Spoken English is taught Online to under-privileged college students (girls) from rural and semi-urban areas.
They also undergo mentorship program, that aims to improve their communication and soft skills as part of the "MargaDarshak" program
As part of Project JnanaShala, knowledge of "Financial Literacy" is imparted to the rural Govt. school students either through Storytelling, Drama competition and Quiz.
(In the image: 110 students from 4 villages take part in a "Financial Literacy" event held on 15th April 2023)
As part of Project JnanaShala, Library-in-Classroom kits are donated to Government schools, sourced from Pratham Books. Desktop Computers and/or Laptops are also donated to such schools to enable setting up Digital Libraries
Our Financial Literacy programs targeted at the urban under-privileged adults, focuses on creating awareness of various Govt. scheme, to ensure they live a life of dignity. We also target rural kids and their mothers, so that they understand the basics of Finance and also inculcate the habit of saving
More than awareness creation, our program focuses on "last mile" support to the beneficiaries (form filling and applying for various Govt. schemes) in partnership with Financial Institutions like IDBI Bank, SIDBI, etc.
We plan to make this a National drive by roping in senior citizens (ex Bankers), to support the urban under-privileged
As part of Project JnanaShala, Science Lab was setup at a Gurukula near Bangalore, to impart STEM based education to girl students, in partnership with ISPF. The program benefitted more than 80 girl students from Std. 5th to 10th
Mentoring girl students of NSTI on subjects ranging from career and livelihood opportunities to human values.
Mentoring Rising Stars - young women from India and South East Asian countries, aspiring to become entrepreneurs or pursue successful career in corporate /social sector through Wedu Global and Katalyst India
Girl students scoring more than 90% marks in SSLC exams, coming from under-privileged background, were given scholarship on 18th June 2022
Innovative "𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠" machine developed by Bhagyamma, a Lower Primary School Teacher from Chinnayakanahalli village in Mandya District. She teaches English spelling to young kids in her school, using this innovative machine. We support Teachers like 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚, who are the real #ChangeMakers in the Education world
The Residential school with 80+ Girl students, had 25 bathrooms with toilet facility spread over 2 blocks, were in bad condition and needed urgent repairs. The goal of this initiative was to ensure every girl child has access to clean toilet, that follows basic level of quality hygiene and sanitation
On the joyous occasion of Deepavali, Arvind was invited by the Girl Guides Association of Trinidad and Tobago based out of Port of Spain, to address the Girl Guides aged between 6 to 21 on the topic of Deepavali - History, Significance and Celebrations in India. The webinar was organised on 23rd Oct 2022
Anusuyatma Matimand Nivasi Vidyalaya at Igatpuri (130 kms from Mumbai).is a Residential School and Vocational centre for children and youth with "Intellectual disability" (Autistic, Down's syndrome), Cerebral palsy, Speech and Hearing related disability. It provides FREE education and stay for about 150 special children. Anna Prabandh program was held on 17th Nov 2022
Sumangali Seva Ashrama, provides Free education and stay facility to about 100 girls, most of whom are orphans or have single parent. The Ashram also provides shelter to 35 senior citizens, who have been abandoned by their families. Anna Daana Seva was organised at the Ashram on 2nd April 2021
Knowing good moral values such as kindness, appreciation of nature and environment, humility, courage, and compassion at an early age builds a child's character. It forms the very core of their being and becomes a foundation of their moral beliefs.
This is why we at Sharada Educational Trust believe, it's essential to start teaching "Values and Character" to kids at a very young age. As part of Project JnanaShala, topics related to Values & Character, Social mores, Caring for Environment etc. is being taught to rural children aged between 5 and 12 through the most effective mode of #Storytelling.
So far more this initiative has impacted more than 500 children from Kottagalu, Pichanakere, Chiikkakalbalu, Cheeluru (all in Ramanagara District) and Doddabyadarahalli (Mandya District).
You may access the “Kannada Short Story” playlist by clicking on the Video link. You get access to 7 stories, targeted at kids aged between 5 and 12