Basic education & health care for underprivileged children and families
EducationtoEntrepreneurship
Education, character, and entrepreneurship, for the youth who need it most.
About us
An initiative for education, character, and opportunity
Taleem-o-Tarbiyat is an initiative by Zafar Sareshwala, Founder; Former Chancellor, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, with a mission to promote education, character building, entrepreneurship, and skill development.
What began in 2012 has grown into a movement active across the length and breadth of India, creating practical pathways for young people and their communities.
Empowering generations to shape a better tomorrow
We believe education is the foundation of a stronger nation. Through holistic learning, values, and opportunity, we help young people become confident, capable, and responsible contributors to their communities.
- Holistic education
- Character building
- Skill development
- Community impact
What we do
Programmes built around real skills
Four core tracks, delivered through workshops led by leaders and practitioners in their fields.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship & Investors
What it takes to develop the skills, knowledge, and qualities needed to succeed as an entrepreneur — and how to approach investors.
Capital Markets
Capital Markets
Understanding capital markets, their functions, and the difference between primary and secondary markets.
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
The use and necessity of financial literacy — to earn, save, and control expenditure.
Marketing & Branding
Marketing & Branding for Start-ups
What enables early-stage entrepreneurs to build a meaningful brand on a limited budget.
Beyond the workshops
Community initiatives
Education to Entrepreneurship sits alongside a wider set of community programmes.
Academic assistance for higher education
Health & medical care for the elderly
Building toilets in rural schools
Renovating dilapidated primary and secondary schools
Life-skills, self-awareness & reproductive-health workshops for women
Taleem-o-Tarbiyat’s programmes across India
Taleem-o-Tarbiyat brings education, financial literacy and entrepreneurship programmes to communities across India. Explore 67 documented programme records across 43 cities and urban areas in 19 states and union territories, from 2007 to 2025.
Hover over a state or select it to see its documented programme reach. Explore the archive for locations and recorded years.
On the ground
Stories from the Ground
Education, financial literacy and entrepreneurship in communities across India.
Our programmes in pictures
Explore moments of learning, practical skills, and community participation from Taleem-o-Tarbiyat's programme and photo collections.
195 images in the collection. Swipe, drag, or use the arrows. Select an image to enlarge it.
Testimonials
Words shared by the people connected to our programmes.
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Admin
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Ways to get involved
Attend a programme
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Volunteer
Share your time, skills, or expertise with our programmes.
Partner with us
Institutions and companies can support our mission.
Join us in equipping the next generation
Whether through time, expertise, or support, there are many ways to help Taleem-o-Tarbiyat reach more communities.
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