1. Nivedita Charitable Trust
A Home for Girls

2. Nivedita Mission and Vision
Provide opportunities for physically disabled and destitute girls to become financially independent and integrated into society
Offer unique individualized programs for the girls with goals to:
build self esteem
provide education/vocational skills
Give the child a home

4. History
1998
Nivedita Center for Learning registered in the US as a not-for-profit organization
2000
Nivedita Chartable Trust Registered Trust in India
MOU with LCME to use their property in Injambakkam for our home
completely renovated property including:
Wheel chair accessible front gate and walkway
Handicap accessible bathrooms
Inaugurated project

6. History 2001 First two inmates admission
School admission at Pon Vidyashram CBSE school
Initiation of Learning Center- FREE after school tuition program for local girls from the Injambakkam slums
Obtained grant and renovated handicap accessible kitchen and wash area

7. History
2002
5 girls admitted to residential program and 12 children entered the Learning Center
Complete infrastructure for home and learning center donated through Rotary Grant
Opened Shyam Sundar Girls Park
2003
TOTAL - 7 girls admitted to residential program and 18 entered the Learning Center

9. Nivedita Programs: Daily Life Program
Establish and maintain a routine to develop
Self-discipline
Independence
Sense of order
Stability.
The Daily Life Program is designed to enable the girls to (read above ).
The girls we are targeting are severely lacking in self confidence and we are hoping that this part of the program will give them small successes which they will need to boost their self esteem and create a sense of belonging.
The other part of this program...

10. Nivedita Programs: Daily Life Program
Assist in the acquisition of basic life skills including:
self-care
home management
financial management
community services
spiritual practice
We believe that these basic life skills are the core of the program which helps develop the Whole individual.
Without these skills the other programs can not be a success.

12. Academic Projects
GRAMMAR- Flash grammar quiz program to improve spoken and written English skills
MATHS- Minute math competition to enhance basic mathematic skills
FESTIVALS – children have special projects in which they learn and embrace various religions and customs

13. Major Supporters Lions Club of Madras East Rotary Club of Meenambakkam
Rotary Club of Adyar
Freemasons- Chennai
Vasan Charitable Trust
Health and Happiness Inc.
YRG Medical Research and Education Foundation

14. SPONSOR A DAY PROGRAM Celebrate your functions with us
Donation of Rs. 501 for any special day which will provide us basic necessities for the entire day

16. THANK YOU