A Jubilant Start To June
Date: 02-06-2024
The monthly meeting and Du Foundation’s 13th Annual Day coincided on the 7th of June. This made the meeting extra special, both alumni and present students participated in large numbers.
The students were eager to be a part of the celebration and turned it into a revelation as many came forward with hidden knacks.
Komal Kudav started off the meeting with a soulful melody. Komal has never let her visual challenges impact her dream. She is now pursuing her M.A. in Music.
Seema Dongre, an alumnus, is now a celebrated orator. She spends her time managing both family and business and gives rousing speeches about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
A lot of the visiting alumni spoke about their journey with DU Foundation. Mr Avinash Thakre, a student of the 2014 batch, expressed his gratitude for the Foundation’s role in his life and for helping him become an engineer. As an orphan, we provided both moral and financial support to Rushikesh Sonawane. He’s now working in a respected position in an MNC and also visits Germany for his work.
Mr Vaibhav Nichite was selected as a Tahsildar. As an orphan, the Foundation ensured he had all the moral support he needed. He was able to make extensive use of the Foundation’s library facility for his exam prep.
As we neared the end of the event, Mr Dewal wished all the students well. He also reminisced about the Foundation’s journey since 2012. He expressed his hopes for numerous more achievements for the Foundation as well as the plans to keep taking the Foundation to newer heights and helping more people.
The day marked not just a celebration of all that DU Foundation is, but also all that DU Foundation hopes to be.
Empowering Voices: The Journey of Communication and Confidence
Date: 12-05-2024
On 12th May 2023, the Du Foundation hosted an experiential workshop led by Mrs. Parul Hande, designed to enhance children’s communication skills and confidence.
40 foundation students participated in this workshop. Starting with ice-breaking activities to build trust and connection. They then engaged in interactive storytelling, role-playing, and creative expression to improve their communication abilities and gain confidence.
Through introspective activities and group discussions, the children learned to embrace their flaws and celebrate their uniqueness, discovering that true confidence comes from owning imperfections.
As they left, the children carried with them newfound empowerment and cherished memories.
April News
Date: 06-04-2024
As the end of the academic year nears, students are busy with assignments and exams. This month’s meeting, held on 7th April, saw a comparatively lower attendance.
However, we organized a guidance session for the students in attendance. The students were advised on careers, new challenges, and opportunities.
This meeting was also graced with the special attendance of the principal of Meenatail Thakre of Institute of Nursing. Students were told about the vocation of nursing, the importance of this professional course, and its advantages. The administrative aspects of the field, such as entrance exams, admissions, fees, and recent changes in the rules were also highlighted.
After seeing the great response to occupational courses that started in Andad school in Shahapur, the Foundation has initiated surveys in other schools in Shahapur to see the interest for these courses so students can learn about starting their businesses and stay in their hometown and generate employment opportunities here.
Psychologist Mrs Parul Hande will conduct a workshop for the students on improving communication skills and building self-confidence on 12 th may 24. The meeting concluded with a short motivational film.
February Updates
Date: 11-02-2024
The February meeting started with a little less gusto than usual as our 12th-standard students were studying hard for the approaching exams. However, the rest of the grades and the karyakartas joined and the meeting started promptly at 10 am.
Our compère for the meeting, Chaitrali, carried the whole meeting beautifully and with great confidence. The students were informed about the dates for CET and NEET exams.
The students were also shown a film on Anjali Modak. Visually challenged, her story inspired the students. The motive behind this screening was to help them appreciate just how good we have it in life even when we’re upset things aren’t going the way we want them to.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10th March.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Technicians: DU Foundation Launches Mobile Repairing Class at Andad School
Date: 10-02-2024
In a bid to empower youth with practical skills and vocational education, the DU Foundation has taken a pioneering step by initiating mobile repairing classes at Andad School. The program, which commenced on February 10th, marks a significant milestone in the foundation’s mission to promote skill-based learning and empower individuals with marketable expertise.
Through hands-on training and interactive lessons, students enrolled in the mobile repairing class are poised to gain invaluable insights into the repair and maintenance of mobile devices, ranging from smartphones to tablets. From diagnosing hardware issues to troubleshooting software glitches, participants will acquire a comprehensive skill set that is highly sought after in today’s digital landscape.
Through collaborative efforts and innovative initiatives, the DU Foundation continues to pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.
Date: 10-02-2024
DU Foundation has extended a helping hand to the Mahila Mandal School by generously donating eight sturdy cupboards. This act aims to enhance the school’s organisational capabilities, providing a secure space to store vital documentations, children’s records, and educational resources.
