EL Build : Boost 21st-Century Skills With EL Build Program

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ENABLING LEADERSHIP BUILD: Inspiring Young Minds to Think, Create, and Solve.

ENABLING LEADERSHIP BUILD: Inspiring Young Minds to Think, Create, and Solve.

Enabling Leadership Build (EL Build) is an innovative play-based program designed to build curiosity in STEAM concepts and develop essential life skills, positive mindsets and behaviours leading to lasting success in students in under-resourced schools across India & Cambodia. A key focus area of the program is breaking gender stereotypes, encouraging girls to take interest in STEAM understanding as well as providing a safe environment for girls and boys to problem solve together in mixed-gender teams.

The EL-Build ELevate showcases today have 1,500 children building and presenting solutions to community problems in a competition format. The program currently operates in Bengaluru, Pune and Dharwad in India as well as in Cambodia.

LEGO® SPIKE for stem learning

We use LEGO® SPIKE, a hands-on robotics and engineering kit that blends coding, creativity, and problem-solving.

EL children build real prototypes, bring them to life through simple code, and develop early STEM confidence in a playful, intuitive way.

Sustainability In Action

By using donated Lego, we teach sustainability in action — and inspire well-to-do youth to support their peers through meaningful giving.

Recycled bricks reduce waste
Young donors become changemakers by giving back to underserved peers

Learning Outcomes & Impact

1,504

students across India & Cambodia

3,951

Hours of Engagement

47%

Girls participation

94.8%

schools report EL Play contributed to the academic improvement of their students

94%

students believe that girls & boys are equal

61.4%

of students significantly improved their key life skills.

EL-Build - Outreach

TESTIMONIALS

• From time to time, I notice that my daughter understands more, dares to ask the questions, and has improved in problem solving. She is more hygienic and keeps her materials in order. I also feel she is more creative and takes responsibility for self preparation for the showcase

When I joined EL Build, I knew nothing about LEGO or building models. I was shy and afraid to talk. But my teacher, Shilpa Bandi, encouraged me to try. Now, I’ve changed—I can build models quickly and love working with my team. We even built a garbage truck with moving parts for the showcase, and I’m really proud of that.

When EL Build started, boys and girls wouldn’t even talk to each other. But with mixed-gender teams and working together on models, things changed. By the end of the year, there was amazing teamwork and collaboration. I remember a parent saying, ‘My son now says, our group has to win — it’s not just about me.’ Students also began sharing knowledge and helping peers who struggled.

The children's ability to express their thoughts and ideas has increased a lot this year. I have also observed that they are helping and working with other students better, especially students who are struggling in the session. Most students have learnt how to set goals and make plans towards their goals. They have also improved in their academic subjects this year.

When EL Build started, boys and girls wouldn’t even talk to each other. But with mixed-gender teams and working together on models, things changed. By the end of the year, there was amazing teamwork and collaboration. I remember a parent saying, ‘My son now says, our group has to win — it’s not just about me.’ Students also began sharing knowledge and helping peers who struggled.

I saw tremendous growth in my students’ leadership—especially in confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving. At first, many were hesitant to speak up or take initiative. But through regular hands-on projects, they became more vocal and proactive. In one design challenge, a shy student stepped up to lead the team, assigning roles and ensuring everyone contributed

I saw tremendous growth in my students’ leadership—especially in confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving. At first, many were hesitant to speak up or take initiative. But through regular hands-on projects, they became more vocal and proactive. In one design challenge, a shy student stepped up to lead the team, assigning roles and ensuring everyone contributed.

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