Isn't that a little strange?

 We Use Money Every Day. We Eat Food Every Day. Yet We Rarely Learn About Either.

Isn't that a little strange?

We learn how to solve equations, write examinations, and remember formulas. But when it comes to money and food—two things that stay with us long after school—we are often expected to learn from experience, mistakes, or whatever advice happens to come our way.

One example shared during a session really stayed with me. Many mothers and families save money carefully at home and feel happy knowing it is there for the future. Saving is a wonderful habit. But what if that money could do more? What if understanding money was just as important as saving it?

That is what Financial Literacy is really about.

Not brands. Not advertisements. Not being told where to invest.

In fact, one of the speakers clearly said that he was not there to promote any company or scheme. He was there to help people understand how to save their money, use it wisely, and make decisions according to their own comfort and needs.

The same goes for Food Literacy.

We all eat food every day, but how often do we actually think about it? Understanding food, nutrition, and healthy habits is not just useful knowledge—it is a life skill.

And maybe that is why teachers are at the centre of this initiative.

Teachers shape future generations. If teachers become aware of these skills, students naturally learn from them too. A lesson taught in one classroom can travel much further than we imagine.

What I find exciting is that this is not just a workshop. It is an opportunity to explore new places, meet educators from different schools, learn from professionals, earn certifications, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections.

Of course, information is available online. Almost everything is. But learning alongside other people, asking questions, discussing doubts, attending online meetings, researching tasks, and growing as a community is a different experience altogether.

Perhaps the best part is that nobody is expected to know everything before joining.

Just bring your curiosity.

The conversations, the people, the questions, and the learning will take care of the rest.

- Akanksha Rai, My Good School Intern