Setu launched own Centre at Village Salarpur Noida

The Setu Foundation as part of its mission to promote education among children under the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Education Scheme set up a model Transit Centre at Village Salarpur in Noida.  On Jan 3^rd 2008 a SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendra with a difference came up, it’s the first model Kendra which is almost a replica of the play school which privileged children enjoy, we wanted these Kendras to encourage children to come for education on their own and not force them to these Kendras. There is specially designed curriculum which shall ensure activity based learning with a lot of focus on hygiene, etiquette and moral science while ensuring basic education.

The current strength of the children at Salarpur is 45 and the number is increasing day by day. We shall be capping it at 50 so that the best inputs are given to the children. The Sarpanch of the village has been of great support in this endeavour of ours. The credit to ensure that the facility is up and running goes to Kusum Sharma- the teacher, Amar Kumar- project coordinator who was instrumental in setting this up and Paromita Das-the program coordinator who ensure the curriculum was in place and the facility was operational on time.

Setu collaborated to set up its First Centre at a slum in Delhi

In addition a training facility has also been created at a rag pickers slum at the Tuglakabad Fort in Delhi , this facility is different as there is no building here, so initially, it was open air and within the next ten days the residents of the jhuggis in the area helped create 3 classrooms. This shall be the most challenging assignment to be supported by SETU. Currently 150 children are undergoing basic education here in open air classrooms. This project is a joint initiative along with Bal Vikas Dhara a Delhi based Society and the project shall be solely funded by Setu.

The pictures given below give the challenge we have in hand:    

Children at the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Kendra at Salarpur celebrate Republic Day

On 25th January 2008 the children and staff of Setu got to gather and celebrated the 57th Republic Day of India. The centre was colourfully decorated and the children of the centre presented a cultural show with brought out the talent in the children who have barely been 20 days into education. Sweets were distributed among the children who had a wonderful day of celebration at the centre.

This also marked the formal opening of the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Kendra at Village Salarpur Sector 49 Noida

Apart from the Centre facilitators Kusum Sharma and Shivani Gupta and the event was attend by the Village Sarpanch Salarpur, Amar Kumar Project Facilitator and Paromita Das Program coordinator.

Setu holds the first Shiksha Jyoti Painting Competition – a painting competition with a difference, School Children of Noida paint to support education of their underprivileged brethren.

The students from various schools of Noida participated in the competition. The purpose of the competition was to create awareness towards the education of the underprivileged so that they could also lead a life to build a great nation. The students drew painting to generate resources for the education of their underprivileged brethren.  

One hundred and thirty children from 20 schools of Noida participated in the event.  Six Children of the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Kendra at Salarpur also participated in the event.

Children participating at the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Painting Competition

The yearly shield for 2008 was awarded to Khaitan Public School of Noida and the second and the third prize went to Amity International School and Rockwood School respectively.  

Prizes were also awarded to individuals in two categories.  In Category I class 5 to 7, Vinay of Vishwa Bharti School, Noida claimed the first prize, the second went to Yuvika of Delhi Public School Noida and third prize went to Vishwa of Lord Mahavira School Noida and class 8 and 9, the First prize went to Anshul of Kothari International School Noida, Abhinandan of Khaitan Public School, Noida and Prakriti Jain of Amity International School Noida.  In category II Pallavi of Sai Kripa took the first prize and the second and third prize went to Thomas of Grace Home and Ashish Chauhan of Pratham respectively.

Mr. Ravi Kaul, Chairman, SETU Foundation, wished all the children a bright  future and also said that this will be an annual event through which SETU will continue to strive for the development of the under privileged so as to impact society.  Ms. Nina Sehgal principal D.P.S Noida, Ms. Madhuri Parekh, Ms. Meenu Kulkarni and Mr. Ashish Maan, CEO, LVAPL, the key sponsor for the event along with The SETU Foundation facilitated the children.

Ms Madhuri Parti, Mr. Ashish Maan and Ms Neena Kulkarni the event Judges giving away the prize to the winner

Setu Inducts New Trustees   

At the Board meeting held on the 12^th Jan 2008, Setu inducted one more trustees into its Board. Mr Ashish Maan joined the board. This takes the total strength of the trustees to seven. He has vast professional experience and shall be actively be involved in the operation of Setu while ensuring independence and transparency in the working of Setu.

Setu Financials for the period ending January 2008 ( 07/04/2007 to 31/01/2008) 

Setu started formal operations starting towards the middle April , as part of out corporate governance policy we would like to share the financials with respect to the contribution and expenses for the period ending 31/01/2008 , these are as follows:

Setu Vacancies

Setu is looking for young energetic candidates to work towards the objectives of the trust. The candidates should be well groomed and have good communication skills. Experience of working with similar organisations and having own conveyance shall be of added advantage.

The posting shall be in Delhi and the remuneration shall depend on the profile of the candidate.

The current vacancies are for Resource Development Coordinator and an Accountant.