Access to Knowledge through Computer Education

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.