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Profile of the project site:
Aarambh would like to extend its activities to another slum community in Navi Mumbai. Aarambh has conducted a need identification survey in Sharamik Nagar slum colony. The following problem areas have been identified post the survey
Sharamik Nagar on the Thane – Belapur road is a large slum colony. Most of the residents are migrants from nearby states. There are about 700 families residing in the area and 60% of population works on construction sites in the area. Others are employed on daily wage basis in the wholesale markets. This area has no school or hospital facilities and people have to travel more than 2 km to reach the nearest Primary Health Centre. The area has a large number of TB cases due to poor nutrition and hygiene conditions
Some of the major problem areas of Sharamik Nagar are:
- High number of children out of school since there is no school in the area
- Nearest government hospital is about 2 km away
- The area has no toilet or drinking water facilities
- Most children suffer from Malaria, stomach infections and anemia
- People earn about Rs60 to 70 per day. But in the rainy season when there is no construction activity they struggle very hard to make a living
- There are about 40 children of 10 to 14 years who go to work to supplement family income
- More than 100 children below the age of 8 have never been to any school as the only government school is very far away
- 200 children have left school after a year or two of being enrolled
- More than 40% of children in the 0 to 3 years group are not immunized as the government facilities are not regular
- Women work on construction sites or as domestic maids and lack of proper food and health services made them weak and prone to sicknesses.
1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Name of Organization
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Aarambh
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Program Title |
Education our Path to Progress |
Field of Service |
Education, Health, Empowerment of youth and women |
Purpose/Rationale (one sentence) |
To enable communities to access opportunities |
| Objective : Describe the way of solving the problem |
The project aims to use education as a tool for change in disadvantaged communities and to raise awareness levels among youth and women so that they can make the best of the resources and opportunities available |
Geographical Area |
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Target Population : Describe the target population. Who will benefit from your project ? What are their demographics – gender, geographic location, percentage of low to moderate income served, etc. |
Poor, landless migrants from other states. They work mainly on the construction sites and in the market places and earn about Rs 60 to 70 per day. The are illiterate and ignorant and exploited by local slum lords and other vested interest groups |
Expected No of beneficiaries to be covered |
200 children and 100 women |
Socio – Economic Background |
Mainly dalit communities who have migrated
from nearby states in search of a livelihood. They are landless, have little or no education or skills, can get only low paid work on construction sites and in the market areas. They earn about Rs 60 to 70 a day. Both men and women work to meet family needs. Majority live in rented slums and a substantial part of their earnings go to paying rent. They are victims of exploitation by local slum lords and money lenders. |
Time Frame |
Project needs a time frame of 10 years to make a significant impact and a permanent positive change in the community. Short term benefits like children going to school, health of women improving, etc can be monitored from the 2nd year onwards |
Is the Program New, an expansion of existing program or sustaining an ongoing part of your organization |
Such programs are being carried on in 10 other locations in Navi Mumbai. However, this location is new and there is urgent need of such a program in the area |
Name of the Project Co-ordinator |
Shobha Murthy |
Expected Outcome (one sentence) |
Communities will have opportunities to improve their lives and access services being provided by the government |
Total Budget (If the time line is for more than a year ,kindly give year wise break up) |
Rs 1,50,000 p.a |
Grant Amount Requested |
Rs 1,50,000 p.a |
Name other funding sources for this project. Include amounts and whether received, committed, or projected/pending |
None |
2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Rationale of the Program
(Elaborate)
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Education is a powerful tool to bring social and economic changes in backward communities. It is a investment in human resource that is capable of bringing about permanent changes in the conditions of the people. Providing quality education to children will ensure that
they grow up to be well adjusted and content individuals. |
| Goals/Objective of the Program (Elaborate) |
- To empower communities through awareness programs and self help groups
- To ensure children quality education services
- To ensure communities access to health services of the government
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| Activities Planned |
- Support classes for children
- Non formal education classes for school drop outs
- Health camps
- Health education classes for women
- Adult literacy classes for women
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| Implementation Plan (Month wise activity Plan) |
- Support classes & NFE classes will be conducted on a daily basis throughout the year
- Health camps will be conducted two or three times a year
- Health education classes will be on a fortnightly basis
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| Measurable Indicators |
- Number of children attending support classes & NFE classes
- Number of families covered in health camps
- Number of children enrolled in regular schools & mainstreamed
- Number of women attending health education clases
- Number of parents meetings held & attendance
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| Monitoring Mechanism |
- Regular supervision and reporting
- Attendance details
- Meetings with women & family members
- Meetings with education staff of local corporation schools
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| Evaluation of the Program |
- To be done in the second, fifth, seventh and tenth year
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Expected Outcome
Describe the criteria for a successful program. How will you measure the effectiveness of your activities, and the results you expect to achieve by end of the funding period. |
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3. PERSONNEL DETAILS
Name of the Project Co-ordinator
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Shobha Murthy |
| Age |
45 |
| Qualification |
Graduation & certificate course in social work from TISS |
| Permanent
Contractual Volunteer |
Permanent |
| Years of Association with organization |
1997 |
| Work Experience within the / Organization |
Extensive experience in conducting surveys, mobilizing communities, implementing programs and monitoring activities |
4. BUDGET
Grant Amount Requested
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Rs 1,50,000 p.a |
| Total Cost of Project / Program |
Rs 1,50,000 p.a |
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