Bhagavat Educational Trust

“It´s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”

Who are we? A private charity

Founded in 1997

AIMS

Helping young people into Education, Training or Employment

Tackling social exclusion

Promoting integration of different cultures

Mutual assistance of social groups

Giving young people a chance

OUR CURRENT PROJECT……

……….Leonardo

Living and……

Learning Abroad

In a NutshellThe Project

E.U. Funded Travel paid for Food paid for Accomodation paid for Pocket money provided 2 weeks abroad Basic renovation work Work in orphanages or.. Centres for disadvantaged

children

To take part you must be……

18 – 30 yr old Unemployed British citizen Able to fundraise min £80 A group of a min 10 Young

people And 2 accompanying

adults

The 7 ElementsThe 7 Elements

DiscoverReservePrepareThe projectThe QualificationSupportStaying in touch

Discover, Reserve & Prepare

Visit our online ‘Discover’ page Watch presentations and browse photos on the project Familiarise yourself with your rights and

responsibilities Get hints and tips on raising the 100 pounds per head

Reserve your project and make it a reality Complete and send back all enrolment forms Specify desireds dates and nearest airports Return final authorisation agreement

Prepare Watch our online Bulgarian lessons Watch the presentation on your actual project Continue fundraising and work on Learning Record Pre-project team planning

Resource Centre

Indispensable tool for all future participants On-line and always accessible All application forms and admin in one

place Presentations on typical projects Bundles of useful information Live weather forecasts

Access to local newspapers

Hints & tips for fundraising Download centre for all aspects of project On-line language lessons

The Project2 weeks in Turkey………

…..Renovating an orphanage or centre for disdvantaged children ……..Integrating with the Bulgarian children

Before….. …..After

´Next Steps´ Careers Specialist Career advice given during project Real help provided to start realising ambitions CVs, interview tips, official certificates and

references Appointments, interviews and open days

arranged for all participants on return to UK

The Qualification Earned whilst on our

project

NOCN accredited

Personal Development

Communication & Teamskills

Real life skills

Entrance into education

Staying in touch Full support to all participants long after project

finishes Text messages sent as reminders for interviews Follow up calls to check on progress Vouchers sent out to improved performers

We communicate with the youngsters on their level Our very own FACEBOOK group that all participants

can join

• They chat to us online and can get advice• Chat to each other• Browse and post photos of the projects• Post advice on the ´wall´ for others• Request advice from us and their peers• Follow useful links for employment, education or

training• Get discounts on concerts and popular events• Hugely popular – over 100 members for 2009 alone

FACEBOOK

Forging Leaders

Each youngster given responsibility for the project for a day They lead de-briefs, write and present action plans, make risk

assessments and arrange meals for the whole group. Natural leaders emerge

Mutual Assistance

Two marginalised groups assist each other – the UK youngsters develop a sense of purpose, increased self-esteem and improved confidence……………..

…….the orphans and Roma community learn new skills,increased positivity and eagerness to interact and co-operate with others

Skills for life

A few things to remember…..A few things to remember….. This project can be of enormous benefit to young people It is a genuine chance of a lifetime An experience you will remember forever Be proud that you can offer a hand to those in need

But please don’t spoil it

Alcohol, Drugs & Violence strictly forbidden

Leaders allowing alcohol accept all responsibilty

Any young person breaking the code of conduct can be sent home

The UK organisation is liable for all subsequent costs

Associated costs can exceed £1000 per person

Act responsibly abroad

If you choose not to, you alone will bear the cost

Long Term BenefitsLong Term Benefits Project has long lasting effect Orphanages and homes attract more funding once

project has started One orphanage ´Iskra´ received a 1 million Euro

grant following project Morale of orphanage staff and children lifted –

project injects renewed enthusiasm and hope Renovation, mural painting and general

improvements often continued by orphanage staff New skills learnt Improved Communication Increased confidence More willingness to learn

Marginalised Groups Abroad

The Street Children We target schools in predominantly poor areas Street children given a platform for intercultural exchange with UK

youngsters

Opportunity to work on mutually beneficial projects alongside the Turkish children

Helps the street children to gain acceptance into the local community

Initiates the process of co-operation and sharing of ideas between social groups – eroding barriers created by social exclusion

So does the project……….So does the project……….

No…..

………make a difference ?

Not only that…….

This project changes lives.

2009200915 groups participated in projects last year

Over 150 young people

Ex – offenders

Substance misusers

Recovering alcoholics

Young and unemployed

84% of those young people

are now in

Employment, Education or further Training

We are determined to do even better

2010