By Mohd. Faheem Khan | Associate Director
Udayan is a Sanskrit word that means “Eternal Sunshine”. Udayan Care is an Indian Non-Profit Organization (Public Charitable Trust) with special consultative status to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. Registered in 1994 as a Public Charitable Trust, Udayan Care works to empower vulnerable children, women, and youth, in 34 cities across 15 states of India. Evolving from the creation of just one small family home (Ghar) for children without parental care in Delhi in 1996, there are now four established verticals, with unique Program strategies, aimed at supporting disadvantaged groups all across India:
Through the power of mentorship, we nurture children; in need of care & protection, abandoned and at risk, in the warmth of a simulated family environment at 16 Udayan Ghars, our long-term group homes. We enable girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to receive higher education, personalized mentoring, and employability through our Udayan Shalini Fellowship Program.
Furthermore, we empower our under-served educated youth to further enhance their chances of employment by providing employable job-oriented courses in digital learning and other vocations at our Information Technology and Skill Centres across Delhi and NCR.
We, needless to say, are totally committed to the rights of the child and vehemently advocate, in letter and spirit; to do further research and provide training to improve Standards of Care in Alternative Care for at-risk children, in alignment with the Indian Constitution, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and the Sustainable Developmental Goals.
Udayan Shalini Fellowship (Education)
Udayan Shalini Fellowship program (USF) of Udayan Care is a unique academic excellence and personality development program for deserving and talented girls from weak socio-economic backgrounds aiming to turn them into empowered and dignified women or Shalinis. It is unique because it goes beyond being a usual scholarship program by not only supporting higher education but also providing regular mentoring and leadership development and inculcating a sense of social responsibility in them.
From November to February, the Shalinis rigorously participated in sessions and events organized by USF. They were further engaged in their academics and extracurricular activities. All the activities at the chapter level are taking place offline as well as online. Shalinis are getting opportunities to meet their Mentors face-to-face. They all are coming together to attend the workshops.
The USF team continued their efforts to support Shalinis and their families whenever required and encouraged them to keep enhancing their skills through various sessions and programs. All efforts are being made to ensure that Shalinis are being guided, and workshops are being organized to get prepared for professional life and work-life balance.
The workshops and sessions continued mostly in offline mode and some in virtual mode as per the ground situation. Sessions were conducted on diverse topics to help Shalinis enhance their skills including Positive Language, Personal finance management, Workplace readiness- Problem-solving and conflict management, Verbal Communication, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Gender Bias, and Time Management. They will be taking the information further and spreading awareness among their circle.
The program encouraged to have an on-ground experience in the corporate fields for the Shalinis so that they can develop a first-hand understanding of the particular field. Such visits were organized for the Shalinis to various corporates, industries, and institutes.
New mentors are approached and a new set of Shalinis will be joining in. Many alumnae from different chapters have shown interest in becoming mentor didis. All Mentor Didis and Corporate Mentors are being trained & oriented to the USF Mentoring program. These workshops and mentoring sessions have helped Shalinis to be focused and ensure their mental well-being.
We will also take this opportunity to thank all our donors and partners for always being the pillar of support for our Shalinis and extending all the help required. We also hope that they continue their support so that we continue working for the betterment of girls’ education and expand our reach to induct more girl students in 2022-23.
December 2022
As this is the time of exams and all the students are going through the stress of exams and other emotional changes. The session on emotional intelligence was a much-needed session because this skill is very much required when they go out and interact with other people. The session started with what are their emotions and how they are managing their emotions in their daily lives. There was a discussion on emotional intelligence and emotional awareness, Shalinis got to know about the basic difference. The session moved on to Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT). They also got to know how to manage their emotions at the workplace and how to deal with other people. Many activities and role plays were conducted for a better understanding of Shalinis. It was an interactive and informative session for all the Shalinis.
