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Our Foundation

RIPEN is an educational initiative providing learning, through coaching & facilitation.

For people of all ages and all communities.

Helping them to grow, mature, ripen.

Our Approach

Learning, Relearning & Unlearning for a Lasting Change

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Relational

Discussion and exploration of ideas, thoughts and possibilities, gaining insight into a learner’s perspectives, and enriching their own.

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Engaging

To co-learn with and co-create with others; further enhanced with the use of technology driving the future.

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Personal

Relatable, mindful of culture and religion. Research has shown that personalising learning increases its effectiveness and impact.

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Interactive

If it's interesting, that path will be pursued and perseverance and resilience can be mastered.

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Nurturing

Positively engaging, with patience and kindness to enhance the whole experience.

Learning is lifelong; a scaffolding effect of information and knowledge added on to existing education; modernising thoughts, actions and knowledge. We grow over time, maturing, RIPENing as we get older. Adding our experiences and influences from all aspects of life, to contribute to our learning process and knowledge base. A holistic approach. And how do we RIPEN? We make learning:

Founder

I am a hybrid professional: a qualified dental surgeon & sedationist, educator and certified coach from the UK. I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare and education - in a life where all aspects overlap, and do not work in isolation, but symbiotically.

I have worked as a dentist for 20 years in the UK (teaching undergraduates for half that time) and since 2014, as an educator in Egypt, UAE and Pakistan.

I wish to provide a more culturally sensitive and diverse learning experience to enable a self-directed, future ready generation.

DR S Habibah Ellahee

BDS, RCSENG, PGCEI, MA

Certified Coach & CBT

Our Beginning

Decolonising education, Standing tall.

During my travels of the East, spanning 12 years, I learnt to appreciate how the world of education remains stagnant, using a euro-centric and traditional, one size fits all method, in a culturally and religiously diverse world.

Founded in Islamabad, RIPEN learning addresses the critical gap between academic/technical mastery and life/social skills. We provide structured frameworks for professionals and individuals seeking practical tools for resilience and connection.

Education of the self, life skills and academia are equally important in the world of work and home – a holistic approach, in a life where all aspects overlap.

To thrive in life, is to embrace who you are - culturally & religiously. To learn from those who know better - take what's good, leave what is bad.

Our upbringing has left us ill-equipped to handle the world around us. Many people spend the first 20% of their lives in a protective bubble, only to have it burst at the age of 18 when they're suddenly thrust into reality. This can be a jarring experience, as they're forced to navigate a world they're not prepared for. Our society teaches us to be competitive, to exclude those who are different, and to prioritize academic achievement over all else. We're conditioned like robots on an assembly line, with the goal of further social and cultural conditioning. This has resulted in a generation of people who struggle to connect with the world, their families, and their communities.

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