The donation comes as a significant boon to the Mahila Mandal School, which has faced with problem of limited storage facilities. With the addition of these cupboards, the school can now efficiently manage and safeguard essential paperwork, including administrative documents and academic records, ensuring a streamlined and systematic approach to record-keeping.
This invaluable resource will not only enrich the learning experience of the students but also foster a culture of literacy and knowledge sharing within the institution.
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Date: 04-02-2024
“We’re delighted to announce that Mr. Ullas Dewal graced the stage as the chief guest at the ‘Bhartiya Stri Jivan Vikas Parishad Gaurav Puraskar Pradhan Samarambha’ event on February 4th, 2024. During the ceremony, he honored the esteemed Padma Punya Devi, a dedicated pracharika of Rashtriy Seva Samiti Assam, East Zone. In his address, Mr. Dewal expressed his joy in listening to the inspiring stories of social workers who have tirelessly served their communities for many years. He enthusiastically shared his aspirations to contribute to the education sector, emphasising his commitment to providing educational opportunities to underprivileged students facing financial constraints.”
Jolly January Updates
Date: 07-01-2024
The new year heralds deep contemplation, renewed vivacity and the spirit of change. The DU Foundation family wishes you all a prosperous and successful new year!
The Foundation has undertaken a new endeavour in the Andad Taluka village of Shahapur. We have recently inaugurated a vocational training centre in the village’s secondary school. The centre offers diverse training courses, ranging between 2-6 months.
The courses have commenced on January 12. These courses are tailored to hone a wide range of skills, including but not limited to mobile repairs, welding, tailoring, and sustainable handicrafts such as making plates and cups out of leaves and paper.
The goal behind the training centre is to foster crafts in students that will equip them to earn a living without leaving the village.
Already August: Mid-year Updates
Date: 06-08-2023
This month’s meeting was held on 8th August with a large attendance to felicitate 15 students who have graduated in different fields.
We would like to take the time to congratulate a few students personally –
Rushikesh Tugar performed outstandingly in his engineering finals and secured 3rd rank in his college. He’s now placed with a reputed company in Pune.
His sister Ruchita has also completed her civil engineering and has joined an acclaimed organisation.
Mandar Rawool has also passed his final examinations with very good marks and is set for a bright future.
Rushikesh Sonwane an orphan student completed his engineering and placed in pune in a IT firm and immediately sent overseas to handle the company operations there.
The Foundation wishes them the best for their future endeavours.
Our esteemed trustees, Parul Hande and Shailesh Paranjpe, had an in-depth conversation with students about various career opportunities in different fields.
They conducted a small exercise with the students and asked everyone to pen down their dreams and the many qualities they possess to analyse what career will be best suited for them.
As we bid farewell to our older students, new students have been enrolled with the Foundation and all the proceedings will be finalised by the end of August.
July – The Arrival of Monsoon & Some Exciting Happenings
Date: 02-07-2023
Amidst the heavy rains and soothing smells, Foundation activities continued as usual. The monthly meeting was held on 2nd July and enthusiastic students participated in large numbers.
A number of students took the initiative to present something during the meeting and overcome their fear of public speaking.
Arun Chavar gave a motivating speech about Nobel prize winners which he had read and asked students to read the same..
Bhagyashree Somavate held a discussion about the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. Diving into a few nuggets, she explained how the teachings of the Gita are valid and applicable to our lives even today, after thousands of years. Her session concluded with a strong message to her fellow students – Keep working without any exceptions.
The message is something she keeps close to her heart herself. The daughter of a porter, Bhagyashree’s family struggled to make ends meet. In spite of all the hardships her family faced, her parents staunchly supported her education and encouraged her to continue pursuing her studies.
She threw herself in NEET preparations and scored 503 marks. Hearing her regale her story was an inspiration to many students. Her success brings pride to the Foundation.
We heartily applaud her determination and wish her all the best for admission into her dream college.
Students enrolled in the ITI have recently completed their course and sent their thanks to the Foundation and Shelavale sir for arranging residence and meals for them in Shahapur.
Under Mr Dewal’s guidance, Mr Pitale, other karyakartas and the headmistress of Andad School, Mrs Vishe, addressed the parents and children in and around Andad on the importance of education. These sessions would play a big role in curbing high school dropouts.
To encourage oration and public speaking among the students, special activities are being planned to cultivate a habit of reading and reduce stage fear.
