Annual Report 2019 -20

ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 Vidya & Child Jayaprakash Narayan Memorial Trust

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Our Reach

YYY

Children

Mainstreamed

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CONTENTS

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YEAR OF DETERMINATION “The

journey

of

a

thousand

miles

begins with one step” – Lao Tzu

it did to millions across the length and

breadth

garnered

of

the

support

network

embarks on its 22nd year in 2019-20. A

ration, immunity packs, Covid-care

journey that started with 2 children,

leaflets, textbooks and workbooks to

today caters to more than 1800 across

reach all children and their families.

locations

with

the

help

of

distribution

We our

With one step at a time, Vidya & Child

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for

country. through for

dry

150+

members of the Vidya & Child family

Vidya & Child took a pause to step

of staff and volunteers.

back

and

look

at

the

mammoth

problem in front of us, took our time At

CHILD

to break it into manageable pieces

matters. And this is the single most

Vidya

&

Child,

EACH

and one step at a time started to

important aspect that drives all our

action what we know best – connect

actions across our programmes.

with our children and parents. Our deep connect with the children and

We continue to focus on our values,

our

our people, our processes and our

community helped us reach out to

purpose.

first

most of the families we work with

enable

despite challenges with respect to

Working

with

generation

learners

sensitivity

and

community

consciousness

through

a

approach

is

the

to

reason

relationship

with

the

parent

data, devices and connectivity.

holistic our

We are grateful to all our staff and

existence and it is also a necessity in

of

volunteers and our alumni children

the world today.

who came forward in this hour of need

Just as we were gearing to close the

crisis

academic session and finalising plans

days.

and

helped

during

us

the

through

initial

this

lockdown

for the next….the world changed in a fortnight. Covid-19 threw everything

We are also in gratitude to all the

out of gear for us and the entire world

help, good wishes and support we got

and continues to keep us on the edge

from our well-wishers and donors.

of what comes next.

These are challenging times for all of us, we are trying to cope the best and

The lockdown that followed affected

are hopeful with all the love, support

the families we work with just like

and

blessings

stronger.

we

will

emerge

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NUMBERS & STATISTICS

1800

Our Reach

85%

Average Attendance

50:50

Girl Boy Ratio

< 5%

Drop out rate

75%

Average Attendance at PTM

2019-20 94 children enrolled in Class Nursery 89 children mainstreamed in Class 9 42 children completed Class 12

a

618

Children Mainstreamed

17+

Career Streams Chosen

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OUR VISION To be a movement which acts as a catalyst in enabling sensitivity and community consciousness in children of marginalized communities through value integrated and holistic education in India

OUR MISSION

Children Mainstreamed

T o h e l p b r i d g e t h e g a p f o r t h o s e c h i ld r e n w h o h a v e n o a cce ss to th e learning facilities existing in our society.

V i d y a & C h i l d p r o v i d e s a v a lu e i n t e g r a t e d le a r n i n g e n vi r o n m e n t l e a d i n g t o a s t r o n g e d u c a t i o n a l fo u n d a t i o n a n d t h u s e n a b l i n g a ch i l d to identify the uniqueness within.

A l o n g t e r m e n g a g e m e n t w i t h e a c h p a r e n t t o d e v e lo p a s h a r e d vi si o n f o r e a c h c h i l d h e l p s a c c e s s m a i n s t r e a m o p p o r t u n i t i e s a n d t o c lo s e socio-economic gaps.

OUR BELIEFS

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OUR WORK V i d y a & C h i l d w o r k s i n m a r g i n a li s e d c o m m u n i t i e s , e xp l o r i n g th e u n i q u e p o t e n t i a l i n e a c h c h i ld b y p r o v i d i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s fo r va l u e i n t e g r a t e d l e a r n i n g a n d d e v e lo p m e n t .

Focus & Approach Value Integrated and Holistic Learning

Children

T o e n a b l e c h i l d r e n t o i n t r o s p e c t , q u e s t i o n Mainstreamed a n d p r o g r e s s co l l e cti ve l y with sensitivity Focus on Each Child T h e " C h i l d " i s t h e c e n t r e o f a ll p r o g r a m m e p la n n i n g & a c t i vi ti e s Learning and Enablement T o w o r k t h r o u g h t h e c o m p l e t e e d u c a t i o n li fe c y c le o f a c hi l d , so th a t e a c h c h i l d c o m p l e t e s s c h o o l e d u c a t i o n a n d i s s k i ll e n a b le d to a cce ss mainstream opportunities Shared Vision with each Parent L o n g t e r m e n g a g e m e n t s o t h a t e a c h p a r e n t r e m a i n s a n a cti ve s t a k e h o l d e r t o w a r d s t h e f u l l e d u c a t i o n c y c le

Holistic development of each child through Academic Programme Children & Parent Programme Arts & Performing Arts Programme Life Skills Programme Sports Programme

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OUR IMPACT Journey of a Child at Vidya & Child

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OUR IMPACT R a d h a M i s h r a , a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e E d u c a t i o n L i fe C y c le at Vidya & Child is now working in the Social Sector and is supporting her family of seven.

