Well , 'Aflatoun' means 'Explorer' in Urdu. This programme is implemented by the teachers (trained by MelJol) with the help of the Aflatoun books series created by us. The programme works towards enhancing the self-esteem of children in local government/zilla parishad schools/ashram schools to make them confident to be active participants in affecting their immediate environment. We implement the Aflatoun Programme at the national level on a large scale.From Ushid School, Thane District - Mumbai , Pandit Maruti Bhoir was a part of the Aflatoun program when it was first implemented in Thane in 2001 -02. The Savings Programme was started in his school whereby children were taught the importance of savings and how they could save. Both of Pandits parents are illiterate and his father is a farmer.
He has now passed his 12th std and done a government recognised computer course which later gave him employment. He states that because of the savings habit he learnt as part of the Aflatoun Programme, he learnt how to save and use money effectively. As a result he could do a computer course and he got a job.
He has now passed his 12th std and done a government recognised computer course which later gave him employment. He states that because of the savings habit he learnt as part of the Aflatoun Programme, he learnt how to save and use money effectively. As a result he could do a computer course and he got a job.
Pandit also remebers that he had taken part in the songs and rally organised in his village as part of the Aflatoun Club activities for creating awareness about the ill effects of guthka consumption. He also states that the programme helped him gain confidence and imbibe good habits.
We currently reach out to directly impact 410000 children and 1600 teachers from 800 schools in six states. Hmm...just one of the many Aflatoun stories!!!!!!!!!!!
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