Project Report
| Nov 5, 2015
Thank You for Bringing the Light of Education
By Atul Lekhra | Manager, Online Donor Communication
Dear Friends,
On this Diwali, I would like you to meet Seema who is 9 years of age and would have never been able to go to school had it not been for Seva Mandir’s support. Belonging to a poor family, she has no choice but to spend her days grazing cattle in the field rather than being in school . Her father had always been against the idea of girls’ education. However, Seva Mandir took it upon itself to convince her father. Seema is now in government school after having completed 5th standard from one of Seva Mandir’s Shiksha Kendra.
“My father understood the importance of my education and now he also supports me in attending school and studying. I am ready to go through the struggle to become a teacher because I want to encourage other girls like me to study as well”. Seema says
3000 more like Seema are being helped to pursue their dreams and receive a high quality education. Thank you for helping shape the future of these girls.
On Behalf of SM , I would like to thank you for being a part of Seema’s transformation and for your trust in Seva Mandir.
Do write to me for any queries, questions or just to know more about Seva Mandir at atul.lekhra@sevamandir.org
Warm Regards
Atul Lekhra
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Oct 27, 2015
Madhav and his journey with education
By Atul Lekhra | Manager, Online Donor Communication
Children at our Non Formal Education Centre
Dear Friends,
“I remember working on the fields with my father; the school was so far that I could hardly ever attend it. But now I go to the school every day. I enjoy reading my books especially the stories.” This is Madhav’s experience who is a student of our Non Formal Education Center.
Like Madhav you have touched upon the lives of hundreds of children who have been deprived of education. You bring the light of education to the lives of children in hamlets of southern Rajasthan. And your support is much needed in their lives. From your donations we have been able to provide books, stationary and other infrastructure to support education. But a lot more is needed.
Wondering how you can help us?
Global Giving is having its little by little match making challenge from the dawn of 26th October 2015. Every contribution made by you exceeding £50 will be partly matched by Global Giving Family and together the amount will go to ease the access of education to children.
We look forward to your benevolent gesture in making a dream come true. For any query, feel free to write to me at atul.lekhra@sevamandir.org
Regards,
Atul Lekhra
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Sep 22, 2015
Education: The weapon to Change the World
By Atul Lekhra | Manager, Online Donor Communication
While Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”, it remains a disturbing fact that still one out of three children in southern Rajasthan is deprived of education.
In this context, Seva Mandir is running 170 centers across 600 neglected villages in Southern Rajasthan providing access to education to around 6000 children every year. “I want to study Science and know more about Biology. I want to be a doctor. I will do everything to become one.” Aspires a boy from one of our Non Formal Education Centers. Such aspirations can only be fulfilled with your support.
Wondering how can you help us?
GlobalGiving has come up with this innovative idea of matching donations. From Monday, September 21st through Friday, September 25th, GlobalGiving will be offering a one-time 100% match on all new recurring donations up to $200 per donor!
So grab the opportunity, be our recurring donor and help us educate children in these remote hamlets to make the world a better place. For queries, questions and insights on our work you can reach out to me at atul.lekhra@sevamandir.org
We thank you from the bottom of our heart for joining hands with us. Also we look forward for your continued support in brightening up the future of hundreds of kids.
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