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OUR JOURNEY Vidya & Child was established in the year 1998 with an objective to make a difference

in

belonging

the to

lives

of

c h i ld r e n

s o c i o - e c o n o m i c a lly

marginalized sections of the society.

"Exploring

the

uniqueness

in

every

child" forms the foundation of every thought

and

action

across

a ll

programmes at Vidya & Child.

T h e i n s t i t u t i o n w o r k s t o w a rd s h o li s t i c development of each child by providing a

creative

learning

environment

encompassing academics, arts, sports along

with

exploration

opportunities through

fo r

value

s e lf

based

-

li fe

skills curriculum.

The

journey

which

started

with

2

children in 1998, reaches out to 1800 children today. These children are First Generation learners as their parents are illiterate/semi-literate and work in the

unorganized

helps,

industrial

vegetable

sector

as

workers,

vendors,

domestic fr u i t

and

p lu m b e r s ,

electricians and drivers...

Vidya & Child would want to reach out to

more

children

who

a re

in

need

w i t h o u t c o m p r o m i s i n g o n t h e q u a li t y o f intervention required.

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OUR COLLABORATION Poornata Sessions C h i l d r e n f r o m c l a s s 5 t o 7 p a r t i c i p a t e d i n P o o r n a t a S e s s io n s h e l d by B l u e O r b F o u n d a t i o n o n a w e e k ly b a s i s t h r o u g h t h e y e a r . T h e se s e s s i o n s f o c u s e d o n t h e p r a c t i c e o f ' m i n d fu ln e s s ' w h i l e i n th e classroom.

Children Mainstreamed

Gender Lab G e n d e r L a b w o r k s h o p s w e r e c o n d u c t e d t o d e v e lo p le a d e rsh i p s sk i l l s a m o n g s t c h i l d r e n t h r o u g h e n g a g e m e n t i n c o m m u n i t y w o r k . T h e se workshops were supported by Avanti Foundation.

Topics were selected by children themselves

for

eg

Gender

Discrimination, Use of Plastic etc.

They

interacted

stakeholders, ideas

and

with

developed techniques

various their to

own

create

awareness and bring change in the community.

Animation Workshops The animation workshops continued for the 2nd year in a row. Children learnt the full process of storytelling, drawing visuals, taking pictures and videos and editing the same along with background sound & music. They were trained by internationally acclaimed artist Mr. Nitin Donde.

Link

of

some

of

the

animation

videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec3CRu0M3Tw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI35RX4UZ-Q

made

by

children ,

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OUR COLLABORATION The Pitara Experience 100 children got an opportunity to be part of

the

'PITARA'.

International It

was

an

Puppet

Festival

exciting

le a r n i n g

experience for our children. According to Sunanda, student of

c l a s s V "t h e w a y t h e

Children

a r t i s t s w e r e m a k i n g t h e p u p p e t s d o v a r io u s

Mainstreamed

s t u n t s o n s t a g e w a s j u s t a m a z in g . W h a t I liked

most

was

the

life

s iz e

puppet

of

Gulliver".

Project GENIUS - STEM Learning Camp Team

from

Vidya

&

Child

stood

2nd

in

the

R o b o t ics

Sci e n ce

C o m p e t i t i o n c o n d u c t e d b y N A S S C O M F o u n d a t i o n . T h e p r o j e ct w a s a b o u t “ W a t e r M o n i t o r i n g a n d i t s U t i li z a t i o n ” .

T h e c o m p e t i t i o n w a s a c u l m in a t i o n o f a S T E M L e a r n i n g Ca m p w h e r e a l l g i r l s f r o m c l a s s 6 t o 1 0 p a r t i c i p a t e d a n d w e r e e x p o se d to th e p r o c e s s o f i d e a t i o n , f o l l o w e d b y c o n c e p t u a li z i n g t h e i r i d e a s a n d g i v i n g t h e m d e f i n i t e s h a p e w i t h t h e h e lp o f R o b o t i c s . T h e 1 5 gi r l s w e r e s e l e c t e d b a s i s t h e i r c o n c e p t s a n d w e r e fu r t h e r m e n to r e d o n a w e e k l y b a s i s f o r o v e r t w o m o n t h s t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e C o m p e ti ti o n .

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OUR COLLABORATION Life Skill sessions A customised life skills sessions on topics like

Health,

violence,

Gender

&

Gender-based

Leadership

S k i lls

were

c o n d u c t e d . D e s i g n e d e s p e c i a lly fo r g i r ls , the programme used interactive methods

Children

like role play, team building games, group

Mainstreamed

discussions,

presentations,

debates,

s p o r t s a c t i v i t y t o e f f e c t i v e ly c o n v e y t h e message.

The

sessions

were

h e ld

by

Sashakt Foundation.

Dance Recital Children from Vidya & Child participated in Kuchipudi and Creative Choreography Event

organized

“NAVAPALLAV”

at

by

Dance

India

Institute

Habitat

Centre

New Delhi. Children performed Kuchipudi d a n c e f o r m o n G a n e s h V a n d a n a a lo n g w i t h senior artists of ‘NAVAPALLAV”.

Career exposure sessions C h i l d r e n v i s i t e d B i g B a z a a r fo r r e a l li fe career

exposure.

