Navjyoti : A Ray Of Hope to the Dark Villages

Navjyoti, Gives Villagers a Ray of Hope

 

NAYA GAON: Navjyoti India Foundation is a not for a profit organization set up in 1988 by Kiran Bedi which has worked hard to help the poor the weak and the undernourished

The foundation introduced Skill Upgradation Program (SUP} under which the foundation motivates the girl child by involving them into activities such as sewing etc.

According to Mr. Somdutt Bhardwaj, the coordinator [NIF] "foundation’s after-school program is appreciated and is successful in registering many girls. We even provide raw materials to them so that they can sew easily”.

Another important initiative is the Child Education Program (CEP)

Under this Child Education Program, the foundation is helping the children to study in schools with all the facilities including proper uniform, books etc. The school even provides proper food to them.

The foundation also started the Community Development Program (CDP) under which the NIF made several self-help groups in the villages and teach them their rights and duties. They also teach them how to become independent.

According to Mrs. Chandni Taneja, Director [NIF], “We have made many self-help groups in villages. Each group has 10 to 15 members. We also have changed the patriarchal thinking of men living in these areas.

   All the three programs have helped a lot in the development of the area and lives of people.