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Part of Srotoshwini Trust Vadodara
Vadodara
ABOUT US
HISTORY
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Pathbhavan started as a 'Learning and Development Centre' for the children of Sanjay Nagar Slum in Sama, Vadodara. It was initiated by SROTOSHWINITRUST with 8-10 children as a 'Library and Activity Centre' in a rented room inside Sanjay Nagar - Nehru Nagar Slum in May, 2013. The goal was to inculcate a reading habit within the local kids who rarely got the opportunity to study in quality schools, or to get help from their families in pursuing studies. The aim was also to nurture their talents in extra-curricular activities and to groom them to become sensitive, self-reliant and happy citizens of society. On understanding the major gap in the children' s inability to read and comprehend core subjects, we at Pathbhavan felt the need for str uctural transformation. We prioritised the same and established ' The Learning and Development Centre 'with a clear focus on academics alongwith personality development through different activities. Our endless gratitude to all our patrons who made our dream come true! When we look back, our Pathbhavan journey seems incredible! We could not be where we are today without the love and wishes you have showered on us over the last 7 years! We thank you for your generous contributions that have enabled us to serve 40-50 children living in the slums of Vadodara. Together we have been able to touch a few lives so far. We need your ongoing support to transform the lives of our children.
CHALLENGES
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Lack of quality education, awareness, resources, and belief in irrational practices, superstitions, domestic violence and substance abuse are few of the primary factors which compel children from families of limited means to miss out on opportunities of growth. Such children lose out on emotional, physical and social development and are more prone to suffer from depression, low self-esteem, lack of nutrition and so on. Without quality education, the children are unable to unlock their full potential. Many grow up in the slums as alcoholics, drug addicts, anti-socials, and petty criminals. The high rate of drop-outs in children from the schools, mainly at pre-secondary level is largely due to lack of educational assistance/support at home, deprivation of interest/motivation, lack of interest in continuing education and paucity of financial resources. Over the periods we are constantly observing the trend of sending children to work for earning at an early age as child labour or to the family 's menial business. Bullying, narrow-minded competition, sibling rivalry are other challenges which need to be addressed often alongwith academics and other extra-curricular training.
