AIM for Seva Because every child is precious – child in India deserves quality education, food, shelter, love and affection. Not everyone is so fortunate. There are 17.7 million children out of school according to the latest UNESCO study. The challenge: With a family income less than Rs. 20,000 annum, under nourished and vulnerable to abuse, it’s a battle for survival for young boys and girls. AIM for Seva provides a home to these children sons and daughters of a coolie, farm laborer, construction workers, – domestic help - through our Free Student Hostels (FSHs). The FSH Concept: The twin problems in rural education in India are access to schools and high dropout rates. Located near a local school, the FSH provides all that a school-going child needs and more: A place to stay, uniforms, extra tuitions, health care, educational materials and above all, an enabling environment for a student to flourish. AIM for Seva provides an atmosphere of learning at these FSHs. Typically each FSH has ample space of 3000 sq. feet for 35-45 students. Each FSH is managed by a warden, cook, and a watchman. A coordinator who manages several FSHs plays a mentor role in inculcation of values, personality development, and character building. Features of a FSH: After-school support Values and cultural education Yoga Sports Computer literacy, English language training, Creativity Environmental friendly practices Employability skills A FSH is a home away from home for these boys and girls. They participate in the regular chores as in keeping their dormitories clean, help in the kitchen work, enjoy a game of chess or carom after school, take to the field for a game of cricket, mentor those younger with their studies and more. Size of our operations AIM for Seva manages nearly a hundred FSHs spread across 16 states of Currently we serve 3,424 boys and girls. Overall 14,000 children have benefitted from our FSHs since 2000.
AIM for Seva – Because every child is precious child in India deserves quality education, food, shelter, love and affection. Not everyone is so fortunate. There are 17.7 million children out of school according to the latest UNESCO study. The challenge: With a family income less than Rs. 20,000 annum, under nourished and vulnerable to abuse, it’s a battle for survival for young boys and girls. AIM for Seva provides a home to these children – sons and daughters of a coolie, farm laborer, construction workers, domestic help - through our Free Student Hostels (FSHs). The FSH Concept: The twin problems in rural education in India are access to schools and high dropout rates. Located near a local school, the FSH provides all that a school-going child needs and more: A place to stay, uniforms, extra tuitions, health care, educational materials and above all, an enabling environment for a student to flourish. AIM for Seva provides an atmosphere of learning at these FSHs. Typically each FSH has ample space of 3000 sq. feet for 35-45 students. Each FSH is managed by a warden, cook, and a watchman. A coordinator who manages several FSHs plays a mentor role in inculcation of values, personality development, and character building. Features of a FSH: After-school support Values and cultural education Yoga Sports Computer literacy, English language training, Creativity Environmental friendly practices Employability skills A FSH is a home away from home for these boys and girls. They participate in the regular chores as in keeping their dormitories clean, help in the kitchen work, enjoy a game of chess or carom after school, take to the field for a game of cricket, mentor those younger with their studies and more. Size of our operations AIM for Seva manages nearly a hundred FSHs spread across 16 states of Currently we serve 3,424 boys and girls. Overall 14,000 children have benefitted from our FSHs since 2000.
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