They

a ls o

got

an

o p p o r t u n i t y t o w o r k a t t h e o u t le t s fo r 7 days to understand its day to day working.

Career

exposure

sessions

were

a ls o

conducted by Genpact Volunteers, Pure India Trust and Amritayam.

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OUR COLLABORATION Working with Government Schools @ Sunpura, Greater Noida V i d y a & C h i l d e n g a g e d w i t h 3 G o v e r n m e n t s c h o o ls i n G re a te r N o i d a t o b e a b l e t o r e a c h o u t t o m o r e c h i ld r e n i n n e e d a n d i m p r o ve th e q u a l i t y o f e d u c a t i o n a n d i n t e r v e n t i o n w i t h c h i ld r e n a n d p a r e n ts.

After

conducting

a

Need

Assessment

Study, gap Children

areas

were

i d e n t i f i e d a n d a d e t a i l e d a c t i o n p la n fr a m e d . A n a s s e ssm e n t w a s

Mainstreamed

d o n e t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e a c a d e m i c le v e l o f c h i ld r e n a n d a cco r d i n gl y a n a c a d e m i c i n t e r v e n t i o n w a s p la n n e d .

A l o n g w i t h a c a d e m i c s , c r e a t iv e a n d li fe s k i lls s e s s i o n s w e r e p l a n n e d f o r t h e c h i l d r e n t o i m p r o v e t h e i r e x p o s u r e a n d p r o v i d e t h e m w i th a fun

learning

atmosphere.

Home

Visits,

PTM's

conducted to form a connect with the parents.

and

SM C's

were

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HIGHLIGHTS Excursions S t u d e n t s o f C l a s s X v i s i t e d v a r i o u s r e li g i o u s p la c e s a n d i n te r a cte d w i t h t h e p r i e s t s a n d r e l i g i o u s h e a d s t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e n u a n ce s o f e a c h r e l i g i o n a n d l a t e r s h a r e d t h e i r e x p e r i e n c e s a n d v i e w s i n th e cl a ss about each religion and their practices. C h i l d r e n v i s i t e d t h e P a r l i a m e n t a s p a r t o f Children le a r n i n g t r i p . T h e tr i p w a s o r g a n i z e d t o m a k e t h e m a w a r e a b o u t t h e Mainstreamed importance of Parliament H o u s e a n d t h e h i s t o r y a s s o c i a t e d w i t h i t.

NavGurukul - Residential Programme T w o c h i l d r e n f r o m C l a s s 1 2 , N I O S P r o g r a m m e a t V i d y a & Ch i l d go t s e l e c t e d f o r a 1 - y e a r r e s i d e n t i a l p r o g r a m m e a t N a v g u r u k u l p o st a w r i t t e n t e s t & i n t e r v i e w . T h e 1 - y e a r c o u r s e t r a i n s c h i ld r e n o n m o d e r n d a y t e c h n o l o g i e s , p r o b l e m s o lv i n g s k i lls a lo n g w i t h s o ft sk i l l s a n d prepares them for a career in the IT industry.

NavGurukul is

a

non-profit

organisation

which

aims

to

p r o vi d e

m e a n i n g f u l a l t e r n a t i v e t o c o lle g e e d u c a t i o n . T h e y p r o v i d e co m p u te r r e l a t e d l e a r n i n g t o c h i l d r e n f r o m h u m b le b a c k g r o u n d s .

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HIGHLIGHTS Art Apprenticeship Programme C h i l d r e n i n c l i n e d t o w a r d s c re a t i v e fi e ld s w e r e m e n t o r e d u n d e r th e A r t A p p r e n t i c e s h i p P r o g r a m m e . T h e i d e n t i fi e d c h i ld r e n w e r e tr a i n e d b y c r e a t i v e p r o f e s s i o n a l s w h o a r e fa c u lt y a t V i d y a & Ch i l d . T h e c h i l d r e n i n t u r n w e r e m a d e fa c u lt y fo r y o u n g e r c h i l d r e n fr o m N u r s e r y t o C l a s s 2 a n d g iv e n t h e r e s p oChildren n s i b i li t y t o sh a r e th e i r learnings

further.

initiative

learning

Children

have

communication,

r e a lly

b lo s s o m e d

under

th i s

le a de r sh i p

and

Mainstreamed

expression,

c l a s s r o o m m a n a g e m e n t s k i l ls a n d a r e m o r e c o n fi d e n t a n d fe e l a s e n s e o f d i r e c t i o n a n d c l a r i t y w i t h i n t h e m s e lv e s .

Arts & Performing Arts Showcase The

Arts

&

Performing

Showcase

gives

children

to

creative

a

opportunity parents

and

creative

side

p l a t f o rm

showcase

talent. to

It

is

them

their

to

their

also

engage

show of

Arts

an with the

c h ild r e n .

L a s t y e a r 3 s h o w c a s e s w e r e h e ld in which children displayed their work of Art. Parents, Donors & our Volunteers were part of the event. .

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OUR PROGRAMMES

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OUR PROGRAMMES

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SCHOOL PROGRAMME Story of Change

Barkha (extreme left) as part of the Robotics Team participated in NASSCOM – Project Genius, Stem Learning Camp

F l o w e r s a r e b o r n t o b l o s s o m ! E a c h flo w e r h a s t h e p o t e n t i a l & n e e d t o b lo s s o m . R i g h t set of nutrients, at the right time makes them blossom!

