Transcript INDEX THE FOUNDATION IT’S BIRTH VISION AND MISSION OBJECTIVES OF FOUNDATION OUR FIRST PROGRAM TOTAL PROGRAMS UNDER IVF UMBRELLA CRECHE PROJECT – 1994 WEAVING BEHIND BARS – 1995 CHILDREN.

INDEX
THE FOUNDATION
IT’S BIRTH
VISION AND MISSION
OBJECTIVES OF FOUNDATION
OUR FIRST PROGRAM
TOTAL PROGRAMS UNDER IVF UMBRELLA
CRECHE PROJECT – 1994
WEAVING BEHIND BARS – 1995
CHILDREN OF VULNERABLE FAMILIES – 1996
SEHAT TO LIFE SKILLS –2000
SAFER INDIA – 2008
INDIA POLICE – 2008
RURAL PROJECT WITH NAVJYOTI INDIA FOUNDATION-2000
THE FOUNDATION
India Vision Foundation is a voluntary non-profit, nongovernment organization registered as a Trust in India vide No.
4595 dated 1 August 1994.
All donations to India Vision Foundation are exempted under
Section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961 of Government of India.
The Foundation is authorized by the Ministry of Home Affairs,
Government of India, to secure funds in foreign currency from
outside India, under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
(FCRA).
IT’S BIRTH…
India Vision Foundation was conceived as a result of the
Ramon Magsaysay Award (equivalent to Asian Nobel prize),
received for forging 'positive relationships' between people and
the police through creative leadership.
Date of Dedication
Chairperson
Executive Trustee
31 August 1994
Dr. Kiran Bedi
Mrs. Saina Ruzbeh Bharucha
Creative Director & Director
Mr. Ruzbeh Bharucha
(Prison)
VISION
To build a community rich in education and
moral values free from crime and gender
discrimination
MISSION
To uplift the masses and merge them with
the mainstream to build a stronger India.
OBJECTIVES OF
FOUNDATION
Child care / welfare
Prison Reforms
Women Empowerment
Rural and Community Development
OUR STRENGTH - OUR
PROJECTS
TIHAR CRECHE PROJECT
Then (1994)
Now (2011)
WHY CRECHE ?
Children were unattended, while their parents were at work in jail.
No facility of special food and milk for babies and infants.
To create a congenial environment for these children to encourage
their (near to) normal upbringing and moral/civil development.
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Crèche for children who are staying along with their
mothers in prison.
The crèche provides developmental and nutritional
support.
They are being educated, loved and allowed to play
and live as normal children, away from congested
cells and other adult inmates.
After 5+ years India Vision Foundation(IVF)
supports these children under the Children of
Vulnerable Families project (CVF).
WEAVING BEHIND BARS
(1994)
IDENTIFIED PROBLEM
AREAS
Channelizing their
energies.
Efficient time
management
Financial stress
Low Self-moral
OUR
CONTRIBUTION \
Equipping these female inmates with entrepreneurial skills.
Financial independence:
During Custody- opportunity to earn a small wage, independent bank
account created
After Release - honed skills, self-confidence and financial
independence.
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Mode for their self-expression. Their work is displayed at
various exhibitions.
CHILDREN OF VULNERABLE
FAMILIES (1996)
WHY CVF PROJECT ?
This project is a
sequel to the
crèche project
To continue
their education
and socioemotional
security.
Role of CVF
Identifying children from the prison and even from the
slum areas to ensure their schooling and upbringing.
Enhancing the physical, emotional and mental well-being
of the child. (books, uniforms, clothes, schools fees etc.)
Organizing recreational tours.
In over a decade CVF has transformed more than 230
young lives.
SOME OF OUR PARTNERING
SCHOOLS
ASSISI CONVENT SCHOOL, Noida
GRACE MISSION SCHOOL, Gurgaon
BAL VIHAR, Palam
ST. JOHN BOYS SCHOOL, Delhi
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE ,
Sanjoeypuram
St. ANTONY’S, Paharganj
Delhi United Christian School
RAI University
LIFE SKILLS PROJECT (2000)
WHY LIFE SKILLS PROJECT?
Channelizing male-adolescent inmates’ energies.
Efficient time management
Identifying their potentialities
To increase their general/health and moral awareness
To enhance self-confidence and motivation
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Providing social and vocational skills
Organizing workshops, sports, competitions etc.
Building their self-confidence and motivating them to live
morally sound lives.
Recognizing and nurturing their talent and skills.
BHONDSI PRISON, HARYANA
(2012)
Profile of Inmates
India Vision Foundation hopes to bring to
the Bhondsi prison some of the good
practices currently observed in Tihar
Prisons. The inmates at the Bhondsi
prisons mostly belong to rural
backgrounds and (barring a few) they
all are illiterate.This prison setup
promises us hope and immense scope
of good work that can be introduced
and sustained with the female inmates
and their children.
