BackgroundAwalkheda village in Igatpuri, is surrounded by 4 wadis namely, Karachiwadi, Jambulwadi, Warachiwadi and Chandwadi. The 3 wadis of Phanaswadi, Jambhwadi and Gawalwadi are also in this area and Aseema has been providing education to the children of these wadis since July 2007.

The villager’s main source of income is agriculture. Water is scarce in the region, many rely on three wells located in the village. There is limited access to health facilities and education. The current schools in the village lack staff and supplies.

With a mission to provide underprivileged children with a nurturing and stimulating educational environment,

Aseema runs the Sitabai Kavji Mengal Anganwadi at Jambhwadi

& an Education Centre for Tribal Children at Awalkheda is underway.

In 2005-06 Aseema trained the Anganwadi teachers from 4 villages in

Igatpuri

In July 2007 Aseema started the Sitabai Kavji Mengal Anganwadi at

Jambhwadi, Igatpuri

Today, 35 children delight in learning through the Montessori Method.

In December 2009, Aseema started construction of the Education Centre for Tribal Children in

Awalkheda, Igatpuri.

In March 2010, Aseema started the first batch of the

Pre-Primary Centre at the Education Centre in Awalkheda, Igatpuri.

We have 52 tribal children studying in Pre-Primary and Primary Sections at Awalkheda.

In March 2011, Aseema inaugurated the Pre-Primary Centre

at the Education Centre for Tribal Children in Awalkheda, Igatpuri.

Phase I: The Pre-Primary Section

Montessori Teaching Approach

A Daily Nutritious Meal Annual Day

Besides Education Aseema also provides:-

Uniforms,

Shoes,

Raincoats,

Meals,

Medical Assistance, when required.

Excursions & Outings and

Cultural Events

Phase II: The Primary Section

Establishment of the Primary Section

Kitchen & Dining Area

Dormitories

Phase III: The Secondary Section

Establishment of the Secondary Section – Academics & Vocational Training

Library

Science Laboratory

Community Room

“Limitless sky where the child soars high,

With dreams unlimited and visions fly.

The child is the centre, the reason we are,

At Aseema, we believe each child will go far.”

- Sharmistha Kant, Sonali Gonsalves & Nicola Dadyburjor

(Teachers At Aseema)