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Review for Pardada Pardadi Educational Society, New Delhi, , India
The Pardada Pardadi Educational Society's (PPES) primary mission is to empower and uplift girls from rural India out of poverty through academic and vocational training. Over the last 10 years, the organization has worked incredibly hard not only to transform the lives of its students, but to better the communities and villages in the school's area. The students learn both academic skills (reading, writing, etc.), but also vocational skills which may be used to support future employment opportunities. Students are provided with clothing, transportation, basic health care, and 3 meals a day, all at no cost to students or their families. However, what I found most interesting is the organization's incentive-based model; students are paid 10 rupees per day to attend school. The money is deposited into a savings account and may only be withdrawn after graduation. PPES has also expanded its efforts to work with the local communities through public toilet projects, distribution of sanitary women's pads, street plays, and blanket distributions during the winter. The organization's founder, employees, and teachers are passionate about bringing positive and lasting change to a small area in rural India.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've seen the success of this organization by visiting the local villages, hearing about students that have graduated, and seeing the high daily enrollment of students that come from both Muslim and Hindu villages.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Try to expand recruitment of volunteers, particularly those with business and teaching experience. I think the school may benefit from adding more native English speakers to work with students and teachers on a regular basis.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Getting to know the students, the local community, and visiting their villages. I really enjoyed learning to play cricket and interacting with the students.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Incredibly friendly and welcoming. The organization's founder, director, and employees made me feel most at home in rural India.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Educate and empower at least one girl from each of the 40,000 families in the area it operates.
Ways to make it better...
I could have stayed longer. I wish I had more time.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Building a sustainable business model that is not dependent on donations.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I hope the organization has increasing success with its marketing business venture.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
