COMMUNITY PROJECTS BY SFLF..!!

'Lead Young'

Lead Young was an initiative undertaken by Skills for Life foundation to survey the need of Leadership and life skills education and its status in schools. Under this project 2500 educators, students, Parents, employers were surveyed to understand how missing Life skills education in most prevalent schools is impacting student's emotional health and competency to lead life. The survey was then compiled and shared with Policy Makers like Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Mr. Manish Sisodia. The presentation was led by a team of students who had undergone Leadership and Life skills education with Skills for Life Foundation in the past years.​

'Cancer Awareness Project'

SFLF initiated Cancer Awareness Project to create awareness among the most vulnerable part of our society -Our “YOUTH”.The project began with children, volunteers, associates taking the initiative of writing “SECRET SANTA” letters to these struggling Cancer patients motivating and inspiring them to look forward to a happy life.​

The students and volunteers along with SFLF team went ahead to take Cancer Awareness initiative by conducting talks in eminent schools and engaging important stakeholders in the project like Principal, Educators, Students, Parents and organizations heads. The team overall surveyed 1700 individuals with a purpose of creating awareness among Youth and empower them with easy ways to fight the disease.

Further empowering the project, Skills For Life Foundation collaborated with “You We Can” Foundation, an initiative by the world’s famous cricketer ”YUVRAJ SINGH” and interacted with Ms. Shabhnam Singh(Mother of Cricketer “Yuvraj Singh”) and Mr. Raj Bakshi the CEO of You We Can along with a series of interaction with the General Manager of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Research Institute (RGCRI), Ms. Shikha Rudraraju and a conference was attended by the SFLF team to understand the nuances of the disease and the role Youth could play to spread awareness.

Propagating the same project “SFLF” participated on World Cancer Day at the Global Conference on Cancer Awareness at INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE (IIC) where, young people were made to share stage with eminent Oncologist, Directors, CEO’s of reputed organizations.

'Mission Gratitude'

Mission Gratitude was a community project initiated by Zenith students to bridge the distance between the outlook of the civil society towards the defense society and extend honor to the Defense society for the innumerable contributions and sacrifices that they make to keep our nation safe. In this project SFLF facilitated more than 50 Interviews with senior officials of Army, Air Force and Navy for the project Mission Gratitude. The project was launched by Brig. SK Murari & Col. Ranganath Rai. Mission Gratitude ultimate focus was to learn from their real life stories and letting the world know about them.​

'Civic and Life skills program- PRAYAS Society'

Skills for Life foundation initiated Civic and Life skills curriculum for 100 children at Prayas with support of philanthropists. This project aimed inculcate Civic and Life Management Skills in underprivileged children to contribute in building a strong Nation. Weekly sessions are held with these Children by Master Trainer headed by our Chief Program Leader- Ms. Gurleen Kaur and her support Team of Trainers, the program concluded with a grand Graduation ceremony at India International Center on 27th May' 2017 in the presence of eminent guests like Addl Director- Sports Authority of India, Mr Varghese, Director- Prayas, Mr Amod Kanth, Dr Rita Duggal among others. These children prove yet again that the Real education for our Youth is not what our Schools and colleges are teaching but the missing Life education that makes them society contributors and gives them acceptance and real standing in the society.

'Civic and life Skill Program-Salaam Baalak Trust'

Skills for Life foundation in collaboration with Kiran Kailash Nanda initiative for Civic and Life skills initiated a 6 Months Training program with Salaam Baalak Trust children. This project was quite a challenging task to deliver civic skills to children who came from street, who were orphans, without families, scrap sellers even those who had undergone drug rehabilitation with SBT among others.

This social project involved continuous effort to aimed to inculcate the necessary Civic and Life skills in these children, empower them for a better tomorrow, give them hope,inspiration and intent that they too can aim high and improve their lives, identify a Goal and create action plans to achieve those Goals. and contribute to the building of a strong society and a strong Nation.

The project successfully concluded on Aug 23' 2018 with an elaborate Graduation ceremony in the presence of eminent guests. Noticeable changes were noticed and appreciated in the students, extraordinary Self-confidence and Leadership was displayed through various voluntary initiative and action taken by the students. Each one had a story to share of their earlier years and the directionless lives they were leading. Their life stories moved everybody to tears. The highlight of the event was the way they made their declarations and spoke with such Confidence in front of the audience, despite a few of them even being incapable of reading...

The immense change in their persona was visible in the areas of their Confidence, Social skills, Etiquette, Self Belief, Goals and dedication to reach the Zenith of their Life and implement the learning through the sessions and by being their own version of Zenith. It was hard to believe to see these smart boys who just a few months ago sat in the first session so unwilling to learn, with chappals on the seats, using foul language, abusing and fighting with each other and getting angry for them was an all time excuse. If someone wanted to understand what a transformation in a life means- these children were a perfect example of Transformation Personified.

