Oct, 2004 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations Sivam, Andhra Pradesh

1. Sri Sathya Sai Gurukula Seva Yagnam Oct, 2004 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations Sivam, Andhra Pradesh

2. Outline • What is this project? • How we got the idea &made a project out of it • How was it executed • Planning • Back-end work • Communication • Coordination • Follow-thru • Closure • Lessons learned • Bottom Lines

3. 1 • Rebuilding the school facility • Updating of school structure 2 • Developing the child • Care for the physical well-being of the children • Blossoming of the child’s heart 3 • Preparing the school for the long-term sustenance of the school • Facilitating a ripple effect of schooling on the village Overview • The intent was to involve all 23 districts of AP to undertake the holistic development of at least 80 dilapidated primary schools, located in the remote & deprived parts of Andhra Pradesh. • Primarily, the project focused on

4. District level SSSSO District level SSSSO District level SSSSO State level Planning & Project coordination YC YC YC DP DP DP Sevadal Sevadal Sevadal SP State level Coordination Team Roles & Responsibilities Beneficiaries …

5. District level SSSSO District level SSSSO District level SSSSO YC YC YC DP DP DP Sevadal Sevadal Sevadal SP State level Coordination Team Roles & Responsibilities Beneficiaries District level Planning, Coordination, & Resource Planning State level Planning & Project coordination …

6. District level SSSSO District level SSSSO District level SSSSO YC YC YC DP DP DP Sevadal Sevadal Sevadal SP State level Coordination Team Roles & Responsibilities Beneficiaries Sustained & visible value adds …

7. idea -> project Aug, 2004

8. Think Tank • We meet often to discuss projects • We wanted an offering for Avatar Declaration day • Many suggestions were made… • We sought a projects that were … • value adding to the beneficiary • valued by a village community • sustained / enduring • Which addr long pending problems • Involving districts of AP • Youth and Elders • Which would be learning for all • With high value, but still affordable

9. How an idea became a project • We talked with Organizational elders • We got opinions of many Youth and Sevadal • We also approached and prayed to Bhagawan for guidance • Idea got crystallized over time • Many brainstorming meetings were held • Pilot presentations & role playing was done to uncover basic problems • Brochures, booklets, pamphlets were prepared • In English and Telugu • Feedback was taken and open items were addressed • Ultimately, due to encouragement of all, confidence was gained

10. Refinement Process

11. ExecutionPlanning Aug, 2004

12. Brainstorm, Propose, Refine, Discuss, Clarify…

13. Focusing on the child • Medical checkups / follow-up for children • “Deworming” schedule for all children • Educating community on personal Health and Hygiene • Preventive care for contagious diseases • Teach children some good habits

14. Winning the child’s heart • Same team of people repeatedly interacting with the child over a period of time creates good rapport • Focus on attracting the child • By entertaining & interactive sessions • By story telling: Child devotee stories • By rewarding and recognizing positive behavior • Prizes: Toys, chocolates, stationery, • Healthy competitions • Singing & teaching devotional and patriotic songs • Encouraging their talents • Games • Use audio visuals • Installing play equipment • Distribution of minor indoor play items • How to take exams

15. Infrastructure work • Higher priority items • Sized for school population • Well lit and ventilated; should not get hot when full • Easy access to water • Latrines & Urinals (preventive care) • Flooring • Inspiring quotations to be painted on school premises • Secondary focus can be given to • Electricity • Access roads • Gated compound walls • External colors (swami colors) • First-aid kits • Play ground development