4 th June 23
Date: 04-06-2023
This meeting coincided with the 11th Foundation day and was a very noteworthy occasion. Although there was no great pomp, our esteemed guests made the meeting special. The headmistress of Andad School, Mrs Vishe, graced the meeting alongside staff Nitin Dev Trustee Mr Kulkarni as well as well-wishers Mrs Kharade and Mr and Dr Mrs Dalvi. They all wished the foundation and also expressed their hopes and aspirations for the students. They also gave the students a word of advice.
Over the past months, we’ve been asking students to discuss the books that they read. This activity has proved to be beneficial in eliminating stage fear in the students. Another benefit is that the students have started participated willingly, thereby encouraging their sense of adventure and curiosity. Cultivating reading as a hobby means that a well of knowledge awaits all these young minds.
Another activity that we are encouraging students to take part in is the narration of stories from Mahabharata and Ramayan as well as their learnings and understandings from the Bhagvad Gita. Mr Vaibhav Katre narrated a story from Mahabharata. Ms Harshala Tare spoke about the first chapter of the Bhagvad Gita. This activity continues to create interest in students and we hope the students learn and apply the nuggets of wisdom buried in out history and mythology.
We’re immensely proud to announce that Sahil Dinkar has cleared all his CA examinations is now working for an international company. Sahil comes from a poor family and was using the study centres provided by the Foundation for his preparation.
Sahil recently visited the Foundation and spoke about his experience with the students. He advised the students to set an aim and continue to work hard towards it with single-minded determination. He also had tips on how to study and avoid distractions.
Ms Jayanti Mane interviewed Ms Gauri Parab who has finished her B.Sc. in Nursing and is now helping save lives at Tata Cancer Hospital as an Operation Theatre Nurse. She also spoke to the students and offered to guide students about the various courses and avenues available. She also volunteered to help interested students.
Mr Yash Chandan was also a part of the meeting. He’s currently studying B.Arch. and is in his first year. He guided the students who wanted to choose architecture as a career.
Mr Dewal and Mr Pitale visited Andad School along with the school’s headmistress Mrs Vishe to investigate why students were dropping out after completing standard 7.
They also met up with the school’s ex-students to know more about their life and occupation after completing their schooling.
All this surveying is to pinpoint issues with the current curriculum and figure out which courses should be offered so that students can stay in the village to carry out business to help the local economy.
May Mayhem
Date: 07-05-2023
The last meeting of the academic year was held on the 7th of May. The student’s moods ranged from relaxed to anxious. Some have finished their exams and are ready to embrace the summer holidays and chill. Others still have exams approaching and are hard at work preparing for them.
The Foundation encouraged the students to review and discuss the books they had recently read. In addition, everyone also talked about why they would recommend reading these books. Mrs Veena Dewal came forward with a terrific book recommendation – Atomic Habits. Many students enjoyed learning about the nuggets of wisdom from the book.
Kicking off the month in a genuinely EPIC fashion, students were asked to narrate a story from the Ramayan and Mahabharata in future meetings. The students are unaware of these epics and in this way, they get to explore and find wisdom in the stories that they relate to.
Vaibhav Katre shared a story from Ramayan and Vaibhav Nikite narrated the story of Karn and his plight from Mahabharata.
Mr Vishal Sakale, a young entrepreneur from Shahapur was the guest speaker in this meeting. He inspired the students with his story and spoke about overcoming obstacles and having a positive mindset. One very important aspect of his speech was his focus on hard work. He told the students how there’s no alternative to perseverance and how he still works 12 hours despite having achieved so much.
Mr Pratik Sawant was also invited to explain the various short courses the students can pursue in the IT section. He spoke about the courses which can be pursued in vacation and also discussed how the students can improve job opportunities for themselves.
Prajkta kongere studing in 1 St Year GNM at Sau meenatai Thakre institute of nursing TMC Thane Won the first prize in Fundamentals of nursing and 1 st price also in community health nursing.
April Announcements!
Date: 02-04-2023
The new fiscal year signalled relief for the students and a mountain of admin work at the Foundation offices. A large number of karyakartas and teachers toiled away at paper corrections and examinations. This month’s meeting was held on 2nd April. The meeting was compered by Ruchita Tungar. The students present revisited the minutes of the last meeting and discussed their progress. Some of the older students provided their juniors guidance about the courses they had undertaken. This was an insightful segment as the students learned more about architecture and the various entrance exams and colleges. A student who is finishing his B.Sc. in Nursing also provided insight into the different opportunities available in this field.
