MALI
FOUNDATION
PROJECTS
ACADEMIC COURSES: Spoken English, Computer Literacy, NIOS & NTT
Students of the Spoken English course pursuing different levels are steadily rising above their limitations and inhibitions and are able to voice their views. Our appreciation is due to the 12 computer students, who graduated from their respective courses. VIDYA NIOS (National Institute of Home Schooling) students have worked day in and day out and have confidently taken their exams, and are sculpting themselves to be role models for the rest of the group. Our NTT candidates are high on spirits and higher on their motivational levels as they sail through the course.
October 2017
VOCATIONAL COURSES: VIDYA Vividha, Vastra Varna, Vahaan & Aahar
The Diwali festive season gave an opportunity to the students to exhibit their products and begin an enterprising career, thanks to their learning.
Our creative and vocational team is painting the town red by setting stalls and showcasing our creations. Stalls at the office premises of AIG & Broadcom made the students feel welcome “amidst friendly people." The exposure gave an opportunity to them for learning the demands of the day and better understand the needs of retail clients, while making sales.
The products in demand were Diwali diyas, silk thread jewellery, pouches, crochet keychains, bracelets, pouches, tote bags and masala powders.
Ongoing / Previous Projects
BEAUTICIAN COURSES
The Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore, IT Corridor (IWCBITC) conducts a six month beautician course that is very popular among the women and girls at the shelter as well as many living in the neighborhood.
BASIC COMPUTER SKILL COURSE
The SEMIKRON Mali Foundation conducts regular basic computer skills for girls living at the shelter to help them get started on their journey towards getting further computer certifications that will position them to get jobs in programming or coding.
DENTAL CHECK-UP AND PAP SMEAR CAMP
The Inner Wheel Club of Bangalore, IT Corridor (IWCBITC) organized a Dental Check-up and Pap Smear Test for women of the Vidya Mali Shelter. The Vidya-Mali Foundation converted their office space into a temporary Health Centre with make-shift beds and screens for privacy. This was executed by the dedicated team from the Indian Cancer Society. About 80 women registered for the check-up. Students of the Aahar programme cooked and served participants a homemade lunch on conclusion of the camp.