Holistic Skill Development Programme
Challenges & Solutions
The Challenges We Address
The project identifies a significant digital divide, limited access to creative and skill-based learning, and socio-economic barriers prevalent in rural communities.
Our Solutions
- Holistic Skill Development Framework: A well-rounded learning experience encompassing technical, soft, entrepreneurial, and career readiness skills.
- "Kulam-inspired" Mentorship: A concept that promotes community-based learning and peer-to-peer collaboration.
- Digital Bridge Program: A program focused on computer literacy and digital innovation to bridge the existing digital gap.
- Internal Earning Platforms: Pathways for participants to earn income through their newly acquired skills.
Curriculum: The Holistic Human Skills Model
Cognitive Skills
Focuses on mental processes like critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
Emotional & Psychological Skills
Addresses emotional intelligence, self-awareness, resilience, and empathy.
Social & Interpersonal Skills
Develops communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership abilities.
Physical & Practical Skills
Covers physical health, time and resource management, and craftsmanship.
Digital & Professional Skills
Concentrates on digital literacy, project management, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.
Each skill domain is implemented in layers: Awareness, Knowledge, Practice, Feedback, and Mastery.
Sustainable Business Model: Learning & Earning Platform
Program-driven Revenue
Our model goes beyond donations by creating a blend of charitable and for-profit activities. The core idea is to use skills learned in our programs to generate revenue, which is then reinvested into the foundation's mission.
- Web Development & Content Creation: A collective where skilled youth take on external projects, with revenue shared among participants and the foundation.
- E-commerce Platform: An online marketplace to sell products from rural enterprises, such as spices and organic goods, offering a practical application of business skills.
- Mentorship and Consulting: Advanced learners can offer their expertise to other organizations, generating a new source of income.
Rural Entrepreneurship Pathways
We train youth in sustainable practices and help them achieve a wider market reach through our platform, creating multiple pathways to entrepreneurship.
- Spice Making: Sourcing, processing, packaging, and selling local spices under the foundation's brand.
- Goat Farming: A cooperative where participants learn animal husbandry and business management, generating income from the sale of meat and milk.
- Organic Farming: Training farmers in organic practices and selling their certified produce through our platform.
Implementation Strategy: The Digital Hub
The website, creative-folk.org, will serve as the central digital hub for all activities, integrating key functionalities for a robust, professional environment.
Learning Management System (LMS): A portal for live online classes, self-paced video modules, and interactive assignments.
E-commerce Store: An online marketplace to sell products from the rural entrepreneurship programs.
Project Management & Collaboration: A dashboard for managing external projects and for internal collaboration among participants.
Mentorship Portal: A system for one-on-one mentorship, allowing personalized guidance and feedback.
Certification & Portfolio Display: A section to showcase learner portfolios and issue formal certifications upon graduation.