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The International Day of the older persons was befittingly celebrated by the Helpage India on October 1, 2014 at Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre. The awards were presented by lise Grande, UN president coordinator and UNDP resident representative in India.
The Excellence Award and Samson Daniel Award were awarded to the MD Ryan International Group of Institution Grace Pinto for her invaluable contribution towards elderly people of the society. The chairman Helpage India Amal Ganguli and CEO, Helpage India applauded the efforts of the Ryan Group.
APIM signs an mou
The Asia Pacific Institute of Management (APIM) signed MOU with a College of Business Administration, University of Northern Iowa. The main objective is to develop and build global awareness among the participants and to develop exchange of faculty and students between India and US.
Other important objective includes joint research activities within specific field of study, development of professional programmes and conduction of joint projects. The goal of this association is to provide strategic globally relevant education and experience to students and faculty.
Corporate Citizenship programme
BMW Group, India started a programme with Magic Bus in 2011 for the benefit of the underprivileged children in the slums of New Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai and villages. The aim is to help children complete a successful journey from ‘Childhood to livelihood’. The programme uses a structured activity-based curriculum delivered by mentors to bring about positive and long-lasting changes in children’s lives.
The programme is based on the principle of Helping People Help Themselves. Particular emphasis is given on sustainability, measurability, transferability and long-term impact of the programme. Speaking about the initiative Philipp von Sahr, president, BMW Group India said: “Through our partnership, we aim to play an active role in empowering underprivileged children to build a brighter future for themselves.”
Voting Awareness Campaign
KIIT Group of College organised a rally to convey the message of voting among the people, in which a number of students took participation. The rally was organised in Ghamdoj, Alipur and Bhondsi village. The rally started from the campus and ended up at Bhondsi village and was flagged by the chairman of KIIT BR Kamrah.
The main objective of the rally was to give the message that how much voting is important for every single person. Students made people aware of the importance of voting by number of slogans. They gave a message to encourage people to vote for Haryana Your vote is your voice. On this occasion Kamrah said: “It is very important that people should realise the need of vote and its power, then only they will come forward to vote.”
Digital learning centre
I Want to learn Better Foundation, a socio-innovative NGO based in Delhi, is launching its first digital learning center in south Delhi. The goal is to empower underprivileged students and young learners by imparting knowledge and education to them, through technology.
The learning centre will be equipped with various digital and technology driven learning resources so that it can assist more number of students effectively and efficiently.
These centers will be open for the underprivileged children who can attend the classes and gain knowledge from innovative and quality education.
The foundation’s learning model is designed in such a manner that the children can be directed to a path of learning and knowledge and self determination. The contextual mobile Apps and interactive learning modules will make them smarter and brighter.
After the inauguration of the learning centre in south Delhi, the foundation endeavors to open new centres in other areas as well.
Asis and si-uk tie-up
Anglo Schools International Services (ASIS) and Study In UK (SI-UK) Education Council, a university recruiter operating in Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai, have decided to forge a new partnership providing free counselling and placement services for those wishing to study in Britain’s top educational institutions.
The partnership was announced at a Press conference in Delhi on October 10, provides a one-stop-shop for families wishing to secure an international education in Britain. Counselors, operating out of the SI-UK offices, will guide parents and children on the benefits of starting their overseas education at a top British boarding school before moving through to undertake their university studies.
Commenting on the partnership, ASIS principal, David Boddy said: “ When we came to India with our scholarship and pupil recruitment programme for some of Britain’s best schools we always planned to extend the process through to the next stage. The tie-up with SI-UK expands significantly the learning opportunities for Indian pupils. They can now secure their educational futures by graduating from a top school in Britain before moving seamlessly into an elite university institution.”