Access to Knowledge through Computer Education

A 5^th standard student of our Model School– Kishalaya Sishu Siksha Niketan, Mitra* moved ahead with confidence after started using computers. Yet being a poor Mason her father could get his daughter admitted to this school with support from Sabuj Sangha.

Yet an average performer in formal studies, Mitra* becomes extremely smart as soon as started using Computers. Since two years she has been learning Computer and now has become comfortable with the various applications- Word, Paint, Excel etc.

Mitra* is now a regular internet user and explore various information on her own curriculum subjects, that helps her wider the horizon of knowledge. She aspires to buy a laptop one day of her own.

* Names are altered to maintain safety and privacy

Eleven (11) years old Poulomi* from deep Sundarbans village Mahabatnagar village is a student of 4^th standard in our model school at Nandakumarpur village- ‘Kishalaya Sishu Siksha Niketan’. A little exuberant Poulomi* got admitted to this school just this year (2022).

She got introduced to Computer this year (2022) only, but has picked up many operations quiet fast- Creating Word File and then writing something on it is a big surprise and enjoyment to her. Another interesting application for her is the Paints – this has stirred the Artist within her. Now she draws her dreams in the Computer.

Gradually she is becoming comfortable and accustomed in handling the Taskbar, Screen Saver etc.

For her father Mahadev*, who is a marginal farmer, it is nearly an impossible dream. He is now gradually thinking of a brighter future for his daughter and wants her to be self-reliant.  

* Names are changed to maintain privacy and safety

Of around 17 Years age Mainul* is a misfortune boy abandoned by his father when was too little. His mother being the single parent at an almost hand to mouth situation. At a very horrifying declined health with high blood sugar in 2018 he got admitted to our residential home meant for prevention of child labour and started studying since 1^st Standard in our Model School in Sundarbans namely Kishalaya Sishu Siksha Niketan.

Now after more than four (4) years time with caring nurture of Sabuj Sangha team, the superintendent of the home and the affectionate teachers in the school Mainul restored to almost a normal state of health. Yet he has to take insulin regularly to keep the Blood Sugar level controlled. Mainul with zeal started studies and shaping life to build a strong future. Now he is studying in 5^th standard and gradually improving in studies. Besides he has interest in observing nature and drawing.

Mainul became immensely happy after getting the opportunity to learn Computers. He started learning computer while studying in 3^rd standard. Now he has become conversant in various computer applications like Ms Word, Paints etc.

He often draws his dreams with Paints application. He also knows name, rename and save a file after creating.

As he aspires to be a teacher when grows up now have an increasing wish to become conversant more with various other applications that he doesn’t know yet.

He also wishes to have his own Computer and an Android phone.

* Names are altered to maintain privacy and safety

Appeal          

We need to reach many other such vulnerable children falling prey of poverty, trafficking, child labour or sexual exploitation. They need the support to build their own future …. And lead towards a life of dignity and self esteem.

Help the vulnerable adolescent children beaten by the destiny but can learn computers and build a bright future for them.

Your small help may help the vulnerable children grow as a confident contender of all future battles.

Sabuj Sangha remained consistent in their intent to ensure quality education of the underprivileged children in Sundarbans. They remained active in their journey for attaining the mission even in this long and still continuing Pandemic.

To make these children fit for present competitive world they were given exposure to Computers also. Initially the Computer Classes were started with lessons of basic operating of Computers. But with time and space we ventured into catering the Knowledge for Hardware also.

Since quite a few years Sabuj Sangha is running a residential school meant for prevention of Child Labour namely ‘Natun Alo- Abasik Sishu Sramik Vidyalaya’. Children who were about to become or had become Child Labourers were salvaged stays there. They are given formal education and all grooming support and care to become a responsible citizen of the nation.

All these boys are also given Computer Lessons to ensure their access to knowledge through Computers. Today we’ll share story of boy from this group who portrayed an extraordinary skill and interest to learn computers and also aspire to opt a profession with the knowledge…

Bansi* wants to be Computers Expert when grows up….

