Education for 70 students in Maharashtra - India

About the project:

Light of Life Trust wants to make a qualitative difference in the lives of the children and the community in Vighavli village of Mangaon region which is one among 15 tehsils of Raigad District in Maharashtra State, India. The holistic model which we adopt under Project Anando works with parents, schools, peer groups and the local community along with the child. The focus is on the 3E Approach - Educating, Empowering and Equipping children for employability.

About this report:

This report informs about the various activities conducted during the month of December 2017, January & February 2018 across various centres of Light of Life Trust located in Mangaon region of Maharashtra, India.

Requirement:

We are looking forward to open a new centre at Vighavli village of Managaon region to support the education for 70 students for which we are looking forward for the support on GlobalGiving platform.

Activities:

1)      Bal Kala Mahotsav (Children performing arts / cultural programme):

Bal Kala Mahotsav was held on 25th Dec 2017 in Mangaon zone in Maharashtra, India. The response of students and parents for this event was fabulous. Out of 255 students, 241 students (95%) attended this event along with their parents.

This event consisted of student’s participation in the following competitions viz. Project making, Essay, Drawing, Elocution, Quiz, Bhajan singing, Solo Dance and Group Dance.

6 examiners had shouldered the responsibility of evaluation of student’s performances. Total 10 guests were present for the ceremony. Well-wishers & other resources had also marked their presence.

Almost all parent representatives attended the event & carried the responsibilities for smooth execution of program. Task force (a team of our beneficiary students form our Anando Plus programme) committee members were actively involved to handle the responsibilities allocated to them very energetically & enthusiastically.

Student’s performances in each competition were remarkable. Students were honoured by certificates and trophies during the prize distribution ceremony for their remarkable efforts and performances.

Conclusion:

This event gave a platform to the students to showcase their creative talent and also involved the contribution and support from their parents to suport their education. This was also an event where the community at large was informed about the ground breaking hard work which Light of Life trust is undertaking to support education for the children.

 2)      Yuva Mahotsav (Youth Festival):

On 14th Jan' 2018, "Yuva Mahostav" was organized at -Kunbhibhavan hall in Mangaon. 211 students participated along with their parents from 7 centres of Light of Life Trust.

As a chief guest dignitaries from various colleges in that region participated in the event. One of the guest invitee gave guidance to the students on UPSC & MPSC competitive examination.

Students were also given various motivational and development lectures by the guests present for this event. Students showcased their talent by participating in various cultural programmes.

Conclusion:

This event gave a platform to the students to showcase their creative talent and also involved the contribution and support from their parents to suport their higher education. This was also an event where the community at large was informed about the ground breaking hard work which Light of Life trust is undertaking to support education for the children.

3)      Guest Lectures:

On 25th January 2018 a guest lecture was organized in Indapur centre of Mangaon zone. Hon. Police inspector of Mangaon region was invited as the guest speaker for this event. He shared with the students about his life journey and gave informative talk on the career path, if somebody would like to become a police officer, its procedure, selection & recruitment. He also shared with the students about his experiences encountered during the tenure of his service. Towards the end he informed the students about the responsibilities about the Police towards the society while focusing on the law, child crime and child labour. Through his guidance the students were highly inspired and motivated.

On 27th Jan 2018, total 3 Guests Lectures were organised in 3 different centers (Sai, Vighavali & Kharavali) of Light of Life Trust in Mangaon zone of Maharashtra, India.

At Sai, the Head of Electrical Engineering Department in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technology University Lonere, was invited to guide & to motivate students.

At Vighavali, a dignitary who is a Talathi by profession was invited for guest Lecture.

At Kharavali, a Police officer was invited to conduct the guest lecture.

All the guests shared their life journey experiences with the students. They revealed their secrets behind their success. All the guests told about their good & bad experiences during their work tenure. They also answered the questions raised by the students. They guided students about various career path and professions available to them and the ways to achieve it.

Students were very happy & excited through these lectures. They seemed very inspired & motivated by the guidance & thoughts of the honourable guests.

Conclusion:

These guest lectures / events served as the motivator and guidance for the students, where they were informed about different career opportunities available to them and the ways to achieve it.

• A Project report on Project #31072 dated 19.02.18 (PDF)