About NGO:

VIDYA is a registered non-profit organization that has been working with less privileged children and women for the last 26 years with a mission to Educate, Empower and Transform.

It has grown to become a multilevel, grassroots program and has made a significant difference in the lives of more than 200,000 families. VIDYA is engaged in integrated community development programs, for less privileged children, women, youth and all adults, through micro-level interventions. It currently operates from Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon and Bangalore.

Our programs in Mumbai include- Women's Empowerment-via skill training and social entrepreneurship; Education via Beyond School enrichment programs in the community and municipal schools[Bhavishyaa Yaan] ;Open School[NIOS];computer literacy.

Fund Usage:

The majority of the funds collected through United Way Marathon will go towards building a corpus for VIDYA. This is extremely necessary to provide long-term stability for our organization. Another, funding need of high priority is the Computer Learning and Resource Centre that has been setup in the community with the aim make computer literacy and useful computer courses available at a nominal fees. VIDYA is in the process of tying up with a suitable computer education-provider for the same.

Impact:

Rohit Bansode (9 years), Sumit Jadhav (7 yrs) and Aniket Shukla (3 yrs), are children of a mentally challenged woman and an alcoholic father in Gautam Nagar Community. They are looked after by a neighbour of the family. No family member took an interest in admitting these young, insecure and neglected children to school. Archana Thokal, community worker, motivated the caretaker to get them enrolled at the centre. Thereafter, under the able guidance of Suvarna Sable, a teacher, the three children became better adjusted. This was a difficult task, given the behavioral problems of the children due to the emotional trauma. The municipal school has now admitted Rohit and Sumit to Std III and Std I respectively. Rohit scored 76 per cent in his annual exams while Aniket may get admission next year. VIDYA Pragati Kendra, Gautam Nagar, will continue to provide support to them and help them to become secure, educated and selfsufficient in life.

Page Url :
http://www.unitedwaymumbai.org/ngo69_vidya.htm

Founded Year: 1991

Cause category: Children