The newly inducted Shalinis are in class 11th; it is their peak time to choose their career path and work for the same in the coming years. A session on Planning, Vision creating and Goal setting was conducted by Garima to help and aware Shalinis. The session started with getting to know each other and what are their career goals. What they have decided to do in their future. The session included the importance of Planning and goal setting and why is it important. Shalinis have shared their goals and according to that, they got to know how to plan their days and what should be their time table according to their goals. Timetables of some personalities like Teena Daabi, Saina Nehwal, and Tiger Shroff were being shared to motivate Shalinis and give them a basic idea of how to plan their day. They also got to know that their goal should be SMART and according to this Shalinis have started thinking and planning for their career. It was an informative session for all of them. There were many activities were being done to make them understand in a better way.
A Session on introduction to Entry level jobs was done by Sana for the third-year Shalinis to give them a better understanding of entry-level jobs which include Retail, Hospitality, ITES, and E-commerce. The session includes the details of job profiles and responsibilities in every four sectors. They also got to know how they can start their career from these jobs, which will help them gain market experience. It was an interactive session where Shalinis asked about their queries and the resource person helped them to guide them in a better manner.
On December 10th, Human Rights Day was celebrated with all Shalinis and there was a session conducted by Rohit for all the Shalinis. The session started with what are basic rights and why there is a need for human rights, how human rights and fundamental rights are different, and the basic provisions that should be known by everyone. This session helped girls to understand their rights and the importance of human rights for everyone. The good thing was that there were discussions about rights and duties. The resource person helped the girls understand that rights and responsibilities are connected to each other and that if you want to avail your rights first you must fulfill your responsibilities.
On the day of Christmas, our Shalinis took the initiative to do social work and they carried out many activities like the distribution of clothes, candies, stationery, and sweets, feeding animals, planting saplings, cleanliness drive, and other activities of social work. It was an amazing day for them. They enjoyed it a lot. This activity helped them to feel the pain of those less fortunate and have worked for people in need.
On New Year’s Eve, the day was celebrated with all the existing Shalinis in the chapter. The celebration was done online. The celebration started with a discussion on what are the three things that 2022 has given you, anything success or learning. Many of them talked about the good experiences of the year. Then we started discussing the two things you don’t want in 2023. Most of them shared their weaknesses that they want to overcome, like overthinking, laziness, excessive use of social media, less concentration, and focus, etc. Then some of them talked about their resolutions and some of them said they will not take a resolution; they will just start working on it. It was a productive session where all the Shalinis enjoyed their evening and shared their feelings.
January 2023
A session on Personal Finance Management was conducted by Bhaskar for making the Shalinis understand the importance of Finance Management as these Shalinis now started going to college and they will be managing their college and travel expenses, so it is important for them to do financial management. The session started with what is Financial Management and why it is important to do saving. Then they got to know different ways to do savings. Then Mr. Bhaskar helped them to know about the different services of banks that can help them to manage their finances. The session was really helpful for girls to understand many ways to earn as a student and how to save money while studying. The resource person conducted many activities and role-plays that led to a better understanding of the topic.
A session on Verbal Communication was conducted for class 12th Shalinis. The session was facilitated by Neha. The session started with a discussion on what is Communication and how is it important in our lives. Shalinis also shared about the different ways of communication. There was an activity planned that helped Shalinis to come up and share their views on a particular topic. Then we moved further with how a person can improve their communication. What are the basic things to keep in mind? The resource person explained that how much listening is important for better communication and then she shared how one can become a good listener. There were some role plays and games during the session for a better understanding of Shalinis.
National Youth Day celebration was done in North Delhi Chapter. Due to the school engagement of Shalinis the celebration was done online. Where we discussed, how youth can become change-makers and what steps a young person can take to become a good citizen of the country. We had some of our alumna Shalinis in the session where they shared their journey which was really motivating and inspiring for our existing girl. We played some games online which helped girls to understand the importance of their actions.
Teach the Trainer program was organized by Genpact where they have selected 2 ambassadors from each chapter and they have trained them to become resource persons. A graduation ceremony was conducted for all the participants who were part of the session. The ceremony started with the speech of Faheem (Associate Director of USF Program). The event was followed by a speech from Ashish and two other teachers who were part of the whole training session. Then completion certificate was presented to each Shalini who were the part of the Train the Trainer session.
