Pratham Pune Education Foundation (PPEF) provides non formal education to children from 130 underprivileged communities of Pune.
Balshikshan : For the children of Grades 1st & 2nd
Setushikshan : For the children Grades 3rd to 5th
KishorShikshan : For the children Grades 6th to 8th
In total we are reaching out to 5,000 + underprivileged children per year through these programs.
In addition to this, Bharat Forge conducts various activities throughout the year in coordination with Pratham, on occasions like Shivratri, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, No Tobacco Day, Diwali, Children’s Day, etc. These activities offer the children opportunities to display their talents and also help them gain knowledge through interactive methods.
The primary focus and objectives of the teachers training is to maximize the impact of our educational programs in the communities. Training was on Math and Language which was purely activity based, child centric and textbook aligned. All these activities are aligned with NIPUN Bharat and FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) program as per NEP (National Education Policy) 2020.
Dr. Leena Deshpande conducted an online session for teachers on stress management. She guided the teachers on how to plan and implement plans without stress. She gave them valuable tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing stress. She stressed on the importance of exercise and on hobbies like dancing, listening to music, playing with children, meditation, rewarding oneself, celebrating one’s wins etc.
Participants: 10 school teams
Venue: Bhamare Hall, Parvati Darshan, Pune
The objectives of our science quiz for children was promoting interest: and enthusiasm for Science, reinforcing science concepts learned in school, fostering collaboration and cooperation among participants.
The Winning school was Saarthi School, Mundhwa.
Every year we organize Balmelawa, an event where children from diverse backgrounds showcase their talents and achievements. During this year’s inauguration the emphasis was on of learning new skills. This year, over 250 students participated, spreading joy and excitement
Pradnya Vikas Program, a non-formal education program for under privileged secondary school students in urban slum areas, is aimed to identify highly abled students and nurturing their talents further by providing supplementary inputs.
We are running Pradnya Vikas Program at 5 locations of Pune which are Keshav Nagar - (Mundhwa), Janata Vasahat, Datta wadi, Mahatma Phule Vasti - Hadapsar, Ramnagar
In these centres more than 200 students are studying who are from 7th -10th Standard
Pradnya Vikas Program holds many art & craft activities for Diwali sparking creativity in the children and increasing their abilities to think positively
Our visit to the local businesses, made the children aware of the communication and interview skills, as they learned how the real-world businesses operated.
By helping students practice Suryanamaskar and yoga, they learned to keep a focused mind and develop their physical and mental abilities.
The prize distribution ceremony is conducted on Republic day & Independence Day where the winners of our school competitions are awarded by the company officials.
Children celebrated Science Day by developing an interest in science after learning more about it from their teachers.
With skills developed from the Pradnya Vikas Program, the children could not only compete at the local, school, and district level competitions but win them.
Summer camp at Pradnya Vikas Program allows children to enjoy new activities like: Science Workshops, Warli Painting, and fun Group Games
Anubhav Shala is the initiative for the children who belongs to underprivileged background and studying from 1st to 6th standard.
Currently we have 5 centres of Anubhav Shala running at different locations of Pune which are located at Community Center (Keshav Nagar), Gairan vasti (Keshav Nagar), Mahatma Phule Vasti (Hadapsar), Jay Bhavani nagar (Kothrud), Kakde Vasti (Kondhwa)
This initiative helps around 200 students through different learning and creative activities
Celebrating special days and festivals allow the children to learn about India's culture & great personalities.
Children of Anubhav Shala get to experience small science experiments, collage work, painting, marble painting, craft & various activities.
Parent meetings keep the parents updated about their child's progress and educate them about the purpose of the project.
Anubhav Shala students learn proactively with fun games, puzzles, and creative songs.