B a r k h a , l i k e a l l o u r c h i l d r e n , a lw a y s h a d the potential to fly! She got the right nutrients;

the

time,

the

space

&

the

o p p o r t u n i t y t o e x p r e s s h e r s e lf. B a r k h a h a s walked this long path from being a shy girl i n t o a c o n f i d e n t , y o u n g g i r l . H e r lo g i c a l m i n d g o t c h a lle n ge d th r o u gh a c t i v i t y b a s e d l e a r n i n g i n M a t h ! H e r s c i e n t i fi c m i n d g o t u se d th r o u gh S t e m l e a r n i n g c a m p , R o b o t ic s t e a m ! H e r c r e a t i v e m i n d & bo d y go t t h e s p a c e f o r e x p l o r a t i o n & e x p r e s s i o n t h r o u g h i n vo l ve m e n t i n t h e a t r e & K a t h a k a c t i v i t i e s ! M i le s t o n e s o f

her journey from Nursery

t o G r a d e 8 … 6 y e a r s l o n g c o n t i n u o u s p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n K a t h a k – e ve r y y e a r , e v e r y m o n t h , e v e r y w e e k ! P a r t i c i p a t i o n i n R o b o t ics M o d e l i n g Camp organized by Nasscomm.

B a r k h a ’ s f a t h e r r u n s a g r o c e r y s t o r e a n d m o t h e r r u n s a sm a l l p l a y s c h o o l c u m c r è c h e a t h e r h o m e . B o t h p a r e n t s a r e fu lly c o m m i tte d to e d u c a t i n g B a r k h a a n d h e r t w o s i b li n g s .

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SCHOOL PROGRAMME Programme Objective T o p r o v i d e v a l u e - i n t e g r a t e d h o li s t i c le a r n i n g e n v i r o n m e n t w i th a strong

child-wise

focus

across

a ll

parameters

i.e.

a ca d e m i cs,

a t t e n d a n c e , b e h a v i o r , f a m i l y a n d h e a lt h .

Children

and

Parent

Programme

and

Programme at Vidya & Child support the

Arts

&

P e r for m i n g

Children Academic Programme

A r ts fo r a

h o l i s t i c e n g a g e m e n t w i t h e a c h c h i ld t o Mainstreamed ensure a strong parent c o n n e c t a n d h e l p d e v e l o p a l o n g - t e r m v i s i o n fo r e a c h c h i l d .

Programme Activities A d m i s s i o n s : I n i t i a t i o n o f f i r s t - g e n e r a t io n le a r n e r s i n t o e d u c a t i o n t h r o u g h a n i n - d e p t h a d m i s s io n s p r o c e s s t h a t fo c u s e s o n bu i l d i n g a r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h a p a r e n t f o r t h e lo n g t e r m .

Curriculum: Value-integrated curriculum which connects with the child's need and context.

A r t s & P e r f o r m i n g A r t s : E a c h c h i l d i s e n r o l l e d i n a t le a s t o n e a r t activity basis the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest.

Value-based Life Skills: Engaging with each child and equipping the c h i l d t o k n o w t h e s e l f i n a d e e p e r w a y s o t h a t h e / s h e is e n a bl e d to make responsible choices.

Strong Parent Connect: Parent Teacher Meetings, Home Visits, P a r e n t E v e n t s , S m a l l G r o u p P a r e n t I n t e r a c t i o n s a r e d i ffe re n t w a y s to engage

with

the

parent

community

and

d e v e lo p

a

p o si ti ve

r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n t h e c h i ld , t h e p a r e n t a n d t h e or ga n i z a ti o n .

Child-centered approach: All Parameter Child Wise Tracker (APCT) d e v e l o p e d i n - h o u s e t o m a p a n d t r a c k e a c h c h i ld t o e n s u r e th a t a l l p a r a m e t e r s a r e c o n s i d e r e d a t a ll t i m e s w h i le w o r k i n g w i th th e ch i l d .

Capacity Building: Teacher enablement through in-house teacher t r a i n i n g t o d e v e l o p p e r s p e c t i v e s fo r b e t t e r e m p a t h y an d co n n e ct w i t h c h i l d r e n a l o n g w i t h a c a d e m i c a n d s k i ll- b a s e d t r a i n i n gs.

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AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAMME Story of Change When the going gets tough, the tough get going!

P r i y a G a u t a m , a s t u d e n t o f C la s s X i s a great

example

of

this

statement.

When

asked, “who is your inspiration?”, with a w i d e s m i l e s h e r e p l i e s i n a s e c o n d , “M y Mother!”

P r i y a ’ s m o t h e r h a s h e r s e l f s t u d i e d t i ll C la s s X a n d h a s b e e n a g r e a t p i l l a r o f s u p p o r t fo r h e r f a m i l y . R i g h t t h r o u g h h e r C la s s X p h a s e Priya was suffering with TB but she put in h e r b e s t t o p a s s C l a s s X w i t h fly i n g c o lo r s !

