Annual report 2013-14

About Aashalata
Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson Memorial Charitable Trust was started in
November, 2006 in the densely populated proletariat community of Seemapuri,
Shalimar Garden by its founder President Mr. Anil Wilkinson. During his
many visits to the aforementioned locality, Mr. Wilkinson witnessed a highly
populated area in stark contrast with most of children out of any purview of
formal education set up and the already enrolled students emaciated in
attitude, knowledge and skill developments, reason being from collective
empathy of community to any prospect expectation from education to lack of
motivating factors culminating in educational participation.
After undertaking a participatory research, it was identified that the
community members mainly compromised working class with non-existent
modern and secular education and there was a complete absence of any
awareness regarding educational and employment opportunity available. The
condition of women was dire as being an orthodox traditional society females
were relegated to bottom of family hierarchy having no participation in
domestic decision making. To fill this division of opportunity, Mr. Wilkinson
decided to equip the present generation community children with reasonable
education and skill for an healthy and equal participation in society, thus a
non-formal, remedial education program named Bal Vikaas Karyakram as
well as a vocational training program for the community’s adolescent girls was
initiated under the aegis of parent organization Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson
Memorial Charitable Trust. After constant sensitizing and community
mobilization initiatives, with fellow trust members, Educators and Community
members, the program today is receiving a healthy response. A special
program is designed to facilitate the assimilation of non-enrolled students in
formal educational set-up and to improve the educational experience of
students already enrolled in formal schools.

Goals
To initiate, maintain and achieve social-progressive programs through
collective individual and organizational strengths, with an aim to benefit the
lower sections of the society through education, health and social awareness
campaigns.
Objectives
• Initiate programs / campaigns for holistic social development.
• Promote medical campaigns through co-partnership to benefit weaker
section of the society
• Facilitate medical aid for patients with prolonged illness through
identification of charities
• Organize campaigns / programs towards education of destitute children
• Facilitate the enforcement and extensive penetration of Government Run
Programs for economically weak children
• Facilitate funding towards conducting of marriages in the economically
weaker section of the society
• Sensitizing government, communities and the civil society at large about
the needs of such children
• Promoting smaller initiative and groups working for such children
through capacity building and offering technical expertise

Table of Contents
1. Foreword from Founder Director 1 - 1
2. Education 2 - 4
3. Book Launch 5 - 5
4. Awareness Workshop 6 - 6
5. Uniform Distribution 10 - 12
6. Water Supplying Unit 14 - 14
7. Construction of school building 16 - 16
8. Women Self Defense Programme 17 - 17
9. YUVA Band 18 - 18
10. YUVA – Catch Them Young 19 – 25
11. Radio Citi 26 – 26
12. Computer Skill Training 28 – 30
13. Adult Education 31 – 33
14. Cricket Training 34 – 36
15. Library Management 37 – 38
16. Music and Dance Training 39 – 40
17. Details of Beneficiaries 41 – 69
18. Financial Summary 70 – 76

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The Non Profit Organization “Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson Memorial
Charitable Trust” was founded by Mr. Anil Wilkinson in the year 2006 with
the sole objective of providing education, medical assistance, skill education
and social awareness to people of slum and rural areas.
Through the journey, a few milestone like educating the under privileged
children in Rajeshwari Karuna School (An Entity of Aashalata Victoria
Wilkinson Memorial Charitable Trust) in Sanjay Colony Bhati Mines, New
Delhi -110074 and “Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson Memorial Primary School” in
Shalimar Garden Main, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, UP have been achieved and
many more like Vocational studies, health and social Awareness program.
sports and art workshops are on their way of achievement.
We are proud to see the meaningful difference in the lives of the people but I
as founder of Aashalata VWMCT firmly believe that we have miles to go before
we sleep and we just cannot rest on our laurels and achievements because our
aim is very high. It is truly said “If you aim for the moon, you will at least reach
the stars.
1

