Vasant believes that when children are given opportunities to read or practice basic mathematics, the person working with them should focus on building confidence — both their own and the children's — that learning is achievable, from simple to complex. Community engagement is powerful and important for motivating families in their children's education.
He also believes everything becomes possible when youth feel comfortable and confident with the skills they already have. They may need guidance and some additional knowledge to understand what steps to take next. In today's technical era, people are learning how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in meaningful and effective ways; if they learn what to use and how to use it to its full potential, they can progress at the pace they wish to achieve.
For Vasant, sustainability and capacity building matter more than reach. Knowing how to do that well automatically supports both the work and the sustainable development sector.