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  • The “Weaving” of a Support Model: 4 Years of Learning at TAP

    The “Weaving” of a Support Model: 4 Years of Learning at TAP At TAP Charity Inc., we often say that “Education is the key to a unlock for a better future.” And in the four years since our founding—born from a virtual reunion of the TSEC Class of ’89—we’ve learned that the “lock” is different…

  • Empower Young Minds: Donate Your Used Laptops for Education

    Imagine the Impact of Your Unused Technology… At TAP Charity, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Guruji Education Foundation (GEF), a remarkable NGO dedicated to the holistic development of high-potential students from underserved communities. GEF doesn’t just provide financial aid; they offer a comprehensive support…

  • From Ancient Traditions to Modern Markets: Transforming Livelihoods in Surguja through the Dona Pattal Project

    In the heart of Chhattisgarh’s lush forests, the Adivasi and traditional forest-dwelling communities of Surguja have long lived in harmony with the land. For generations, their survival was tied to the rhythm of the seasons—specifically the collection of Sal and Siali leaves. While this ancient craft provided a basic sustenance, it often left families vulnerable…

  • Laptops – as a currency in a student’s journey

    So you are first generation college goer – amongst the challenges you have had to overcome are many. Then at the threshold of higher education you now are faced with expenses of books, and tools. A tool that’s essential in the classroom is a laptop ; the student has scored a scholarship the covers tuition,…

  • New cohort of Mahila Udhyogini (Women Entrepreneurs) trained and funded

    Mahila Udhyogini project was started by TAP in 2023 to provide training, coaching and funding to small scale women entrepreneurs. Idobro was the partner that pulled this project together, had feet on the ground to work with these women in Vasai village at the north end of Mumbai. We shortlisted and trained 25 women in…

  • TAP Scholarship finds its true purpose

    Our TAP Scholarship effort has found its true purpose in supporting students facing financial difficulties in paying the TSEC Engineering fees. TAP itself having been born out of the connective tissue of – which is our alma mater “TSEC – Thadomal Shahani Engineering College” – it is a full circle moment for us now to…