Education
This quote by Marqaret Mead says it all. However, in a country like India,
where having two meals a day is a struggle, education and learning take a
backseat. Of 1.25 billion people residing in this country, more than 40% are
below poverty line. For them, education is not a priority.
Aashalata over the last 10 years has strived for these teeming millions,
struggling to meet their ends, fighting for an equal
space in this diverse country. In line with our vision and mission statement,
our programs aim to enlighten the lives of the underprivileged and
downtrodden children and lead them to self-reliance.
“Children must be taught how to think, not what
to think.” ― Marqaret Mead
Formal School Education
Aashalata has two formal schools – one in Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines, Delhi by
the name of Rajeshwari Karuna School (An Entity of Aashalata VWMCT)
and the other one in Shalimar Garden Main, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, UP by the
name of “Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson Memorial Primary School” .
2

Attendance in Formal School
Name of the
School
Academic Year 2013-14
Girls Boys Total
Rajeshwari
Karuna School
75 125 200
Aashalata Victoria
Wilkinson Primary
School
40 90 130
Grand Total 115 215 330
Academics & Annual Performance
Name of the
School
Academic Year 2013-14
LKG to IIIrd
Rajeshwari
Karuna School
100%
Aashalata Victoria
Wilkinson Primary
School
100%
3

Highlights
• Holistic Development of child: The formal schools aimed at holistic
development of child with equal emphasis on curriculum, value education
and latent talent development.
• Library classes: Library classes were incorporated into the timetable of
each class in order to inculcate a habit of reading amongst students.
• Individual attention: Individual attention was given to every child,
specially the weak, to encourage equal participation and to ensure that no
one lags behind.
• Special classes: Additional coaching was given to students who were
weak in studies.
• Computer-aided learning: Computer classes were initiated from Class II.
Independence Day
Independence Day was
celebrated in the school on 12th
August 2013 wherein the
children put up dance
performances, musical
performances and an interesting
skits on our freedom fighter.
Everybody had a fun time – all
went home feeling proud to be
an Indian. During the
independence day celebration,
the director spoke to the
children on how we can make
India a better place to live in.
4

Book Launch
A group of children from “Rajeshwari Karuna School” were invited for a book
launch at Nehru Memorial Museum on 20th November 2013. “Indira Gandhi -
Meri Maa” A book on real life story of Smt. Kanta Manchanda (Adopted
daughter of Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi) author by Smt. Padma Sachdev was
launched on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
The dignitaries present for the ceremony were Mrs. Sheila dixit the former
chief Minister of Delhi, Dr. Karan Singh (a member of India's Upper House of
Parliament, the Rajya Sabha and Shri. Buta Singh (an Indian politician and a
senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Praising the exemplary courage
of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, The children sang a beautiful lyrical tune.
5

Glimpse of “Rajeshwari Karuna School”
(An Entity of Aashalata WVMCT)
8

Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson
Primary School in Seema Puri
9

Uniform Distribution in Aashalata
Victoria Wilkinson Primary School,
Sahibabad
10

Uniform Distribution
On 26th Oct 2013, Trust distributed free books, notebooks, pencils,
erasers, etc in Rajeshwari Karuna School. The director realized that these slum
children want to study but they don’t get an opportunity for the same. He said
that the trust will help such children in some or the other way because these
children are the future of the country. Around 200 children were benefited in
this camp.
11

Sweater Distribution
Nov 2013
12

Diwali Celebration
Students and teachers of “Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson Primary School”
celebrated Diwali festival in the school with decoration and sweets.
13

4 Water supplying units were installed in Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines for the
people of that particular area who were facing water crises. There was an
inaugural function for the installation of these units attended and blessed by
Bhole Ji Maharaj and Mata Ji (Founder Chairman – Hans Culture Center)
*Adhira group* students put up a stage performances during this inaugural
function. They had varied presentations such as Acrobatic skill display, Musical
performance, dance performance and Skits etc.
Adhira – An Initiative by Aashalata VWMCT involving street children and youth
in sports, arts workshops and vocational studies to keep them gainfully
engaged and acquire life skills to become law-abiding citizens and use their
talents and advantage to their maximum.
Water Supplying Unit
14

