EcoWorld and RIVER

We feature in a very interesting article in EcoWorld.

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From half-way around the world....

It is always great to see someone else is writing about us. Brickbats or bouquets matter not - we receive them with equal humility. Remember the blog entry of ‘Harvard Kennedy students visit RIVER’ of February 2, 2009? In that dynamic group of Masters of Public Policy Candidates was Stephan Steacy. He has written a very gripping account of his visit to us. You would like to read it

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Mothers' Committee Meeting

The School – community linkage is a vital ingredient for the success of this Methodology. One of the linkages is the Mother’s Committee meeting. This is held every month. Parents are informed about the progress their children are making in the school, what competencies and skills have been developed as on date. It is vital to get a feedback from the parents regarding how they feel regarding the progress of their wards. Even illiterate parents comment on how and what their children do at home. Contributions in kind, for example vegetables or firewood, for augmenting the afternoon meals for the children, given by any parent in that period is highlighted and publicly appreciated. Any issues that parents have are resolved in these meetings. Rajyalakshmi, Leela and Raju Asirvadam accompanied by the Resource Coordinator, T Venu attended such a meeting conducted by Saidabee in her school.

We have fun also!!

Bonding amongst our own cadre is an essential exercise for those who are at the helm of affairs. Various methods are used to increase this factor in our Organization. One such method is the annual Teacher’ Tour that is carried out. This year the whole lot went on a trip to Ootacamund. While enjoying the salubrious climate of the Nilgiris, personal rapport and understanding of each other was the ultimate winner as the group lived, ate and drank together over the few days that they were out of their work environment. Rao, Rama and Rajyalakshmi led this group.