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Democratic school in India :    Atma Vidya Educational Foundation

Address:  Malakara PO (via) Edayaranmula, Kerala 689 532, India

Contact:   Sheridan Wilson, Suzanne Buckley or Tara Nanavati

Email:    avef@kpmapproach.org

Telephone:    91 468 2317 675 or 91 468 2317 083

Website:    www.kpmapproach.org

Number of Students:    180 Age range 4 - 18

Languages:    English, Malayam, French, Hindi

Principles:    The KPM Approach to Children in Sri Atmananda Memorial School is based on the teacher-child relationship and valuing the child unconditionally. Children at the school are happy and confident, and flourish personally, socially and academically. Trianing programmes are available for teachers, parents and other interested persons.

Democratic school in India :    Butterflies Programme of Street and Working Children updated details

Address:  U4 First Floor, Green Park Extension, New Delhi 110 016, India

Contact:   Rita Panicker

Email:    butterflies@vsnl.com

Telephone:    91 11 6163935 or 91 11 6191063

Web site: www.butterflieschildrights.org

Number of Students:    800 Age range

Languages:    English, Hindi

Principles:    Alternative education, health service, counselling, children's council, alternate media centre, vocational training, Delhi Child Rights Club, Participatory Action, Research.