Glimpse of performances by
Adhira Group – Youth performing art
programme implemented by Aashalata
VWMCT
15

CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL BUILDING AT
SANJAY COLONY BHATI MINES
Support from “Hans Culture Center” for infrastructural development was
really a providence as it came to Aashalta VWMCT at the right time. Aashalta
VWMCT was looking forward to expand the present school “Rajeshwari
Karuna School” running up to 3rd Standard at Sanjay Colony Bhati Mines,
New Delhi – 110074.
The villagers don't want to send their children specially girls to
far off places for safety concerns. The new school constructed with financial
aid from “Hans Culture Center” of 8 class rooms
along with furniture, separate toilets for boys and girls, a generator, computer
room etc. It is a beginning to upgrade the school to 5th Standard – a dream
come true for the villagers.
16

Neighborhood Watch Scheme & Women Self Defense
Programme Initiated by worthy C.P. – Sh. B.S. Bassi -
IPS along with Aashalata VWMCT, Shri B S Jaiswal, DCP
(South), ACP Harpal Singh and SHO Ritu Raj, Thana
Saket.
17

YUVA BAND
(‘Delhi Police’ in association with Aashalata VWMCT )
A concept of engaging the youth of the slums in Arts, so as to infuse in them
constructive and productive way of life, with creative, rather than wasting time
or indulging in illegal and criminal activities;
Aashalata and Delhi Police’ has taken up this arduous task of inculcating good
values and imparting Artistic capabilities especially to the underprivileged
youth of our society ,YUVA is a musical band which has given a chance to the
children of bhatti mines to show their hidden talents in the society. YUVA has
built their confidence to face audience and perform on the stage. Music – is the
food for the soul and keeping this in mind a school of Music has been set up at
Sanjay colony, Bhati Mines, where children are taught Music – Indian and
Western.
Pleasantly the youth of Sanjay Colony has not only accepted but applauded this
venture and are learning with the right dedication and sincerity.
18

YUVA – Catch Them Young
Overall Objective
An initiative by worthy C.P. – Sh. Neeraj Kumar - IPS
involving street children and youth in sports, arts workshops and vocational
studies to keep them gainfully engaged and acquire life skills to become law-
abiding citizens.
OTHER OBJECTIVES
• Initiatives to wean young adults and under-privileged children, who for want
of proper educational and sports facilities may take to crime.
• Identify areas and assess the feasibility of implementing the initiatives.
• Arrange art workshops and vocational studies to keep such young children
engaged in constructive activities for acquiring life skills to become
responsible citizens.
• To organize and participate events related to the objects of the program.
• To run educational institutions (children and adults), training institutions,
Sports and Arts education.
• To enter into collaborations, with other organizations for carrying out all or
any of the objects of the Foundation.
• To hire professionals, consultants and other specialized agencies as deemed
necessary for efficient handling and conduct of the business of the
Foundation.
• To do all such other lawful things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive
to the attainment of the above objectives of the Foundation.
19

History
Originally an initiative by Police Post – Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines (I/CPP Sh.
Kuldeep Sharma) alongwith Aashalata VWMCT (Sh. Anil Wilkinson) was
taken, wherein they conducted 02 Street Plays – Nukkad Natak, based on Anti-
Drugs (Nasha Mukti) in the year 2011.
20

