FoCh Day 2010 Friends of Children Trust®
Our Philosophy
Every child has the right to lead a quality life through a quality education.
We are
A team of individuals from various professional backgrounds
Our Goal
A better future for children of economically weaker sections of society through quality education
Our Approach
Personal and professional development through sponsorship, motivation and mentoring
Our Inspiration
Children who strive to attain their dreams despite all odds
Inspirational…. Meenakshi
Preparing for IAS + self motivated + bagged a free scholarship for IAS coaching in Delhi.
Nagarjun and KiranFirst ones’ from FoCh to complete MTech from IIT
RajeshExceptional determination shown in overcoming failures &
completing PUC II Science
LohithPatent has been filed from IBM ISL
Inspirational…. Usha
Helping FoCh with her art and creativity in events and activities
MukulTravelling >40 kms (from Doddaballapur) for volunteering
Leema, Zahid Were selected in their respective companies for overseas
assignments
Our Method
Support
Mentoring
Selection
Identification
Students from the nearby communities approach us directly.
We approached nearby Govt Schools requesting references for students.
References Schools Current and former students Prerana Volunteers, Friends and Donors
Selection
Initial discussion with the student House visit to understand the condition of the
home Discussion with the parents
House visit and
Assessment
Recommendations
Support
College fees Books Bus pass Skill improvement courses
Health aid
Partial Support
Full Support
Mentoring
Mentoring
Weekend sessions at St. Teresa’s Academic Personality development Goal setting
Interactions with parents
Exposure visits and team building activities
Funding and its usage
Fund raising is through personal contacts The funding is used for
Fees Books Bus pass Lunch expenses for the children on Sundays
Health Aid
We have no overheads
Journey over the years …
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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Year
Students strength
Boys
Girls
83 students67 girls, 16 boys
Students and courses – 2009-10
29
6132
36
2 3 1
B.Com
B.Sc
PU - Arts
BE
PU - Science
PU - Commerce
Nursing
School
Others
Financials
Total expenditure : ` 4.61 lakh
Financial Expense for year 2009-10
7%5%
1%
86%
1%
Books stationary
Buss pass
Lunch on Sundays
Fees
Misc
Activities Regular mentoring – all Sundays
BOOTCAMP – Personality development course by Oracle volunteers
Disha Science workshop Science Exhibition
Exposure visits and Outings have been planned
Keeping in touch with passed out students – alumni group, placement assistance
Spreading the word
Participation in Sunfeast Marathon Run 80 participants supporting our cause
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Graduates
Praveen: 70% (BCom)
Nishanti: 63% (BA)
Shakthi: 61% (BBM)
Shashi: 84% (BSc)
PUC Results Distinction: Vasanth Kumar ( 89% )
First class: Krishnaveni(72.5%), Kiran Kumar(65%), Suma(60.5%)
Others (passed): Shantha Kumari, Nithya, Preetu, Usha M, Shalini R, Nalini, Shubapriya
Yet to clear: 4 students
Top scorers in individual subjects
Krishnaveni Kannada ( 90/100 )
Vasanth Kumar English: (74/100) Accounts: (95/100) Business Studies: (92/100) Economics: (90/100)
Successes and Challenges Our students are working with –
Alcatel, Nokia Siemens, Oracle, HP, Amicorp, IBM, Bangalore Hospital, Citrix, BEL, TIDE, …
Students looking beyond graduation M.Com, MBA, CA foundation, IAS, CPA, …
Worked as informal group of volunteers for 10 years
Sustainability: Students coming back and volunteering
Improving Volunteer Student Ratio
Addressing Drop out triggers
Improving English & Computer skills
Our Requirements Projector
Classroom presentation
Jobs Part time, summer jobs, Graduates
Volunteers Mentoring Personality development English classes Commerce/Science streams Skill training
Laptops Basic computer skills
Our Thanks…
St. Teresa Girls High School Donors Prerana Colleges - especially BMS, MES College Synopsys - Disha Iquest Belaku Dream School Foundation Anjula Gurtoo, Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Science TOI Students!