| Project Name | Saksham Gyanganga |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 440111 |
| Project Description | Under project Saksham Gyanganga, the initiative encompasses diverse education approaches, including formal education education extra classes (Grade V-X), virtual English fluency sessions, online commerce and chess lessons. Moreover, offline courses in MS Office, Tally, and DTP are provided.
Recently, we have added Coding classes.
Funding was channeled to Popcorn Education Group for professional English speaking classes for students of V to VIII Std. and digital education via MS Office and Tally courses at the Saksham Community Centre, Thane. This facilitated computer literacy and software skills, extending from XI Std. students to housewives living in slums around our Community Centre, through free or heavily subsidized courses. |
| Locations | Thane > Maharashtra (MH) |
| Causes | Education > Digital Learning |
| Beneficiary Group | Children,Women |
| Beneficiary Description | Online English speaking classes: No. of students - 35. Males 12, Females- 23; Age group 11-16.
Digital Education - No. of students - 423. Males 252, Females- 171; Age group 15-45.
MS Office - 418, Tally 5 students |
| Impact | 1. Popcorn Phonics report on Journey with 35 Saksham Students: Empowering English Proficiency
Our partnership with Saksham students has yielded remarkable progress. From a timid start, these learners have evolved into confident English speakers. Over initial five months from August 2022, they transitioned from hesitant language users to enthusiastic participants in interactive speaking, reading, and writing activities. Aided by letter-sound associations, sight words, and blending techniques, the students have blossomed. Vocabulary-building exercises, themed discussions, and engaging lessons have expanded their language skills.
The journey's recent phase, February-May 2023, showcased students' newfound comfort in using English for greetings, queries, and structured expressions. Themes like homophones, prepositions, tenses, and more were covered, culminating in reading comprehension and vocabulary enrichment activities. The transformation is evident in the students' written work, reflecting their dedication to speaking confidently and fluently. In conclusion, our collaboration with Saksham students reflects significant linguistic development, fostering confidence, vocabulary, and an intrinsic drive for English proficiency.
2. Digital Education: All 423 students who attended MS Office (418) and Tally (5) sessions have been evaluated with satisfactory results.
Tally students have been certified after appearing for online exams conducted by Tally Academy and have scored 60-70% marks.
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Activities Conducted
| No | Activity / Item / Beneficiaries | Quantity / Number, if applicable |
| 1 |
Online English speaking classes for students of V to VIII Std. |
35 |
| 2 |
MS Office classes 3 months duration each |
418 |
| 3 |
Tally classes of 6 months duration |
5 |
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