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

2. 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
children per year
Organized 3 times a year
Asha: 2 RLCs for 25 children/yr
661 children
4 Activity Centers
17 teachers

3. 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 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
( )
#Graduated Children
Instructor Meetings
Parent-Teacher Meetings
377 (27%) new children out of which 42% girls)
342
6 – Meetings
2 - Trainings
Atleast 1

4. 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

5. 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 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%

6. 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

7. 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

8. Picture Time!!

10. APPENDIX

11. 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 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. April-Sept Report