Setu - Women Empowerment Program

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At Setu we ensure a safe yet dynamic learning environment for students across all age groups for their holistic growth. We provide fearless atmosphere and simultaneously create an open space for kids to explore, learn and grow where they are comfortable to share their concerns with teachers or even with the head of the school. Teachers also act as counselors for them and guide them about their safety issues which are very important to teach them given the present scenario of our society.

At Setu we are equally concerned of physical safety of students and we keep trying new ways of protecting school by wiring the railings. This time our donors supported us by funding for safety net which had been our main concern for a very long time. We are thankful to our donors for safety net.

We have tried our best to capture the events and bring to you an update on what transpired doing the last few months.

Swachta ki aur is an endeavor of Setu to ensure a Clean India. It began with a ban on use of plastics at all Setu premises, which is a way of life now. To spread the message of cleanliness around our project sites, a rally was organised at Sadarpur Colony Noida in September 2018 to spread awareness on the importance of cleanliness. The residents including shopkeepers were also briefed on cleanliness and the students also distributed paper bags to them.

Setu Mela : With the spirit of festivity in the air, The Setu Diwali Mela was a big hit again. Amidst the beautiful décor done using recycling waste like paper tray, cartons etc., there were, games, food, dance, gifts, volunteers and the crowd adding to the glory of food, fun, games, dance and other activities.Kudos to students and teachers.

Health Camp: At Sadarpur Village Noida a cardiac health-camp was organised by Setu along with our partners Metro Hospital. The camp received over-whelming response as 150 people underwent the cardiac checkup. Commendable effort by Team Setu at Sadarpur who gave it their best to make the camp a huge success.

Children’s Day: Children’s Day at special centre was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm as the students participated in a painting competition followed by special lunch for students.

On Disability day at India Gate and at Worlds of wonder, Noida and Celebrated Disability day celebration at the Centre

Convocation : Graduation Ceremonies were held at all Setu Skill Centres across Noida and Jaipur and 349 students who completed their Vocational Courses were handed over Certificates. 42 students were awarded Certificates at the Setu Skill Centre for people with Disabilities, 117 students for Basic Computer Skills and Tally, 133 in Tailoring, 21 in Beauty, 21 in Fashion Design and 21 in Spoken English. Out of these 86 were certified in Jaipur, 84 at Nithari Village and 137 at Sadarpur Colony Noida.

Setu receives Santosh Sharma Award : On 16^th December 2018 Setu was nominated for Santosh Sharma Award for commendable work.

Success stories

Aakash is aDynamic and passionate Akash of class XII from Commerce stream. Elder son of his parents, he was born with Kyphoscoliosis syndrome with weak and short right lower limb, distorted shoulder and eyes. His father is the sole earning member of his family who works as a supervisor in Catch Spices and mother is housewife. He has a younger brother studying in class IV.

He came to know about SETU PWC through our mobilization campaign and enrolled himself in IT and English course. His focussed approach and positive attitude paved way for new opportunities. Under five days a week Yoga session, Akash has shown remarkable improvement in his Physical appearance and confidence. He participated in YogUtsav 2018 and received a Certificate of Appreciation. Akash’s willingness, persistent efforts of Team SETU and cooperation from Yoga Guru Institute attributed to his success.

Prince, a native of Siwan, Bihar was born deaf and is only deaf member of his family. He has one elder and two younger sisters.  His mother came to Noida in search of job.  He enrolled at SETU PWC in 2016. He was overage then and needed to attend school immediately.

SETU PWC Team has provided job to his mother as she is the sole bread earner for their family. SETU PWC Team also helped him to take admission in Rotary Institution for Special Children and through Cochlear Implant Surgery, he is now able to hear environmental sounds. He is learning speech and language skills that will stimulate communication and enhance chances to develop understanding of words and sound.