About Aawaaz

Strengthening educational ecosystems through research, practice, and collaboration.

Who we are

Aawaaz is an education-support organization dedicated to providing 360° support to schools and creating holistic learning opportunities for students. Our mission is to strengthen educational ecosystems through meaningful, evidence-based interventions tailored to each school’s unique context. We believe excellence in education grows through collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement. By deeply understanding each school’s goals and challenges, we co-create programs that are purposeful and transformative. We also partner with researchers beyond our own projects, supporting rigorous inquiry that advances the broader field of education. This combination of research and  practice shapes our initiatives across leading schools in India, where we equip educators for reflective teaching, empower students to become engaged,  empathetic, and future-ready learners, and support researchers in conducting more effective and contextually relevant work, fostering lasting cultures of excellence and innovation. Underlying all of our work is a singular commitment: to engage every stakeholder and lever available in creating impactful, effective,  and equitable learning spaces for all learners. Research is integral to how we work. It allows us to examine, contextualize, and test what succeeds across different settings, ensuring our interventions remain grounded in evidence.

Decade of research experience

Research Experience

Aawaaz has over a decade of experience in large-scale educational research, including seven years of mixed-method studies and four years of randomized controlled trials. Our access to diverse school communities and expertise in skill training and curriculum design enable us to conduct rigorous, contextually relevant research.

Our projects fall into three categories:

• Independent projects designed by the Aawaaz core team
• Collaborative research with academic partners
• Implementation projects that leverage Aawaaz’s on-ground expertise

10+

Years

Large-scale educational research

7

Years

Mixed-method studies

4

Years

Randomized controlled trials

Two Interconnected Wings

Practice Wing

Our practice wing works with both for-profit and not-for-profit actors, allowing us to engage across diverse contexts and sustain meaningful change.

Research Wing

Our research wing generates and supports rigorous inquiry, informing our practice while contributing to the broader field of education and development.

Focus Areas

Research Methods

Mixed Methods Research
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research

Subject Areas

Education
Development Economics
Psychology
Public Policy
Sociology

Where We Work

Aawaaz has conducted research and field implementation across multiple states in India including Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Haryana.

Key Milestones

2014 — Our Beginnings

Aawaaz was conceptualised with a single objective: helping students develop the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.

Expanding Reach

From a team of two teachers and 20 students, Aawaaz expanded to 150 schools across 5 cities.

Scaling Impact

Today, Aawaaz trains 35000+ students across India, equipping them with critical skills.

Global Recognition

Since 2020, Aawaaz has collaborated with research and institutional partners around the world.

Our Partners

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