Mrs Madhuri, a Foundation alumna, also attended the meeting. She guided students about her journey and the career path she had chosen. She educated them about the different laws and rights that women have in India. She has also extended her support to help the students and we’re glad to welcome her into the Foundation family anew. As an ex-student, her empathy will be unmatchable.
Attraction for this meeting was Ms Swapnali Padwal. She is currently pursuing MSW from Mumbai University. She provided a lot of insight into the course and the qualities one requires to pursue it. She also stressed the importance of English and communication skills.
It was a very successful session and the students gained immense knowledge about diverse fields.
For the next meeting, students were asked to research and prepare some stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
A merry March update!
Date: 05-03-2023
Students religiously attended the monthly meeting on 5th March even during end-of-year exams. Assembled at 10.15 sharp, all karyakartas were extremely please with the diligence and punctuality shown by the students.
As is the norm, the meeting began with avahal reading. Students, new and old, participated in the activity, discovering and rediscovering their courage to face the crows and own the stage.
The meeting was planned to promote the intellectual, emotional, and professional development of students and was punctuated with relevant activities.
The meeting wrapped us with the karyakartas counselling the students and helping them with the difficulties they were facing.
Our students never fail to do us proud and every month, we celebrate their successes.
Mr Jayant Bhalke has completed his civil engineering degree with excellent marks.
Mr Salim Shaikh has passed his Masters in Science with flying colours despite all the odds stacked against him. Coming from a poor family, with only a brother to support him financially, his story is a testament that no matter where you come from, you can accomplish anything. His story will continue to inspire students to work hard and persevere.
Ms Bharti Nimse is pursuing her M. Pharm and hosted a career guidance session about B. Pharm for her peers. She shed more insight into the field and gave them useful tips for studying and cracking the entrance exam. She also clearly explained the challenges and opportunities in the field.
A merry March update!
Date: 05-03-2023
Students religiously attended the monthly meeting on 5th March even during end-of-year exams. Assembled at 10.15 sharp, all karyakartas were extremely please with the diligence and punctuality shown by the students.
As is the norm, the meeting began with avahal reading. Students, new and old, participated in the activity, discovering and rediscovering their courage to face the crows and own the stage.
The meeting was planned to promote the intellectual, emotional, and professional development of students and was punctuated with relevant activities.
The meeting wrapped us with the karyakartas counselling the students and helping them with the difficulties they were facing.
Our students never fail to do us proud and every month, we celebrate their successes.
Mr Jayant Bhalke has completed his civil engineering degree with excellent marks.
Mr Salim Shaikh has passed his Masters in Science with flying colours despite all the odds stacked against him. Coming from a poor family, with only a brother to support him financially, his story is a testament that no matter where you come from, you can accomplish anything. His story will continue to inspire students to work hard and persevere.
Ms Bharti Nimse is pursuing her M. Pharm and hosted a career guidance session about B. Pharm for her peers. She shed more insight into the field and gave them useful tips for studying and cracking the entrance exam. She also clearly explained the challenges and opportunities in the field.
A 10 on 10 month!
Date: 05-12-2022
November paved the way for good vibes as we kickstarted December after DU Foundation’s 10th annual celebration.
The event was a hit with everyone, especially our guests of honor who were very impressed with the Foundation’s work as well as the progress and potential showcased by the students.
Our Chief Guest of Honor, Mrs. Arundhati Bhalerao, is a social worker with a Ph.D. in Dramatics. She was amazed by the Foundation’s efforts and the student’s stellar communication skills and confidence developed through the Foundation’s various programs. To encourage the willingness and the thirst for learning amongst the youth, she has shared her mobile van full of books with small villages.
Our second guest of honor was Mr. Sagar Reddy. Born and raised in an orphanage, social issues surrounding orphans are close to his heart. Orphans receive very little support in the world without a benefactor once they turn 18. Being intimately aware of what this feels like, Sagar has vowed to help out individuals through this phase.
A very successful event, it was indeed a day filled with joy, pride, and delight.
After a month of bustling activity and excitement for the function, students settled back into their everyday routines. A monthly meeting was held on December 4 and all students were appreciated for their active participation. The meeting ended with a viewing of the annual celebration video.
Another student, Harshala tare , has completed her engineering with an 8.92 percentile. The Foundation is immensely proud of her achievement and wishes her all the luck for her journey ahead.
Learning, Light and Laughter – October Updates
Date: 31-10-2022
With the Foundation’s annual function just around the corner, the students are knee-deep in preparations. The excitement is through the roof as the Foundation’s alumni are in charge of the arrangements for the function this year. It’s a great environment for all to mingle, make friends, and share experiences.