Later under the guidance of Sh. Ved Prakash – SHO, Fatehpur Beri, the YUVA
project was launched at Police Post – Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines. The inauguration
program witnessed a Play - Nukkad Natak, based on Anti-Drugs (Nasha Mukti)
along with the opening of a Library and Computer center which was followed by a
Cultural Musical Event. This inauguration had a distinguished audience of ACP Sh.
Rajinder Singh, SHO Sh. Ved Prakash, & Additional SHO Sh. Gurnam Singh and the
complete Staff of Police Post – Sanjay colony, Bhati Mines spearheaded by I/CPP
Manoj Yadav.
Under the aforesaid program different courses like Adult education, Music,
Dance, Library, Computer & Sports have been organized from 01st September
2012 till 14th June 2013. A total number of 1235 students were originally
registered and were allotted different batches of Beginner level. Following a
huge popularity and turn-out, 25 more students were registered in the year
2013 for Adult education. Presently 1260 students were enrolled out of whom
many have benefitted and moved on to the next level.
21

On the completion of six months of the project YUVA, the team celebrated
Police Public Week from 16-22 February 2013 at Sanjay colony, Bhati Mines.
The program comprised of:-
• A Performance by YUVA Band along with Dance from Sanjay colony,
Bhati Mines.
• An Acrobatic Show by the youth of Sanjay colony, Bhati Mines.
• Street Play – Nukkad Natak, based on Anti-Drugs (Nasha Mukti)
• Distribution of Diploma to first batch of Computer (30 boys & girls) by
Ashalata Victoria Wilkinson Memorial Charitable Trust and Delhi
Police – YUVA project by Additional SHO Sh. Gurnam Singh and I/CPP
Sh. Manoj Yadav along with ICU Head Constable Sh. Rishipal Singh.
• Distribution of Diploma to first batch of Music (30 boys & girls) by
Ashalata VWMCT and Delhi Police – YUVA project.
22

Cricket tournament
A Cricket tournament was organized on a weekend in February 2013, wherein
teams which were being trained since September 2012 participated.
Alongside the above faculties, another project – AANCH, was taken up by Delhi
Police with Delhi IIT students who introduced a smoke free Stove in Sanjay
colony. Also, the Delhi IIT students joined hands with Delhi Police (Police Post
Sanjay Colony) and Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson Trust, to provide Adult
education.
23

Another event was organized in Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines by Aashalata
VWMCT where the YUVA Band performed to a distinguished audience which
comprised of the Presidents of Hans Foundation. Police Post – Sanjay
Colony, Bhati Mines fully supported the event by coordinating with Aashalata
VWMCT.
To encourage and boost the confidence of the YUVA band, under the initiative
of Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson the YUVA Band was given a platform to
perform at an event by JSK Educational Foundation run by Mr. J C Khanna in
Vishal Enclave on 03rd April 2013. The YUVA band performed Song and Dance
on this event.
After the above programs the children were rewarded by I/CPP
24

On 18th June 2013 the YUVA Band performed once again (on the initiation of
SHO–Fatehpur Beri, Sh. Gagan Bhaskar) for the Jan Sampark Sabha at
Mehrauli. This event was witnessed by Joint CP- Dr. Vivek Gogia, DCP South
– Sh. B S Jaiswal, DCP Traffic – Sh. Prem Nath along with other senior
officers of Delhi Police. The performance was very much appreciated and
applauded by Joint CP – (Dr.) Sh. Vivek Gogia who also rewarded the children
of the YUVA Band in presence of DCP South – Sh. B S Jaiswal. This even was
also covered by the leading newspaper of India – Hindustan Times, dated
20th June 2013.
25

Radio City
On World Music Day – 21st June 2013, Delhi Police once again initiated an
exposure and performance of the YUVA Band at RADIO CITY – 91.1 FM. Duly
supported by Aashalata VWMCT, the YUVA Band was cheered and applauded
by the RADIO CITY team who also interviewed the children (Band members)
along with the teachers (Sh. Manickdeep Masih & Sh,. Francis Jacob). The
program was aired the same evening between 7-8 pm.
26

CONCLUSION
A drastic drop in crime rate has been reported from
Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines area due to a great team effort by
Delhi Police, Aashalata Victoria Wilkinson Trust.
The adult education programs have helped illiterate people to not only sign
their names but are also motivated them to learn to read & write.
Quite a few men who consumed Alcohol on daily basis are now recuperating
after being counseled by the Police staff at Sanjay colony.
Youth who were wanderers and vagabonds and were also involved in petty
crimes are now earnestly learning Music, Computers etc. and keenly taking
part in various events.
27

