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Project by Bombay Community Public Trust
The Bombay Community Public Trust is a city-based community foundation that collaborates with non-governmental organizations to tackle social, educational, health, and environmental issues affecting the citizens of Mumbai. One of their focus areas is on language development, which is founded on three key pillars: Listening, Reading, and Writing.
Listening is considered a critical skill that begins in the womb and develops through the early years of a child’s life. It helps a child progress from incoherent sounds to coherent words, forming phrases and sentences that continue to improve over time.
CLC (Community Learning Centre)
Address:
Hanuman Nagar NMMC School No. 39
Hanuman Nagar, Mahape, Navi Mumbai
Room Size: 1 large room measuring 20×40 ft (800 sq. feet)NMMC School No. 40
Mahape Village, Mahape, Navi Mumbai
Room Size: 1 large room measuring 20×40 ft (800 sq. feet)
Times Foundation Initiative
Nirmiti Foundation, in collaboration with the Times Foundation, aimed to empower youth and women by equipping them with the essential English-speaking and soft skills needed to compete in the job market.
Project Objectives:
- Teach English to school dropouts and job seekers in fields like sales, reception, and tourism.
- Provide spoken English training to unemployed individuals and support career advancement for those already employed.
Project Duration:
Six months — from May 2011 to October 2011.
Throughout the project, six modules were taught through interactive sessions, speaking practice, and games. Students shared their experiences with the British Council and Times Foundation.
Outcomes:
- 18 students dropped out due to reasons like scheduling conflicts, distance, exams, and household duties.
- 11 students completed the program and appeared for the final exam, praising the engaging teaching methods and interactive sessions.
Skill Development ( Women empowerment) BCPT
Project Duration:
March 2021 to February 2022
Project Overview:
This initiative focused on empowering women by providing them with the skills needed for financial independence and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The project aimed to help women grow, develop, and start small-scale businesses through certified training programs.
Project Rationale:
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the devastating impact of unemployment and loss of livelihoods, particularly among women. In India, women’s contribution to GDP remains significantly low. By focusing on skill development, we aim to change this by empowering women to take control of their financial futures, contributing to both their personal growth and nation-building.
Quantitative Impact:
- 240 women trained in skills for livelihood improvement.
- 240 families benefited through financial upliftment.
Qualitative Impact:
- Women’s economic empowerment strengthens their rights, gives them control over their lives, and increases their influence in society.
- Empowered women play a crucial role in sustainable development and act as catalysts for broader development efforts.
Solar Project (Green India Initiative Private Limited)
Year 2021-22
In collaboration with Green India Initiative Private Limited, Nirmiti Foundation distributed 150 solar study lamps to school children in rural communities. These areas face severe electricity shortages, forcing students to study under harmful kerosene lamps, which emit hazardous fumes.
Rural households urgently need decentralized, affordable, and reliable energy solutions. Solar study lamps provide an economical and eco-friendly alternative, allowing children to study longer, reduce kerosene usage, and save energy. The lamps have significantly improved students’ health, reducing eye strain, redness, and the frequency of burn injuries.
Medical Aid For Flood Affected Area
| Project Title | Year of Implementation | Description | Reach & Budget (INR) | Supported by | Reference Details (Name, Designation, Mob, Email) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medical aid for flood affected area |
August 2019 |
Medical camp for flood affected area of Sangli District, Maharashtra |
Rs. 50000 |
Team of Private doctors |
Dr Sumit Wasnik (MBBS, MD), 9503468452 |
sumitwasnik9@gmail.com |
E learning Program (BCPT)
Project: BCPT ENGLISH E.TEACH
Start Date: June 2018
Locations: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Latur, Pune, Raigad
The BCPT ENGLISH E.TEACH project is a not-for-profit initiative aimed at empowering teachers in vernacular primary schools across Maharashtra to effectively teach English. The project focuses on:
- Teaching as per the existing prescribed English syllabus, page-by-page.
- Utilizing existing teachers.
- Implementing in free or low-fee schools.
- Targeting current students.
- Conducting lessons during the regular English class period.
School Library
Project: School Library
Funder: Bombay Community Public Trust (Jan 2013 – March 2017)
Project Area: Mahape, Navi Mumbai
Mahape, a major industrial hub in Navi Mumbai, is home to IT parks like Millennium Business Park and several corporate offices, including Mastek and Hexaware Technologies. Despite rapid industrialization, a large population of slum dwellers and migrants lack basic services due to overcrowding. Education and healthcare are the most neglected areas. While the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation operates two schools, the demand for educational resources remains unmet.
Livelihood Program for Women: Trust for Retailers& Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN)
Project Duration:
July 2020 to 31st March 2022
Project Overview:
Women aged 18 to 28 are receiving online skill development training tailored for the retail industry. As of now, four batches have been successfully completed, with 120 women finishing the program. The project boasts a 70% placement rate, and the 5th batch is currently underway.
