can we do something… …to make a difference?
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How?. We can make a difference. Can we do something… …to make a difference?. Alternative Education and Income Generation. Vigyan Ashram Pabal, Pune, Maharashtra. Making a difference for Underprivileged Rural Youth and School Dropouts. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Can we do something……to make a difference?
Can we do something……to make a difference?
How?How? We can make a difference We can make a difference
Making a difference for Underprivileged Rural Youth and
School Dropouts
Asha-Seattle supports the Diploma in Rural Technology program for Rural
youth
• 60 Villages got their first telephone in remote areas
• 23 Internet kiosk were set up in villages
• Designed a mini tractor of 6.5 H.P. diesel driven, equivalent to 4 bullocks
• FABLAB- manned by youth and creating solution for local problem
Project Milestones
Success Stories
• Balu Chowdhary, Gurudatta Electrical Works, Sanaswadi
• Vijay welding works, Loni, Tal. AmbegaonOwner Dadabhau Pingle
• Salaam Enterprises, Pabal. Prop. Kasam InamdarPabal Dome manufacturer
• Mrs.Sindhu Borhade, RetawadiPoultry of 10,000 birds.
• Khandu Bhujabal, Narayangaon Manufacturing Mechbull tractor
• List continues....
Making education meaningful & effective
Teaching is done using their mother tongue
The rich cultural heritage of the advasis is nurtured
Income Generation through Eco-friendly jewelry made with locally available grass, leaves & seeds
Empowering Adivasi Communities
Raising Awareness about issues in adivasi communities
Preserving common property resources
Thanks to community based rainwater harvesting
Former stone quarry; now a water body