By Sheela Kotagiri and Ganesh Krishnamurthi 6/18/2015.

By Sheela Kotagiri and Ganesh Krishnamurthi 6/18/2015

BackgroundLocation: Nithari, Sector 31,

Noida, U.P, IndiaStarted by JWPArea (urban/rural): UrbanPrimary Focus: - Poor

children of Nithari VillageProject Type: Primary School # of Beneficiaries: 160

children20 adolescent school drop

outs

EducationJWP has been able to strengthen the Centre

and provide crèche facilities for smaller children, pre-primary and primary education program for children upto the age of 12 years

Non-formal education plus skill training for school drop outs and community women above 12 years old.

We follow the UP syllabus for primary schools and all our text books and study material are based on the same.

Staff and dutiesOne Head Mistress appointed for the smooth running

of the Centre One crèche in charge attends to the children enrolled in

crèche, their care & other needs- 2 to 3 yearsSeven teachers attend to children of age group from 3

to 5 yrs, 6-8 years and 9-12 years.

basic knowledge of reading, writing, mathematics, science and general knowledge

inspire information gathering, reading and writing habitsencourage artistic talents and vocational interests. inform them about their legal rights and their rights related

to child labour, child marriage, Indian Constitution, domestic violence etc.

Staff and DutiesOne Cook & one Attendant

First refreshment of milk at 9.30 am, mid day meal 1.30 pm and refreshment at 4.30pm

Ayah (housemaid) & AttendantComputer TrainerConsultant Accountant

Main Objectives To provide safety when their parents cannot attend to

them Impart formal and non formal education, computer

training Provide Health care and medical attention Ensure Recreational Programmes

Parent’s meetings are held to inform them about the performance

of their wards, discuss community concerns, stress on the need for

protection of the child and also sketch out easy steps for Child

Safety

MonitoringEvery 6 months there will continue to be an

evaluation of the functioning of the Centre to ensure its smooth and successful running.

This evaluation will cover the content of education and protection provided, as well as the number of children, its increase and fall, through the period.

Also the JWP will monitor the performance of the Headmistress and other functionaries.

The teachers are strengthened through weekly meetings so that they improve their teaching abilities.

Success Overall, 80 children have been enabled to

get admission in mainstream schools over the years.

In 2013-2014, 20 children have got admission in mainstream schools

We have achieved to make children informed, literate and positive in their attitude, learn to live together and be conscious of their identity as equal citizens despite belonging to disadvantaged communities.

Women’s Skill Training & Community ProgrammeSkill formation in tailoring and designing and

Durry making are the two major vocational training along with adult education and legal information.

25 women and school dropout adolescent girls

self employed or find jobs in local garment factories and shops (also help them find employment and monitor their performance)

Women’s Skill Training & Community ProgrammeHeld discussion meetings to empower the

parents and mothers and make their children’s education effective

Adult education classes for mothers and community meetings with them twice a month.

talk to them about child health and education, diseases due to dirty environment, maternal health and malnutrition and mental health of children,

Occasionally fathers and local leaders are invited to our meetings

Main objectives Tailoring and Designing training and Durry makingfor

school dropout adolescent girls and young mothers to make them economically self sufficient through a vocation.

Network with, shops & establishments involved in garment sale.

Interact with Law Enforcement Agencies and the local government set up.

Strengthen Community Watch Groups through Community Meetings to gather information regarding Women and children, to take action in any case of violence and be the conduit between the community and the centre.

Identify existing services in the area and maintain a link for the support of the Children and the Community.

Monitoring and SuccessThe 2 skill training courses will be based on

the diploma course specified by the Multipurpose Training Institute, Noida and will be for 1 year.

Every 6 months there will be an evaluation of the progress made.

Last year 9 women start their own tailoring and designing units. 8 women are now working in local tailoring factories and shops.

Site Visit Last Year by Rohini Muthuswami

Moved to a bigger houseComputers destroyed by rain and flooding.

New computers will be donated by TCSTransition to Main stream school (3 children

before completing 5th grade at Mera sahara)New rooms being built, Mera sahara needs

them but cost extra 37,000 rupees. (applied for grant but will not know until Jan)

Extra money for newsletter and trips

Other UpdatesRegular staff meetings held by Dr. Jyothsna

Chatterji where she discusses local and national issues pertaining to women and children

Ms. Padmini Kumar visits the site everyday to oversee everyday activities and counsel staff on everyday matters

Teachers have weekly meetings to improve their teaching abilities.

Expenditures

Funding6 months ago Split proposed amount in halfEncourage more self-sufficiencyProposal to send other half for the next six

months.