Emma Goldman once quoted, No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure. Indeed! The development of any nation, the leaders that it produces, is totally dependent upon its education policies, their credentials in unlocking a childs potential and harnessing it in a right way, by imparting quality education.
THE UNDERPREVILEDEGED CHILDREN OF INDIA
According to the government of India, out of every 200 million children in the age group of 5 to 13 years, around 60 million do not have access to even the primary education. Out of the rest of the children who do have an opportunity to attend a school, 3 out of every 10 children drop out of the school before even completing their primary education. Therefore, the situation is exceedingly dismal.
In a developing country like India, many communities, social welfare organizations and NGOs are taking huge leaps towards empowering the children. One such NGO which is working hard towards facilitating the positive environment for a child, stressing upon the fact that quality education is a key to conquering poverty and that education is imperative in formulating the prospects for human security and on the whole development of a nation is, SPARSH.
SPARSH: AN NGO FOR CHILDREN
Sparsh, an NGO promoted by Marvel Group comprising of Mothers Pride, Presidium, Adiva and The Knowledge Tree came into existence in 1996. Sparsh is dedicated to the empowerment and welfare of all sections of the society. Our aim is to empower underprivileged with the necessary skills to manage life on their own. When it comes to the overall improvement of a child, Sparsh attempts to achieve the following objectives:
To achieve maximum school enrolment and retention.
To promote the female child education.
To endow children with life skills.
To Impede conductive learning atmosphere.
To reduce and completely prevent the physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children.
To protect the children from child labor and child trafficking.
To reduce the incidence of malnutrition and poor health
CHILD EDUCATION NGO: SPARSH
Sparsh has taken up several projects to emerge as one of the best NGOs for the underprivileged children in India. A few of these initiatives are:
Savera Special School: Here students are taught more than mathematics, science and English. They also learn how to lead a normal life. Here, underprivileged children with special needs get to lead a life of respect and dignity. Further, the institution educates and trains them so that, despite their disabilities, they can be self reliant and productive. The teachers at school are well qualified and are sent across to various workshops organized by Action for Autism, RCI or any other organization
Sparsh School: In India, the street is home to thousands of deprived children. Many of them have run away from their family because of sexual and physical abuse. Sadly, their homelessness only leads to further mistreatment and exploitation. Not only does abuse deprive these children of childhood, but worldly security and future as well.
Lal Bagh school was built in order to rehabilitate these children by training them to be self-reliant. They are provided primary education, so that, they can be enrolled in formal government schools. So far, 75 students have been successfully sent for further education.
By bringing a smile on the faces of these so much deserving children, Sparsh will make sure that no matter how long this process takes, there will definitely come a day, when each and every single child of our country is privileged enough to attend a school.
