SUPPORTING EDUCATION FOR RURAL CHILDREN SEVA MANDIR SUPPORTING EDUCATION FOR RURAL CHILDREN -Udaipur, Rajasthan

Residential Learning Camps OVERVIEW Seva Mandir Shiksha Kendra (Bridge School) Residential Learning Camps Activity Centers 29 out of 150 schools 1382 out of 5500 children aged 6-14 years 39% girls 42 instructors 100-150 children per year Organized 3 times a year Asha: 2 RLCs for 25 children/yr 661 children 4 Activity Centers 17 teachers

Parent-Teacher Meetings 377 (27%) new children out of which 42% girls) Shiksha Kendra Bridge schools in remote areas help transition of first generation learners into government schools Primary focus is to ensure that children form a strong foundation in Hindi and Mathematics 29 Asha supported Shiksha Kendras are located in the remote Kotra district of Udaipur, Rajasthan 377 (27%) new children were enrolled in the academic year 2017-18 out of which 42% are girls 342 children graduated and transitioned to government schools 6 monthly instructor meetings to discuss – progress, needs, hygiene and protection Annual Instructor Trainings in October and March Ideally, we expect that all the instructors organize a parent-teacher meeting at their respective SK’s monthly or bi-monthly. In these meetings, discussions take place on various issues such as the children’s academic performance, absenteeism, hygiene and using the toilets etc. The discussion of collection and utilization of fees takes place in these meetings. New Enrollments (2017-18) #Graduated Children Instructor Meetings Parent-Teacher Meetings 377 (27%) new children out of which 42% girls) 342 6 – Meetings 2 - Trainings Atleast 1

Shiksha Kendra Community Participation Education Fees Token fee of Rs. 150 is contributed by parents Fees are waived if: Two or more children per family are attending Financial constraints Orphans Fees utilized for buying school dresses, shoes and sweaters Aamliya Shiksha Kendra in Vera Katra Village The local government school was shut down in 2002 due disrepair In 2005, the Vera Katra community raised money to repair the building and donated the school to Seva Mandir Current Stats: 70 children: 46 boys and 24 girls 2 dedicated instructors

Residential Learning Camps Residential Learning Camps provide accelerated learning to help school dropouts re-enter schools in their appropriate age group classes Comprehensive education for students who are not able to complete formal education Camps are hosted 3 times a year for 50-60 days. Asha supports 2 RLCs for 25 children Curriculum: mathematics, computer and literacy skills, physical and hygiene education along with health check-ups 10 children per instructor and periodic evaluations to mark progress Follow Up Survey: Poverty and lack of quality education pushes children out of school and forces them into child labor activities These children cannot be enrolled back into schools due to issues such as age constraints, financial issues, family issues Total Enrollments Proceeded to School % of Girls Proceeding To School 100 87 47%

RLC: Success Stories RUCHI HIMARAM 11 year old girl from Kolar in Jhadol block dropped out of school due to irregularity of teachers and quality education Early resistance to the camp Scored the 2nd highest score in the camp’s final exam Joined a government school in class 5 HIMARAM 12 year old boy dropped out of school and used to work as a shepherd He could not write or count RLCs helped him understand the concepts of spelling, grammar and sentence construction in English language At the end of the 3rd camp, he scored the highest and entered a government school in class 6

Activity Centers Local government schools are either understaffed or have irregular or demotivated teachers Due to non-competitive and non-engaging teaching skills, students are unable to read and write even after 4-5 years of schooling Activity centers were started in collaboration with govt. schools of Badgaon block Goal of these centers is to promote activity based learnings 1 center was closed down last year as sufficient teaching staff was available at the government school Activity Centers # Teachers # Students #Girls # Boys 4 17 661 295 366

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NFE Centers/Shiksha Kendra Budget breakdown Budget Estimate for Running One Shiksha Kendra for One Year Budget Heads Details Amount in Rs. Teacher Stipend (Rs.4500 x12 months) 54,000 Study Material for students of the SK Rs.500 per child 15,000 Infrastructure cost (Rent, repair etc ) @ 200 / month + 900 maintenance 3300 Evaluation of children (twice a year)   1200 Instructor meeting (4 times a year) Rs.375 per meeting x 4 meetings 1500 Instructor training One training a year 2000 Camera monitoring Rs.500 per SK 1000 Total Rs.78,000

Residential Learning Camp Budget breakdown Budget estimates for 25 children to attend one Learning Camp Budget Heads Details Amount in Rs. Boarding And Lodging (25 children + 3 teachers) x Rs.150 x 60 days 2,52,000 Study Material Rs.300 per child 7,500 Medicines and toiletries Uniform for children 7500 Travel Rs.350 per child 8,750 Teachers stipend @Rs.250 per day x 60 days x 3 teachers 49,500 Teachers training   4,000 Total Rs. 3,36,750

Activity Center Budget breakdown Budget estimate for Running One Activity Centre for 1 year Budget Heads Details Amount in Rs. Teacher Stipend Rs.4500 x 12 months 54,000 Material Books, Resource Material, etc 10,000 Infrastructure cost   1,000 Training 5,000 Miscellaneous Total Rs. 71,000

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