February2023
A session on communication – Positive language was conducted for class 11th Shalinis to improve their communication skills. The session started with the basic definition of communication and what Shalinis understands by this word. Positive communication focuses on the way of their communication that they do with themselves. Shalinis have learned how they should think about themselves, which helped Shalinis to stay self-motivated and work on their personality. Many activities and role play were conducted to better understand the session.
A session on problem-solving and conflict management was conducted for the 2nd year Shalinis. The skill of problem-solving and conflict management is very crucial for this stage of life. The session started with why problems are important in our lives and how we can find an effective solution for the same. Shalinis got to know about the 7 steps of the problem-solving process and also there was a discussion on examples so that they can relate to it in a better manner. Then there was a discussion on conflict management, why conflict happens, and are best ways to resolve a conflict. This helped the girls to deal with their day-to-day issues with their friends, family, and peer groups. It was an interactive session where girl have discussed their problems and conflicts and tried to find effective solutions.
A session on adaptability and learning was conducted by Anchal for third-year Shalinis. As they are in their final year of college and will be moving out for jobs and higher studies, that will bring a big change in their life, so the session was required for them to understand the importance of adaptability and learning. The session started with how adaptable human is and how it helps us to move ahead in life. Then there was a discussion on how one can be more adaptive and flexible. The session included many activities and real-life examples to give a better understanding of the Shalinis.
The 12th alumnae meet of the North Delhi chapter was conducted offline cum online mode. The event was graced by Kiran (Founder & Managing Trustee - UC) (Virtually), Anjali (Executive Director - UC), Faheem (Associate Director - USF), S. L. (Chairperson - USF North Delhi), K.P. (CC Member - USF North Delhi), Ruchika(Principal - Mahavir Senior Model School), and Sapna (Senior Mentor - USF North Delhi). It was attended by total of 95 alumnae (70 physical + 25 Virtual). The meet was beautifully commenced by our senior alumnae Deeksha and Priya. There were many activities conducted like a play on USF CIRCA Values, Dance Performance, Poem recitation, Games, and Group dance. It was a day well spent with all the alumnae after so long. We are really Thankful to Mahavir Senior Model for their constant support. We are also thankful to all our guests for taking out time of their busy schedules and attending the event. Very thankful to the alumnae cell who organized everything very beautifully. And special thanks to Faheem sir for his constant support and guidance throughout the event.
A session on Mentoring and goal setting was conducted by Jyoti and from Red Dot Foundation for our Shalinis. The session started with the definition of a mentor and mentoring. Then there was a discussion on Goal setting where Shalinis got to know about the SMART goals. It was a fruitful session. Where Shalinis shared their thoughts too.
A session on Emotional was conducted by ING Netherlands for 1st year Shalinis. The session started with what is emotional intelligence and why is it important in our lives. During the session, there were different discussions on what are their emotions on any specific situation and how they deal with it. The session included the techniques of managing and understanding one’s emotions and this will help girls to deal with different situations intelligently. It was an interactive discussion and the girls shared their experiences and asked many questions.
Pooja
Batch 16
She is Pooja, she has total of six members in her family. Her father is a shopkeeper. She is currently working as a Graduate trainee at Logicserve Digital Pvt. Ltd. In eMarket Department. USF helped her to grab this opportunity as she was selected to attend the 10-day digital marketing boot camp which was about to be held in the Google office in Gurgaon. She got the opportunity to learn and interact with other potential Shalinis selected from across Noida, Gurugram, and Mumbai chapters along with the Delhi chapter Shalinis. She says “It was a wonderful experience and the consistent workshops of personality development, time management, communication & various skill development always helped me to keep a track of my path and growth.”
The guiding & supportive behavior of her mentor helped her to always being an optimistic and enthusiastic person. She is doing wonders at her workplace and also helping other girls to achieve their dreams by becoming their mentor.
By Mohd. Faheem Khan | Associate Director
By Mohd. Faheem Khan | Associate Director
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