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SETU News Magazine August 2008 Setu -Save and Empower The Underprivileged
SETU joins hands with Om Foundation

Setu Foundation on Ist July 2008 joined hands with Om Foundation to sponsor education of under privileged childrem and according with support 30 children go thru formal primary education..  

Om Foundation-Om Foundation is a registered secular, gender sensitive and humanitarian public charitable trust, founded in the year 2002. It wishes to realize its mission by significantly contributing to quality education and healthcare of the economically and socially disadvantaged people in the country.  

SETU believes in working as a team and hence collaborates with like minded people who have the same philanthropic bent of mind. Setu Foundation is proud to be associated with Om Foundation and hence takes this opportunity to sponsor Class 1 and Class 2 which comprises of 16 girls and 14 boys. 

 
SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendra  Village Nithari Noida  

The Setu Foundation as part of its mission to promote education among children under the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Education Scheme set up a Primary School at Village Nithari Sector 31 in Noida.  On April 23rd 2008 a SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendra with a difference came up, it’s the first model Kendra which is almost a replica of any school with facilities which privileged children enjoy, we wanted these Kendras to encourage children to come for education on their own and not force them to the Kendra. 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. All children at the school shall be provided free books and uniform in addition to the teaching facility.  

At the SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendra in Nithari we have presently 105 children  enrolled in the school between the age group of 6-14 years. The female male ratio is 60:40 percent. The total number of teachers in Nithari are eight, along with three support staff and this team is headed by a Principal and all activities are coordinated under the supervision of the Project facilitator. The children are provided with free education, books and uniform along with day to day consumables. The school is currently running on hired premises.

 
Independence Day Celebrations at the SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendras 

Independence Day- a day when India is rejoicing their freedom, the children of SETU SHIKSHA JYOTI KENDRA (SSJK) across NCR  celebrated in its own way on 15th August in a colorful manner. 

The children were educated on the importance of the day and how our freedom fighters fought the British, so that we people could live and breathe in a free India .
A cultural program was organized by the children and they participated in like singing, dancing and  recitation.  

A Drawing and a Rakhi making competition was also held at the SSJK Village Nithari and the winners were handed over prizes by the Chairman of the foundation. Sweet packets were distributed to all the children which was followed by The National Anthem to conclude the function for the day. 

 
SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendra Nithari Celebrates Food Week

Food Week is celebrated all over the world from 1st September to 7th September. In the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Kendra the food week was celebrated with great enthusiasm both by the children as well as the teachers. All the children were explained the importance of food and the nourishment which the body gets after consuming the food. The children also learned the basic concept of sharing among each other.  

To mark the day the teachers of SETU SHIKSHA JYOTI KENDRA with the help of the Project Facilitator made fruit salad which was then distributed to the children at the school.  

The main objective of the food week was to teach the children a balanced diet which is important for a healthy body as well as a healthy mind. 

 
Teachers Day Celebrations at SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendra Nithari 

To celebrate the Birth Day of Dr.Radhakrisnan who was a great teacher himself, the children of SETU SHIKSHA JYOTI KENDRA celebrated Teachers day with great enthusiasm in all the Setu Shiksha Jyoti Kendras on 5th September 2008.

The day started with a normal routine. Every child was dressed beautifully and they gifted the teachers with beautiful hand made cards which they have prepared on their own. A big card was made were all the teachers had put their initials. This card was made by a student of Class five. Some children also played the role of their favourite teachers. The children also kept some flowers on the fan and when the teachers entered the flowers were showered on them to show respect and love.  

At the end of the day all the children were served a fruit chat which was a surprise from the teachers to the children. The day end on a happy note and the celebration of Teachers day was a huge success.

 
SETU Shiksha Jyoti Scholar ship scheme now covers  137 Girl children across 5 Shiksha Jyoti Kendra in NCR
In its endeavour to encourage education of the girl child under the SETU Shiksha Jyoti Scholarship scheme, Ten girl children were granted scholarship of Rs 3000/ each per annum at each facility of  SETU - owned or sponsored/funded..  All these girls belong to economically weaker sections with their parents working as labourers, tailors ,maids etc. The break up is as follows:
SSJK Harola Noida SSJK Salarpur Noida SSJK JJ Colony Noida SSJK Nithari Noida Om Foundation Noida BalVikas Dhara Tuglakabad Delhi DPS Noida SSJK Nithari Noida 
20 10 10 6 16 10 10 55
 
SETU Financials for the period ending 31st August 2008 ( 01/04/2008 to 31/08/2008)  - Unaudited
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 31/08/2008 , these are as follows:
Amount ( Rs in lacs)
Particulars Total
Contributions from Donors 4.03
Contribution from Trustees  4.78
Loan from Trustees  1.58
Interest Income 0.01
Total Receipts 10.40
Education and Schools Project 5.66
Education Project Sponsorship expenses paid to Associates 1.86
Scholarship Granted 0.36
Salaries to Office Staff 1.05
Marriage Sponsorship 0.00
Office Expenses 1.22
Assets for school 0.81
Total Payments 10.96
Net Funds Available 1.17
Payments to trustees or their relatives  0.00
   
All funds have been placed on interest of 8.50% with Corporation bank and withdrawn on need basis to ensure maximum interest income. Please note that SETU has now met all financial commitments to its associates and stake holders up to 31st August 2008. As part of ensuring maximum utilisation of funds received the founder trustees have decided to bear all day to day office related expenses till the need arises.
 
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. The posting shall be in Delhi/NCR and the remuneration shall depend on the profile and experience of the candidate. The current vacancies are for:

Coordinators Fund Raising - 3 posts : Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience with respect to fund raising for social activities, Should be able to travel and possession of own conveyance shall be an added advantage. Remuneration includes Salary + Target achievement Incentives.

School Teachers for the SETU Shiksha Jyoti Kendra - 3 posts ( females): Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience with formal education in teaching like NTT/ B ed. Remuneration includes Salary + annual target achievement bonus.

Project Coordinators for SETU BAL GRAM at Noida - one posts Female – around 35 years, shall be responsible for running the facility, role would like a matron/warden with over all responsibility of the children, need not have similar experience however, if a school teacher it would be an added advantage, the quality we are looking for is the passion to work for the under privileged and a good human being who respects the her work. Remuneration includes salary + furnished residential accommodation facilities + food at the shelter.

  Regn No. 1313 (Book No 4 volume 1873) dt. 24/02/2003.
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