1. 1 Surajya Sarvangin Vikas Prakalp [SSVP] Vijay Shivale, Project Manger 18-May-2007

2. 2 Agenda  Surajya Sarvangin Vikas Prakalp  Locations  Activities  Education [Abhyasika]  Sanskar Kendra [Cultural Education]  Mahila Bachat Ghat  Program for Adolescent Girls  Youth Guidance Center  Team Surajya  Associations with other NGOs  Summary  Questions?

3. 3 Surajya Sarvangin Vikas Prakalp  A Social Organization formed on 01-May-2001  Primary Objective of the organization is “All Round Personality Development of an Individual”  Surajya Operates in economically backward areas in and around Yerwada, Pune  The similar projects are being conducted in other states like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat (with associated organizations)

4. 4 Locations  Today, Surajya operates in 6 Economically backward areas in and around Yerwada  Ekta Nagar  Jayaprakash Nagar  Darwade Mala  Sanjay Park  Ambedkar Nagar  Prem Nagar

5. 5 Activities  Surajya is engaged in a variety of activities  Education  Sanskar Kendra (Cultural Education).  Mahila Bachatgat. (Self Help Groups for Women)  Self-Employment  Awareness program for Adolescent Girls  Youth Guidance  Health related programs

6. 6 Education [Abhyasika]  Surajya is actively conducting Educational Programs for Children  Highlight importance of Education and Help the children develop an interest in academics  Tuition Classes for School Children [Class 1 -10], after School Hours  Persuasive efforts to ensure that children attend school regularly  Personalized, special attention to students, who show the growth potential  Importance of Moral values and Good Behavior

7. 7 Education [Abhyasika]

8. 8 Sanskar Kendra [Cultural Education]  Surajya is actively conducting Cultural Education Programs for Children  One Hour Classes thrice a week [Monday, Wednesday and Friday]  Activities like “Surya Namaskara” to stress upon importance of physical fitness  Recitation of Shlokas, Prayers and Patriotic Songs  Cultural and Moral Education through Fables and Parables  Library to kindle interest in reading  Increase healthy competitive spirit through Games

9. 9 Sanskar Kendra [Cultuaral Education]

10. 10 Mahila Bachat Ghat  Another Initiative from Surajya is “Mahila Bachat Ghat” [Self Help Group for women]  Encourage the habit of saving money among women  Promote financial independence among women, boost their morale and self esteem  28 such small groups, consisting of 580 women in operation today  Offer free legal advice through qualified legal professionals  Tailoring Classes, Health and Child care Education, Health Check up, AIDS Awareness Camps, Energy Saving Programs - conducted on a regular basis  Monthly meetings, periodic business tours, and visits to temples (to promote interaction and harmony)

11. 11 Mahila Bachat Ghat

12. 12 Programs for Adolescent Girls  Another Initiative from Surajya is “Programs for Adolescent Girls”  Avoid the risk of choosing a wrong path (due to lack of employment opportunities due to illiteracy)  Educate them on physical and emotional well being, physical and psychological changes that occur during adolescence, through qualified physicians  Create an awareness about the legal and right age for marriage – educate them on perils of Child Marriage  Offer free legal advice through qualified legal professionals  Weekly visits by a qualified doctor, free health check ups  Cooking, Rangoli, Ceramics, Self Defense classes held periodically

13. 13 Programs for Adolescent Girls Self Defense Classes

14. 14 Youth Guidance Center  Another Initiative from Surajya is “Youth Guidance Center”  Create health awareness and discourage consumption of alcohol, Ghutka (Tobacco) and smoking  Guide the youth about their responsibilities and their role towards the progress of their “vasati” (Habitat)  Weekly visits by a qualified physician  Free medication and health checkup  Dhol, Lezim Sangha to promote cultural awareness  Deaddiction/Rehabilitation Center  AIDS Awareness Camp

15. 15 Youth Guidance Center

16. 16 Team Surajya Mr.Pradip Naik Mr Vijay Shivle Mr. Naresh Karpe (Chaiarman) (Organiser,& Project Maneger) (Perents) Ms Yasmin Shaikh Mr.Amol jadhav Ms Priti Janrao (Shg Organizer) (Accountant) (Report author) Mr Nilesh Owhal Mr Kumar Shinde Mr Suresh Jadhav (Team leader Ektanagar) (Team leader J.P nagar) (Team leader darode mala) Mr Deepak Devkar Mr. Vikas Jadhav Mr.Santosh Wadagale (Team leader sanjay park)(Team leader,prem nagar)(Team leader.Ambedkar nagar) Ms. Rubina Shaikh Ms.Seema kharat Ms.Sushma Bhaikatte (Teacher) ( Teacher ) ( Teacher) Mr.Prashant Gaikwad Mr.kishor Ghardade Ms.Sayara Mulla (Teacher) ( Teacher ) (Teacher)

17. 17 Associations  We have association with like minded NGOs like -  Seva Sahayog  Seva Vardhini  Swarup Vardhini  Stri Shakti  Nari  Area Development Office – Govt. of India  Corporate Associations  Zensar Technologies  KPIT Cummins  TATA Honeywell

18. 18 Future Plans  Extend activities to at least two more “Vasti’s”  Hire more volunteers to cater to the growing needs (particularly those who reside in the vastis)  Train the volunteers on activities, organizing skills and social skills  Extend the activities to engage more involvement from children in ongoing activities  Provide Extended Medical Coverage  Hire more teachers for Tuition Classes  Acquire educational aids to make teaching more effective  Provide at least basic class room amenities (like benches, a better black board, books for library etc)  Acquire tailoring machines and accessories  Computer Education (Looking for Corporate Sponsorships here)

19. 19 How YOU can make a difference!!  Make a financial contribution  Sponsor the expenses of a vasti  Sponsor an activity (like a health check up program, a cultural event, AIDS awareness program etc)  Sponsor/Donate artefacts (like black boards, books, accessories etc)  Volunteer for organizing the activities

20. 20 Questions?