GIRI NAGAR
It all began with Manu, a physically and mentally challenged boy, and the need to provide him a dignified way of living. To give Manu a home, Project WHY had to be accepted by the community he lived in and the only way to do so was accede to its demands: teach English to their children. The English classes began in Giri Nagar in 2000 with only a hand full of children. Manu was taken care alongside. Giri Nagar became Project WHY’s testing ground for all its programmes: after school education and special needs.
WOMEN SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
TAILORING COURSE
For years, primary and secondary level after school education was imparted to children in this centre. Today, it is a skill development hub where nearly 100 women pursue certification course in tailoring and beauty culture.
Two six months certificate courses – basic and advance are offered free of cost to women and girls to equip them to be financially self dependent. Nearly 100 women are enrolled each year and a professional trained dedicated instructor supports learning. While some trained women are employed in nearby factories and boutiques, many of them prefer to work from home.
BEAUTY CULTURE COURSE
A six months certificate course is offered to women and girls. Mostly, younger girls are enrolling for the course with an ever increasing demand for beauty services. A very elaborate and well planned curriculum preparers the trainees for both employment in salons and self employment.