YUVA Computer Skill Training
FACT SHEET
In order to promote employability amongst undereducated and under skilled
youth living in slums, through market aligned skills training and placement ;
Aashalata and Police Post. Sanjay Colony Bhatti Mines, were running YUVA-
Computer Skills Training programme.
The objective of this market aligned skills training is to train and place
underprivileged youth between
12-24 years living in the nearby slums of Sanjay Colony Bhatti Mines Police
Station for 300 hours in course (1) Certificate in Computer Application (CCA)
training
A joint initiative of C.P. – Sh. Neeraj Kumar – IPS along
with Aashalata VWMCT
28

Course offered at
present Certificate in Computer Application (CCA)
Purpose To assist student for BPO, BFSI, Retail and Sales jobs
Course content
Domain skills ( Desktop Publishing, MS Office, Email and
Internet) and work preparedness skills (better communication,
negotiation, problem -solving, leadership and time
management)
Course duration 6 months (classroom training and on-the-job training)
Entry qualification 6th to 12th standard
Age 12 to 24 years (Underage children are trained to acquire
computer and Communication skills for formal education)
No. of candidates
per batch 15-20
Total batch per day 6
Hours of training per
day 6
Training
methodology
Classroom teaching, practical, exposure visits and use of multi -
media followed by on-the-job training, assessment and
certification
No. of Faculty 2 (1 faculty for domain skills and 1 for work preparedness skills).
Besides, guest faculties are invited for training
Curriculum Industry benchmark curricula used for training
Training Module
29

Catchment area for student mobilisation
Youth are mobilised from Sanjay Colony Bhatti Mines New Delhi slums.
Project partners
Aashalata VWMCT and Police Post Sanjay Colony Bhati Mines, New Delhi.
Project is implemented by Aashalata VWMCT.
Project Update
Candidates Registered as on date since December 2012 365
Number of female candidates 125
Number of male candidates 240
Number of female candidates trained 15
Number of male candidates trained 15
30

YUVA – Adult Education
• A joint initiative of C.P. – Sh. Neeraj Kumar – IPS along with
Aashalata VWMCT
A FACT SHEET
Aashalata and Police Post Sanjay Colony Bhatti Mines, were running YUVA-
Computer Skills Training programme with IIT Student.
The objective of this market aligned skills training is to train underprivileged
Adult 18 years and above living in the nearby slums of Sanjay Colony Bhati
Mines.
Training Module
Course offered Certificate in adult education
Purpose
Adult education is the preparation of teaching and
educating adults. It could also be termed as an
"extension" school at workplace or community area,
libraries, and lifelong learning center. The practice is also
often referred to as "Training and Development".
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Course Content
Programs provide one-to-one tutoring and small group
sessions for adults at the 6th grade level or below. To
offer training to welfare and unemployment recipients to
help these individuals gain life and work skills to
facilitate their return to the mainstream. They also
provide programs for ex-offenders to reintegrate to
society.
Educating adults differs from educating children in
several ways. One of the most important differences is
that adults have accumulated knowledge, work
experience that can add to the learning experience.
Another difference is that most adult education is
voluntary, therefore, the participants are generally better
motivated. Adults frequently apply their knowledge in a
practical fashion to learn effectively. They must have a
reasonable expectation that the knowledge recently
gained will help them further their goals. Along with the
mainline Adult education it is also the proliferation of
computer training courses in which adults (not children
or adolescents), most of whom were office workers,
could enroll.
Course Duration 6 Months
Entry qualification Uneducated
Age 18 years and above
No. of candidates per
batch
25
32

