NGO extends help to impoverished tribal children for studies
THANE: It has been 65 years since India got Independence. However, many in our country are still deprived of the right to education owing to their poor economical background.
For the last four years, Vidyadan Sahayyak Mandal, an NGO formed by several Thane residents have been
adopting the tribal children from Shahapur district and funding for their education.
The NGO celebrated its fourth anniversary with these children on August 15.
The volunteers of the NGO adopted the parenting responsibility of one child and funds education for the child.
More than 300 students from Shahapur had assembled at the Khade School in Shahapur on the occasion.
“This year we have helped 64 students to fulfil their education dreams. We have organised many personality workshops for these students in these four years. We keep a complete progress report of the students whom we adopt.
“We also help them in their emotional and family problems by counselling them,” said Satyajit Shah, one of the volunteers.
Vrushal Londhe, one of the students said, “I scored 85 % in SSC examinations. However, my parents could not afford my college and higher education.
“I wanted to pursue engineering as my career option. I came in touch with this NGO who made arrangements for my education and residence in Thane.
“I am now pursuing production engineering and topped the first year with 84 %.”
Most students who were benefited by the organisations are also helping to search more students like them and help them get in touch with these organisation.
Ganesh Shirke, another student, added, “For five years since class 9, I took advantage of the facilities provided by this organisation.
“Those who adopt us help us in many ways, constantly keeps in touch through telephones or personal visits to solve our problems and also encourages us to follow our dreams. I have decided to work for the organisation and keep this tradition going for many years to come.”
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