SEA is a community-based organization that works with children of fisherman and saltpan workers. Often in these fishing communities, children begin fishing or salt panning from the tender age of 10 dropping out of school and entering the family tradition is a way of life. However, many find it a difficult occupation since traditional fishing…
The Tamil Nadu floods of October-November 2015 severely damaged vital service infrastructure and community support structures. The houses, schools and motivation centers sponsored by the Society for Education and Action (SEA) in Kancheepuram district fell under this umbrella of destruction. Excessive flooding ensued in the region due to an overwhelming 1007 mm of rainfall (600…
Vibha’s partner project HEARDS (Health Education Adoption Rehabilitation Development Society) received an award at the SWAG (Social Welfare and Growth) Awards 2016. Mr. K. Sajan, the chairman of HERDS, on behalf of the organization, accepted the award. Nominated by Vibha under the category of “Women Empowerment and Child Welfare”, HEARDS was awarded the 2nd prize…
The Chennai floods of 2015 left in their wake mass destruction of property and lost lives. In the advent of this disaster, Vibha was one of several relief organizations and individuals that sprung into action to help revitalize the deluge-struck region and rehabilitate its survivors. Vibha provided funds to the grassroots Rural Development Organization (RDO)…
CORP (Community Outreach Program) is an India-based organization that helps communities, women, and children. The program provides children access to education, shelter, food and water, as well as health care, in hopes of giving them more opportunities. It recently achieved a major accomplishment with thirteen of their children passing the challenging Board Examination. These Board…
DSS (Door Step School) was established in Mumbai, India in 1989 with the aim of addressing literacy amongst the marginalized sections of society. The slum at Cuffe Parade was the first initiative with core programs viz. non-formal education classes, pre-primary education centers, mobile libraries and study classes. How DSS came into existence: Foundation of DSS…
This is a success story of Jahirul Molla, an 11-year-old son of Sukhzan Bibi (a bidi binder) and Mujibar Molla (a van puller). After dropping out from a government school because of his inability to focus and lack of inclination for study, Jahirul was brought to Prayash School 4 years ago. Prayash is a remedial education center that…
At times, Life comes with surprises. Life brings big lessons packed in tiny incidences. I had such an experience in my life, which compelled me to change my perspective. A tribal woman taught me an act of SELFLESS GIVING. It was around a decade ago when I had just started working in a tribal community…
