Making plans to make a difference, and then watching the change happen before your eyes - can there be anything more satisfying?
I'm absolutely loving the fact that every time I post an update on this blog, I've got tons of good news to tell you all. Firstly, on 9th of September, 9 rikshaws will be disbursed. 9 new owners, 9 new empowered people, 9 new smiles. Second week of September - Certificate Distribution Ceremony (subject to availability of Chief Guest). On 18th of September, Max India Foundation is organizing a health checkup for the rikshaw pullers and their children. On 22nd of September, 22 more rikshaws will be disbursed. Hi-five, guys!
This time, SIFE is going to be a little more cautious and allow the rikshaw pullers themselves to inspect the quality of rikshaws before disbursement.
In the meanwhile, my fellow SIFE-mates are busy opening bank accounts, handling loans, arranging for uniforms, and importantly coordinating with the vendor regarding price and quality issues. The bad quality of some rikshaw elements was a mistake that won't be repeated. SIFE apologizes to all the rikshaw pullers who have had problems with their new rikshaws (though I'm pretty sure no rikshaw puller is going to be reading this blog - heck, not all SIFE members read this blog, let alone the rikshaw pullers - yet SIFE apologizes anyway and will do its best to maintain quality from now on)
Other SIFE members are busy surveying rikshaw pullers for certain details about them and their families, their health, their expenses etc. to facilitate activities with Max India Foundation and L&T. It's really interesting that most rikshaw pullers don't clearly know their age or their children's ages! When I ask them how old they are, they give an estimate - saying they're "probably" 30 years old! And it's also really nice to hear that most of their children go to schools. Wait, did I mention how smart a rikshaw puller looks in his SIFE uniform? I'll try to post a picture tomorrow!
We are facing one problem though - the English training programme by Etasha Society isn't confirmed yet. Since rikshaw pullers won't be allowed to ply in North Campus during the Commonwealth Games, if we start the English lessons now we'd have to take a break during the Games - which will make them forget all that they learnt. If we were to start after the Games, it's really hard because of exams in November. Hope someone suddenly gets a brainwave and a fantastic idea on how to go about this.
If I don't get 5 comments on this post, you guys are dead the next SIFE meeting.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
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6 comments:
harshini's right..u guys r in for it if there arent atleast 5 comments on this by next meeting..
there is so much to talk bout in her posts..
nd yes if ne1 does have some brilliant ideas bout how to adjust the english classes... do let us know... we're in a bit of a fix
hey...harshini...nice piece..and i bet none of the rickshawpullers are gonna read dis...lol...the du darshn was awesome!...just a little long...plus it is great to hear all the good news!!...cheers to SIFE!!
hey guys...
i think we should start with the english training programme asap..as the rickshawpullers can atleast get a jist of how to behave and the speak the basic language...they would have some idea of basic english n mannerisms.. during the break during the common wealth they'll aleast be able to implicate what they have learnt... and get to practise as well... even if they forget parts of it we can always revise that during the lectures aftr the common wealth.. this way they'll have a better preparation of what they learn..(by going through it twice...
Frankly speaking we shouldn't delay the training just because of the break in between... because if u feel they'l forget everythng during the break..then they cn forget all that even aftr our lessons are over...
so lets start nw...they might even get bored of these classes if they are held consequetively..giving them a break might evn help in retaining their interest... so what say?
hey guys...
i think we should start with the english training programme asap..as the rickshawpullers can atleast get a jist of how to behave and the speak the basic language...they would have some idea of basic english n mannerisms.. during the break during the common wealth they'll aleast be able to IMPLEMENT* what they have learnt... and get to practise as well... even if they forget parts of it we can always revise that during the lectures aftr the common wealth.. this way they'll have a better preparation of what they learn..(by going through it twice...
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