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51ah/SCT is dedicated to the propagation of scientific temper and character building. Learning sessions are constructed on the tenets of critical pedagogy, where each participant presents their own own unique perspective, thereby affording the group the benefit of multiple points of view and techniques. 51ah does not focus on memorizing or knowing things. The focus is rather on 'Why?, How? & What if?' and using this new found understanding to serve others. (Note: Check our raison d'être at the top of the page.) Participants work on projects such as Earth Overshoot Day, National Science Day, Permaculture training etc which helps them learn time management, contact management, spoken English, public speaking, interview training, meeting etiquette, organic farming, climate action etc. The learning sessions are both Online and Offline. 51ah offers Internet Reimbursement, Stipends & Speaking assignments (see FAQ 1, 2, 3). 51ah offers Permaculture Certification, Volunteer programs and Group visits (see FAQ 7, 8, 9)

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About 51ah

1. What is 51ah? Article 51A(h) of the Indian Constitution says that it shall be the duty of every citizen 'to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform'
2. 51ah Trust is a registered volunteer run education and training service to develop public speaking, spoken english, intern / job opportunities, personality development, entrepreneurship, self sustaining organic farming and eco services. Training is based on scientific and humanist principles.
3. 51ah background In 2013 a group of IIT Madras students set up a club to promote scientific temper. A professor close to this group suggested the name Club 51AH after article 51AH of the Indian constitution that requires every citizen to develop scientific temper. 51AH comes to life once again to give common people a platform to express their views and interact with mutual respect and use scientific temper while addressing day to day problems
4. Who can join 51ah Everyone is welcome! All ages, All locations - Welcome! We wish to reflect the diversity and vibrancy of India and the wider world
5. Why join 51ah? - Improve English, confidence, public speaking, take up an internship / job, make new friends develop a professional network, Tackle misinformation and stereotypes, Teach / volunteer at 51ah - Be the change you wish to see
6. Do’s and dont's - Being kind is more important than being right. Participants on shows can post freely on 51ah WA channels (English, Kannada, Hindi) and tag 51ah FB and Insta. It’s ok to question / discuss / debate / share ideas but never make it personal, Mutual respect is key! Camera-ON is mandatory in 51ah classrooms and meetings. No Camera & No Full attention = No Entry / Eject
7. Critical Pedagogy principles are adopted at 51ah. The classroom sessions are about sharing ideas and thoughts, a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where teachers and students all participate equally

51ah Trust, Reg. No, MGC-4-00069-2020-21

Address:13-9-1220/2, Sukrath Apartments, VT Road, Car Street,Mangalore - 575001 India

Sankhe Charitable Trust (a.k.a. SCT) was formed on 19th September 2018. The trust registration no. is 151 / 18-19 / Book IV, Sub-registrar, Mangalore City. The trust has offices at: Sankhe Charitable Trust, Deca Office 3-3-245/2 next to Bejai church complex, Bejai, Mangalore, 575004 India. The trust shares common interest, trustee, admin and facilities with the 51ah as well as funding some of 51ah projects. SCT operates a FREE Public Library from our office premises in Mangalore, it also supplies books to sister libraries and self help groups around the country.