials, workshop, performance, travel, documentation, and printing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage eighth grade students of Sri KSS Government High School in Hakladi village, Udupi district, with the project titled Hesarada Pattana Basruru (The Famous Basrur Town). In this project, students will explore the pre-historical traces and inscriptions in the city of Basrur through a series of lecture sessions and field visits, connecting it to their curriculum in social science, languages, and environmental science. The outcome of this project will be a performance and an installation in the school premise. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel, performance, materials, food, documentation, printing, and stationery.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage eighth grade students at the Government Higher Primary School in Hesaruru, Gadag district in a project titled Prakrutiya Nartana Rangam (Nature’s Dancing Theatre). In this project, students will explore and appreciate the rich heritage of the Kappatagudda hill. By examining their relationship with nature and environment, the project seeks to connect these concerns to their curriculum in language and science. The outcomes of the project will be a series of performances, an exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be the publication, and photographs and video documentation of the entire project including the exhibition. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, performance, documentation, materials, publication and hire of equipment.
