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Transforming Education in Ladakh,
One Village at a Time

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OUR VISION

To build a thriving Ladakh where Indigenous knowledge and practices are revitalised through education empowering children to carry their heritage forward with confidence, pride, and purpose.

Key Learning Experiences: 3Es

Exposure

During exposure, learners will dive into their topic through site visits, films, community interactions, guest talks, readings, discussions, and research.

Experience

During experience, learners will engage in hands-on, intergenerational learning with facilitators (elders) and youth guides. They will learn by doing, sharing knowledge, and collaborating with peers.

Exhibition

During the exhibition, learners will share their learning through 'The Community Media Lab' via podcasts, newsletters, village news programs, YouTube videos, and monthly or annual showcases.

​Help Us Grow

Your contribution empowers Ladakhi youth to learn from their land, elders, and traditions, preserving culture and shaping thoughtful changemakers

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Moments of Village Lab Foundation Ladakh

Upcoming Events

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  • Thu, 25 Jan
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    25 Jan 2035, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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  • Thu, 18 Oct
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    18 Oct 2035, 9:00 am – 19 Oct 2035, 11:00 am
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    10 Dec 2035, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
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Get in Touch

Have an idea or project aligned with our mission? We’d love to connect and explore meaningful ways to work together.

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ABOUT US

Village Lab Foundation, Ladakh is a grassroots organisation based in the Nubra Valley, Leh Ladakh, dedicated to transforming education in Ladakhi villages through innovative, intergenerational learning models.

By using the village as a dynamic learning lab and empowering both elders and youth as facilitators, we design and deliver place-based learning experiences deeply rooted in Ladakhi culture, heritage, and Indigenous wisdom.

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Our mission is to nurture purposeful problem solvers who embrace their roots, preserve their heritage, and carry it forward with pride, confidence, and a deep sense of responsibility for their community and the world.

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