Involve Learning Solutions Foundation is transforming the learning landscape of India’s government schools by unlocking student agency, one classroom at a time. Conceived by two IIT Madras graduates who turned down corporate placements to chase a dream, Involve began by asking a simple question: What if students led each other’s learning, and what if they truly owned their education?
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Since 2018, Involve has directly impacted nearly a million students across six Indian states—including Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh—by pioneering peer-led, student-driven approaches. Their core program trains senior students (ages 12–16) to teach and mentor their juniors, fostering both academic growth and a deep sense of leadership, responsibility, and confidence. Students gain not only in literacy and numeracy (academic improvement has reached almost 39% from baseline), but also emerge as problem-solvers, communicators, and agents of change within their communities.
What truly sets Involve apart is its philosophy: co-create with students, let students lead, and make participation strictly by choice. The result is a vibrant ecosystem of support, not just for students, but for government teachers and school administrators as well. Through models like “The Agency Collective,” Involve brings together educators, partners, and students to share knowledge, solve problems collectively, and showcase student-led innovations.
Meet the team
Involve, on LinkedIn
Divanshu Kumar, Co-founder
Dr Pratibha Narayanan, Co-founder
Samyak Jain, Co-founder
Ashwini Ramakrishnan, Director - People & Impact
The organisation works in deeply collaborative ways: team members design teaching resources, run pilots with partners, build and adapt monitoring tools, and document stories of change. Supporters include Central Square Foundation, Wells Fargo, Acumen, TFIx, and Agency Fund. Multiple recognitions, from platforms like HundrED and Reimagine Education, speak to the effectiveness and innovation at the heart of their work.
Involve’s work culture is non-hierarchical, energetic, and purpose-driven. Staff are encouraged to explore ideas, grow as professionals, and take real ownership. Whether you are leading partnerships, creating resources, or helping students build their first leadership skills, you are part of a team fuelled by care, boldness, and a bit of fun. The ultimate goal? To make every child in India future-ready, confident, and thriving—helping millions break cycles of inequality through the simple act of being trusted to lead.
