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A BHUMI INITIATIVE
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In 2020 the average Indian will be only 29 years old,
compared with 37 in China and the US, 45 in West Europe and 48 in Japan.
Planned absorption of this youthful workforce will create a national advantage
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14.3 million children in labor.
Only 72.7% of the formally enrolled attend schools.
Only 60% children from government schools in class VI to VIII can
read simple passages. Only 40% can do simple divisions.
Only 14.3% of students who complete secondary education join universities for graduation.
At this rate Millions of young Indians will reach maturity without acquiring the basic skills of literacy and numeracy…
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““Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” ~ Martin Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.Luther King, Jr.
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Mentors acts as a guiding light Keeping hope alive!
Underprivileged children have dreams, but lack role models
They have social and peer pressures Drugs, alcohol and other pressures No importance given to education
Tutors provide extra support in studies
If “study doubts” don’t accumulate, children will continue to study
Failure and dropout rates will reduce Completion of 10th std opens opportunity for
vocational training
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Attendance at school has improved by 50%
School enrollment has gone up by 20%
Pass percentages at Rasoolpura Government
school have gone up from 13% to 34% at the
end of first year and 46% at the end of second year
100% continuing education among children passing from 10th standard
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You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.~ James Froude
Sunitha has stayed in school despite pressures from relatives and elder brothers to get her married.
She has secured 73% in 10th class board exams She is now enrolled in 11th class in a private college She consistently secures 90% in internal tests It is her dream to become a software engineer
Renamma worked part time to help her family meet ends. With the support from her mentors and tutors
She astonished her parents by securing 70% in Xth standard.
She now studies full time in a private college Her dream is to be an engineer
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Sai Kiran stayed through Std IX and Xth – despite difficulties in studies.
His father is a daily wage laborer on construction sites. He is the first in his family to study this far. He has secured 92% in 11th class board exams despite
making transition from Telugu to English medium. He dreams of being an Engineer.
You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself one.~ James Froude
Venkatesh used to serve tea at a small tea stall in the slum. He now studies in XIIth class full time
He puts in 12-14 hrs of study each day Consistently scores 80% in internal tests. He dreams of becoming an IPS officer one day. His father rues not completing his education to this day,
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Learning from previous cycles:
Mentors: Mentors Training is critical to helping them succeed in their chosen role and to
help them grow as people
Mentees: Mentees’ need to be prepared Mentee learning methods need to be innovative
DnE 2008 Coaching the Coaches at SaptapariniDnE 2007 Mentee Role play at Osmania University
Support-system for Government School Children in academics and personal growth
Leadership and communication skills training and practice for mentors
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‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ ~ African proverb
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Day 1 to Day 3: Developing the Coaches.
Specific case studies and role plays which will develop the skills and attitudes and put coaches in touch with their being.
Day 4 and 5:
Panel discussion on mentoring and servant leadership We propose to invite great leaders such as Mr. A. P. J. Kalam, Mr. Narayan Murthy,
Mr. Azim Premjee, etc.
20 plus facilitators will work with 50 coaches to facilitate learning for 1200 mentors Application of the learning in working with the coaches. Through some live instances
of the challenges that they encounter and how to tackle them as they work with under-privileged children.
The objective is to make a fundamental shift in their world view which sees light even in darkness and gives them skills and tools to make that shift.
Day 5: Consolidation with the coaches Taking a stock of what has emerged and how to take it ahead.
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Kiran GulrajaniFounder CEO, Eternale Learning (www.eternalelearning.com). Having been in the field of awakening leadership for the last 12 years, Kiran includes a rich diversity of experience, insight and power in his work. ‘Leading to Light’ is an expression of his ability to synergistically draw together the best of facilitators and trainers, onto a common platform, in service of a social cause.
Dr. Pramod TripathiFounder of ihealth (www.ihealth.co.in) a firm which facilitates an integrated approach to personal health and wellbeing. Armed with an MBBS, MBA, and Diplomas in Yoga and Ayurveda, Dr. Pramod has learnt from a variety of disciplines, including Siddha Samadhi Yoga, Reiki, NLP, and Vipassana. He has facilitated programs for over 75 corporates, including more than 7000 people, in the last 6 years.
Nithya Shanti (www.lovingsilence.org) After graduating from XLRI and working in the corporate world, Nithya Shanti chose to be a Buddhist monk for 6 years in the forest tradition of Therawada in Thailand. He brings a deep understanding of the nature of reality and profound meditation practice. His Hadayoli (Happiest day of your life) programs have deeply touched hundreds of people in India and abroad. He inspires people through his presence, energy and work to live happier, healthier and more awake lives.
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Sangeeta Bhagwat (www.soulspeakindia.com) Sangeeta is an author, healer and life coach. Well experienced with Emotional Freedom Techniques and other related modalities, Sangeeta specializes in helping leaders, trainers and facilitators, doctors, teachers and other such inspirers in actualizing their fullest potential. Significant experience with coaching such catalysts of change has given her a specific understanding of challenges unique to their roles in personal life, career and society.
A. Mujeeb KhanFounder of Bhumi (www.bhumi.in) and the prime mover behind this initiative. His intention is to positively transform and uplift the lives of tens of thousands of underprivileged children in the country. Bhumi has already demonstrated how this vision and inspired action has energized hundreds of citizens to make a meaningful contribution to society.
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SUNEnable and Uplift
FULL MOONEmbrace
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15 Lakhs 5 Lakhs 2 Lakhs
30 employees can participate in ‘Leading to Light’ on 4th and 5th days and practice leadership principles by mentoring children from government schools
10 employees can participate in ‘Leading to Light’ and practice leadership principles by mentoring children from government schools
4 employees canarticipate in ‘Leading to Light’ and practice leadership principles by mentoring children from government schools
Stand alone exclusive Logo’s on banners at the venue
Logo’s on banners at the venue
Logo’s on banners at the venue.
Communication kits will be distributed to the participants
Corporate Communication kits will be distributed to the participants
Logo’s carried on all forms of communicationCorporate
Logo’s carried on all forms of communication
Logo’s carried on all forms of communication
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