Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 1 Ver 1.0 Oct, 2004 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations Sivam, Andhra Pradesh

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 2 Ver 1.0 Outline What is this project? How we got the idea & made a project out of it How was it executed Planning Back-end work Communication Coordination Follow-thru Closure Lessons learned Bottom Lines

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 3 Ver 1.0 Overview The intent was to involve all 23 districts of AP to undertake the holistic development of at least 80 dilapidated primary schools, located in the remote & deprived parts of Andhra Pradesh. Primarily, the project focused on Rebuilding the school facility Updating of school structure Developing the child Care for the physical well-being of the children Blossoming of the child’s heart Preparing the school for the long-term sustenance of the school Facilitating a ripple effect of schooling on the village

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 4 Ver 1.0 Roles & Responsibilities Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC State level Coordination Team SP … Beneficiaries State level Planning & Project coordination

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 5 Ver 1.0 Roles & Responsibilities Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC State level Coordination Team SP … Beneficiaries State level Planning & Project coordination District level Planning, Coordination, & Resource Planning

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 6 Ver 1.0 Roles & Responsibilities Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC Sevadal District level SSSSO DP YC State level Coordination Team SP … Beneficiaries Sustained & visible value adds

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 7 Ver 1.0 idea -> project Aug, 2004

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 8 Ver 1.0 Think Tank We meet often to discuss projects We wanted an offering for Avatar Declaration day Many suggestions were made… We sought a projects that were … value adding to the beneficiary valued by a village community sustained / enduring Which addr long pending problems Involving districts of AP Youth and Elders Which would be learning for all With high value, but still affordable

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 9 Ver 1.0 How an idea became a project We talked with Organizational elders We got opinions of many Youth and Sevadal We also approached and prayed to Bhagawan for guidance Idea got crystallized over time Many brainstorming meetings were held Pilot presentations & role playing was done to uncover basic problems Brochures, booklets, pamphlets were prepared In English and Telugu Feedback was taken and open items were addressed Ultimately, due to encouragement of all, confidence was gained

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 10 Ver 1.0 Refinement Process

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 11 Ver 1.0 Execution Planning Aug, 2004

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 12 Ver 1.0 Brainstorm, Propose, Refine, Discuss, Clarify…

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 13 Ver 1.0 Focusing on the child 1.Medical checkups / follow-up for children 2.“Deworming” schedule for all children 3.Educating community on personal Health and Hygiene 4.Preventive care for contagious diseases 5.Teach children some good habits

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 14 Ver 1.0 Winning the child’s heart Same team of people repeatedly interacting with the child over a period of time creates good rapport Focus on attracting the child By entertaining & interactive sessions By story telling: Child devotee stories By rewarding and recognizing positive behavior Prizes: Toys, chocolates, stationery, Healthy competitions Singing & teaching devotional and patriotic songs Encouraging their talents Games Use audio visuals Installing play equipment Distribution of minor indoor play items How to take exams

Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Trust / Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Sivam, Hyd (AP) 15 Ver 1.0 Infrastructure work 1.Higher priority items Sized for school population Well lit and ventilated; should not get hot when full Easy access to water Latrines & Urinals (preventive care) Flooring Inspiring quotations to be painted on school premises 2.Secondary focus can be given to Electricity Access roads Gated compound walls External colors (swami colors) First-aid kits Play ground development