My School, My Pride/ Notebook Distribution
The annual notebook distribution drive, a unique longitudinal program has evolved as a flagship initiative of Aviratha. This program is part of the Aviratha’s larger involvement in value addition to primary education and infrastructure development of schools.
Following are salient features of the program.
What does Aviratha provide?
Variety of notebooks and stationery required for one full academic year
Who are beneficiaries?
Children studying in Government schools located in socio-economically backward regions or Government schools composed largely of children from socially disadvantaged groups.
How are books provided?
Every year in January, Aviratha begins a survey of potential beneficiaries and calculates required resources. Beneficiaries are notified about the intervention early through school teachers. In June-July, teams consisting of volunteers delivery books directly to every child in their schools.
How many have benefited so far?
How is the program funded?
The program is largely dependent on public donations raised annually. Corporate entities donating larger amounts are acknowledged on covers of notebooks. To ensure continuity of program and longitudinal assurance to beneficiaries, Aviratha has setup a corpus fund exclusively for this program. Interest earned through this corpus is being used to fund the program as well.
What are unique features of this program?
- All varieties of books provided
- Annual continuity
- Direct to beneficiary
- Zero administrative and logistic costs