Project jedi
Project Commencement
April 15, 2020
Why this Project?
Picture this: You’re a child. Your school has shut down. The playgrounds are empty. The streets are silent. Your parents, daily wage workers, have suddenly lost their income. There's worry at home. Maybe even hunger.
No one asks how you’re doing. There are no friends to talk to, no teachers to explain what’s happening, no routine to hold on to. You’re left alone with questions, fear, and silence.
This was the reality for millions of children in India when COVID-19 forced the country into lockdown.
In just one week, Childline India (1098) received over 3.07 lakh calls—a 50% spike—from children facing abuse, confusion, and emotional distress.
In these moments, children didn’t need just homework. They needed someone to care. Someone to listen.
About Project Jedi
Project Jedi was born out of a question: How do we reach our children when the world shuts down? The answer was simple: with people. We brought together a team of volunteers—Jedis—inspired by the guardians of peace and justice in Star Wars. For us, a Jedi is a mentor, a guide, a steady voice in a child’s life during turbulent times. Through regular online or phone-based interactions, Jedis helped children rebuild routine, regain confidence, and rediscover joy in learning—even from inside a single room
Segment of the population it served
Children aged 8 to 14 from underserved, vulnerable communities.
Program Duration
Completed.
Focus Areas
Project Jedi focused on making English learning and reading accessible to children through stories, conversations, and creative stimuli—nurturing curiosity, confidence, and connection during isolation.
Journey So far
In just a few weeks, Project Jedi brought together mentors from across India—alumni of IIMs, NITs, professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals driven by compassion. Together, they created safe, nurturing spaces where children could read, speak, and express freely.
Project Jedi didn’t just teach—it listened. And in that listening, it helped children reconnect with joy, curiosity, and their own voice.