Social Education And Liberty Foundation

Volunteers from the collaborative efforts of the Social Education & Liberty Foundation (SELF) and the Human Care Foundation are dedicated to visiting families. It provides educational guidance and counselling to children in various regions, especially those pursuing secondary education. Additionally, it extends its support to adults seeking higher secondary education, ensuring that they can access Government reservation schemes designed to benefit them.

This organisation has established a tuition centre for ST, SC, and OBC students in Delhi this year, using its own funding. Initially, this coaching centre caters to students in grades 1 to 5 from these underprivileged categories. Over 30 such students have been enrolled this year, receiving support to complement their school curriculum. The organisation has employed two teachers for this centre and provides financial backing. There are plans to expand this initiative in the future, and study materials have also been distributed to the students.

The organisation promotes an Event Facilitator course in collaboration with the Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management, overseen by the Ministry of Tourism. This programme, funded by the organisation, enrolls ten students for vocational training. Students, aged 18 to 28, who have passed at least 8th grade, benefit from a 6-week course that includes free tuition, uniforms, tool kits, and daily lunches. Additionally, students with a minimum attendance of 90% receive a stipend of Rs. 1500.

SELF, the Social Education & Liberty Foundation, organised a charitable Free Painting Competition in the past year, funded by the organisation. This programme aimed to support children's artistic talents and will continue into the upcoming year. Over 15 children participated, and the best contestants were chosen by SELF Board Members. It received prizes from the organisation's funds, with gifts awarded to the first, second, and third-place winners, while consolation prizes were given to all other participants to encourage their creative spirit.

The programme has a dual purpose. Firstly, it raises awareness about human trafficking, its methods, and its consequences. It also educates on Government initiatives and the rehabilitation of survivors, especially women and children. Secondly, it presents an Integrated Plan of Action to combat trafficking. This plan covers a range of areas, including victim rights, prevention, addressing emerging issues, identifying traffickers and victims, rescue operations, rehabilitation, cross-border cooperation, legal frameworks, witness protection, and training for effective implementation.

The programme's objectives, primarily for the conference, are as follows: to envision the evolving role of public libraries in India, adapting to changing community needs; to deliberate and propose sustainable public library models; and to recommend directions for an enhanced public library system with global standards adapted to Indian circumstances. The intended participants include policymakers and implementers from central and state governments, officials engaged in national-level missions, district-level authorities, non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, and service providers—all with a shared interest in advancing public library services to meet future demands and changing dynamics.