Education India Project #40629

Girl Child Education

by RASTA

Project Report | Oct 27, 2021
Girl Child Education

By KC PANT | SECRETARY & CEO

ASSESSMENT

Socio Economic Profile of the Beneficiaries

The beneficiary children belong to migrant labor population of Khora Colony,Ghaziabad,Uttar Pradesh. The families are large, usually consisting of 7-8 members including the parents. The housing conditions are inadequate and there is no access to safe drinking water and clean toilets. Most of the parents are either uneducated and lack functional literacy. With large family and both the parents working long hours to make the ends meet, the children are expected to take up household responsibilities. While the young boys end up as child labor in small shops or business, the responsibility of caring for the younger siblings fall on the girl child of school going age. The parents do not have a regular source of income; additionally, their working hours are long, and they have to work under stressful and unsupportive conditions. With education not among the top family priority, the chances of the girls getting educated reduces even further. The children are denied basic needs such as healthcare and education either because of financial constraints or parental lack of awareness and sensitivity.

Rasta School for Girls, which is virtually an ideal Centre for the integral development of girl children in the vicinity, has been identified as a safe and secure place for the girl children of the community.

After much hurdles and difficult situations faced in the previous academic year due to COVID 19 pademic, students entered into their new academic classes with lots of hope and aspirations. As they were coming to school in batches as per Government guidelines to attend their classes. Unfortunately due to second wave of pandemic, we have to shut down the school again as per Government direction from April 15. We had to change our strategy and regular online classes have been conducted virtually for children instead of one to one classroom teaching. They were taught by Virtual Classes and given Class work and homework via WhatsApp or Basic phone. The teachers continued to teach the students by using technology like Phone/ WhatsApp/videos/ voice messages/others following the curriculum prescribed for particular activities. From July onwards children started coming to school in batches for taking work sheets and from August 21, government allowed to function school normally with less number of children in classes by following the guidelines. During the period 2 periodic tests were conducted apart from celebrating various events/importants days/competitions etc..

SMART CLASS

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Jul 1, 2021
Girl Child Education

By K.C.PANT | SECRETARY & CEO

During th quarter, as per the government revised guidelines of COVID-19 teachers are allowed to attend the school on regular basis but continue to teach through online mode. (with proper mask, keeping proper physical distance with properly sanitizing classrooms. But again in the middle of April ,lockdwon imposed due to second wave of COVID 19 and the government ordered closure of all educational institutions. But teachers started taking online classes during this period. Due to non availability of mobiles and other recharge issues some students faced problems to regularly attend online classes. Through basic phone also teachers talkiing to the students teaching the lessons. Hope by next month the situtaion improves and students are able attend classes. During this crisis students were also given dry ration kits which helped the families during the crisis.

Rifa is a brilliant girl studying in class 6th in Rasta School. She has 5 sisters and 1 brother. Her father Harun is a hawker (Cloth Seller ) and her mother Afsana is a housewife. 9 years ago Harun came to Khora in search of Job because of his poor financial condition in village. As he was totally illiterate, he couldn’t find any job also .He started working as a laborer and later hired a Cart for selling clothes. His earnings was too low and to meet the daily needs of his family was his top priority. Education of his children was a distant dream for him.

CASE STUDY

During a community survey, our teachers met Harun and came to know about the family. They told about Rasta School and the facilities the children are getting there for quality education. Earlier Harun was very reluctant, but our teachers motivated and counseled and succeeded to enroll Harun’s 4 daughters in Rasta School. For children this was a dream coming true

In the beginning Rifa and her sisters faced a lot of problems to understand the things. But teaching through TLMS simplified and made their leanings very interesting. Now they are very good in their academics and actively participate in all extra-curricular activities.

