By Dileep Kumar, Anju Wadhwa | Project Leader
INTRODUCTION
Dhanpatmal Virmani Education Trust and Management Society, have organized 285 Women Literacy Centers in 08 districts in North and North West Delhi (INDIA). Mainly the centers are located in - Shalimar Bagh, Rohini, Civil Lines, Narela, Moti Nagar, Keshavpuram, Mangolpuri, and Model Town. These districts are a house of women who got educated through this program "known as Center In-Charges" and now running centers and educating other women. Also, some of them are expanding their knowledge by getting further education.
Women Literacy & Empowerment Program came into existence in 2004. The motive of the program was to educate illiterate adult women of the marginalized section of society. In the beginning, our intention seemed far-fetched and beyond the bounds of possibility. We commenced with only two centers in Majnu Ka Tila, teaching 60 beneficiaries annually.
The inception of the program ‘Women Literacy’ has been wholly successful in delivering education to the women in the most underserved areas. The program provides not only literacy but also the confidence to perform everything and anything independently.
It has spoken well that- “Education is the only power to change the world”
Currently, 9585 beneficiaries (women studying) are getting educated by this program and these beneficiaries are sincerely following the work plan and are in the progress of gaining complete knowledge of basic Hindi and Arithmetic.
JOURNEY OF ONLINE LEARNING
The second wave of the global pandemic devastated many lives and it was difficult for people to survive. During the this pandemic, several operations have come to rest and it's necessary to take all the precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19. As per the guidelines provided by the government of India to avoid going out of our homes, our Center In-Charges has started taking online classes. All 285 WLC operations are shifted to online mode. All our 9585 Beneficiaries are taking classes in online mode.
SURPRISE VISIT AT WLC CENTERS
After the WLC Centers started operating in online mode, it was necessary to ensure effective learning for beneficiaries. To accomplish the same, we started online surprise visits at centers at their center operating time. It helped in a surpassing way to avoid leniency towards the center of Center In-Charges.
SUCCESS OF OUR BENEFICIARIES
Before growing as beneficiaries, they were known as illiterate household wives who were only obligated to perform everyday chores. But, after enrolling in this program they are signing requisite documents, not with a thumb impression but with their signature, helping children with their studies, exchanges money with merchants, etc. Basically, after enrollment, they have learned reading & writing in Hindi & Arithmetic.
Beneficiaries, who have occupied themselves in household chores, are now spreading awareness regarding health & hygiene, eliminating illiteracy. This program helped us in knowing more about our beneficiaries and target people who can make this change appear in society after acquiring education.
HANDMADE MASKS BY CENTER IN-CHARGES & BENEFICIARIES
All 285 Center In charges and 9585 Beneficiaries are making masks for deprived people, our Center In-Charges has stitched 15431 and Beneficiaries has stitched 3430 masks to help deprived families. Also, our Center In-Charges and Beneficiaries has distributed the masks to the needy people.
We are overwhelmed by the kind gesture of our Center In-Charges and Beneficiaries, we can solely learn from them.
SUMMARY
As we all are aware of this situation of the global pandemic, our limited resources are not enough to accomplish all the responsibilities. Till this time we haven't compromised in paying recompense to our employees, providing dry food items in a deprived community, delivering scholarships to the high school passed students for their further studies. We are writing to ask you to support our organization in this cause of providing free education in the community and contributing our share in making a better tomorrow in our country. Just a small effort of yours can help us in accomplishing our motive of helping derived society. Your donation will go toward the making of a better & free education system for all. Thanking you all for spending your time reading this report.
Regards
ANJU WADHWA
Chief Executive Officer
Dhanpatmal Virmani Education Trust &
Management Society
Roop Nagar, Delhi
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