We now feel that the efforts we put in are reaping its fruits...

Nomadic girls have been part of our hostel from their
childhood

A good news to share…

The STD 12 Board Exam results are declared and the 11 students from our hostel – who appeared this year – passed with flying colours.

Most of these students have been part of our hostel from their early childhood and have created a strong emotional bond with all of us. It is very hard for them to leave the hostel and are certainly feeling very sad and heavy on their hearts. Consoling these heavy hearted souls, we said, “It is your time to fly high in the sky and make it yours. The world out there is waiting to embrace you. Don’t sit behind; Go out and mark an everlasting impression of your wit and valor to the world and prove your worth.”

One of our daughters – Neeta – whom we did not expect to clear the recent board exams. Every time she went home during vacations, her parents had to try head-to-toe to convince her to come back to the hostel. But she did it and did it with flying colours. Other children like Rekha, Parvati, Pinkal – all of them have been hard working and dedicated to their studies.

Sumit – who was enrolled in the Hostel by Respected Smt. Meghashri Bhave – knew us as he used to come to our office off and on before he was enrolled to our hostel. Although, the first time I met him in the hostel, his gloomy face shed tears down his cheeks. Though, it took him some time to adjust but he managed successfully.

Our Manisha has many physical issues, but she worked very hard and the results have paid. Same is the case with Priyanka too… In fact, each and every child has worked really hard…

We now feel that the efforts we put in are reaping its fruits.

Vandanaben taught these children through online classes without taking any fees for the last seven years – not only these children but many others too. She used to teach them from 5:00 am to 7:00 am in the morning. Bijol, Kokila, Ghanshyam used to wake these children in the morning. We will be eternally indebted to her and her concern for the children. Thank you so much Vandanaben…

Our Dimpleben deserves a huge applause for her hard work. She is always concerned about the children’s future. That is why we could get this result.

Vanita also gave her best for the children of our Hostels and ensured that they get the best from the organization.

It is with this combined team effort that we could achieve this success. It is indeed the result of Team Work.

Ganeshbhai who has joined us recently will also be shaping the future of the children now. We are grateful to Shri Thakarshibhai Rabari - the Cook - for ensuring delicious meals to the children; to Shri Chaturbhai Raval – the driver - for safe travelling of the children and Smt. Manjuben Nai – the caretaker - for giving motherly care to the children. All their efforts have made this possible.

Last but not the least; not all this could have been possible without concerned and empathising support of so many well-wishers. We give special recognition to Aarti Foundation, Giants Group of Central Mumbai, Dr. K. R. Shroff Foundation and all of our donors and well-wishers for their humongous, ever-ready and loving support.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Nomadic children at VSSM Hostel

Nomadic girls who appeared for board exams passed with
flying colors

Nomadic girls learning through their online classes

Nomadic girls preparing for their board exams

VSSM Hostel children's board exam results

Education For All - VSSM initiative for Nomadic Communities of Gujarat...

Mittal Patel meets Deepak

“Didi, I  dream of taking my father to a car showroom and buying him a car he desires. Everyone in my village made fun of my dad and me when he decided to enrol me to this hostel. We are Nat, but my father works as a mason. He does not practice our traditional occupation. Everyone would tell me that I, too, am destined to be a mason, not an official. My father aspired to study, but we belong to a community where child marriages are rampant. My parents were also married as kids; hence my father had to forego his dream of studying all the way. When I arrived here, he asked me to study hard; he was prepared to work hard to help me study as much as I wished to. I am here because of my father. I want to make my father’s life better. I want to shut those mouths.”

Deepak is a class 12 student; along with finishing his schooling, he is also attending Para Medical and Nursing course. He aspires to complete his education and do a GNM course. “I want to get a good job and place my first salary in my father’s hands,” wishes Deepak.

“Didi, I could study because of this hostel. Numerous people would have helped so that all of us could attend school. When I begin earning, I  wish to give forward 5% of my earnings for the good of others. I will give it to you.” Such sensitivity deserves salutations.

Four hundred children from various nomadic and marginalised communities stay at VSSM operated hostels and attend mainstream schools in Ahmedabad. You may consider contributing for their future. VSSM is also setting up Vallabh Vidya Vihar, an all-inclusive educational facility near Gandhinagar’s  Pansar. The academic enclave will have the capacity to house and educate 1000 students.

We also request you support the construction of this facility. You may call us on 9099936013 for more details.

'દીદી મારા પપ્પાને ગાડીઓના શો રૃમમાં લઈ જવાનું ને એ જે ગાડી પર હાથ મુકે એ ગાડી લઈ આપવાનું મારુ સ્વપ્ન છે. મને જ્યારે આપણી હોસ્ટેલમાં ભણવા મુક્યો ત્યારે ગામમાં બધા મારા પપ્પાની ને મારી મજાક કરતા. અમે નટ પણ મારા પપ્પા ગાવા વગાડવાનું ન કરે એ કડિયા કામ કરે. તે બધા કહે, કડિયાનો છોકરો મોટો થઈને તગારાં  જ ઉચકે એ સાહેબ થોડો થાય? મારા પપ્પાને પણ ભણવાનું મન હતું પણ અમારામાં નાનપણમાં લગ્ન થઈ જાય તે એમના લગ્ન પણ થઈ ગયા ને એ ભણી ન શક્યા. મને જ્યારે ભણવા મુક્યો ત્યારે એમણે મને આ કહેલું ને તુ ખુબ મહેનત કરજે, તારે જેટલું ભણવું હોય એટલું હું ભણાવીશ એવું એમણે કહેલું.... તે દીદી મારા પપ્પાના લીધે જ હું અહીંયા છું. મારે એમના માટે ઘણું કરવું છે. જે લોકો એમને ટોણા મારે એમની બોલતી બંધ કરવી છે...'

અમારો દીપક આમ ધો.12માં ભણે ને સાથે પેરા મેડીકલ નર્સીંગનો  કોર્સ પણ કરે. એની ઈચ્છા 12 પાસ કરીને GNM કરવાની. સારી નોકરી લઈને પપ્પાના હાથમાં પહેલો પગાર આપવાની દીપકની ઈચ્છા..

 એ કહી, 'દીદી આપણી હોસ્ટેલમાં રહીને હું ભણ્યો. મને ભણાવવા કેટલા લોકોએ મદદ કરી તે હું જ્યારે કમાતો થાઉ ત્યારે મારી કમાણીનો પાંચ ટકા હિસ્સો હું પરમાર્થના કામમાં વાપરીશ.. તમને આપીશ'

દિપકની આ ભાવનાને પ્રણામ કરવા ઘટે.

અમારી હોસ્ટેલમાં વિચરતી જાતિના વંચિત પરિવારોના 400 ઉપરાંત બાળકો ભણે. 

આ બાળકોના ભણતરમાં તમે મદદરૃપ થઈ શકો. 

આવનારા સમયમાં અમે ગાંધીનગરના પાનસરમાં 1000 બાળકો ભણી શકે તેવું વલ્લભ વિદ્યા વિહાર ઉભુ કરી રહ્યા છીએ.. આ બાંધકામમાં પણ આપ સૌને મદદરૃપ થવા વિનંતી.. 

વધુ વિગત માટે 9099936013 પર સંપર્ક કરવા વિનંતી. 

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