The Spirit of Repair and Our Community
See the messy, joyful, and real side of what happens when we come together to fix things. It is not about perfect outcomes, but the fun of trying.
Does seeing someone ride a bike remind you of your old one that you have not ridden in years? Let us help you get it back on the road.
Do you own a bicycle but a physical condition prevents you from riding it? We can help explore modifications or conversions to make it accessible for you again.
A young student gets a hands on lesson in plumbing by examining a kitchen sink. Our World Water Day module teaches kids about water conservation and responsible plumbing practices.
A close up of a mentor's hands carefully repairing a set of headphones. This image highlights the precision and patience required for delicate electronic repairs.
Do you have a bicycle dumped in the backyard? Our workshops are the perfect place to learn how to fix it up and give it a new lease on life.
Kids learning to disassemble and repair laptops at a summer camp. This hands on experience is invaluable for understanding how technology works.
A close up of creatively mended shoes. This is a great example of how repair can be both functional and a form of personal expression.
Even when a full repair is not possible, we identify the next steps. Here, kids learn about solutions for a broken monster car and decorative lights.
Our Tinker Kinder online program is back. Learn about home maintenance from experienced householders in the comfort of your own home.
A student learns to clean a faucet aerator, a simple task that makes a big difference. This is part of our plumbing module focused on water conservation.
About Additional Work
Our workshops are intentionally low-tech. You will not find sterile, high-end equipment here because we believe real learning happens when you work with what you have. We often tackle repairs with basic tools like screwdrivers and pliers, showing kids that they do not need expensive kits to make a difference. If a project stalls, we pause, discuss the challenge, and treat it as a lesson rather than a failure.
When we started, we simply wanted to stop people from tossing perfectly good items into the bin. That simple mantra, Don’t Throw, Fix, evolved into a community movement spanning cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. We focus on demystifying mechanics, ensuring children understand how things function rather than just swapping parts.
Why We Teach This Way
- Embracing Failure: A broken toy or a leaking faucet is not a disaster, it is an opportunity. Sometimes a gadget stays broken after we work on it, and that is a core part of our teaching. We learn to accept the limitations of older items.
- Building Independence: By the end of a session, we want children to feel confident enough to pick up a tool without waiting for an adult to do it for them.
- Practical Life Skills: Our sessions are less about a polished curriculum and more about real-world capability. Whether it is fixing a squeaky bicycle brake or understanding why a lamp will not turn on, we provide a safe space to get hands messy and learn by doing.
We keep our batches small so every child gets the attention they need to handle the tools safely and think critically about the objects in their own home. It is about fostering a culture of care, maintenance, and connection that stays with them long after the workshop ends.
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