Tough ones get tested with tougher times and Priya got infected with Corona!

She was to be in isolation in the hospital and her mother stayed with her full time and finally Priya recovered!

Priya

is

now

in

Class

XI

(Science Stream). Along with her

academics,

excelled

in

Kathak as well!

Priya

Fine

Arts

has &

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AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAMME Programme Objective To provide Academic, Mentoring and Financial Support for children in

Classes

9

to

12,

with

a

strong

focus

on

enablement

for

professional or vocational career based on the child’s interest and aptitude.

Children

The Children and Parent Programme and Mainstreamed Arts & Performing Arts Programme at Vidya & Child support the ASSP Programme for a holistic engagement with each child to ensure a strong parent connect and help develop a long-term vision for each child.

Programme Activities Academic

Support

-

through

professional

faculty

to

re-

enforce concepts done in school Syllabus Tracking & School Interaction – Syllabus taught at schools is continuously tracked and children are supported for assignments and projects. Our faculty and Programme Team visit schools and meet teachers to understand any challenges.

Financial Support Towards School Fees - to ensure that children are able to complete school education.

Parent Interactions & Home Visits - to help understand a child’s family background, ecosystem and environment to develop a shared vision and support the child in pursuing higher education.

Mentoring

&

Career

Counselling -

One

on

One

Mentoring

and

Counselling sessions are planned for each child and a suitable career chosen given their family priorities and circumstances.

Career Exposure Sessions - Regular connect with corporate world help provide the required exposure.

Competitive

Examinations

Coaching

-

children

who

excel

in

academics are encouraged to join professional coaching.

Value Based Life Skills - to equip the child to know the self in a deeper way to enable to make responsible choices.

Arts & Performing Arts – to provide opportunities for creative exploration in the field of Arts that can help the child identify the creative potential within.

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NIOS PROGRAMME Story of Change Life is not a sprint race, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Marathon!

Keep Running!

F o r R a n j a n , l i f e h a s b e e n a m a r a t h o n fu ll of hurdles and struggles. But he has kept R u n n i n g a n d w i l l s o o n s t a r t F ly i n g !

M i g r a t e d f r o m t h e v i l l a g e w i t h h i s fa t h e r at the age of five and mother stayed back in village to manage the farm. Ranjan grew u p t o t a k e c h a r g e o f t h e h o m e a ffa i r s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cooking, cleaning, home management!

Being over-aged when he joined Vidya & C h i l d , R a n j a n w a s p u t i n t o t h e fa s t t r a c k NIOS

programme

education computers

at

proper

and

to

c o m p le t e

age.

became

He a

his learnt

Computer

Shiksha Teacher for younger kids at Vidya & C h i l d . H i s e f f o r t s f i n a l l y p a i d o ff a n d h e g o t s e l e c t e d b y N a v g u r u k u l fo r a o n e y e a r Advanced computer residency course at D h a r m s h a l a ! R a n j a n , l o v e d b y h i s fr i e n d s as emotional, sweet, cute boy, is a Brown Belt holder in Karate! A blessed giver by nature, Ranjan has offered his services as a

volunteer

for

Ration

Distribution

in

COVID 19 times!

H e i s u p i n t h e h i l l s n o w a n d s o o n h e s h a ll be out with flying colours and pursuing computers as his career path.

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NIOS PROGRAMME Programme Objective To provide Academic, Financial and Mentoring Support for children in Classes 9 to 12 through NIOS with a strong focus on enablement for vocational / professional career based on the child’s interest and aptitude.

Children

and

Parent

Programme

Children Arts & Performing

and

Arts

Programme at Vidya & Child support theMainstreamed NIOS Programme for a holistic engagement with each child to ensure a strong parent connect and help develop a long-term vision for each child.

Programme Activities Academic Support and Guidance with NIOS - Children are taught all subjects every day and are assisted in completing registration formalities with the NIOS. Parent Connect - to ensure their support towards completion of Class XII and beyond Mentoring & Career Counselling - One on One sessions are planned for each child to guide them towards a suitable career choice given their family priorities and circumstances.

Establishing

external

partnerships

for

Career

Exposure

and

Career Readiness Short-Term Vocational courses - for the much-needed exposure to different career possibilities.

Competitive Examinations / Job Interviews / Group Discussions Children are motivated and supported at every step.

Value Based Life Skills – to equip the child to know the self in a deeper way to enable to make responsible choices.

Arts & Performing Arts - Every child is exposed to different creative activities based on their interest.

NIOS Apprenticeship Programme - Children inclined towards creative

fields

Programme.

are

mentored

under

the

Art

Apprenticeship

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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Story of Change Khatoon Sisters!

Family is the biggest pillar of support!

Muskan

and

extremely been

Mohsina

talented

supported

Khatoon

girls by

are

who

their

have fa m i ly

e s p e c i a l l y t h e f a t h e r w h o i s a t a i lo r i n Ambedkar

Vihar

Basti,

Sector

37,

Noida.

Both

Muskan

and

Mohsina

scored

above 90% in their Class XII CBSE board

exams.

