Ankur Donbosco
ANKUR DON BOSCO – AN INITIATIVE BY DON BOSCO FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN
Origin & Current Status
The education of slum dwellers in Alaknanda began with a humble number of 40 in February, 1999. The dwellers of Dakshinpuri also got included in the later months and the number rose to over 300 as on 31st December, 2002. The education is free of any cost. Besides, children of Alaknanda, JJ Colony, Dakshinpuri are provided free transport to attend the school. All writing materials and text books, food, uniforms, shoes etc. are arranged by the school in collaboration with the parents of morning session children. Seven teachers are given remuneration, while, Ms. Seema Singhal, is honorary full time coordinator. The Senior students of day school render two days of voluntary service and assist the students of Ankur school in their studies.
Sustainability and Reliability
The project is sustainable as the management, day school teachers, students and their parents are very cooperative both by the way of sponsoring material needs and by offering voluntary services. The school provides all the infrastructural facilities of the school required after 1:30 p.m in order to ensure quality education.
New Initiative launched
Seeing the eagerness of many teenagers who were not fortunate to complete schooling Don Bosco School has extended its program to the drop outs. Hence, classes for students of the Open School have also begun. Many have already passed out with flying colors.
YOU CAN BE A COLLABORATOR
We will be glad to welcome all those who would like to join hands with us to help out these gifted children to become their best either through contributions or voluntary service. You may contact the school principal by dialing 011-45517170,41644924 / e-mail –principal@donboscoschool.in