About NGO:

Since 1997, Aseema has been providing holistic and relevant education to Mumbai's most neglected children - children living on the streets, or in slums and in inhuman conditions. In partnership with the municipal corporation of greater Mumbai, we support 3 municipal schools where children receive high quality education. At our support centre, children spend their evenings constructively strengthening their academic foundation.

We are also reaching out to the tribal children in the villages of Igatpuri through the Sitabai Kavji Mengal Anganwadi at Jambhwadi and the Aseema Bal Shaishanik Kendra at Awalkheda. At Aseema, we believe that children will only be able to explore their full potential if there is a bond between the teacher and child and if they are exposed to activities like art, music, theatre and cinema, computers, library, judo, yoga and sport.

Fund Usage:

Pali chimbai municipal school & santacruz (w) municipal school

Aseema's partnership with the municipal corporation of greater mumbai (mcgm) has led to value-based and quality education being imparted to the most underprivileged children at the pali-chimbai municipal school and the santacruz (w) municipal school. We have 1020 children studying in the pre-primary to secondary sections at these schools.

The schools have been thoroughly revamped to create an atmosphere that is vibrant, inspiring and safe. Co-curricular activities such as work experience, art, yoga, sports, judo, music and dance are also emphasized. To enhance the educational experience of our children we have additional facilities such as an audio-visual and computer room, a library, a counseling centre and an art studio.

Education centre for tribal children

Aseema started project Igatpuri with the aim of bringing about socio-economic changes in the village of awalkheda and the adjoining six 'Wadis' through the education of tribal children. In july 2007, we started the sitabai kavji mengal anganwadi in jambhwadi. We have purchased land and started the construction of aseema's education centre for tribal children in Awalkheda, which will eventually reach out to 300 children. In march 2011, we completed construction of phase i - the pre-primary centre. We provide teacher-training programmes, educational material, school uniforms and a nutritious mid-day meal to bring 120 children to school.

Our annual budget for the financial year 2011-12 amounts to rs. 2.02 crores

Impact:

915 students began the academic year (2010-11) at the Pali Chimbai municipal school (PCMS) & the Santacruz (w) municipal school (SMS) - their journey into education - with hope, enthusiasm and a desire to learn. We have worked hard to make our schools a fun and enriching experience for the students by developing creative and experiential teaching aids and planning innovative projects.

In 2010-11, enrollments at Aseema increased by 12%. Active involvement of the parent teacher association and workshops on importance of education and health has resulted in 3% increase in attendance in the second term. The overall aggregate attendance across these centres in Mumbai for the academic year 2010-2011 was 79%. All this has been possible thanks to the generous support from DBS bank ltd, FIL fund management private ltd., HSBC asset management and HSBC India, who supported Aseema at the standard chartered Mumbai marathon 2011.

Page Url :
http://www.unitedwaymumbai.org/ngo5_aseema.htm

Founded Year: 1995

Cause category: Education

Our Supporters

• Anuja Mahuli
• Natasha Albuquerque
• Yogeshkumar Poojary
• Kaushal Lathigra
• Sydney D'cunha
• C Ramalingam