Education
As per the last Census held in 2011, there are 444 million children in India under the age of 18 years. This constitutes over one-third of the population in India in 2011. This is said to be the world’s largest child population in a single country.
NMCT not only helps to spread education among the underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu but also works towards ensuring their Right to Education. NMCT started its intervention on Education through Kovai Class where thousands of child labors were rescued from brick lines and mainstreamed with the regular school. Presently many Corporate have been supporting to carry out of projects on WaSH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in Government schools.
As the pandemic crisis continues, NMCT brings inclusive education and works as a catalyst to bring sustainable change in the lives of the Tribal children.
Projects
The KKF- KKS - BMZ – WaSH project supported by Karl Kuebel Foundation, Germany aims at training the children at Government schools on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene through various programs including construction, renovation of new toilets, construction of hand wash platforms and provision for safe drinking water and Incinerators. The project also sensitizes the school Teachers, School Management Committee, parents and community on WaSH in 28 Government schools in Karamadai, Perianaickenpalayam and S.S.Kulam blocks, Coimbatore District.
NMCT implements the Happy School project supported by FORD Motors Pvt Ltd under their Corporate Social Responsibilities in 10 Government schools at Periyanaickenpalayam and S.S.Kulam blocks, Coimbatore District. The project was designed to address the SDG objectives of good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation.
The proposed project aimed to create a child-friendly environment in Panchayat Union Middle School, Kurumbapalayam, Sarkar Samakulam Block. Activities include conducting a pre-study, renovating classrooms, establishing a computer laboratory with support from NMCT and Amazon, and organizing a handing-over ceremony. The project duration is from August 2021 to October 2022.
By improving classroom infrastructure, the project aimed to enhance the learning experience for school children. Additionally, by enabling access to computer education, economically poor children could acquire valuable digital skills for their future. The target beneficiaries of this initiative were government school children aged between 6 and 14 years. Through these efforts, the project aimed to uplift the educational opportunities and overall well-being of the children in S.S. Kulam block.
The families infected by HIV/AIDS have to incur huge expenditures out of their income for their medical treatments. They could not spare adequate money for spending towards the education of their children nor they care for their education due to family circumstances. NTT DATA, under its Corporate Social Responsibilities has been supporting 16 children who are affected by HIV/AIDS to pursue their higher education.
The proposed project aimed to create a child-friendly environment in Panchayat Union Middle School, Kaduvettipalayam, Sulur Block and in Pothiyampalayam Anganwadi, Annur Block . Activities included constructing and renovating boys and girls toilets, handwash platforms, Installing incinerator and awareness on WaSH, Health, Hygiene & Menstrual Hygiene Management, renovating anganwadi building and providing play materials with support from NMCT and CIRCOR. The project duration is from December 2022 to June 2023.
The initiative encompassed the construction and refurbishment of gender-specific toilets, handwash facilities, and installation of an incinerator, along with comprehensive education on WaSH, Health, Hygiene, and MHM. With support from NMCT and CIRCOR, the project also involved the renovation of the anganwadi building and provision of play materials. The endeavour aimed to cultivate a nurturing environment for children, fostering their well-being, learning, and development in both educational institutions.
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