BWI: Dream a Dream Receives Global Recognition as a Champion in Learning through Play

Source : Dream A Dream Wednesday, April 29, 2015 2:30PM IST (9:00AM GMT)   Dream a Dream Receives Global Recognition as a Champion in Learning through Play   Bangalore, Karnataka, India Dream a Dream, an NGO based out of Bangalore who works with young people from vulnerable backgrounds using a life skills approach, received global recognition as 1 of 10 champions in learning through play from the LEGO Foundation and Ashoka. In November, “The Re-image Learning Challenge” was floated by The LEGO Foundation and Ashoka with the aim of transforming the way the world learns. Innovators, educators, academics, and many others from 63 countries submitted more than 630 of the most innovative, impactful and sustainable learning projects to “The Re-imagine Learning Challenge. Out of that, Dream a Dream was chosen as 1 of 10 champions as one of the most innovative, impactful and sustainable projects aimed at transforming the way the world learns. ​ In addition to receiving a cash prize of $20,000, Dream a Dream was invited to present at the LEGO Idea Conference in Denmark .The conference was attended by international experts who focused on play and its critical link to learning. Upon receiving the award, Co-Founder Vishal Talreja said, “Dream a Dream is deeply honoured by the LEGO Foundation and Ashoka’s recognition. The award stands as a testimony to the work we believe in—infusing play into learning experiences for young people and teachers, and thereby developing critical life skills to help young people navigate life’s many challenges.” About Dream a Dream Dream a Dream is a 15-year old NGO focused on developing Life Skills amongst the most vulnerable populations of young people in Bangalore, India. Over 15 years, Dream a Dream has impacted the lives of over 50,000 young people through its programmes in sports, arts, outdoor experiential camps, mentoring and career enhancement. Working with over 35 partners, 2000 volunteers and a host of corporate and individual supporters, Dream a Dream has brought together a community of supporters to change lives of children and young people in Bangalore. Delivered as an as an  after-school intervention programme, Dream a Dream’s unique and innovative Life Skills programmes  complement school curriculum, helping young adults learn key lessons in team play, overcoming difficulties and understanding basic instructions and learning to make healthy life choices. For more information on Dream a Dream log on to http://www.dreamadream.org   Media Contact Details Manish Sharma, Manager-Communications Dream A Dream, ,+91-9886052803 , Manish@dreamadream.org   KEYWORDS: Business/ Finance:Education & Training, Events & Conferences, SME;General:Arts & culture, Consumer interest, Human Resources & Consultancy services, NGO, Social issues, Sports   To ensure that you continue to receive email from Business Wire India in your inbox, please add businesswireindia.com to your Address Book or Safe List.   To submit a press release, click here. To unsubscribe or modify your Business Wire India settings, please visit your profile page on Business Wire India. Connect with us on: Facebook | Twitter | Google+

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