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Bhumi : Report 2006 2009
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Introduction:
Bhumi is a youth volunteer non-profit organisation registered under the Tamil Nadu State
Socities act.
Bhumi was started on August 15, 2006 by a small group of young people with a strongpassion to change the society as it is today and build a better India for tomorrow.
Students from colleges and young working professionals were trained and allotted
preferred orphanages/community centres to teach under-privileged children for two hours
every week.
Vision:
To help build a more influential, equal and socially conscious society
Mission:
To bridge the gap in society through quality education
To provide a platform for socially minded youth
Moulding the youth into tomorrow's leaders
To fight global warming through citizen level initiatives
To turn youth into Climate Messengers
Year wise beneficiaries:
Programme BeneficiariesChildren
20062007 29220072008 270
20082009 759
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Introduction: Make a Difference (MAD) provides quality English and soft skills to
underprivileged children with the aim of bridging the gap between them and those who
get better education. Through this programme, we build communication ability and
improve confidence of our children. The uniqueness of MAD lies in the interactive, funways adopted by our volunteer teachers. Aids like flashcards, lively audios, animated
visuals, role plays, puzzles and games are part of our classroom teaching.
Details of Beneficiaries:
20062007:
SNo Name of
Centre
Type Location No. of
volunteers
No. of
children
Class
1 Bala Mandir Orphanage T.Nagar,Chennai
3 60 6th 8th
2 Pudupettai SlumCommunity
Pudupettai,Chennai
3 40 6th
10th
Total number of beneficiaries: 100 childrenBhumi VolunteerChildren Ratio1:20
20072008:
SNo
Name of
Centre
Type Location No. of
volunteers
No. of
children
Class
1 Anbu
Karangal
Orphanage Kottivakam,
Chennai
3 35 5th
9th
Total number of beneficiaries: 35 childrenBhumi VolunteerChildren Ratio1:10
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20082009:SNo Name of
Centre
Type Location No. of
volunteers
No. of
children
Class
1 AnbuKarangal
Orphanage Kottivakam,Chennai
8 35 5th
9th
2 Avvai
Home
Orphanage Adyar,
Chennai
6 28 9th
10th
3 Government
Girls Home
Orphanage
cum School
Purasawakkam,
Chennai
14 39 5th
9th
4 SACDr.PVRao
Orphanagecum School
R.A.Puram,Chennai
20 58 6th
9th
5 WelfareEducation
Trust
CommunityCentre
Pallavaram,Chennai
10 48 4th
9th
6 GovernmentHigh School
School Pallikaranai,Chennai
25CTS
Outreach
240 7th
Total number of direct beneficiaries: 208 children
Total number of beneficiaries: 448 children
Bhumi VolunteerChildren Ratio1:10
Structure:
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Feedback: To ensure smooth communication and effective sharing of new learning
methods within and across centres, volunteers post feedback on our online forum on theSocial networking website, Orkut. Through discussions volunteers were able find
answers to tricky situations/problems they were facing at their teaching centres.
MAD encourages active participation during classes
Training: A two-day intensive training sessions by The Teachers Foundation,Bangalore equipped all volunteers with teaching methodologies that can be implemented
across any level of aptitude. This was followed by two syllabus training workshops at
two monthly intervals.
Corporate Social Responsibility:
Bhumis Mentors trained Cognizant Technological Solutions CSR initiative Outreachsvolunteers. Syllabus and testing matrix were provided by Bhumi. The programme
indirectly benefitted a further 240 children in 2008-09.
Achievements:
During the initial phase of MAD, our volunteers faced the challenge of making the
children understand the need to learn the language. The interactive and enjoyable
elements incorporated, spurred excitement and the children became more receptive toMAD classes. Volunteer teachers consider this the biggest achievement and reward to the
efforts and time invested in moulding the future of these children.
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Learning English through activities
Awards:
The Make a Difference programme is the winner of the Staples Youth Social
Entrepreneur Award 2008 (Link).
Plan for 2009-2012:
To expand the programme to at least seven centres to benefit at least 750 children.
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KANINI
Introduction: Kanini (meaning computer in Tamil), started in 2007, is Bhumi initiative to
provide children a platform to learn the nuances of this tool. The programme's goal is to ignite
young minds to the endless possibilities of the computer and make the children functionally e-
literate. With a structured syllabus that covers both software and hardware, Kanini helps childrento build their career path effectively.
