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Beyond the Classroom: 200 Students Explore Soil, Composting and Kitchen Gardening at a Delhi Government School CategoriesChildren Education Climate

Beyond the Classroom: Students Explore Soil, Composting and Kitchen Gardening at a Delhi Government School

Through hands-on seed sowing, soil exploration and kitchen gardening, Grade 8 students discover the hidden life beneath their feet and develop a deeper connection with nature. New Delhi | 28 October 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM What lies beneath our feet? Is soil simply dirt, or is it a living ecosystem that supports […]

From E-Waste to E-Responsibility: Students Learn Sustainable Electronics Management at a Delhi Government School CategoriesChildren Education Climate

From E-Waste to E-Responsibility: Students Learn Sustainable Electronics Management at a Delhi Government School

Green Pencil Foundation conducts an E-Waste Awareness Workshop for students of Grades 6 to 9, highlighting responsible electronic waste handling, safe disposal, repair, reuse and upcycling. New Delhi | 28 October 2026 | 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM What happens to a mobile phone, broken charger, old battery or unused electronic device when we throw […]

From Seed to Sapling: Young Students Discover the Science of Germination and Photosynthesis in Delhi CategoriesChildren Education Climate

From Seed to Sapling: Young Students Discover the Science of Germination and Photosynthesis in Delhi

At Government Senior Secondary School, Dhakka, Delhi, Grade 5 students moved beyond textbook learning to explore how seeds germinate and plants make their own food through hands-on observation. New Delhi | 27 October 2026 What happens when a tiny seed planted by a child begins to grow? For 92 students of Grade 5 at Government […]

Green Pencil Foundation Founder Sandy Khanda Joins UN SDG Summit 2026 as Keynote Speaker and Design Thinking Challenge Judge CategoriesChildren Education Climate

Green Pencil Foundation Founder Sandy Khanda Joins UN SDG Summit 2026 as Keynote Speaker and Design Thinking Challenge Judge

Gurugram, September 18, 2026: Founder of Green Pencil Foundation, Mr. Sandy Khanda, participated as a Keynote Speaker and Judge at the UN SDG Summit 2026, organised by Pathways World School, on September 18, 2026. The summit brought together students from 13 schools across Delhi-NCR, providing young learners with a platform to explore the United Nations […]

Why Outdoor Nature Education Matters for School Children CategoriesChildren Education Climate

Outdoor Nature Education: How School Gardens Are Helping Children Discover the Natural World

Sometimes, the best lessons begin when children leave their desks. On 2 September 2026, something different was happening at a Government School in Delhi. There were no pages to turn and no answers to memorise. Instead, children were walking slowly through the school garden, looking under leaves, observing the soil, searching around plants and pointing […]

When Nature Became the Classroom: Students Discover Butterflies, Slugs and the Art of Fallen Leaves in Delhi CategoriesChildren Education Climate

Beyond the Classroom: How Children at a Delhi School Discovered Nature in Their Own Backyard

On 25 August 2026, an ordinary school garden became a space for curiosity, creativity and discovery. Green Pencil Foundation organised eight Nature Education Classes at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Dhakka, Delhi, led by Mr. Sandy Khanda, Founder of Green Pencil Foundation, under his Teach For Nature Fellowship. Instead of learning about nature only through books, students […]

Christmas is a time of compassion, sharing, and togetherness and this year, the Green Pencil Foundation embraced these values by celebrating the festival with children from our Slum to School initiative at Mansarovar Park, Delhi. CategoriesChildren Education Slum To School

Celebrating Christmas with Smiles, Warmth, and Hope

Christmas is a time of compassion, sharing, and togetherness and this year, the Green Pencil Foundation embraced these values by celebrating the festival with children from our Slum to School initiative at Mansarovar Park, Delhi. The celebration brought together 78 children and 10 committed volunteers, all united by a simple purpose: to spread joy, warmth, […]

Green Pencil Foundation Spreads Diwali Cheer with Slum Children at Mansarovar Park, Delhi CategoriesSlum To School

GPF Spreads Diwali Cheer with Slum Children at Mansarovar Park, Delhi

In a heartwarming celebration of the festival of lights, the Green Pencil Foundation Team celebrated Diwali with slum children at Mansarovar Park, Delhi, bringing smiles, colors, and joy to over 60 children. The event was filled with happiness, creativity, and the true spirit of togetherness. The celebration included rangoli making, sweet distribution, and a series […]

Green Pencil Foundation Strengthens Family Values Through Intergenerational Bonding Programme in Village Khanda, Jind CategoriesChildren Education

GPF Strengthens Family Values Through Intergenerational Bonding Programme in Village Khanda, Jind

The Green Pencil Foundation, in association with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, organized an impactful Intergenerational Bonding programme at Government Senior Secondary School, Village Khanda, District Jind, Haryana. The session aimed to encourage young students to develop empathy, understanding, and emotional connection […]

Green Pencil Foundation Spreads Message of Love and Respect Across Generations in Popran, Karnal CategoriesChildren Education

GPF Spreads Message of Love and Respect Across Generations in Popran, Karnal

The Green Pencil Foundation, in collaboration with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, organized a heartfelt awareness session on Intergenerational Bonding at Government Senior Secondary School, Village Popran, District Karnal. The event brought together students, teachers, and community members for a thoughtful discussion on strengthening the […]