Kareena launches child-friendly learning environment programme

Having been appointed the ambassador for UNICEF, actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has recently been involved in launching the ‘Child Friendly School and Systems’ (CFSS) programme in New Delhi.

It is no news that the education system in India still needs a lot of support, and with the help of this programme many schools will be able to provide their students with the right tools for a better learning environment. Talking to the media about the programme, NDTV��report the actress stating, “I believe in quality of education.��When I visited a child-friendly school in Rajasthan, I was overwhelmed. The classrooms were clean and colourful. Children had a smile on their face. There was activity-based learning too. I wanted to go back to school after seeing all this.”

Now planning on more school visits, Kapoor Khan is keen on going to as many schools as she can. “Maybe next month I’ll go to schools in Bhopal or Chattisgarh. Wherever I can make a difference.”

UNICEF are currently working with the Indian government to ensure a better learning system for the youth of India. Determined to make this programme a success, the actress went onto add, “Education provides kids knowledge and courage. Tremendous progress has been made in the field of education for children in India. But our main challenge lies in the quality of education. There are many children in school but they are not learning because they don’t get the requisite attention. Teacher is as important as a mother.”

The programme is also supported by the likes of Kushal Singh, chairperson, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights; Louis Georges Arsenault, representative, UNICEF India; and Urmila Sarkar, chief of education, UNICEF India.