Ignis: Life Skills and English

Ignis is a social enterprise based in Hyderabad, India, that works with school leaders, teachers, and children in disadvantaged communities to reduce social inequality and ignite true potential through purposeful and joyful learning. They developed a culturally relevant and affordable English and Life Skills curriculum that breaks away from traditional passive teaching and exam-based rote memorization1. Ignis adopts a participatory approach that includes activities, group projects, and classroom interactions to develop meta-learning skills and critical thinking. They integrate topics like nutrition, hygiene, social responsibility, and environmental awareness into their life skills curriculum1. Ignis targets a 30 percent reduction in single-use plastics during their first year of engagement with a school.

They work with mission-aligned partners like Yunus Social Business, Acumen, and the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship.