Maxvision Social Welfare Society

During the 2019-20 period, Maxvision Social Welfare Society (MSWS) operated eight educational centres across Gurugram, Haryana. These centres aimed to educate and eliminate child labour, as well as reduce the school dropout rate among children through non-formal, remedial, and bridge course education programs. Such efforts positively impacted 793 underprivileged children aged between 3 to 18 years and their families, originating from various states such as UP, West Bengal, MP, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Kolkata. MSWS ensures the delivery of quality education to these supported children. The education centres established by MSWS ensure that first-generation learners receive appropriate teaching aids to enhance their educational experiences. The following quality interventions are part of MSWS's educational support:
1. Mathematical tool kits for the children
2. Library facilities for the children
3. Tab lab
4. Computer education
5. Amani music clubs
6. Summer camps
7. Vocational training

In response to the evolving educational landscape, the significance of comprehensive teacher training has heightened to ensure more effective knowledge dissemination. Teacher training stands as a pivotal aspect in shaping an educated society. In 2019-20, MSWS organized diverse training sessions for educators, focusing on various topics such as "Exploring the use and creation of subject-specific Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs)", "Enhancing classroom participation and engagement through outdoor activities", and "Fostering confidence and personality development among educators", among others.

The Amani India Project is a venture that assists children in recognising, understanding, and regulating their emotions through music. MSWS, in collaboration with Smile Foundation India, introduced Amani Music Clubs in the education centres. This project emphasizes music theory, practical application, and its connection with emotional intelligence training.

During 2019-20, Maxvision operated three vocational training centres in Gurugram aimed at assisting underprivileged youth aged between 18 to 30 years. The objectives of these vocational training programs were:
• Enhancing the quality of life and income for the youth beneficiaries and their families by improving employability skills.
• Facilitating job opportunities for the youth, enabling them to secure formal sector jobs.
The Vocational Training centres cover a range of topics and activities including:
Personality Development & Soft Skills, Career Counselling, English and Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Basic Retail Management Exposure Visits.

Ensuring women's empowerment is crucial for realizing the demographic dividend. Women, comprising half of the country's population, shoulder three-fourths of society's responsibilities. MSWS operates tailoring and beauty-culture training centres specifically designed for underprivileged women.
Tailoring - Sewing Machine Operator Training at Sikanderpur Jhuggi Basti - 55 women have undergone training and benefited, receiving certificates. Out of these, 32 women are earning nearly 8000/- per month.
Beauty-culture - 35 BPL females have received training and benefited, obtaining certificates. Among these trained individuals, 25 women are earning approximately 10000 per month, while 7 have established their own beauty parlours, earning between 10000 to 15000 per month.
Adolescent Girls Care Programme - In addition to the above activities, MSWS conducted regular adolescent girl care.

Maxvision has been actively involved in healthcare activities since 2004. During 2019-20, the organization conducted the following health-related initiatives:
• Regular check-ups and routine vaccinations in collaboration with CMO – Municipal Corporation Gurgaon
• Maintenance of health cards for 713 children supported through the education program to monitor their health conditions
• Eye care programs catering to the elderly (100 beneficiaries per year)
• Free medical check-ups provided to needy individuals encompassing services like blood tests, X-rays, ultrasound examinations, medicines, and eye tests within the community Conducting awareness sessions on Health & Hygiene in Maxvision Social Welfare Society-run education centres aimed at improving health conditions and promoting good health and hygiene practices among the beneficiaries.

Each year, MSWS conducts various awareness sessions and programs aimed at generating awareness. In 2019-20, the organization organized the following awareness programmes:
• HIV/AIDS Awareness Programs
• Gender Sensitization Workshops
• Education Awareness Campaigns
• Sanitation Awareness Programmes and Sanitation Survey Program in collaboration with the Municipal Corporation Gurgaon National Environment Awareness Campaign conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry
• Initiation of soak pit formation in Slum Jhuggis and colonies of Gurgaon
• Plantation of 500 trees

MSWS offers legal awareness and aid to underserved communities within the society it serves. As part of the District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) under the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Gurgaon, MSWS also holds membership in the Governing body of the District Task Force for Child and Adolescent Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) chaired by the Police Commissioner of Gurugram.
It offers free legal aid to the following categories of individuals:
• Those living Below Poverty Line (BPL)
• Scheduled castes/tribes
• Victims of trafficking or beggary
• Physically and mentally challenged individuals
• Women or children in need of legal assistance
• Individuals unable to afford legal representation