By the government estimate, out of 200 million children in the age group of 6 to 14 in India, around 59 million do not attend school. Of the rest, who are currently in school, four out of every 10 children beginning to attend school will drop out before completing their primary school education. In addition, various studies of children are learning achievement, indicates that the situation is actually grim.
Colorss foundation aims to provide education to the underprivileged children through the project "COLORS OF LIFE". The novelty of the project lies in the fact that it uses ART and WRITING AND TECHNOLOGY for the students to create content for E-ZINE. It strives to achieve the goal of imparting education to the poor and underprivileged children, reduce the number of school dropouts, and help the children to realize their potential and achieve great heights. It is only through the efforts of the educated youth that the India of tomorrow will achieve greater height. Hence the work at hand should be to promote children's education and help towards this noble cause. The team at Colorss has taken the initiative to make that difference in the society and thus prepare the pathway for a shining India.
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| Shreya and Ankita of Team Baroda with students at Baroda |
A one hour session is conducted twice a week where the staff guides teenagers to write and draw, being inspired by a topic chosen by a psychologist. This project also trains children to use computers effectively. After-all technology occupies such a space in our lives that life would come to a standstill sans the technological devices. Basic education is not enough if we are aiming towards building the work force of tomorrow. Education about computers and personality development is equally important. Through participation in this project, students improve their communication and interpersonal skills by working collaboratively. This helps them build interest towards continuing their education and adds variety to their academics. This definitely is a program with a difference because it aims at not just basic education that can help children earn their bread and butter, but also personality development which will prepare them to compete in the world of cut-throat competition.
This project is currently carried out at-
- Mahadji Shinde High School with 38 students from 5th to 10th grade. (Pune Municipality School)
- Dr. Ambedkar Memorial High School with 20 students from 8th and 9th grade. (Pune Municipality School)
- Navprerna- day care-club of Navrachna School, Baroda with 25 students from 6th and 7th grade.
Children are the future of a nation. For an emerging and developing country like India, development of underprivileged children holds the key to the progress of the nation itself. Colorss through this project aims to educate the underprivileged children and thus eradicate poverty and contribute towards the work force of the country. It needs your support to enhance the project and change more lives.
Tarishi Mishra
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