HOPE worldwide Rajasthan: November 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Report October 2010 - A NEW ‘HOPE’

Dear Friends,

HOPE Worldwide Jodhpur has a simple mission -

‘Children are the future of this country. Education is the tool with which they can gain understanding, develop their talents, and contribute to the growth of this great nation. Unfortunately, due to poverty, many bright young people are never given the opportunity to learn and attend school. Government schools in rural and urban areas of India are resource strapped, and do not offer effective education.

At HOPE worldwide we strive to bridge the gap between the underprivileged youngsters and the “New India”, the India of young people with a dream in their eyes, the India that is fast becoming competitive with the rest of the world. We place a lot of importance on spoken English, computer skills, and life skills.

Our goal is to prepare young people to face the world as responsible, confident contributors, able to support themselves and their families, and as individuals who in turn care enough to give something back.’

HOPE worldwide Jodhpur with its limited staff and support has been trying to provide the best service in its three partner government schools and their surrounding communities. The students at Maderna colony, Jodhpur and Police line, Pali are being trained on MS-Office, life skills, spoken English and Azim Premji Foundation’s (APF) educational CD’s. Our two new achievements in the month of October :

1. We started FREE TUITION at government secondary school Police line, Jodhpur. Nineteen students enrolled.

2. We started conducting English classes, teaching English action songs and English interactive games for students at Rajiv Gandhi Kachi Basti government middle school, Jodhpur.

Now bringing HOPE in Rajiv Gandhi Kachi Basti government middle school

School Background:

This government school is located in the midst of a slum of over 5000 people, mostly rag pickers and daily wage labourers. The school has over 300 students. The headmaster of the school Mr. Sayad Ikram Ali expressed that he does not want the students to be burdened by their studies but rather enjoy them. He genuinely wants the HOPE staff to start something at the school. When we proposed to conduct English classes at the school he was very happy and willing to provide all possible support. He personally came for our session and started following the action songs. He is happy and confident of our play way teaching methodology. Above all the students were happy and all excited about the class and they look forward to the staff taking their class.

Below is the strength of the four government schools.

	School Students	Maderna Colony	Police line	Pali	Rajiv Gandhi	TOTAL
1	Beginning of Month	168	147	479	300	1094
2	Admissions	-	-	-	-	-
3	Dropouts	-	-	-	-	-
4	Course finished	-	-	-	-	-
	End of Month	168	147	479	300	1094

*We are training school students and youth both on MS-Office skills at Computer lab, Pali.

*We are training school students on MS-Office skills at Computer lab, Maderna Colony.

*Police line and Rajiv Gandhi Kachi basti school students are getting trained in spoken English, life skills, etc.

	Youth Students at Pali	Oct.10
1	Beginning of Month	14
2	Admissions	2
3	Dropouts	-
4	Course finished	-
5	Placed in jobs	-
	End of Month	16

*Above is the Youth Batch Statistic for Pali computer lab for the month of October 2010.

	FREE TUITION STAT	Maderna Colony	Police lin	TOTAL
1	Beginning of Month	22	19	41
2	Admissions	-	-	-
3	Dropouts	-	-	-
4	Course finished	-	-	-
5	Placed in jobs	-	-	-
	End of Month	22	16	41

*Above is the statistics for FREE TUITION classes at Jodhpur centers for October 2010.

Our program funding runs out by April 2010 and we continually approaching individuals and donors to seek support. We appreciate your support and feed back.

We will be delighted if you also join hands with us in this noble cause. You may kindly forward our blog to friends with a similar interest, who may wish to participate in way of program sponsorship or in kind donation.

We want to thank all the donors, Volunteers and friends who have helped HOPE work in Rajasthan…

We look forward for your feedback and continual support.

Thank you,

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CONTACT DETAILS:

Nadine Templer

Executive Officer Education Programs

Mobile No. + 91 – 99589 12111

nadine_templer@hopeww.org

Anil Masiya

Program Coordinator

#630,12^th B Road, Sardarpura,

Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342003, INDIA.

Mobile No. + 91-96492 91465

anil@hopefoundation.org.in

anilmasiya@gmail.com

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Computer brings ‘HOPE’ for Govt. Schools

(Inauguration of two computer labs by Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, MP Rajya Sabha)

Dear Friends,

On 13^th November 2010, Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi (Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha) inaugurated the computer learning centers at two government secondary schools – Maderna Colony and Police Line in Jodhpur. Both the computer labs set up cost was funded by Member of Parliament Local Area Development funds. It was a big day for HOPE Worldwide – Rajasthan. We waited for this day for almost two years. Our staff efforts, hard work and partnership with two Jodhpur government schools finally brought “HOPE” for these school students and local youth.

Each fully equipped air conditioned computer lab has eleven computers - along with software, 4-in-1 printer and over one hundred interactive educational CDs. HOPE worldwide - India will teach computer and personality development skills to all the school students free of cost. These computer labs will directly benefit around 200 and 350 students at Police line and Maderna Govt. Schools respectively. At the same time local youth will also enjoy the use of the labs.

The HOPE staff, school staff and students were so excited and happy to see the computer labs inaugurated. All the students of the school are all excited to learn skills they otherwise could not have afforded.

Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, “Education and health are two areas which can make the foundation of our country stronger. These centers will transform the lives of these children and build the future India.”

Mr. Premchand Sankla, District Education Officer said, “I know HOPE Worldwide for more then one year and there is no doubt the work the organization is doing in both government schools is effective in helping students.”

Other Honorary Guests:

Other honorary guests who attended the inaugural ceremony were 1.Mr.Rajender Singh Solanki. Former Chairman, UIT, Jodhpur, 2. Mr.Premchand Sankhla, District Education Officer (Secondary Education), Jodhpur, 3. Mr.Mahaveer Jain, HOPE Worldwide, etc.

PICTURES FROM COMPUTER LAB INAUGURATION CEREMONIES:

Dr.Abhishek Manu Singhvi being welcomed by Mr.Mahaveer Jain, HOPE Worldwide.

Mr.Premchand Sankhla, DEO, Jodhpur being presented Mementos by Mr.Anil Masiya, HOPE Worldwide.

from left Dr.Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Mr.Premchand Sankhla, DEO, Jodhpur and Mr.Mahaveer Jain, HOPE Worldwide.

Dr.Abhishek Manu Singhvi delivering the chief guest’s speech.

Dr.Abhishek Manu Singhvi inaugurating the computer labs by cutting the ribbon.

Media Coverage:

The computer lab Inauguration ceremony at both Government Schools Maderna colony and Police line, Jodhpur received great media coverage on the Channel 24 Jodhpur, and all the local newspapers.