Shishukunj

A young boy of 19 years had just shifted to Karachi (part of India before partition) from his hometown Limbdi (Saurashtra, India) with his uncle in 1939. He was inspired by Shri Harjivanbhai Somaiya (teacher in Sharda Mandir, Karachi), who used to tell interesting stories to children every Sunday. Enthused with this, on 23rd June, … Read More… 23rd June, 2016 – completion of 75 years of Shishukunj.

Vallabhbhai Patel (hereafter referred to as Vallabh Bhai. as he was affectionately called) was born on 27th June, 1935 to Somabhai and Sonaben. His place of birth was Veraval a small village on the outskirts of Navsari (Surat, India). At a very early age, Vallabh Bhai was left in the care of his grandmother, who … Read More… Shri Vallabhbhai Somabhai Patel 27.6.1935 – 02.2.1975

Devchandbhai was a man who was full of life and vigour. He had become the greatest asset to his family circle, and very precious to Kalaniketan Shishukunj This beloved man was born on 6th August, 1942 to Mr. Shamjibhai Virji Shah and Mrs. Paniben Shamji Shah. He was born in Nairobi and his childhood was … Read More… Shri Devchandbhai Shamjibhai Shah 06-08-1942 to 02-02-1975

As a parent there is always a desire, a wish that your child becomes a doctor, a pilot, a lawyer, a scientist, in short an outstanding successful person as a grown up adult. The aspirations about child’s future are a natural thinking for any parent. To become a successful professional, good education is often a … Read More… Let your Child Blossom

Shree Indubhai Jivanlal Dave was born on 9th September, 1922 at Limbdi, Saurastra, India. He was fifth born in the family of five brothers and a sister. He married Shrimati Kumudben and has two sons, Rohit and Vikram. Shrimati Kumudben was the pillar behind Indubhai’s success. She had tolerated his long absences from home whilst … Read More… Shri Indubhai Dave 09-09-1922 to 02-4-2006

Since it’s inception in the early 1940’s in Karachi, Shishukunj has grown into an international organisation with centres in all the 5 continents. At its core it remains an institution dedicated to the welfare of the children. It has developed its own eclectic philosophy over the years. The child centred approach of Maria Montessori, which … Read More… The Shishukunj School