Political

Muksan

Science

Hons.

has

chosen

f ro m

D e lh i

U n i v e r s i t y & M o h s i n a i s p r e p a r i n g fo r NEET exams to pursue a career in Medical Sciences! Apart from being academically

bright

both

g i r ls

are

passionate about Fine Arts, Theatre & Dance! They have won awards and a c c o l a d e s i n v a r i o u s c o m p e t i t i o n s li k e Rangoli

Making,

Debates,

Painting

competition amongst others.

One meeting with the father and you can see the amazing pride in his eyes

Check out the video to know more about Khatoon Sisters www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHtXfPGOaaU&text

for

both

his

daughters!

He

c le a r ly

s a y s , â&#x20AC;&#x153;I w a n t t o s e t a n e x a m p l e a s a father

and

when

my

g ir l s

are

s u c c e s s f u l t h e n m a n y w i l l g e t in sp ir e d f r o m t h e m .â&#x20AC;?

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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Programme Objective To provide Mentoring, Career Exposure and Financial Support for children in Classes 12 and above to ensure that a child identifies a career path and takes up higher studies through Vocational or Professional Education.

Children

Background Students in the Foundation Mainstreamed Programme have a long association with Vidya & Child. Most of them have studied in the Vidya & Child Schools till Class 8, got mainstreamed and supported through the After School Support Programme from Class 9 to 12 or have completed Class 12 through distance learning (NIOS). It is imperative for these students to pursue their education further to build their careers and support their families in future.

Programme Activities Financial Support Towards School Fees - to ensure that children are able to complete school education.

Identification of appropriate career stream for each child through career counselling - Every child is focused on separately, a shared vision

is

developed

alongwith

the

parent

where

the

child

participates to forge a career path.

Mentoring Support - Mentors interact regularly to understand their growing thought processes and to identify any interventions that may be required with them or with their family.

Establishing

partnerships

for

Career

Exposure

and

C a r eer

Readiness Parent Engagement - Continuous engagement with parents for building a shared vision for each child.

Identification of colleges / institutions and guidance provided for entrance test and admissions -Children are guided on how to apply to different colleges, prepare for entrance examinations, enroll for coaching and assisted with the admission process post selection.

Support

to

the

child

through

c o lle g e

years

i n t e r a c t i o n s a r e h e l d w i t h c h i ld r e n r e g u la r ly .

-

One

on

one

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CHILDREN & PARENT PROGRAMME

Children performing role play based on gender discrimination

Parents attending a Group PTM

Video on Vidya & Child COVID Response and work with families.

Click on the link https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=gqiMWIxW6Q0&t

Parent Connect events where interaction takes place in an informal manner

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CHILDREN & PARENT PROGRAMME Programme Objective T o b u i l d a l o n g t e r m r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h c h i ld r e n & t h e i r p a r e n ts to e n s u r e c o n t i n u o u s m o t i v a t i o n t o w a r d s p u r s u i n g a m o r e m e a n i n gfu l life.

To

help

children

make

r e s p o n s i b le

choices,

Children

exposed to life skills lessons.

c hi l d r e n

are

Mainstreamed

Programme Activities Connect with children D a i l y L i f e S k i l l s c l a s s e s a n d r e g u la r w o r k s h o p s o n v ar i e ty o f topics like Self Esteem, Identity and more.

C l a s s a c t i v i t y a n d i n d i v i d u a l m e n t o r i n g s e s s i o n s t o b u i ld fu r th e r connect with children.

C o u n s e l l i n g s e s s i o n s f o r c h i ld r e n fa c i n g c r i t i c a l s i t u a ti o n s i n their life / family.

Exposure

through

project

based

activities

li k e

c om m u n i ty

projects, self-reflection, projects and more.

Connect with parents R e g u l a r h o m e - v i s i t s t o b u i ld a fr i e n d ly r e la t i o n s h i p w i th e a ch parent.

Regular Parent Teacher Meetings to share and connect.

I n v o l v e m e n t o f p a r e n t s t h r o u g h a c t i v i t y b a s e d s e s s i o n s, fu n events and more.

Child-wise review system E a c h c h i l d i s u n i q u e  i n t e r m s o f s t r e n g t h s a s w e ll a s c ha l l e n ge s t h a t h e / s h e m a y b e f a c i n g h e n c e , a p a r t fr o m c o m m o n a cti o n s t a k e n f o r g r o u p s o f c h i l d r e n , i n d i v i d u a l a c t i o n s fo r e v e r y si n gl e child is discussed and followed up every month.

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ARTS & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME Story of Change V a r i e d c o l o u r s a n d a p a i n t b r u s h i s a ll t h a t i t t a k e s t o b r i n g o u t th e a m z i n g t a l e n t i n L a l i t S i n g h . O v e r t h e y e a r s L a li t h a s e vo l ve d fr o m b e i n g a c r e a t i v e c h i l d l e a r n in g F i n e A r t s a s p a r t o f A P A P r o gr a m m e to

an

artist

who

has

mastered

various

nuances

r e l a te d

w i th

p a i n t i n g s l i k e g e o m e t r i c d e s i g n s , fa c e e x p r e s s i o n s a n d fon t sty l e s to n a m e a f e w . K n o w n f o r h i s h e lp fu l n a t u r e a n d w i t h a fl a i r fo r p a i n t i n g a n o t h e r w i s e s h y L a li t h a s fo u n d a m e a n s to e x p r e ss himself through his paintings.

