{"id":7543,"date":"2014-06-23T16:30:54","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fsl-india.org\/blog\/?p=7543"},"modified":"2014-06-23T16:30:54","modified_gmt":"2014-06-23T11:00:54","slug":"vidyaniketan-field-learning-session-call-for-participants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fsl-india.org\/blog\/vidyaniketan-field-learning-session-call-for-participants\/","title":{"rendered":"Vidyaniketan Field Learning Session – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Background<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Vidyaniketan Field Learning Session (FLS) will take place on the 5th<\/sup> of July.\u00a0Vidyaniketan, a non-governmental organisation, came into being in 1988 with a view to impart quality education to children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. The organization envisions \u2018an exploitation free and environmentally sustainable society\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Approach<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 What started as a small, formal kindergarten for 7 children has today grown to include close to 220 children from nursery to 7th<\/sup> standard (around 13 years of age). Other education initiatives of the organization include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Child labor bridge school, to help reintegrate children back into the education system<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Formal School at Jaraganahalli,<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Literacy classes for the women,<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Girl Child Laborer\u2019s rehabilitation Centers,<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Residential Bride course for the school drop outs,<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Early Learning Centers (ELCs), and<\/span><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PTA\/ Primary Education.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Apart from its education initiatives, the organization has also initiated various intervention activities to realize its vision of \u2018an exploitation free and environmentally sustainable society\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Participants of this FLS<\/b> will first be meeting an international long-term volunteer (LTV) who is currently working for Vidyaniketan\u2019s Eco Club programme<\/b>. The Eco Club programme\u2019s<\/b> aim is to create awareness and to initiate intervention activities that work to achieve environmental sustainability. The LTV will introduce participants to the concept of International Voluntary Service (IVS) and their experiences at the project.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 After that, participants will be taken to the Vidyaniketan<\/b> project site to attend a presentation by staff members about the organisation, the work it does, the different projects it runs, success stories etc. By witnessing and meeting people working in the development field, participants will enhance their understanding of different social causes and see how organisations are working towards them. Being able to go on site and see first-hand the problems addressed by Vidyaniketan<\/b> will also give participants a fuller understanding of its current situation. Vidyaniketan<\/b> will introduce participants to actions that they are taking towards an exploitation free and environmentally sustainable society, and hopefully encourage them to also take action towards it. In addition, these field learning sessions will encourage participants to get involved in working towards other issues and causes that are socially relevant<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Objectives<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

– \u00a0 Make participants aware of International Voluntary Service, and understand the experiences shared by international volunteers<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

– \u00a0 \u00a0Sensitise participants to the problems faced by disadvantaged populations and the actions taken by Vidyaniketan<\/b> to aid it<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

– \u00a0Encourage participants to become involved in social issues such as those addressed by Vidyaniketan<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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What do you commit to?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

What do participants commit to?<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 To participate in a FLS, participants must firstly be 18 years of age, or above, and commit to filling out this registration form and emailing it back to fslydp@gmail.com<\/span><\/a> by the 2nd<\/sup> of July 2014<\/b>.\u00a0Not doing so would largely limit the preference of said participant attending the FLS in the event that all slots are full. This would also make planning for us much simpler if we know how many participants there will be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please click the following for the registration form:\u00a0Registration form Vidyaniketan FLS<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Participants must also arrive to the location punctually, preferably 10 minutes prior so that we can begin on time. Since this FLS<\/b> begins at 13:00<\/b>, it is advised for participants to arrive at the FSL-India office by 12:50 <\/b>(address given below). Participants will be asked to cover the costs of travel and transportation related to the FLS<\/b>. We will not cover travel fares that are incurred by participants during the FLS<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Lastly, participants must commit to being present and attentive throughout the FLS<\/b>. Participants are discouraged to exit in the middle of an FLS<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does the YDP commit to?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The YDP commits to organising and arranging all details of the FLS for the participants, and providing important information to participants prior to the FLS<\/b>. We will arrange transportation (although not cover the costs) to any locations during the FLS<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Practical details<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Date and time<\/b>: Saturday, 5th<\/sup> July 2014, 12:50 \u2013 19:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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CONTACT\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

FSL-India: #453, 1st<\/sup> Floor, 15th<\/sup> Cross, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bangalore, 560030\u00a0 (https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tYqtf<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

For questions, please email fslydp@gmail.com<\/span><\/a> or call +91 9164138777.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Background \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Vidyaniketan Field Learning Session (FLS) will take place on the 5th of July.\u00a0Vidyaniketan, a non-governmental organisation, came into being in 1988 with a view to impart quality education to children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. The organization envisions \u2018an exploitation free and environmentally sustainable society\u2019. Approach \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 What started as a small, formal kindergarten for 7 children has today grown to include close to 220 children from nursery to 7th standard (around 13…<\/p>\n

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