Asmita
Asmita
Project Brief: To support the Education, Rehabilitation and Training of special-needs children cared for by Asmita.
Project Type: Children with Disabilities (description)
Primary Focus: children with disabilities (description)
Supporting Chapter Contact: Chicago
Project Type: Children with Disabilities (description)
Primary Focus: children with disabilities (description)
Secondary Focus: remedial education
Area: UrbanSupporting Chapter Contact:
Status: completed - requirements ended
Project Steward: Nandita Agrawal
Project Partner(s): Dr. Krishna Dutt
Other Contacts: Kamala Rayavarapu
Project Address: , 12/357, Indira Nagar,,Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh 226 016
Tel: +91-522-343257, 9839128868
Stewarding Chapter: Chicago
Project Steward: Nandita Agrawal
Project Partner(s): Dr. Krishna Dutt
Other Contacts: Kamala Rayavarapu
Project Address: , 12/357, Indira Nagar,,Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh 226 016
Tel: +91-522-343257, 9839128868
Stewarding Chapter: Chicago
| Dec 2011 | Chicago | USD 5250 |
| Apr 2011 | Chicago | USD 6067 |
| Jun 2010 | Chicago | USD 6066 |
| Dec 2009 | Chicago | USD 2967 |
| Jul 2009 | Chicago | USD 2813 |
| Aug 2008 | Chicago | USD 2430 |
| Apr 2008 | Chicago | USD 2430 |
| Sep 2007 | Chicago | USD 3659 |
| Dec 2006 | Chicago | USD 1100 |
| Mar 2004 | London | GBP 2000 |
| Feb 2004 | Chicago | USD 550 |
| Feb 2004 | Chicago | USD 2100 |
| Dec 2003 | Chicago | USD 1100 |
| Dec 2002 | Chicago | USD 550 |
| Dec 2001 | Chicago | USD 550 |
Total = $40800.28
Slow learner is a term that is used for children that are neither average nor mentally sub-normal (IQ between 70- 85). These children are often termed as dull, border line, below-average, or partially mentally-subnormal. There is no education system currently in place to meet the special needs of these children. They can neither fit into the mainstream schools directly, nor do they belong in schools for the mentally retarded. In the absence of proper psychological guidance, the identity of these children is endangered, in their own families as well as in the society.
Asmita is an organization that addresses the special needs of these children. The organization, based in Lucknow, runs a school for slow learners, kids with partial mental disabilities and dyslexic kids. About 50 children are currently part of the school. Of those, Asha Chicago supports 15 children who cannot afford to pay the training and transportation costs.
1. To support the teaching & training, conveyance for 15 children cared for by Asmita.
a. The children would receive teaching and training according to their physical and mental abilities.
b. The transportation costs of these children are paid by Asha Chicago.
c. Asha Chicago also supports a teacher who is specially trained in teaching slow learners.
2. To support the rehabilitation and vocational training to the children at Asmita.
a. Starting this year (2008), about 20-25 children at Asmita would receive rehabilitation and vocational training. The purpose of the training is to teach them skilled trade, to make them independent, empower them to be employed and make their own living.
b. Some of the skills taught are: Candle making, paper cutting, Envelope making, incense stick making etc.
Asmita is an organization that addresses the special needs of these children. The organization, based in Lucknow, runs a school for slow learners, kids with partial mental disabilities and dyslexic kids. About 50 children are currently part of the school. Of those, Asha Chicago supports 15 children who cannot afford to pay the training and transportation costs.
1. To support the teaching & training, conveyance for 15 children cared for by Asmita.
a. The children would receive teaching and training according to their physical and mental abilities.
b. The transportation costs of these children are paid by Asha Chicago.
c. Asha Chicago also supports a teacher who is specially trained in teaching slow learners.
2. To support the rehabilitation and vocational training to the children at Asmita.
a. Starting this year (2008), about 20-25 children at Asmita would receive rehabilitation and vocational training. The purpose of the training is to teach them skilled trade, to make them independent, empower them to be employed and make their own living.
b. Some of the skills taught are: Candle making, paper cutting, Envelope making, incense stick making etc.
Teaching and training of slow learners,
Personality Empowerment Program,
Rehabilitation & vocational training,
Information services regarding disability.
Personality Empowerment Program,
Rehabilitation & vocational training,
Information services regarding disability.
Dr. Krishna Dutt (Clinical Psychologist, King George's Medical College, Lucknow, UP) formed Asmita, the center for slow learners, in 1989. The centre takes care of children in a two fold manner: dealing with behavioral anomalies and, educating them according to their abilities. The transitional phase of each student varies from one to three years depending upon the IQ and adaptation level. At Asmita more than 350 students have been enriched since 1989 and 15 students have even shifted to normal schools.
Asmita spreads awareness about slow learners and other disabilities in government schools in the area by conducting talks and seminars. The organization also conducts rural health camps in near by villages.
Asmita spreads awareness about slow learners and other disabilities in government schools in the area by conducting talks and seminars. The organization also conducts rural health camps in near by villages.
Feb 2011 Asmita_approval_minutes_2010_11.doc
Feb 2011 Asmita budget for 2010-11
Dec 2009 Asmita Award
Jul 2009 Budget 2009-10
Sep 2008 Second Installment Receipt
Sep 2008 Asmita Pictures from Aug15 and Sept 5
Aug 2008 2008 Asmita Site Visit
Jul 2008 Children's Rehab program Curriculum
Jun 2008 First installment Receipt
Apr 2008 Approved_budget_2008_2009
Dec 2007 Health Camp 2007 pictures
Dec 2007 Greeting Card from Asmita
Dec 2007 Annual_report_2007
Sep 2007 Site Visit 2007
May 2007 Annual progress report (2006-2007)
May 2007 Budget_proposal
Dec 2005 Annual Progress Report
Dec 2004 Annual Progress Report
Feb 2004 Proposal for construction of new centre
Dec 2003 Survey Proposal
Dec 2002 Progress Report
Dec 2001 Annual Report
Dec 2000 Details of Beneficiaries
Feb 2011 Asmita budget for 2010-11
Dec 2009 Asmita Award
Jul 2009 Budget 2009-10
Sep 2008 Second Installment Receipt
Sep 2008 Asmita Pictures from Aug15 and Sept 5
Aug 2008 2008 Asmita Site Visit
Jul 2008 Children's Rehab program Curriculum
Jun 2008 First installment Receipt
Apr 2008 Approved_budget_2008_2009
Dec 2007 Health Camp 2007 pictures
Dec 2007 Greeting Card from Asmita
Dec 2007 Annual_report_2007
Sep 2007 Site Visit 2007
May 2007 Annual progress report (2006-2007)
May 2007 Budget_proposal
Dec 2005 Annual Progress Report
Dec 2004 Annual Progress Report
Feb 2004 Proposal for construction of new centre
Dec 2003 Survey Proposal
Dec 2002 Progress Report
Dec 2001 Annual Report
Dec 2000 Details of Beneficiaries