OctDec Newsletter v3.0
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The document discusses an initiative by the NGO Aarohan called "Donate a Notebook" which aims to reduce school dropout rates by providing school supplies to children from underprivileged communities. The campaign has successfully distributed supplies to over 25,000 children across 30 government schools in Delhi. It is supported by various corporates who have donated school supplies. The initiative aims to run for one year and help ensure more children can attend school regularly by addressing the lack of basic supplies.
OctDec Newsletter v3.0
- 1. From the Founders Desk Education is the right of every child but lack of school support like notebooks, pen- cil, pens among others, de- prives many children from this right. On International Literacy Day, Aarohan took a step towards giving govern- ment school children this right by launching a highly innovative campaign called Donate a Notebook. The aim of this campaign is to reduce dropout rate from schools due to lack of school materi- als. The first phase of distribution was launched in MCD, Khirki extension covering more than 500 students. "We are very happy to receive this and we promise you that we will attend school regularly." said children of MCD Primary School, Hauz Rani Malviya Nagar. Select City Walk came for- ward in support of Aarohan for this campaign .They gave 7000 sets of pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners etc. for the distribution in schools. Aarohan has successfully distributed the stationary in about 8 schools in Delhi. The campaign, going strong, has covered over 30 govern- ment schools and 25000 children. It will run for a year and will come to an end on 8th September 2016. Samvad Notebooks bringing smiles Quarter 4, 2015 Aa rohan is co mmitt ed towa rds educa t ing c h ildr en and empow er ing women o f marg ina lized co mmun it ies s inc e t he last 10 yea rs. Our nation is in a stage of dire need of sensitization among people who can make a difference. There is a considerable gap between policy implementation and logical outcome. Students studying in the 10th or 12th grade are not able to read simple sentences. Just facilitating teaching is not enough. On the other hand, students are not motivated enough to go to school. Through our Donate a Note- book campaign we have made par- ents think there are people who care about their children and that all is not lost. We are glad to have very good cooperation from MCD for our cam- paign and we are trying to expand it to a larger scale. Also, the students are far away from being exposed to the world of IT. We are also taking initiatives to facilitate computer education to these stu- dents. In the long run, we, at Aarohan, wish to develop a sustainable architecture of support through a result-oriented education model and for that, garner- ing support of all stakeholders is a necessity. Mrs. Rani Patel President, Aarohan NGO Whats Inside 8th September 2015 Notebooks bringing smiles A successful campaign Donate a Notebook launched by Aarohan and still running strong Cover Story 3rd November 2015 Aarohan children shine at Photo Exhibition Children participated in Delhi Photo Festival Exhibition 2015 Page 2 16th October 2015 Art competition Aarohan children participated in Guru Harkishan Public Schools 50th year celebrations Page 2 31st October 2015 Sensitizing children towards environment A day trip to Bharatpur to make children aware about environmental problems Page 2 3rd December 2015 Stamp Out Stigma A walk to make people aware about AIDS Page 2 Top corporates lend a helping hand Aarohan struck partnerships with major corporate houses for their initiatives Page 3 Celebrations @ Aarohan Diwali and Christmas were celebrated with great fervor. Page 3 Pilot for the Last Mile Smart e-mobilization for women empowerment Page 4 Homegrown products @ Aarohan Page 4
- 2. understanding. Pinki, a student of class 10th , excelled in this venture and her vision astonished everybody including Mr. Lokesh Kumar. disease. Under this campaign, children put stamps on the hands of around 500 people with a pledge to remove the societal stigma related to AIDS . The walk for this cause started from Aarohan and ended at India Gate. A lot of people are ostracized from the society because of just one reason AIDS. Stamp Out Stigma, an innovative cam- paign by Aarohan, is a step towards sensi- tizing people towards those who have this Environment as an issue traverses boundaries in its impact as well as its relevance. Aarohan organized a day trip to Bharatpur and took the future agents of change for bird- watching with renowned naturalist Mr. Lokesh Kumar. The goal was to sensitize them towards Mother Earth. Every child was given the opportunity to observe the environment at its very best followed with a spot sketching as per their "Photography, as a powerful medium of ex- pression and communication, offers an infi- nite variety of perception, interpretation and execution. - Ansel Adams Students of Aarohan, who are passionate about photography, participated in the Delhi Photo Festival Exhibition 2015 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts. Many re- nowned personalities like Raghu Rai and Jatin Das visited and appreciated the hard work of the artist. This initiative taken by Ms. Anshika Garg and Mr. Vidur Jangbahadur proved to be a great exposure for the students of Aarohan to the world of photography. Mrs. Das Gupta congratulated Mrs. Rani Patel, President of Aarohan NGO, for the remarka- ble performance of the students. Aarohan children shine at photo expo Stamp out stigma SamvadPage 2 Sensitizing children towards environment Guru