Education India Project #1877

Send a Child in India to School for a Year

by Seva Mandir

Send a Child in India to School for a Year

Project Report | Aug 7, 2024
An Inspiring Journey of Transformation: From Education to Entrepreneur

By Varsha Jain | Project Leader

Rakesh at his E-Mitra

Living in a rural and tribal village in South Rajasthan, Rakesh was a school drop-out and used to rear cattle before joining the Siksha Kendra (Bridge School) run by Seva Mandir. With the support and guidance of the teachers at Siksha Kendra, he improved his learning, reading and writing skills. His enthusiasm for learning enabled him to continue his education and explore opportunities beyond cattle rearing. He regained his interest in education and completed his education with a degree in Arts and also took a basic computer course. He now runs an e-mitra (billing) centre and earns Rs. 15,000 per month.

The change in Rakesh's life is evident; not only has he become financially stable, but his family has also been positively impacted. His commitment has inspired his father to overcome his alcohol addiction, and his parents have adopted advanced farming methods learned through Seva Mandir's livelihood programme.

Rakesh is also a rural social worker and extends his help to other children in need. Through his work, he not only improves his own life, but also serves as a role model for others in the community.

Thanks to supporters like you, Rakesh and many others have found their way in life and have been able to explore opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise.

Thank you again for your continued support!

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Jul 10, 2024
Donate on July Bonus Day for Rural and Tribal Communities of South Rajasthan!

By Varsha Jain | Project Leader

57 years of Seva Mandir

We are delighted to share that on April 20th, 2024, we celebrated Seva Mandir's 56th Foundation Day, marking another year of empowering rural communities and fostering sustainable development. Reflecting on a letter from our founder, Dr. Mohan Singh Mehta, written four decades ago, we found his words still resonate, reaffirming our mission's enduring relevance.

This milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our supporters, volunteers, staff, and the communities we serve. Together, we have achieved remarkable progress, transforming lives and creating positive change.

As we celebrate 56 years of service, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership. Your generosity and solidarity drive our success. Through GlobalGiving we at Seva Mandir always feel excited to share about our work, the stories of our village communities and the milestones we reach. In the last year, Seva Mandir has been able to:

Reached over 4,000 out-of-school rural and tribal children through Shiksha Kendra’s and education camps, addressing learning gaps and mainstreaming them into schools.
Provided lifesaving treatment, nutrition, and childcare to 38,000 children in remote villages lacking government facilities.
Empowered over 30,000 vulnerable women through Self-Help Groups, offering credit and savings facilities to strengthen their social status and livelihood. Additionally, 96 women facing abuse and distress received shelter and rehabilitation.
Planted 3.7 lakh saplings over 1,275 hectares, benefiting 15,000 small farmer households and promoting sustainable agriculture and income generation.

All of this and so much more we aim to achieve, only with the encouragement and backing we receive from donors like you.

Today, we are excited to share our participation in GlobalGiving’s July Bonus Day 2024 Campaign. On July 10, 2024, from 09:00:00 EDT until matching funds run out or 23:59:00 EDT, your donations will be matched by GlobalGiving:

Donations of $100 - $499 USD will be matched at 20%
Donations of $500 - $749 USD will be matched at 30%
Donations of $750 - $1,000 USD will be matched at 40%

Therefore, matching donations will make every contribution count even more, helping us reach even more people in need.

We hope you will extend your generous support once again, helping us move closer to our vision of a just, equitable, and sustainable world. Thank you for being an integral part of the Seva Mandir family.

Best Regards

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Apr 6, 2024
Thank You For Sending Jaya to School

By Varsha Jain | Project Leader

Jaya at Residential Leaning Camp

Dear Friend,

We are delighted to share with you an inspiring update on the impact of your generous support is having on the lives of children like Jaya Kumari from the tribal community in Kherwara area of Udaipur district in Rajasthan

Jaya's journey has taken a remarkable turn when she was enrolled in the Residential Learning Camp at Seva Mandir. Despite facing significant challenges due to her family's impoverished circumstances and lack of access to education, Jaya's story is now one of hope and determination. Here she found a nurturing environment in which to thrive. Through a variety of activities such as games, drawing and academic pursuits, Jaya's passion for education was ignited.

Supported by the dedicated staff at the camp, Jaya has overcome her challenges and embraced learning wholeheartedly. Her journey from herding goats to becoming an enthusiastic learner exemplifies the transformative power of education.

Today, Jaya not only dreams of continuing her education, but aspires to become a teacher herself.

We are grateful to supporters like you for the invaluable support that enables children like Jaya to access the education and opportunities they deserve.

We are happy to share that we are participating in GlobalGiving's April 2024 Little by Little campaign. During Campaign from 8th to 12th April, all eligible donations up to $50 will be matched at 50%.Therefore, matching donations will make every contribution count even more, helping us reach even more children in need.

It only costs $70 to send a child to school for a full year. We sincerely hope you'll continue your generous support for the education of less privileged children.

Yours sincerely,

Ronak Shah

Chief Executive

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