L a l i t i s s t u d y i n g i n D e l h i C o lle g e o f A r t a n d i s a ls o a n a r t fa cu l ty w i th V i d y a & C h i l d a s h e t e a c h e s F i n e A r t s t o c h i ld r e n fr o m Cl a ss 3 to C l a s s 1 0 . I n L a l i t â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s w o r d s , "I r e a l l y e n j o y d o i n g F i n e A r ts a n d it f e e l s g r e a t t o b e a p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d im p a r t t h e sa m e sk il l s t o y o u n g st er s" .

L a l i t d r e a m s o f m a k i n g i t b i g i n t h e w o r ld o f a r t s a n d c re a te a n a m e f o r h i m s e l f . H e w a n t s t o l e n d a h e lp i n g h a n d t o h i s fa th e r w h o i s c u r r e n t l y t h e s o l e e a r n i n g m e m b e r t o a fa m i ly o f 7 . H i s fa m i l y m i g r a t e d f r o m B i h a r w h e n h e w a s a li t t le b o y .

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ARTS & PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME Programme Objective T o p r o v i d e a n o p p o r t u n i t y fo r c r e a t i v e e x p lo r a t i o n i n di ffe r e n t a r t f o r m s t h a t c a n h e l p t h e c h i l d i d e n t i fy t h e c r e a t i v e p o t e n t i a l w i th i n .

The Faculty -

Experienced

Children who work

professionals

with

our

c h i l d r e n v e r y p a s s i o n a t e l y a n d e n s u r e t h a tMainstreamed t h e y e n j o y th e a r t fo r m a n d h e l p c h a n n e l i z e t h e i r e n e r g i e s t o e x p lo r e t h e i r h i d d e n p o te n ti a l .

C r e a t i v e s u b j e c t s - F i n e A r t s , T a b la , M u s i c , A r t & C r a ft, P o tte r y , Puppetry, Theatre, Folk Art, Dance.

Programme Activities

Rotational Subject - Every child from Class Nursery to 8 is e x p o s e d t o a m i n i m u m o f 3 c r e a t i v e a c t i v i t i e s i n t h e fu ll a ca d e m i c year.

P e r m a n e n t S u b j e c t - C h i l d r e n f r o m C l a s s e s 3 t o 8 le a r n o n e permanent subject through the year.

ShowCase Events - Opportunity to showcase talent at internal as w e l l a s e x t e r n a l e v e n t s . C r e a t i v e S h o w c a s e h e ld a t e v e r y V i d y a & Child school thrice a year.

A p p r e n t i c e s h i p P r o g r a m m e f o r c h i l d r e n f r o m N I O S p ro g r a m m e who would like to pursue Art as a career.

H i g h e r E d u c a t i o n c h o s e n A r t fi e l d - C h i l d r e n w h o h a v e a k e e n i n t e r e s t i n a r t f o r m s l i k e K a t h a k , V o c a l M u s i c o r T a b la ap p e a r fo r examination conducted by the Prayaag Sangeet Samiti.

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SPORTS PROGRAMME Story of Change "Play a sport. It will teach you how to win

honourably,

lose

g r a c e fu lly ,

r e s p e c t a u t h o r i t y , w o r k w it h o t h e r s , and manage your time...."

T h i s q u o t e h o l d s 1 0 0 % t r u e fo r A n k i t a D a g a r . S h e p l a y s f o o t b a l l , c h e s s , lo n g j u m p a n d i s a l s o a K a r a t e p la y e r . A d i s c i p l i n e d t e a m p l a y e r w i t h s k i lls t o observe and learn from her mistakes a r e q u a l i t i e s t h a t c o m e n a t u r a lly t o A n k i t a w h o l e a d s h e r t e a m in d i ffi c u lt situations. Her involvement in sports h a s h e l p e d h e r d e v e l o p a c o n fi d e n t p e r s o n a l i t y a n d a l s o a c q u i r e s k i lls t h a t help her excel in her game.

The

youngest

amongst

4

s i b li n g s ,

Ankita receives the love and support of h e r f a m i l y . H e r p a r e n t s w a n t a ll t h e i r children to pursue their studies and become independent.

Ankita

is

determined

and

wants

to

c r e a t e a n i c h e f o r h e r s e l f i n t h e fi e ld of sports.

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SPORTS PROGRAMME Programme Objective T o p r o v i d e a s t r e s s - f r e e s p o r t i n g e n v i r o n m e n t fo r s e l f- d i sco ve r y and exploring the uniqueness within.

S p o r t s h e l p s c h i l d r e n d e v e l o p s k i lls li k e s e lf d i s c i p li n e , h a n d l i n g c o n f l i c t s , t a k i n g i n i t i a t i v e , p r o b le m s o lv i n g , p e o p le h a n d l i n g a n d

Children

r e s p e c t f o r e a c h o t h e r . . . T h e s e s k i lls g o m u c h b e y o n d t he fi e l d a n d

Mainstreamed

h e l p c h i l d r e n b u i l d t e n a c i t y t o fa c e li fe s i t u a t i o n s .