Harkishan Pubic Public School Golden Jubilee On the occasion of Guru Harkrishan Public School's 50th Year Celebration on 16th Octo- ber15, Aarohan was invited as a part of their exchange program. The event was a beautiful anecdote to equality, where chil- dren of the school held hands with children of Aarohan in participating in their sports and cultural activities. Events like these help us in bridging the gap between the privi- leged and the underprivileged, a necessity in inclusive development of the country. Nukkad Naatak Aarohan organized a street play where children presented a touching story Ramesh ki Ma, through which they spread awareness about dengue. Trained by Mr. Nimish from Halle Berry Institute, United Kingdom, Aarohan children gave message to Jagdamba Camp on keeping their family safe from dengue mosquitoes. Aarohan ensured that the children not only spread awareness, but also thoroughly enjoyed the exercise. Celeb Corner Fergal OFlaherty, a Galway man who took a charity challenge of a lifetime ran 13 half marathons in 13 countries in 13 weeks visited Aarohan on 28th November . Shape, size and color may vary but the color of their blood is the same. Ms. Aarti Dawar Sud, Counselor, Aarohan
- 3. In the capitalist world today, some, among the most endowed, dutifully give back to society what they have. Aarohan is extremely proud to announce its association with top corporates ad thank them for their efforts. GODREJ In order to protect children against the cold winters and spread the message of Warm Hugs, Godrej Ezee embarked on Rahaat - Ek Abhiyaan' through a woolen wear collection drive in Delhi. With Aarohan, as their sole partner, they began distributing 45000 wool- en clothes to underprivileged children in various parts of North India. DELOITTE Deloitte has continued to show its constant support with volunteers by taking workshops on career counseling and English speaking every second Saturday of the month. With a personalized approach, the children are gain- ing a lot of confidence and are feeling a spark of empowerment. 27th November 2015 was celebrated as Impact Day, with 90 volunteers from Deloitte organizing a drawing competi- tion for the Aarohan kids on various themes followed by a talent hunt. Such a productive association with a top corporate house gives us a new perspective to our skill development initiatives. KELLOGGS As Bruce Barton rightly said, When you have something for breakfast, you're not going to Aarohan celebrated the occasion of New Year with children across all its centers. New year wishes were shared and the children were all asked to take a new year resolution, a com- pletely new concept for them. CHRISTMAS On 24th December 2015, Aarohan celebrated Christmas with students from its centers across the city. Aarohan, in association with Hyatt Hotels, Coca Cola Company and Chick- ens of Ludhiana organized the celebration in Mahila Park, Malviya Nagar where small gifts distributed by our very own Santa and perfor- mances by Aarohans own children marked a delightful winter morning for volunteers and the audience alike. In addition, students from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade who are working with Aarohan as a part of their NGO internship program, volunteered to help in the organization of the event at the venue. NEW YEAR Top Corporates lend a helping hand Celebrations @ Aarohan Page 3Quarter 4, 2015 CSR is a meeting of profit center with pas- sion center. Mr. K.K. Varma, Technical Advisor, Aarohan be starving by lunch. Kelloggs has started an initiative called Gift A Breakfast partnering with Aarohan to provide healthy breakfast to children in the Aarohan family. This is a very noble initiative as correct nutrition is the key to growth and development of a child. G.E. G.E. has partnered with Aarohan to support its efforts towards empowerment of women. Under the program Umang, Aarohan has conducted career counseling and personality development sessions for 150 girl students in Government schools. In addition, sessions on legal awareness and womens rights were also conducted. G.E. and Aarohan together aim to help young women shape a respectable life and career for themselves.
- 4. get due attention. Goti Pua is a dying art form, the performers of which are living in stark poverty, struggling for their fundamen- tal rights. To extend support to the perform- Goti Pua, a dying art - Diwali Celebration @ Aarohan ers of this art, children of under 13 years of age, Aarohan, in association with Select City Walk, Press Club organized a dance event. The performers traveled from Od- isha and mesmerized the audience through their performance on the occasion of Diwa- li. In addition, in the age of invasion of Chi- nese diyas in the market, Aarohan celebrat- ed this Diwali with traditional art made by the beneficiaries of Aarohan. India is a land of diverse cultures. Apart from a few celebrated ones, there are hundreds of unique art forms in tribal areas which do not B-127, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi 110017 Phone: (011) 4100 7526 E-mail: aarohansociety@gmail.com Website: www.aarohanngo.org Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ aarohansociety Aa rohan NGO Corporate partners of Aarohan Homegrown products @ Aarohan Parents of students in the Baripada unit of Aarohan have been showcasing their im- maculate handicraft skills throughout Aarohans journey. These products, made with- out the use of any modern machinery, in small huts in minimal lighting have caught the eye and heart of many. Handicrafts made from jute and earth, and intricate paintings as displayed in the picture below are up for sale on the Aarohan website. QR Code for website :-