Slum Resettlement Colonies, New Delhi

 

Underprivileged Children Aspire to Build a Future of Their Dreams

Arpana Trust provides tuition support to children from slum resettlement colonies whose families have migrated from India’s poorest states. Most of these children come from illiterate backgrounds and are at a loss when they cannot comprehend a concept.

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As newcomers to the urban landscape, they face a complex mix of ethnicities, cultures, and religions, navigating daily challenges for survival, security, and advancement.

Arpana is nurturing their untapped potential and talents in its Education Support Center. Here, they get guidance, support, and personal attention as they struggle to understand lessons from their Government schools, as well as to cope with the challenges of living in their environment. The aim is to give quality education to these children for their holistic development.

  • Number of Children in Tuition Support Classes – 954
  • Number of Children in Preschool Classes – 301

Arpana provided:

  •   Educational Tuition Support to 954 students of Classes 1-12.
  •   Nursery Classes for tiny tots.
  •   Vocational Training for high school girls and women in tailoring and beauty culture.
  •   Computer Certificate Training helps in the job market.
  •   Workshops for career counseling, life skills, and health.
  •   Personal Development through cultural activities, i.e. theatre, dance, music, and library.
  •  Regular Assessment Examinations before the school examinations are held so that the teachers     can focus on the students’ weak areas to strengthen their understanding.
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C.B.S.E Board Results in 2023

  • Class 12: On May 12, 2023, all 30 students passed the 12th Board Exam. Suraj ranked first with 84.6%, Tanish second with 79.8%, and Kesar third with 78.4%.
  • Class 10: In the 10th Board Exam, all 47 students passed. Samiya ranked first with 84.8%, Muskan second with 80%, and Disha third with 79.6%.

 Workshops

  • Vocational Careers: Mr. Gaurav Verma from Max Health Care discussed vocational courses, with student, Komal enrolling in a Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology.
  • Career Planning: Major General Sanjeev Chowdhry conducted sessions for senior boys on joining the Indian Army, discussing the Agniveer scheme, and sharing success tips.
  • Career Motivational Session for Girls: Major General Chowdhry focused on Indian Army careers and addressed queries on the Agniveer Female Bharti scheme.
  • Cloud Computing Careers: Courses offered from Jetking with a special discount, led to 10 student enrolments
  • Reproductive Health: Dr. Leena Gupta held two sessions for senior girls covering hygiene and menstrual cramps.
  • The Family Planning Association of India organized Comprehensive Sexuality Education sessions for girls from classes 5-11
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  • Modicare Life Skills Sessions: A 3-day life skills workshop for middle and senior students, on peer pressure, substance abuse, and the Child Protection law, with participation certificates awarded.
  • MCD Held an Awareness Session on Vector Borne Diseases at Arpana Trust on Dengue, Malaria, and Chikungunya through cleanliness and proper water storage.
  • The Family Planning Association of India discussed adolescence, gender equality, and handling peer pressure for girls and boys from classes 5 to 8.

Re-Opening Vocational Training

  • Tailoring Classes resumed in Oct. 2023, taught by Mrs. Geeta Rani, with 26 eager trainees.
  • Beauty Culture Classes resumed in Nov. with the trainer, Mrs. Preeti, instructing the 21 young women enrolled
  • Reopening of the library: In the month of October the Library at Arpana Trust was reopened. The students were very excited to read books of their choice. Library cards were issued to all the students. They were happy to borrow books with their cards.

Visits from Gracious Sponsors!

  • The AVIVA Life Insurance team admired the children’s activities, interacted with them and discussed their career opportunities.
  • Mrs. Ambita & Mrs. Shivani from SOCH Foundation.
  • Mrs. Priya Talwar, Secretary Rotary Club of Delhi (Inspire).
  • Ms. Priyanka, from long-time sponsor ESSEL Foundation.
  • Ms. Anisha Singhal, granddaughter of Mrs. Prem Sarin, Professional Librarian and long-time Arpana volunteer.
  • Mrs. Vaishali Uppal, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Anju Uppal, long-time Arpana volunteer and supporter.
  • Ms. Divya Kumari, Senior Manager CSR and ESG from Imperial Auto Industries Ltd.

Adult Literacy Program was initiated by Dr. Mridula Seth, Professor and Consultant to the UN, for the mothers of the children who are enrolled in Arpana’s Education Centre. The program started with 13 mothers. These women came twice a week to the center and were taught by Arpana staff.

Celebrations included Independence Day, Janmashtmi, Gandhi Jayanti, Children’s Day, Diwali, Christmas and Republic Day. Students were excited as they participated in activities like making posters, songs and dances.

Balvatika (Nursery School)

Arpana members saw that residents of Gautampuri colonies in Molarbund in the lower strata of society, needed to go out and work as laborers, domestic help, etc. to support their families. However, as their children were not properly looked after, Arpana established the Balvatika. This was a true blessing, especially for mothers, who could leave their children safely during the day, while seeing them growing and learning beautifully during their early childhood years.

The Balvatika has Junior Classes for children aged 3 to 4 years and Senior Classes for 4 to 5 years. 301 children benefitted from the Balvatika programs during the year.

Playway Methods for Holistic Development include:

  • Poem Recitation to enhance vocabulary & pronunciation
  • Swings Lend Wings! Playground equipment enhances balance and concentration
  • Morning Exercises promote fitness, for their holistic development
  • Learning to Do Examinations: Children of Senior Balvatika take their exams
  • Creative Activities using colors, drawing, and imagination