By tanya alag | Head - resource mobilization
Introduction
The report provides the half yearly progress update of girls supported by global giving donors at Arushi Children’s Home/Residential Centre for Girls of Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT). The report brings out the progress of girls in education and extra-curricular activities and elaborates upon on how access to health, vocational training, career counselling and skill development services have improved their overall well-being.
Details of some of the Girls Supported
With the financial support by GG donors under the project 50 girls are being supported at Arushi Centre.
We would like to share few of the case studies
Name : Preeti
Age : 19 years
Class: Enrolled in class 10th (NIOS)
Progress Update: Preeti has interned at a salon in Gurugram and has also completed beautician course from SNS Foundation in 2017.
She was rehabilitated in April 21, 2017 and is working in a parlour as a beautician. She is satisfied with her job and feels that her self-confidence has boosted because she is employed and financially self-reliant. Her overall personality has also improved.
Name : Rani
Age :18 years
Class : Pursuing graduation
Progress Update: Rani has passed Class 12 with 84 percent marks, now she will pursue graduation from Delhi University in Journalism and Mass media. She is doing well in studies. She is a very good artist too.
Name : Raunaq
Age : 19 years
Class : 12
Progress Update: Raunaq is currently enrolled in Class 12. She is presently doing Advance Make up training at VLCC. She suffered from learning difficulties, however, over the past few months she has shown considerable improvement in her learning capacities.
Name : Surbhi
Age :19 years
Class : Not Applicable
Progress Upadte: Surbhi completed her training and internship at a salon. She was studying in Class 10. Her family was traced and she was restored in April, 2017. Her reunion with the family was a major achievement as living in one’s own home with family is in the best interest of an individual.
Name : Yashmin
Age : 18 years
Class : Pursuing graduation
Progress Updtae: Yashmin has passed Class 12 with 84 percent marks now she is pursuing graduation from Delhi University in Journalism and Mass media honours. She has been a part of the Editorial team of SBT’s e-newsletter. She has a flare for writing and hopes to become a successful journalist one day.
Name :Jyoti
Age : 18 years
Class : Pursuing graduation
Progress Upadte: Jyoti has passed Class 12 and has opted for commerce as a discipline. She wishes to work in a corporate house. She is a hardworking and sincere girl. She is presently pursuing her higher education and staying in a hostel.
Name :Roma
Age : 18 years
Class : Pursuing graduation
Progress pdate: Roma has passed Class 12 from St. Crispin's Sr. Sec. School with 84 percent marks. She is pursuing Bachelors in Journalism and Mass communication from Banasthali Vidhyapeeth, Rajasthan.
Name : Lovepreet
Age : 16 years
Class : 9th
Progress Update: Lovepreet is a fun loving child; she came to Arushi Residential centre in April 2016. She is extremely talented and is good at dancing, drawing, and singing. She has been doing well in academics. She is currently enrolled in Class 9 in St. Crispin’s Sr. Sec. School.
Name: Manisha
Age: 17 years
Class: 11th
Progress Update: Manisha came to Arushi Residential Centre in April, 2016. She is a brilliant dancer and an extremely hard working student. She is a very sincere and hardworking student. She has opted for Humanities stream in Class 11 in St. Crispin’s Sr. Sec. School.
Name: Monika
Age: 16 years
Class: 9th
Progress Update: Monika also arrived in Arushi residential centre in April, 2016. She is an average student. She has a pleasant demeanour and gets along well with other children. She is currently enrolled in Class 9 in St. Crispin’s Sr. Sec. School. She is making efforts to perform better in studies.
Impact of Infrastructural Support
The computers installed at the center are being used by the girls to complete their school assignments, increasing general awareness and knowledge on current affairs. A proper computer classes schedule has been adopted to help children learn and use computers. The girls have also become more technology savvy. The girls feel that increased digital know-how will help them in their professional lives.
Project Impact :
As indicated in the individual update of girls, the grants made under the project have significantly helped in increasing their access to education and vocational training. This in turn has helped in their personality development, instilling self-confidence and boosting their self-esteem. Various services provided to these girls at the Arushi Residential Centre has significantly brought a difference in their quality of life and set them on a path of brighter future.
One of the biggest achievements of the project has been to enable girls to pursue a career of their choice.
By tanya alag | Head Resource mobilization
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