Slum area for adult mobilisation
Adults are mobilised from Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines, New Delhi Slum.
Project Partners
Aashalat and Police Post Sanjay Colony Bhati Mines, project implemented with
IIT student.
Project update
Weekend batches 2
Hours of training 2
Training methodology
Private place, practical exposure visits followed by
assesment
Candidates Registered as on date since December 2012 50
Number of female candidates under training 25
33

YUVA – Cricket Training
A FACT SHEET
Aashalata and PP. Sanjay Colony Bhatti Mines were running YUVA-Cricket
Training programme.
The objective of this sport skills training is to train underprivileged youth
between 12-24 years (Total 20 teams, 15 players in each team) living in the
nearby slums of Sanjay Colony Bhati Mines.
Training Module
Aashalata VWMCT
Course offered Under training cricket education
Purpose
Cricket is not just a form of sport - it is co-ordination,
about co-operation and building team spirit; an art of
excelling and learning to strive to be the best. These
programs are a means of providing new avenues of
activities and opportunities.
Course content
Cricket has long been an integral part of life especially in
India throughout the world. Training is provided in
cricket through which the very best qualities can be seen,
including courage, integrity, honesty, individual
excellence, extraordinary team work,
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Course duration 10 months and onwards
Age 12 to 24 years
No. of candidates
per batch 30
Batch on Saturday
and Sunday 2
Hours of training
Saturday and
Sunday
4 to 6 PM
Project partners
Aashalata and Police Post, Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines. project implemented by
Aashalata.
35

Project Update
Candidates Registered as on date since September 2012 300
Number of female candidates Nil
Under Training 270
36

YUVA – Library Management
A FACT SHEET
Aashalata VWMCT and Police Post, Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines, were running
YUVA-Library Management programme in partnership with IIT Student.
youth between 12-24 years living in the nearby slums of Sanjay Colony Bhati
Mines, New Delhi.
Training Module
A joint initiative of C.P. – Sh. Neeraj Kumar – IPS along with
Aashalata VWMCT
Course offered Library Management
Purpose
To train student for recording and disciplining of Institutional
management in Retail/wholesale Book Stores along with
Archives management
Course content
Planning of materials acquired, Membership Management,
Stock Management and Selection of Library materials.
Course duration 10 months (classroom training and on-the-job training)
Age 12 to 24 years (Underage children are trained to learn
mainly to be disciplined while in the Library)
No.of candidates 190 (70 Girlsand 120 Boys)
37

Hours of Library
study per day (2- 8
pm)
6
Training
methodology
Classroom teaching, practical exposure visits followed by
assessment.
Project partners
Aashalata.
Project Update
Candidates Library Management as on date since
December 2012 190
Number of female candidates 70
Number of male candidates 120
38

YUVA – Music & Dance Training
A FACT SHEET
Aashalata VWMCT and Police Post, Sanjay Colony, Bhati Mines, were running
YUVA-Music & Dance Training programme.
youth between 12-24 years living in the nearby slums of Sanjay Colony Bhati
Mines, New Delhi.
Training Module
Aashalata VWMCT
Course offered Certificate in Music & Dance
Purpose
The program is dedicated to developing artistic, reflective, and
creativemusicians for careers in schools, the community and private
settings.
Course content
A professional faculty of music education scholars impart supervised
teaching for public/private performances and community music
schools. The purpose is to prepare diverse learners in multicultural
environments and arts education consortiums including music, dance
and theatre.
All of these opportunities take full advantage of Music and
Performing Arts Professions that offers an exceptional range of
program electives including Performance, Music Technology,
Composition, Educational Theatre, Dance Education, and Classical
Voice and more.
Course duration 6 months and onwards
Age 12 years onwards
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No. of registered
candidates
355 (in music girls 15 and boys 70),(in dance girl 110 and
boys 160)
Hours of training
per day
2
Training
methodology
Classroom teaching, practical exposure visits followed by
assessment and certification
No. of Faculty
5 professionals. Besides, guest faculties are invited for
training
Curriculum Industry benchmark curricula used for training
Project partners
Aashalata.
Project Update
Candidates trained as on date since February 2013 22
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