Manosakha ( Learning centers for underprivileged and special children)

Children are the future as well as a source of hope and inspiration for the development of any nation. Thus they need to be protected and a proper environment should be provided for their healthy growth and development. But it has been observed that children face multiple problems and it has been a hindrance to their development. Among various issues, Child labour is one of the most crucial and dangerous issues in today’s world. 

Instead of going to school and experiencing childhood, 171 million children (2013 report of the ILO) across the world are trapped in the vicious cycle of child labour and are involved in different types of work. These children are deprived of their basic right to live a dignified life, access proper education, and a safe environment to grow up in. This is mental, physical, socially, or morally harmful to the future of children. In India, we report a similar report; almost 12 million children are engaged in child labour. What’s alarming though is the fact that since the year 2000 child labour has been reduced by a measly 2.2% only.

Action Plan for Manosakha Project:

1. Every day minimum of 2 hours of activity in 2 batches based on education tutorials.
2. Life skills sessions for the children
3. One hour per week reading activity for children.
4. Physical activity for children on a daily basis
5. One hour per week art and craft activity for children.
6. One hour per week general knowledge learning activity.
7. Activities with parents - Parents meeting once a month.
8. Home visits by teachers once in three months. 
9. Visits to school teachers to discuss the progress of children. 
10. Recreational visits - Visits to different corporate, malls, or movies. 
11. Project staff will get an in-depth orientation of the project and training related to the development of the children and related social issues.
12. Monthly review meetings and the training.

Impact of the Manosakha Project:

1. The children belonging to migrant workers, daily wagers, domestic workers, sex workers, children belonging to the transgender community and the children who are socially and economically challenged will have better reading, writing, and numeric abilities which will improve their overall academic performance. 
2. The children will have better academic performance in the school which will add their confidence and will also help them to retain themselves in the schools.
3. Children will have better interpersonal skills, self-management skills, they will develop skills for critical thinking and better emotional management.
4. The children will have better grooming, improved communication skills, and a positive self-image.
5. Children will have better health with awareness sessions, nutrition, and exercise.
6. Children will also receive counselling as and whenever necessary this will help them to analyze their issues in a better way, and understand how to deal with the issues or problems that they are facing. Overall they will have someone with whom they can open their heart and seek timely help. 
7. Parents of the children will be aware of the importance of education, they will support their children for education and their development and parents will have better parenting skills.