Karunakaran, D.2025-05-232025-05-230000http://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/812Non-formal education empowers rural communities by fostering awareness, critical reflection, and active participation in decision-making, leading to social, economic, and cultural transformation through grassroots organization and leadership development. It emphasizes flexible, life-oriented learning tailored to local needs, enabling people to challenge oppression, organize collectively, and improve their living conditions.enNon-formal EducationSocial TransformationRural CommunitiesCommunity DevelopmentFlexible LearningArticle