Details of Beneficiaries:
20072008:
SNo Name of
Centre
Type Location No. of
volunteers
No. of
children
Class
1 Anbu
Karangal
Orphanage Kottivakam,
Chennai
3 35 5th9th
2 SOS Village Orphanage Tambaram,
Chennai
3 35 8th
10th
3 HOPE
Foundation
Orphanage Sembakkam,
Chennai
2 20 6th
10th
Total number of beneficiaries: 90 children
Bhumi VolunteerChildren Ratio1:10
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20082009:
S. No Name of Centre Type Package
Completed
No. of
volunteers
No. of
children
Class
1 Anbu Karangal,Kottivakam,
Chennai
Orphanage Package 2(HTML
Alone)
3 4 11th
12th
2 SAC Dr.PVRao,R.A.Puram,
Chennai
Orphanagecum School
Package 1 10 17 10th
3 NEST,
Thirumullaivayil,
Chennai
Community
Centre
Package 1 6 25 5th
12th
4 Bala Mandir,
Chennai
Orphanage
cum School
Package 1 6 29 9th,
11th
and 12th
5 CORD,
Tamiraipakkam,Thiruvallur
Community
Centre
Package 1 5 25 6th
12th
6 WelfareEducation Trust,
Pallavaram,
Chennai
CommunityCentre
Package 1 6 50 5th
12th
7 Diya, Mylapore,Chennai
CommunityCentre
Technicalsupport
10 5th
9th
8 Uthavum
Nanbargal,
Alanthur,
Thiruvallur
Community
Centre
Technical
support
- 90 6th
10th
Total number of direct beneficiaries: 150 children
Total number of beneficiaries: 250 children
ChildrenComputer Ratio: - 5:1
VolunteerChildren Ratio: - 1:10
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Bhumi aims to computerize orphanages at the ratio of 1:6
Structure:
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Teams & Responsibilities:
1. Tech TeamMaintaining hardware and software
Managing computers donated by well-wishers
2. Content TeamDrafting and updating packages
Analyzing feedback and suggestions
Creating pre-programme and post programme assessment questionnaires/tests
3. Operations / Admin TeamFinalising the number of centers and children based on volunteer and resourceavailability
Arranging training for volunteers if needed
Practical experience enables faster learning
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Training & packages:
Regular "Knowledge Transfer Activity for volunteers" were conducted to encourage volunteers
to share information on the packages amidst themselves. Experts were also brought in from other
organisations for the same.
Packages
Package 1: FOC and MS Office
Details Fundamentals of the Computer, Microsoft office and Basic internet
Duration of the course 45 Hrs (Approx)
Target Group All the children
Pre-requisite NonePackage 2: SSP
Details Hardware assembler and system service provider
Duration of the course 20 Hrs (Approx)
Target Group School discontinued and college goers
Pre-requisite Package 1 has to be completed
Package 3: Web page designers (WPD)
Tools to be taught HTML, Photoshop and Coral Draw
Duration of the course 30 Hrs per Tool (Approx)
Target Group HTML, Photoshop and Coral Draw
Pre-requisitePackage 4: Programmers (PMR)
Languages to be taught C, C++ and java (Oops Concepts)
Duration of the course 40 Hrs per each language (Approx)
Target Group Students with good aptitude and logical thinking
Pre-requisite Package 1 has to be completed.
Package 5: Animation
Tools to be taught Flash
Duration of the course 30 Hrs per Tool (Approx)
Target Group Students who aspire a career in Animation
Pre-requisite Packages 1, 2 & 3 have to be completed
Plan for 2009-2012:
To expand the programme to at least forty centres to benefit at least 1,200 children.
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CAREER COUNSELLING
Introduction:
Bhumis Career Counselling helps children complete the cycle of growth by guiding them to focus
on the right career. Children from lesser-privileged sections of society are often clueless about thecareer options available to them. Moreover, inadequate awareness and guidance impede the process
of realising their dreams and true potential. Bhumi understands the importance of instilling
confidence in young, bright minds and moulding them into better citizens of the future. This
challenging and interesting task is accomplished by several teams working in coordination.
Details of Beneficiaries:
2007-2008:
S.No Name of Centre Type Location Progra
m
No. of
Children
Class
1. Anbu Karangal Orphanage Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai
One-day 10 10th
12th
Total number of beneficiaries: 10 children
2008 - 2009:
S.No Name of Centre Type Location Progra
m
No. of
Children
Class
1. Dr.P.V.Rao School Orphanage R.A. Puram,Chennai
Annual 16 10th
2. Bala Mandir Orphanage T. Nagar,Chennai
One-day 12 11th
&12
th
3. Welfare
Educational Trust
Community
Centre
Pallavaram,
Chennai
One-day 32 9th
12th
Total number of beneficiaries: 60 children
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Counsellors with children from Bala Mandir Childrens Home
Structure:
Annual ProgrammeMotivational Session
SWOT Analysis & Psychometric Test
Personalized Counseling, 2 children per volunteer
Constant monitoring, motivation and counseling at least twice a month
One day ProgrammeIce Breaker Games
Motivational SessionVarious career options presentation
Detailed information specific to all students individually
Teams and Responsibilities:
1. Scientific Analysis
Information collection
Psychometric tests & SWOT analysis
Analysis of interest and aptitude
Recommend Best Fit
2. Knowledge Management
Academia
Vocational Courses & Industry Contacts
Scholarship Details, Bank Loans and procedures
3. Student Counselors
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Identify children & collecting informationAdministering psychometric tests and personalized counseling
Identify best fit based on aptitude and interest, recommend ideal career path
Support and equip children with information and infrastructure
Connect children with potential supporters
Continuous monitoring and feedback
Trainers
Creative Communication and Management Center : Dr.Sumathi Narayanan, Ph.D inHuman Development, Department of Psychology, University of Madras
Mr. Hari, Career Counsellor
Plan for 2009 - 2012:
To define systems, complete knowledge acquisition and publish the same on the website in a
publicly usable format. To expand the programme to benefit at least 750 children.
