Wednesday, July 28, 2010

June 2010 - Report

Pali Computer Training Center at Shri Sulthan Govt. Sr Sec School.
(inset Ram Ratan Rathore - Computer class in progress)

Dear Friends, It is nice to see that all our staff efforts with the Govt. of Rajasthan and our partnership with the three Government Schools are finally reaping harvest. The school students and the youth are so excited to receive MS office skill training at HOPE worldwide computer labs.

For the month of June 2010, we had 66 youth enrolled and are receiving DCA - MS office skill at Pali and Maderna Computer training center.


Youth Students
Maderna colony
Pali
TOTAL
1
Beginning of Month
13
66
79
2
Admissions
2
8
10
3
Dropouts
5
16
21
4
Course finished
2
-
2
5
Placed in jobs
-
-
-

End of Month
8
58
66
*Policeline School computer lab is still underway; we are following up and assisting
 the school administration in all possible ways.

The below is the school strength of the three Govt Schools. We are working with the school administration to see that every class gets at least five periods(40 minutes each) a month to get trained on the computer. In this way, we will be able to directly impact 819 secondary students for the academic year 2010-11. These classes are conducted FREE of cost and we are not charging any fees.


School Students
Maderna colony
Police line
Pali
TOTAL
1
Beginning of Month
158
142
519
819
2
Admissions
-
-
-
-
3
Dropouts
-
-
-
-
4
Course finished
-
-
-
-

End of Month
158
142
519
819

We look forward for your feed back and support. Thank you,

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Now in Chittorgarh District - Bringing HOPE.... Changing Lives...





Chittorgarh is a city in the state of Rajasthan in North West India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District and a former capital of the Sisodia clans of Rajputs of Mewar. Fiercely independent, the fort of Chittor was under siege thrice.

Chittorgarh is the epitome of Chattari Rajput (Indian warrior caste) pride, romance and spirit.   The people of Chittor always chose death before surrendering to anyone. It resonates with history of heroism and sacrifice that is evident from the tales still sung by the bards of Rajasthan. Though it can now be called a ruined citadel there is much more to this huge fort. It is a symbol of  all  that was brave, true, and noble in the glorious Rajput  tradition. Historically, it is considered that Chittor was built by the Maurya dynasty in the 7th century AD. It was then named Chitrakut after Chitrangada  Mori, a Rajput chieftain as inscribed on ancient Mewari coins.
The Chittor fort is one of the largest forts (seven miles long).  It is surrounded by a circular wall which has seven huge gates through which one can enter the main fort area. A must see place for all tourists. As of the 2001  India  census, Chittorgarh had a population of 96,028 with an average literacy rate of 70%.


On 21st June 2010, HOPE worldwide established its office with the intent to work in five remote villages:  Mangrol,  Bhavaliya, Satkanda, Nagri and Acchora.

Our main focus will be:
1)  To provide employability skills training to unemployed youth
2) Supplementing IT education and free tuition in three government schools and
3) To conduct quarterly health and veterinary camps for   the general population. 
We have completed the initial survey. The  locals  have  received  us  with  open arms and are eager to take full benefit  of  these  new  initiatives.  We will keep you posted on the developments.  Please see some of the pictures below taken during the field assessment. Thank you.


Children from Acchora Village - Chittorgarh

Children from Nagri Village - Govt Upper Primary School


Govt Upper Primary School (Girls) Nagri Village, Chittor
Govt Senior Secondary School - Mangrol Village, Chittor
Mangrol Anganwadi - Mangrol Village, Chittor