Children in a Nightschool in Rajasthan, India, sing a song at class start

In rural Rajasthan, many kids have to work during the day, looking after goats or helping their parents. Their only chance to get formal education is to attent a night school, supported by the barefoot college in Tilonia. Some of them - like this one - have a room, most night schools take place outside. Their only light are solar lantern, provided by the barefoot college. School is from 6-9pm in winter and 7-10pm in summer, Monday til Saturday, without holidays. Nightschools elect a childrens parliament which is made of members of parliament for each one of the 70+ schools. There current elected prime minister is the girl with the orange dress sitting at the left side. She is 12 years old and 4th grade. All grades 1-5 are taught together.
I shot this little movie when I visited the barefoot college in Winter 2009/2010. For German speaking people I recommend my blog http://ankeseye.com for stories, pictures and background.

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