A few weeks ago, many slum children came to classes which had no teachers. Cops were busy managing the city, homemakers had no time to work outside, college students were preparing for exams and doctors attending to patients. That is not the way it is today. All of them have come together for Teach India. On Thursday morning, another batch of well-meaning volunteers reached St Xavier's Social Service Society in Memnagar to fill the gaps for the unmanned classrooms.
Now, doctors look forward to providing hygiene tips, homemakers have geared up to give math lessons, cops are planning excursions to local police stations and college students have made up their mind to teach English language skills. All these and many more ideas came forth during a discussion between a motley group of over 80 volunteers and NGO co-ordinators about how different people can contribute to teaching India.
"I have no experience of working with the underprivileged and that used to deter me from coming forward for such causes earlier. This is the right platform. I am excited to teach science and basic English to kids," said Jue Shah, 20, a college student.
Mita Shah, a homemaker, began her day at 5 am to reach the venue well before time. "This is a chance to do something for myself and I want to leave no stone unturned in my endeavour. I always wanted to be a teacher but family responsibilities were more important. Now that my children have grown up, I have free time to utilise for this purpose," said the 40-year-old homemaker. As these volunteers get ready to reach their destination slum, ranging from Gomtipur to Odhav and Naroda, it's time for others who are waiting in the wings to come forward and sign up. So, what are you waiting for?
Ref: thetimesofindia
Ref: thetimesofindia
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