Arpana Trust
As the capital of India and one of the most prosperous cities of the country, Delhi is the centre for commerce, trade and industry in the northern region. With Delhi's industries rapidly growing, migrants from all parts of India are attracted to the city and it is interesting to note that during the second half of the past century, Delhi's population significantly burgeoned.
As the capital of India and one of the most prosperous cities of the country, Delhi is the centre for commerce, trade and industry in the northern region. With Delhi's industries rapidly growing, migrants from all parts of India are attracted to the city and it is interesting to note that during the second half of the past century, Delhi's population significantly burgeoned.
Along with Delhi's urban growth, slums and squatters have also proliferated. Most slum-dwellers have access to irregular and low-paying jobs and are victims of poverty. Given the lack of basic facilities like drinking water, sanitation, electricity and health services in slum areas, Delhi has adopted a policy of slum resettlement in cooperation with non-governmental organisation and private agencies. NGOs play a vital role in developing these slums and colonies, one of which is Arpana Trust. Based on a partnership with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Arpana Trust provides its services to Molarbund, an urban slum community in South Delhi.
The people in Molarbund belong to the lower socio-economic strata who live in shacks and poorly-built houses that lack proper sanitation and water. Few houses have electricity. Due to resettlement, most slum-dwellers relocated to this area have lost their jobs and sources of income. Some people have started their small businesses or work as labourers in Delhi on daily wages.
Arpana Trust works to create basic infrastructure, improve educational and health facilities, increase income and employment and develop civic and leadership qualities among its residents. In the past few years, Holton students learn about this community by engaging in activities in the Molarbund school.
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."
-John Dewey
Arpana Trust believes that one of the greatest benefits that can be given to the under-priviledged population is to provide educational support and care to children while their parents are at work. Arpana Trust provides tuition support, pre-school education and vocational training to its learners. In the past few years, the services provided by Arpana Trust have really proved to be effective as the overall performance of the learners have improved. Emphasis is also put on cultural activities for the personality development of the children.
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