The atmosphere at the Foundation is jolly and relaxed. The end-of-semester examinations and Diwali celebrations have provided a much-needed reprieve to the students.
As deliberations have concluded on the scholarships, the final list of students will be shared this week.
The next monthly student meeting is scheduled for Sunday, 6th November.
Mid-September Updates
Date: 15-09-2022
The mid-monthly meeting for September was held on 11th September 22. The meeting saw a huge turn up of eager and excited students to narrate and review the books they read last month.
Research shows that a healthy reading appetite is essential – not just for learning, but also results in better communication skills, enhances creativity, reduces stress and boosts personal growth. The Foundation is thus very proud and glad that so many years of inculcating the reading habit in students has come to fruition.
With the annual day just around the corner, students have enthusiastically started preparing and enrolled in the cultural program. This year, Foundation has completed 10 successful years of helping the community and the celebration is going to be big and joyous.
In other news, Pravin Gotarne was interviewed. Coming from a low-income family, he has completed his engineering with the Foundation’s aid. In his interview, he shared his experience, tips, and advice with fellow students. His biggest message to them: Perseverance. Hard work always pays.
Another student, Harshala tare , has completed her engineering with an 8.92 percentile. The Foundation is immensely proud of her achievement and wishes her all the luck for her journey ahead.
A VERY BUSY SEPTEMBER 2022
Date: 01-09-2022
Stepping into the month with the aagman of Ganesha, we at the Foundation are looking forward to a very busy and productive September.
Admissions season is now open for new students at the Foundation. Students are being given admittance with a special focus on professional courses.
Taking one more step towards realising easy access to education, the Foundation has donated television sets to Pragati Vidyalaya at thile in Shahapur for E-learning.
Work at Pragati Vidyalaya Asnoli Shahapur , which has been in full swing for the past many months, is now in its final stages. It makes us immensely happy to know that so many students will now have access to sound infrastructure.
The Foundation’s annual function will be held in November this year. The students and karyakartas are preparing industriously to make the event a sure success.
NEWS DIGEST FOR JUNE 2022
Date: 06-06-2022
A student meeting was conducted on 5th June 2022. As the exam season abated, the students had the chance to sit back and relax. This year, the Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary with the students! It has been a whirlwind of a decade, with its share of positives and negatives.
In the meeting. Mrs Veena Dewal Founder Trustee addressed the pupils about the Foundation’s journey in this past decade. Mrs Shyamala Raje, a donor, also graced the meeting with her presence and expressed her best wishes for the Foundation’s future endeavours.
The meeting concluded with a motivational short film for the students. Sweets and snacks were distributed.
New admissions for AY 2022-23 have started. New students will be enrolled strictly on merit. Old students will be admitted based on their attendance and involvement in the Foundation’s activities.
The Foundation has started a library to cultivate reading habits in students. Students who have previously loaned out books and used the library will be given first preference.
MERRY MAY UPDATES
Date: 15-05-2022
The last month of summer is quickly fading into cloudy skies and colder mornings.
As much as we love the smell of soil after the first rain, monsoons bring their share of troubles, especially for infrastructure. Before the rainy months start, the Foundation will oversee the completion of all work of Asnoli school.
Improvements at Pragati Vidyalaya in Thile is a continuous endeavour that the Foundation is fully committed to. The Foundation is working to install Smart TVs at the school. Adapting to the new way of learning, the Foundation believes this technology will help the students to get additional knowledge.
In the same vein, the Foundation has also donated a printer, computer, and customised table to the Mahila Mandal School at Shahapur.
NEW MONTH, NEW BEGINNINGS!
Date: 01-05-2022
It’s already the fifth month of the year. Time flies!
Determination is vital – whether to get good grades, become better at your craft, or continue working in this blistering heat. Students gathered bright and eager today morning to watch a film on determination.
The Foundation organised a career guidance drive at Pragati Vidyalaya in Asnoli. This was well-received and saw a huge attendance of both parents and children.
We’re also working on the Vidyalaya’s infrastructure and the developments are happening rapidly. The work has already changed the look of the building, and the students will soon have new facilities with its completion. In other good news, our Karyakarta, Mr Giridhari Devare was honoured with the Best Teacher award by the Teacher’s Group of the Government of Maharashtra.
It warms our hearts when efforts and talent gets such acknowledgement. We at Foundation are proud to have such passionate Karyakartas and we congratulate whole-heartedly on this achievement.
