Providing Education & Training to Women in India

Dear Supporter, 

The last month on our new project at Thamaraparambhu School has been amazing. In line with the objectives set out for this project lessons have been meticulously planned, carried out and evaluated. A new syllabus was designed, the classrooms supplied with up to date resources and communication channels and training is being developed for the local teachers. Progress is very evidently being made, both with the students, and with the teachers. 

Elsewhere in the school, one of our volunteers took it upon herself to completely redesign the playground. Though not finished yet, she and everyone involved (all of the staff team, volunteers, local teachers and students) have shown incredible enthusiasm, determination and team work, especially in the Indian heat. The walls have been completely repainted, going from a dirty yellow to a range of vibrant colours, complete with various different themes including the jungle, outer space and a tropical island. One of the walls has been covered in blackboard paint, allowing for the children to go outside to enjoy their lessons. The redesign not only offers a stimulating play experience for the teaching but encourages learning through fun: numbers, letters and interactive wall games make learning accessible for all ages. The latest development is the acquisition of a traditional Keralan fishing boat, the idea is to turn it into a sandpit for the kids to play in.

The development of Thamaraparambhu school has been astounding, considering how different it was when we first arrived almost two months ago. We are now looking forward to the initiation of our community outreach and training programme here that will link in with our women’s empowerment and vocation training projects that are now up and running. What an exciting month!

All the best

GVI India

Links:

• http://www.gvi.org