T h e F a c u l t y - C h i l d r e n r e c e i v e w e e k ly t r a i n i n g fr o m e x p e r i e n ce d c o a c h e s w h o h a v e s e v e r a l a c h i e v e m e n t s t o t h e i r c r e d i t a n d a bo ve a l l a p a s s i o n t o w a r d s t h e s p o r t a n d t o w a r d s t e a c h i n g o u r ch i l d r e n to b e l i e v e i n t h e m s e l v e s a n d e x c e e d t h e i r o w n e x p e c t a t i o n s. T h e fo cu s is

on

self-belief

and

competing

with

o n e s e lf

by

p u sh i n g

th e

boundaries for oneself.

S p o r t s A c t i v i t i e s - V a r i o u s s p o r t s li k e K h o - K h o K a r a te , Sk a ti n g, C h e s s , F o o t b a l l h e l p i n c h a n n e li z i n g e n e r g i e s o f g r o w i n g ch i l d r e n i n a positive manner.

Programme Activities Classes conducted by experienced faculty Focus on path to self belief and self discovery Opportunities for competitive e v e n t s a t v a r i o u s i n t e r - s c h o o l, district-level, state-level and national-level tournaments a c r o s s a l l g a m e s u n d e r d i f f e re n t age categories.

Vidya & Child's medal tally 2019-20

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TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS T e a c h e r s a n d P r o g r a m m e T e a m s p a r t i c i p a t e i n d i ffe r e n t tr a i n i n gs a n d w o r k s h o p s t h r o u g h t h e y e a r . A lo n g w i t h a c a d e m i c tr a i n i n g, s e s s i o n s a r e a l s o c o n d u c t e d o n c la s s r o o m m a n a g e m e n t an d bu i l d i n g better connect with children and parents.

Children

Mainstreamed Programmatic Training and Workshops in c lu d e s e v e r al h a n d s- o n t r a i n i n g s f o r e g . p l a n n i n g o n e â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s w o r k , p r i o r i t i z i n g , s e l f- r e vi e w o f o n e ' s w o r k , t h a t h e l p s i m p ro v e e ffe c t i v e n e s s a n d e ffi c i e n cy i n th e organization.

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OUR STRENGTH : OUR PEOPLE V i d y a & C h i l d f a m i l y i s 1 4 0 p e o p le s t r o n g . A m i x o f p e o p le w h o co m e from

diverse

backgrounds

and

bond

together

with

a

co m m o n

p u r p o s e - t o m a k e a d i f f e r e n c e i n t h e li v e s o f c h i ld r e n w e w o r k w i th .

Its their passion, persistence and their enthusiasm that has helped

Children

Vidya & Child cover this long journey of 22 years.

Mainstreamed

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OUR PARTNERS W e a r e g r a t e f u l f o r t h e t r e m e n d o u s s u p p o r t r e c e i v e d fr o m o u r C o r p o r a t e a n d I n s t i t u t i o n a l P a r t n e r s , G r a n t S u p p o r t e r s, I n d i vi d u a l D o n o r s & V o l u n t e e r s . T h e i r u n w a v e r i n g b e li e f i n o u r w o r k fi l l s u s u p with more zeal and determination towards our purpose.

A c t i v e V o l u n t e e r i n g & E m p l o y e e E n g a g e m e n t h a s g i v e n ou r ch i l d r e n

Children

t h e m u c h n e e d e d e x p o s u r e , fe d t h e i r d r e a m s a n d o p e n e d u p a w o r l d of opportunities for them.

Mainstreamed

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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Active

Volunteering

&

E m p lo y e e

Engagement

a c t i v i ti e s

were

c o n d u c t e d o n a r e g u l a r b a s i s w i t h v a r i o u s C o r p o r a t e Pa r tn e r s. I n a d d i t i o n t o c o r p o r a t e t e a m s , s e v e r a l i n d i v i d u a l v o lu n te e r s fr o m d i v e r s e f i e l d s a l s o p i t c h e d in w i t h t h e i r e ffo r t s t o fu r t h e r i n cr e a se t h e k n o w l e d g e a n d a w a r e n e s s o f c h i ld r e n o f V i d y a & C h i ld.

Children

Mainstreamed

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ORGANISATIONAL DETAILS Board of Directors

Project Vidya & Child is managed by Jayaprakash Narayan Memorial Trust, which is registered as a Public Charitable Trust in New Delhi, India. Members of the trust come from diverse backgrounds and bring valuable experience and insight to the different dimensions of the organization's working.

NGO Name : Jayaprakash Narayan Memorial Trust Project Name : Vidya & Child Registered as : Trust u/s 12A and 80G of the IT Act Trust Registration No : 6537/4 dated 09/12/1997 at Delhi Trust Deed Registered under Registration Act,1908 FCRA Registration No : 137400017 valid until Oct 2021 Registration under DARPAN - UP/2018/0186546 PAN No : AAATJ3059L TAN No : MRTJ01167F Bank Details (Non-FCRA/Domestic) Name of Bank - Axis Bank Ltd Account Number - 911010036103016

Bank Details (FCRA) Name of Bank : Axis Bank Ltd. Account Number - 911010035816461

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