NEED FOR THE PROJECT
As an NGO we have been working to protect the following rights of
the prisoners, including:
1. Right to physical and moral dignity.
2. Right to an adequate Standard of Living.
3. Health rights of prisoners and their children.
4. Making the prison environment congenial for correctional
intervention.
Jute Craft Training
We wish to bring to the Bhondsi prison some of the good practices currently observed in
Tihar Prisons. The inmates at the Bhondsi prisons mostly belong to rural backgrounds and
(barring a few) they all are illiterate. A 47 day Jute Craft training workshop at the female
prison of Bhondsi Jail, powered and sponsored by Aegis Happy World initiative was
concluded on 21st September, with 24 females inmates receiving certification for their
participation. We are currently encouraging this skill by enabling the female inmates to
build an inventory of jute products for sale to corporates and individuals, thus awarding
them a monthly stipend.
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Possible areas of Vocational and skill building:
•Adult literacy modules
•Vocational training Introduction of stitching/crochet/knitting training
•Beautician courses
•Organic gardening workshops
•Pickle making
•Chocolate making
•Creche worker training and certification
•HIV/AIDS awareness modules
We would ensure
•Focus on certified training
•Capacity building of inmates which includes classes on Yoga, Legal
awareness etc
SAFER INDIA (2008)
WHY SAFER INDIA?
The need to bridge the gap
between the common man
and the police.
Complaints not being
registered.
Complaints not being
timely-addressed.
OUR CONTRIBUTION
Connecting citizens with police services and other
government departments by acting as a bridge.
Rebuilding the faith of the common man in
government agencies.
We support unheard and unregistered complaints by
offering our guidance to build well-informed
communities.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Legal Guidelines
Counseling
Connectivity with Police &
Concerned Department
Guidance on RTI
Connecting cases with Legal Aid Cell
Referring to Concerned NGOs &
Organizations
Home Visit by Interns/Volunteer (as
per required).
INDIA POLICE (2008)
NEED FOR THIS PROJECT
To increase the IT literacy
among the children and
family of police personnel.
OUR CONTRIBUTION
We provide IT literacy and scholarships without being
biased across ranks.
50+ functional computer training centers introduced
in Police colonies.
120 children awarded scholarships under India Police
Programme.
More then 8400 children have successfully completed
their IT training at these centers.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (2001)
A joint venture with
NAVJYOTI INDIA FOUNDATION
(our sister organization)
REASONS FOR THIS VENTURE
To bring about complete
transformation in rural life
by uplifting their standard
of living.
Women empowerment,
Remedial education,
vocational training, etc.
Some of our Achievements
527 women have benefited from the vocational
training.
Construction of rooftop harvesting structure and
installation of solar water pump in girls primary
school.
You CAN Help!
Sponsor a CVF Project CHILD!
Volunteer at our events.
Teach with us
Raise funds
Project based internships
Spread the WORD!
Education of Prisoners Children Project/Children of Vulnerable Families
Category
Education &
Development
Health &
Hygiene
Well-being &
Outreach
Your support meets the following opportunities/costs for education of each child.
Annual School Fee, Monthly Tuition Fees, Food/ Boarding/Lodging fee,
Uniform Expenses, Stationary expenses.
Items of Daily Use & Annual medical expenses
Grooming Workshops, Additional Tutors support, Talent support, Picnics / Trips
( minimum four trips)
Additional
Needs
Parent-Teacher Meets, Home Visits, Family & Sibling support , Travel and
Transportation
Project
Oversight
Services of Project Manager, Counsellors , Administration & Accounts
Average annual cost for each child, (as of now )works out to be INR 33000/-
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PS: Cost towards the education of each child varies from school to
school, for it is dependent on variables such as (Family conditions, IQ
level, health & others)
Savings, if any, from such support rests with the corpus to sustain and
expand IVF programs.
All accounts of the organisation are annually audited and reports
submitted to the concerned official agencies. Any donor can seek
information concerning his/support at any time, even un-announced.
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Mode of payment
a) Wire the amount to the following authorised FCRA Bank Account
India Vision Foundation
Bank name: HSBC LTD.
Address: 25 Barakhambha Road New Delhi -110001
A /C no: 051-851624-001
Swift Code: HSBCINBB
IFSC Code: HSBC 0110002
b)
Issue cheque in favour of “India Vision Foundation” and
Addressed at:
India Vision Foundation,
56, Uday Park, New Delhi - 110049
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For anyinformation, please contact the undersigned:
Monica Dhawan, Organizing Secretary E-mail:
[email protected],
[email protected]
Mobile: +91 99580 09520 Phone: +91 011 47100 704, Website:
www.indiavisionfoundation.org
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Every Contribution is
Invaluable.
THANK YOU