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LITTLE EINSTEINS
Introduction:
With limited resources available, children at some schools are deprived of what theirpeers from other schools get. Little Einsteins is an effort to bridge this gap by providingchildren an opportunity to learn Mathematics and Science through experiments, puzzles,
games and multimedia resources. Seeing the practical implementation of theoretical
concepts enlarges their canvass of imagination and helps them retain better. Tests are
conducted regularly to assess the progress of the children.
Little Einsteins was launched as a pilot project in Februray 2009.
Structure:
Details of Beneficiaries:
2008
2009:
SNo Name of Centre Type Location No. of
children
Class
1 Karpagavalli
Vidyalaya
School Mylapore,
Chennai
47 7th
& 8th
Total number of beneficiaries: 47 children
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The Little Einsteins team with children
Plan for 2009 - 2012:
To stabilise syllabi and testing matrix; To include soft-skills development, general
knowledge, etc in the programme. To expand the programme to at least ten more centres
benefiting 400 children.
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Preventive Health Camps
Introduction:Bhumis preventive health camps extend professional medical help to thefinancially weaker sections in both rural and urban societies to redress health-related
problems they face and to spread awareness on healthy living. Medicines are distributed
free of cost. For those with visual defects, Bhumi provides spectacles at concessionalrates and facilities free cataract surgeries.
Camp Details:
Number of beneficiaries:
192 local residents of MG Nagar, Chetpet on 21st
January 2006
Four people diagnosed with cataract were taken to Lions Eye Hospital for treetreatment
170 local residents of Covoor Village, near Porur on 2nd
March 2007
22 people were found to be in need of spectacles. These were provided at a
concessionEight people diagnosed with cataract were taken to Appasamy Eye Hospital forfree treatment
Blood Donation Camps and Organ Donation Awareness Campaigns
Introduction: Bhumi organises blood donation camps at workplaces and colleges in
partnership with voluntary organizations like Lions Blood Bank. Bhumi also conductsseminars and discussions on organ donation after death in partnership with MOHAN
Foundation. Informative pamphlets are distributed. Participants who decide to sign up for
donation are given donor cards.
Camp Details:
Conducted at
Loyola College, Chennai
Sri Sam Ram Engineering College, Chennai
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THINK GREEN
Think Green is an initiative by Bhumi that encourages people to plant saplings of their
choice in their localities. A preliminary study is done to identify flowering and non-
flowering trees that would adapt to the conditions of the area. Continuous care of thetrees planted emphasises our collective commitment to provide the current and future
generations with a green and safe environment.
Bhumi encourages residents to practise Composting, thereby reducing the amount of
kitchen wastes that leave our households.
Free the Tree Campaign (FTC), in association with Nizhal is a regular activity toremove billboard/poster nails from trees and urge advertisers not to continue this harmful
activity.
Bhumi, as part of the Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN), trains its volunteers to beClimate Messengers, who make presentations at their schools, colleges and companies to
raise awareness and equip people concerned with every day solutions to combat climate
change.
Implemented at:
Bethalpuram Residential Area, Tambaram, Chennai
PS Higher Secondary School, Mandaveli, Chennai
PWD Park, Kotturpuram, Chennai
FTC at Usman Road & Bazzula Road, T.Nagar, Chennai
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Volunteers planting trees at PWD Park; Volunteers participating in FTC
Training:
15 volunteers benefited from the Climate Leadership Programme that was conducted on2
ndJanuary at University of Madras.
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6 Jeroham Home Orphanage Keelakatalai,
Chennai
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Total number of beneficiaries: 270 Children
Giving away the gifts
Participants in this initiative - Employees of: Cognizant Technological Solutions [Thoraipakkam and Pallikaranai]
Infosys [Mahindra City and Sholinganallur]
HCL, Purasalwalkam
Satyam Computers, Perungudi Dexterity Business Analysts Pvt. Ltd., Ambattur
Hexaware Technologies, Ambattur
Allsec Technologies, Velachery
Plan for 2009 - 2012:
To expand the programme, to more centres, to benefit at least 2,000 children.
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13 / 1, Cenotaph Road, First Lane
Teynampet
Chennai600 059
www.bhumichennai.org
98408-68441 / 98942-09741
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