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| Week 31 | July , August 2010 Bangalore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dear All,
"We call ourselves a community!", said Sita, the proprieter of Asha Nitekan. She gave up her career as an architect 2 years ago, to dedicate her life to the service of Humanity.
"They (the members) have unique talents." she says and proudly shows one of the paintings of George, an 80-year old member, who loves art.
Announcements for this week:
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| Week 8 | Shikshana Abhiyana | Saturday 31st July 2010: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shikshana Abhiyana is an attempt to bridge the gap in the quality of education between Government/Government aided schools and Private schools by training students in English Grammar & Communication Skills and teachers in Computer Skills. Schools under Shikshana Abhiyana :
As part of the project plan for 2010-2011, we are planning to introduce Shikshana Abhiyana Activity in new schools shortly. Please refer to the below information for information about schools shortlisted for SA this academic year.
If you would like to volunteer for Shikshana Abhiyana, please write to info@aashayeinfoundation.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bachche Mann Ke Sachche is an attempt to provide educational opportunities to the underprivileged children by enrolling them into Govt/Govt aided schools and ensuring their education untill standard 10th.
This week's activity:
Area - Jayanagar:
Area - Shivajinagar:
Interested volunteers can join at the below venues:
If you would like to volunteer for BMKS, please write to info@aashayeinfoundation.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Week 31 | Sunday Breakfast Serving | Sunday 1st August 2010: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asha Deep aims to provide an environment that fosters human and psychological growth and helps street children grow into being independent and responsible adults. It provides non-formal education at its centre, helps children go to formal schools, and assists with school fees, meals and homework of nearby slum children. It provides medical care and counselling, and has income-generation schemes. It provides temporary shelter for girls referred through the child helpline, Makkala Sahaya Vani. It is a member of the Bangalore Forum for Street and Working Children More Info: http://www.sutradharindia.org/profilestore4/10784856986981
Inset: Pictures taken at Asha Niketan at Koramangala after SBS, on Sunday, 25th July 2010. The members of the Asha Niketan indulge in making handloom, candles, various works from Bamboo like Photo frames, pen stands over the weekday; it is not only an activity which keep the members busy, but also one of the sources of funds for the community.
If you like to volunteer for serving breakfast, sponsor a Sunday's Breakfast on any occasion, be part of the Sunday Breakfast Activity team of your zone write to us at breakfastserving@aashayeinfoundation.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nisha Gautam is a Shikshana Abhiyana volunteer at Government school, Marathahalli. She is one of the most consistent volunteers at the school and is known for being well planned for her Saturday's class. Nisha has a Bsc and B Ed degrees and has interests in reading and drawing. Excerpts of Aashayein Foundation's interview with Nisha Gautam. AF: How did you happen to join Aashayein Foundation and the Shikshana Abhiyana project? Nisha: Through Teach India Program in 2009.
AF: Did you face any difficulties in your first few classes? If yes, how did you overcome them? Nisha: Not much! But it took about a month to get into the flow. For making the class really effective, I encourage the children by using various positive re-inforcements. Most importantly, I show them explicit affection, which they like a lot. I try to keep a positive and cheerful ambience in the class.
AF: How do you prepare for the Saturday's class? Nisha: I have a plan to which I teach. Before going to a class, I do some preparations of teaching points and jot them down in my notes. I also use various study materials of my own children. I use lot of drawing to communicate concepts.
AF: What do you think we can do more, to improve teaching in classes? Nisha: A few things could help: a) Increase frequency of classes: once a week gaps tend to be a bit long. Twice a week would be good, though I understand that it could be a problem for working volunteers b) Volunteers should have a little background in counseling over and above teaching. That helps in teaching effectiveness
AF: What motivates you to go to school every Saturday? Nisha: The affection showered by the children. After every class, they surround me and try to stop me from leaving. The slow and steady improvement in the children is also encouraging.
AF: Considering that we teach every Saturday for 1.5 hours, how long might one have to wait too see some improvement in the class? Nisha: One has to be patient, regular and consistent... then results show in few months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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We are creating a team that will work on Fund-raising. This team will play a crucial role is the growth of Aashayein foundation. This gives the interested people an opportunity to persue their interests in the true spirit of volunteering. Following are some of the benefits of volunteering that the existing volunteers have shared,
If you are interested in joining this team, please write to somaiah.mp@aashayeinfoundation.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pustaka Abhiyana Activity | Saturday 31st July 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aashayein Foundation Invites you for the Pustaka Abhiyana (PA) Activity at Jillaparishtha unnatha patashala at Tirupati on Saturday, 31st July 2010.
Agenda:
10:00 5 min Prayer 10:05 1 hr Distribution of Uniforms and Notebooks 11.05 30 min Visit school premises 11.35 10 min Interaction with students
For more details, contact Himasri Pogala - 9742178834 / HPogala@ballytech.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aashayein Foundation invites its volunteers to the BMKS All Volunteers Meet on Sunday 1st August 2010. The forum is open to anyone interested to be a part of the BMKS project.
Venue: Asha Deep, #7/1 Venkatappa Road, Tasker Town, Queens Road Cross, H.K.P. Road Bangalore - 560051
Duration: 9.30am - 11.00am
For directions, please refer to the Sunday Breakfast Serving Activity Section.
Agenda:
For more details, contact Sunilkumar P - 9902197107 / sunil.kumar@aashayeinfoundation.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best Regards, Follow us @ Compilation by Ruthvika Angadi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| © Aashayein Foundation, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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