Now Harun’s all 5 daughters are studying in Rasta School (Muskan -10th class, Mustazareen – 8th ,Anam & Rifa – 6th, and Rahnuma -3rd class ).According to Harun all this happened due to the regular efforts and motivation from School. He says “only because of Rasta School I could change my thoughts and took a decision to educate my girls for their better future”

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Mar 5, 2021
Girl Child Education

By K.C.Pant | Secretary & CEO

Regular online classes were held during the period in place of classroom teaching, but as the government started unlocking, people started going to work for their livelihood. Many of the families having single phone at home, which that they carry along with them while going for work. In this condition, the study of students got affected and seeing the condition of students Rasta school planned a strategy for those students who have no phones in their homes. The teachers started visiting school and distributed worksheets / printed assignments. . The parents are now giving positive feedback ofthe online Classes. The classes were monitored by the Principal and other management staff of the School. Also awareness activities, celebrations, art and craft activities, music classes with Amani and other activities were done by our students virtually. They also celebrated the following festivals/events/imporatnt days.

Teachers Day –Students of Rasta School Celebrated Teachers' Day virtually with great enthusiasm. On this day they came in teacher’s getup and took online classes and interacted with teachers. They prepared beautiful posters and cards to mark the occasion. The teachers have also shared their experiences, story of their teachers who are role models for them. I

International Girl Child Day -As RASTA School is focusing on girl child education; hence to promote this, we have celebrated International girl child day on 11^th October. Main objective was to empower the women and aware them about their rights to promote gender equality. The theme of this year was "My voice, our equal future,”. Teachers explained to students about the significance of celebrating this day

Global Hand Washing Day - This day was celebrated on 15/10/2020. Main theme of this event was “Hand Hygiene for All.”. We explained the students that hand washing is an important part of keeping ourselves healthy, preventing diseases & helping children grow strong. Video of hand wash activities were shared by students. Students also explained the seven steps of hand wash activity through their video.

Children’s Day - Children’s day was celebrated on 13/11/2020 virtually. Teachers explained students about the reason of celebrating Children’s Day and also told a short biography of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, . Students shared their thoughts through cards and posters

Diwali -Diwali festival symbolizes the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after being exiled for 14 years. When he returned, Lord Ram was welcomed home with diyas which were lighted throughout the kingdom. In our school, Diwali festival was celebrated on 13^th November 2020. Students made decorative Diyas and beautiful Rangolis. The lighting of diyas signifies the triumph of good over evil. On this day, our students pledged not to burst crackers to save environment

World Toilet Day - RASTA school also celebrated World Toilet Day on 19^th November 2020. This year the theme was ‘Sustainable Sanitation and Climate Change'. Our teachers explained to students that everyone must have sustainable sanitation, alongside clean water and hand washing facilities to maintain our health and stop the spread of deadly infectious diseases such as COVID 19, etc

Christmas -Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Students made Santa Claus using clothes and pastel sheet. Children came in Santa’s get up wearing the costume. Drawing activity was done by the students of class pre to 2^nd.

National Girl Child day Celebration.-National Girl Child Day was celebrated on 24/01/2021 at Jawaharlal Nehru National Youth Centre ,Delhi. On this occasion we organized a panel discussion on Girl Child Education,Girl Child Education under New Education Policy,Way forward for Girl Child Development. Dr. Manisha Priyam, Associate Professor, Education Policy, NIEPA, Ms.Sharda Kumari, Retd Principal, D.I.E.T and Mr.M.O.Peter, Development Consultant participated in this discussion

Awareness Program Cervical &Breast Cancer -A Cancer Awareness programme was organised in Rasta School on 24^th February. The session was virtual conducted by Dr.Sunita. She explained What is cancer, Symptoms of cancer, Type of breast cancer, How to examine your breast yourself and if there is any changes and in which condition should we consult the doctor. Dr. Sunita also told about cervical cancer. Community ladies also discussed their personal health problems to Doctor. After talking to the women Dr. came to know that most women have been taking contraceptive pills for long periods continuously which is also a big reason of uterus infection & Cervical cancer. Dr. Sunita advised them to take precautionary measures for prevention and detection.

As the students are now preparing for their annual assessments to be held in March 2021.

On behalf of Rasta School children thanking supporters and well wishers ..

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