10 Years old Diptiman* is a son of a cultivator and lost her mother at this still too young age. Diptiman* has an elder brother. In steep finance of the family they dropped out from studies and became daily wagers in small eateries.

They were identified by a Sabuj Sangha staff and sensitized on essentiality of education in proper upbringing of a Child as responsible citizen. Thus Diptiman* got admitted to the Residential School meant for arresting the trend of Child Labour (Abasik Sishu Sramik Vidyalaya) run by Sabuj Sangha. He is now at 5^th standard and gradually mastering on the curriculum subjects.

Little impish by nature, Diptiman* loves play Cricket. Yet he has deep interest in studies and can maintain a steep graph in the academic performance score.

He has deep interest in Computers. With his inquisitive minds he learnt how to set and save files of Word, Excel etc.

His latest aspiration update is to become a Police Officer and explore crimes nexus utilizing his skill in Information technology (IT).

Appeal          

Weneed to reach many other such vulnerable children girls falling prey of poverty, trafficking, child labour or sexual exploitation. They need the support to build their own future …. And lead towards a life of dignity and self esteem.

Help the vulnerable adolescent children beaten by the destiny but can learn computers and build a bright future for themselves.

Your small help may help the vulnerable adolescent children grow as a confident contender of all future battles.

* Name of all individuals altered for maintaining privacy & safety

Sabuj Sangha remained consistent in their intent to ensure quality education of the underprivileged children in Sundarbans. They remained active in their journey for attaining the mission even in this long and still continuing Pandemic.

To make these children fit for present competitive world they were given exposure to Computers also. Initially the Computer Classes were started with lessons of basic operating of Computers. But with time and space we ventured into catering the Knowledge for Hardware also.

Since quite a few years Sabuj Sangha is running a residential school meant for prevention of Child Labour namely ‘Natun Alo- Abasik Sishu Sramik Vidyalaya’. Children who were about to become or had become Child Labourers were salvaged stays there. They are given formal education and all grooming support and care to become a responsible citizen of the nation.

All these boys are also given Computer Lessons to ensure their access to knowledge through Computers. Some of the senior boys have shown their deep interest. These boys study in the higher standard classes 9^th -11^th standard in the formal school.

Today we’ll share story of boy from this group who portrayed an extraordinary skill and interest to learn computers and also aspire to opt a profession with the knowledge…

Bansi* wants to be Computers Expert when grows up….

Around 17 Years old son of a fisherman Bansi* Sardar aspires a bright well built future for themselves. His father is a Fisherman and Mother sells fish in the nearby market and strives in extreme poverty. Bansi* became a daily wager- a supporting labourer in the fishing trade for supporting his family.  

They were identified by a Sabuj Sangha staff and sensitized on essentiality of education in proper upbringing of a Child as a responsible citizen. Thus Bansi* got admitted to the Residential School meant for arresting the trend of Child Labour (Abasik Sishu Sramik Vidyalaya) run by Sabuj Sangha in the beginning of 2018. He is now at 10^th standard and gradually mastering on the curriculum subjects.

Sober and nonchalant by nature, Bansi* loves play Chase and Memory Games etc. Legendary scientist Isac Newton is his favourite personality.

He has an extra- ordinary interest in Computers. With his inquisitive minds he learnt how to dismantle and then again assemble a Personal Desktop Computer. His potential was observed by the Computer Teacher of the school. The teacher was immensely impressed by his talent and sincerity.

With growing times Bansi* aspires to be a Computer Engineer when grows up.

Appeal          

Weneed to reach many other such vulnerable children girls falling prey of poverty, trafficking, child labour or sexual exploitation. They need the support to build their own future …. And lead towards a life of dignity and self esteem.

Help the vulnerable adolescent children beaten by the destiny but can learn computers and build a bright future for themselves.

Your small help may help the vulnerable adolescent children grow as a confident contender of all future battles.

* Name of all individuals altered for maintaining privacy & safety