By AALIYA SHAIKH | Fund Raising & Communication Manager
*Success Story*
Meena Kadam* aged 19, hails from a very poor family of four members including herself and use to live in the red light area of Falk Land Road. She then started selling Sim cards on the road side in the same area where she lived which was highly challenging for her as there was a very high chances to get into the same profession like her mother, which she did not want .
Apne Aap Women’s Collective (AAWC) reached out to her through our outreach staff, provided proper guidance and helped her in providing the platform to recognize her potentials and develop in a productive way as she is a very bright and ambitious person. Since last 8 years she has been an Udaan beneficiary by being the role model for other beneficiaries. Presently she is pursuing her B. Com final year in Bhavan's College-Mumbai as well as helping the younger Udaan girls in their education as a part time tuition teacher. AAWC gives her an honorarium for her beautiful support to AAWC assuming it will be easier for her to pursue her further studies
*name is changed to protect the identity
*ORGANISATION UPDATE*
*UDAAN PROGRAM UPDATES DURING OCTOBER2016 – DECEMBER2016*
EDUCATION: Regular In house educational assessments was conducted for children. Simple experiment on Density of water was shown to the children. Tables are being recited every day before winding up for the day. Group tuitions are now more improved qualitatively as well as quantitatively. Life skills sessions are regularly conducted which includes topics such as; save water, save tree, environmental cleanliness, session on good touch and bad touch, basic etiquettes, table etiquettes etc. followed by videos, dramas, activities given among the children.
RECREATIONAL EXCURSION: During this quarter, Drama classes were conducted by Mr. Kalyan (Volunteer) from “Clowns without Borders”. The children performed for the first time an on stage drama which was attended by stakeholders and all three program beneficiaries of the organization along with Clowns without borders – Sweden Team. Few of our beneficiaries participated in “DAAN UTSAV”. Educational day was celebrated on 11th November 2016 followed by the discussions on the importance of education in life. Children’s meetings were conducted to understand their future interest and challenges faced by them if any.
HEALTH: During this quarter, general medical health camp was conducted. Few children were suffering through dental issues which were taken proper care by us. Nutritional and multivitamin tablets are given to children on a regular basis. Also we have started giving De-worming Tablet and Folic Acid Tablet to the children. Eye Check-up camp was conducted for the beneficiaries on 20th October 2016, spectacle was provided to the children who required.
EXPOSURE VISITS : Children visited to Salam Bombay where they celebrated Diwali, attended dance shows and plays. They got Diwali presents and enjoyed the evening. Children went for an inspirational movie screening DANGAL at a nearby Cineplex (SPONSORED). Children visited to water Kingdom, experienced all the water rides and water slides (SPONSORED). A visit to Baden Anilline and Soda Factory was conducted by one of our volunteer “Johanna Knaack” – Scientist where they explored at kids lab with experiments such as; making shampoo, chemicals used in making colors, Preparation of absorbent core and also had a relevant discussion with the scientists at BASF. They also visited THE HOLY NAME CHURCH and explored all the beautiful and historical objects, equipment and sculptures, a treasure hunt were also organized with flashcards.
COUNSELLING SESSIONS: Regular counseling sessions were conducted followed by the topic such as; motivation for study, where our counselors motivated beneficiaries for studies and provided few tips and tricks to face the challenges they face while studying, the topic, how to deal with inferiority complex helped the children to handle their selves in their daily routine. Career planning was another main topic of discussion during the counseling session. The other topics during the counseling sessions were decision making, health & hygiene etc. individual and personal counseling sessions were conducted by our counselors during this quarter.
EXTRA CURRICICULAR ACTIVITIES: This quarter, extracurricular activity was filled with a lot of exciting experiences and celebrations. Celebrations such as Gandhi Jayanti, Navratri, Diwali Party, Birthday Party, Christmas Party, Education Day Celebration, and New Year Celebration etc. were celebrated. Apart from this, children were taught Christmas songs and dance for Christmas day program. Children were asked to make season’s greeting cards. Children made Christmas tree up of craft materials. Other activities included; Queen of the day, skit on save water, essay writing, designing a road map to school or college.
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