MID-JANUARY ROUND-UP
Date: 18-01-2022
A few hiccups and a dozen achievements, lots has been happening over at the DU Foundation.Two of our students have started the new year on the right foot. A B.Sc. Nursing student has aced her second year with high marks from a renowned multi-specialty hospital in Mumbai.
Another of our bright students has completed her Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, making her the first in her college to do so. She is set to start her M. Pharm. at the Bombay College Of Pharmacy.
Such successes hearten us at the Foundation to work harder. Our best wishes to both for their journeys ahead.
In other news, the members of the Foundation successfully completed visits to 3 schools on 18th January.
Work on the compound wall, storeroom, and arrangement for water has started at Pragati Vidyalaya, Asnoli, Shahapur. The Foundation aims to make these facilities available to the students and staff by 22nd March.
Pragati Vidyalaya at Thile, Shahapur, is updating its systems for students. The Foundation is assisting them financially.
The Foundation is also financing the building of a computer room and computers for the students of Sahyadri Vidyalaya, Tamburli.
FORGING NEW PATHS IN THE NEW YEAR
Date: 05-01-2022
With omicron creeping into our lives, we’re once again faced with the challenge of doing what needs to be done without endangering health. Once again, students are amongst the people who suffer the most in the face of social distancing, lockdowns and curfews. Not wanting the students to lose their progress, the Foundation conducted the monthly meeting online on 2nd January. The new year was started off with a viewing of Dr. Rajendra Bharud’s inspirational film.
In other news, the work started last month at the Vehloli school was completed, with students now getting access to better infrastructure.
The Foundation is working on priority alongside the staff at Pragati Vidyalaya to make drinking water and hygienic washrooms available. Phase 1 is underway and will be completed by 5th January.
MID DECEMBER UPDATES & WINS
Date: 16-12-2021
Classrooms are an integral part of a child’s educational journey. Proper ventilation, soothing colours, good lighting and proper seating are all important to ensure that a child is comfortable and is able to make the most of his time at school. A school at Vehloli was in very poor shape due to lack of proper flooring. This led to rodents and other creatures moving freely in the building, causing destruction of property and loss of books and important documents. The Foundation is helping the school build proper infrastructure. The work is already underway and is expected to be complete within a fortnight. 5th December was the day of the Foundation’s monthly meet up. The eminent invitees were Mr. Shailendra Salvi (Chairman) and Mr. Ravindra Tamaras (Treasurer) of Dadar’s General Education Institute, Rajput Sir (Headmaster) and Mrs. Sushma Shendge (Teacher) of Thane’s M. H. High School. They were very impressed with the the work the Foundation has been doing and were interested in joining hands for future endeavours. They also shared their experiences with students.
MONTHLY ROUND-UP OF HAPPENINGS AT THE FOUNDATION
Date: 03-12-2021
1. As normalcy resumes, so do in-person monthly meet-ups. The monthly student meeting will be held on 5th December at Mahila Mandal School, Shahapur. In line with our holistic approach, a video of a renowned personality will be shown to the students at the meeting. 2. Jayanti Mane is pursuing a B.Sc. in Nursing. She has passed her second year examinations with top marks. The Foundation will felicitate her for the same and wishes her all the success for upcoming assessments. 3. The Foundation continues to extend its assistance to more schools in the district. The committee members visited the trustees of Pragati Vidyalaya in Asnoli, Shahapur to understand the school’s requirements and assess how the Foundation can assist them.
MONTHLY MEETING OF DU FOUNDATION CONDUCTED ON GOOGLE MEET
Date: 05-09-2021
Not letting the pandemic affect the student’s educational experiences, the Foundation conducted it’s monthly student meeting via Google Meet on 5th September (EDT). All students were divided into groups of twenty, and these meetings were run by two Karyakartas. The students were shown a video on English speaking and communication skills. Later, the students were encouraged to take part in a discourse for the same. Other things on the meeting agenda were review of the student’s progress and academic performance as well as announcements about scholarships.
INTERVIEWS ARE BEING CONDUCTED FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 21-22
Date: 20-08-2021
The students, along with their parents, attended this interview. The following criteria was used by the committee while making its determinations:
VISITED SCHOOLS BADLY AFFECTED BY STORM AT SHITPADA
Date: 20-08-2021
Trustees, committee members, and a structural engineer visited the Swatantryaveer Raj Guru Secondary School on August 20th to assess the damage wrought by a storm in May. They’re investigating and evaluating to determine how they can best facilitate the resumption of normal operations of the school.
