people's solidarity association
DESCRIPTION
PSA strives to bring about positive change in the quality of life of the poor. With a holistic approach to poverty alleviation, which is reflected in the span of its programs, PSA believes that economic development, improved health care, education and organic agriculture are inter-linking interventions in the effort to break the cycle of poverty.TRANSCRIPT
People’s Solidarity Association (PSA)
In 1977, during the worst floods in Trichy district, a group of university students, moved by the hardship faced particularly by the poor, were motivated to help those affected by the floods. From this awakening, the PSA was formed and registered in 1980 to continue to help the economically and socially disadvantaged. (Society Registration No. 49/1980)
History
Strive to bring out positive change in the quality of life of the poor with
multifaceted development initiatives.
Objectives
Early Childhood Education Programme (ECEP)
PSA runs centers to facilitate all round development in children.
These centers cater to the developmental needs of children between 2 and 5 years of age.
These children lack educational opportunities due to poverty, lack of awareness and neglect.
PSA makes it possible for these children to access quality education.
Their parents are daily agricultural workers and earn about Rs 75 to Rs 100 per day
In the “off season” they go to Trichy city (35 Kms away) for construction work.
They have their own thatched or tiled houses.
Economic background of the children
PSA ‘s ECE center's
are situated in remote
villages.
These Villages do not
have government run
Preschools (Balwadi’s.)
Accessing Quality Education
Holistic Development
To facilitate holistic development in every child a scientifically planned curriculum has been implemented.
Areas Of Development
The Following Areas of Development are
systematically stimulated to facilitate holistic learning:
Physical & Gross-motor
Cognitive
Language
Sensory
Fine motor
Language
Social
Emotional
It is Child centered
and Child Friendly
Uniqueness of PSA’s ECE
A lot of play and activities are used to facilitate learning
Child to child learning is encouraged
Low cost / no cost materials are used to facilitate learning
Indoor and outdoor activities are given
Parents and the community are involved actively in following the child’s growth
Regular Health Check up for Children
Supplementary Nutrition is provided
EggMilkDatesCerealsNutsFruits
Nutrition Supplements are given to the children everyday to ensure good health and normal growth. The Supplements are:
In Service training to Teachers is provided:
To enhance their skills in syllabus preparation
On developing low cost education materials
On handling children with learning problems
On increasing community participation
Health Awareness to Mothers is given
Periodic Health awareness meetings are
conducted to the mothers on :
- Prenatal Care - Postnatal Care
- Family Planning - Importance of Play
- Nutritious Food preparation
PSA conducts evening coaching classes on
a daily basis for school going students in the
villages to improve their learning.
Supplementary Education for School Going Students
This prevents students
from dropping out of
school because of
scholastic backwardness
Highlights of Supplementary Education Evening coaching classes are conducted with the help of educated volunteers from the villages.
This is required
since most of the
parents are
agricultural workers
and illiterate who
cannot assist their
children in studies.
Students from 6th Std to 12th are covered under
this service.
English grammar, mathematics and
accountancy subjects are mainly targeted as
many students are weak in learning these
subjects.
PSA provides:
• Educational
• Medical support
• School fees & uniforms
•Assistance for corrective surgery
• Tricycle for better mobility.
Support for Children with Disabilities
Career Guidance
We conduct career guidance for 10th and 12th Students. Information regarding Different higher education courses available across the state / country are given to the students.
Prof. G. Balakrishnan providing career guidance to rural students