This is the second article in the Q n A series with CACR core team members
Q. How would you describe the last year 2014 for CACR?
A: My last years’ experience working with CACR was simply superb! CACR touched new heights of success by performing remarkable changes in BMC (Bombay Municipal Corporation) schools- assisting the system for timely distribution of 27 items in the school kit, getting computer labs available in working condition, activating the use of virtual classroom , monitoring system on every stage for the benefit of children,getting infrastructure funds to the tune of 6 crore rupees sanctioned for building repairs, mid day meal distribution for quality improvisation , planning various co-curricular activities for kids such as marathons and drawing competitions, and donating running shoes to kids and so on
Lesson learnt: I became a good 'Analyst' of BMC Education, got an experience of monitoring the system and knowing how it works, calmly getting done on right time and most importantly I have become a keen observer who has a strong will to appreciate the right acts and the ability to change the wrong ones.
2. What challenges do you see ahead in 2015 for team CACR and how you plan to overcome these?
A: No Challenges really but yes I would say it will be a task to increase our volunteers force with double its speed as in the upcoming academic year we wish to start New Bombay and Thane CACR chapters so more work force will be required to join us in the initiative.
3. How would you describe the team and work culture at the organisation and would you like to change anything?
A: Team and work culture is really perfect though we have hierarchy in our organisation. But our higher ups make us comfortable by not micromanaging us on a daily basis.My personal thanks to Mr. Nitin and Dr Richa for providing assistance and encouraging us on every step.Moreover, making us comfortable that we can share all our thought and observations.
The most awesome thing is we all work on all possible aspects which benefit school kids and education department.We believe in smart decisions with a common viewpoint
4. Any new projects that you plan to participate in 2015?
Yes, in 2015 academic year I wish to nominate myself for becoming a part of SMC in a school and become a more active citizen and volunteer
5. According to you how has CACR helped change the lives of the school children and their families?
As per my experience CACR has really done what they say during their meetings and seminars. Lots of changes were done in the past year. Since its inception in June 2013 to date, CACR has been observing all small activities of the education staff ,teachers,and kids and assisting them on every small step:-
- conducting SMC meetings,
- collaborating with multiple organisations and experts as an IIT Bombay, H West Federation, Toy bank, ADAPT, Nalanda Dance Institute, NSS club of Ruia College , Enactus HR College
- Also, teaching Basic IT skills and spoken English,
- organizing health talks and marathons
6.Any appeals you would like to make to the readers?
Yes surely : Thanks for showing your interest by reading our blogs,Facebook posts,and Twitter tweets ;visiting our website; following us on everywhere on social media. I really appreciate all the activism you all do but a humble request is kindly join us for spreading the word of education and RTE(Right to Education Act).
Come forward and join the initiative, benefiting the system and kids in real time. Hope to connect with you
-as answered to Richa by Roshni Singh,a core team member of NGO CACR.CACR is a start-up nonprofit working in areas of education, child rights and health
Website- www.ngocacr.com
Twiiter- @cacr6