'I am an Eco-Soldier-Environment cleanliness Project'

As a part of this project a group of students who were educated with Civic and Life skills education by SFLF, as volunteers were designated as Eco soldiers and they took up a community project to reinvent the beauty of their own village. Their actions brought about a huge transformation in their own personal lives and a huge shift in the mindset of the people in their villages by their actions. SFLF students took the initiative to clean the streets in their own villages and inspiring people with the acts which were beyond their capabilities. The task that started with ridicule, humiliation ended up with grace and inspiration when these Eco-Soldiers indoctrinated the Panchayats and women of their respective villages and made them join their campaign to clean up their villages.

Furthermore a group of 50 Children at Jahangirpuri who were a part of Civic & Life Skills Training Program under Skills for Life Foundation took the initiative to contribute to their community through “I AM AN ECO-SOLDIER” & decided to show the world what is achievable when the intent is in place. People ridiculed them but they decided to stick by their project. These 50 Children inspired 500 more people to take the pledge that they will not litter & throw the garbage only in the dustbins. These people include Rikshaw riders, Tea Vendors, Shopkeepers, Men & Women of old age. They also reached out to one of the schools in their local area & took a session on CLEANLINESS AWARENESS with Students & Teachers. Their story was so inspiring that India Today News covered it, they continue the good work even despite the continuous challenges.

'Skill Development Program-In association Navjyoti Foundation'

This was a Pilot project undertaken to ensure Civic and Life skills education to adolescents from under-served strata coming from 5 different villages in association with Skills for Life Foundation, India Vision Foundation and Navjyoti Foundation spearheaded by Dr. Kiran Bedi. The only difference noticed while educating these children was the ‘Opportunity’. The graduation ceremony of these children was conducted at KIIT Auditorium in presence of the project propagator Dr. Rita Duggal, a philanthropist looking to bring about a change in our society by upgrading the thought process of our Male Youth through Civic and Life skills Training. The project was spearheaded by the SFLF Founder Ms. Gurleen Kaur with her team.

'Civic and life Skill Program-Khalsa School.'

Skills for Life foundation in collaboration with Kiran Kailash Nanda initiative for Civic and Life skills initiated a 6 Months Training program with 120 children at Khalsa School. This social project was a continuous effort to aimed to inculcate they necessary Civic and Life skills in these children, empower them for a better tomorrow and contribute to the building of a strong society and a strong Nation.

The project successfully concluded on Jan21' 2018 with an elaborate Graduation ceremony in the presence of school Principal and eminent guests. Noticeable changes were noticed and appreciated in the students, extraordinary Self-confidence and Leadership was displayed through various voluntary initiative and action taken by the students that included a cleanliness drive, water conservation drive and enrolling the other students of the school to contribute to their environment.

'MY EARTH MY HOME' Project

A collective initiative of 19 young leaders - graduates of the Zenith programs- 'MY EARTH MY HOME' project was inaugurated by the Honourable Former Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Shiela Dikshit on August 22, 2010. The project was conceived with a vision of creating an army of Eco Soldiers. These budding energy conservationists pledged to switch off electricity in their homes every Friday from 6pm to 7pm as an earnest endeavour towards minimizing the lethal repercussions of Global Warming.

Leadership & Lifeskills Training- DAV School Teachers.

Skills for Life Foundation consistently conducts Personal Empowerment programs for Teachers to enhance their emotional competence and productivity as Teachers. This project was undertaken with 93 Teachers of DAV Model School, Kulachi Hansraj from Delhi, NCR

WHO I AM MAKES A DIFFERENCE' Program

A community project aimed at instilling a sense of pride within the teacher's community was launched by Dr. Kiran Bedi. A well known social figure, Dr. Kiran Bedi has the distinction of making a difference in the lives of many with her compassionate and sensitive initiatives. The objective was to help these valuable professionals identify their importance quotient, empower their being and realise their true potential. The project highlighted that this important guild makes a difference in the life of the most important asset of our society, our children. The campaign that started with teachers went on to inspire people to speak the 'Language of Acknowledgement', to let people know what they have never been told and transform lives and relationships in an instant. They went on to acknowledge the important but lesser recognised sections of the society, our Security guards, Maids, Sweepers, Janitors and many more in the league.

'SCHOOL KE BAD SCHOOL' Program

Participants from Zenith were invited by Dr. Kiran Bedi to be a part of an interactive event for 'School ke bad School' program, an initiative by the Nav Jyoti Foundation. 'School ke bad School' is a community initiative for the destitute children living in villages. It is aimed at inculcating crucial life skills within the younger generation. Zenithians interacted with these village children, enthused immense hope within their souls and motivated them to attain education for a better future. This venture facilitated a novel learning within our young leaders, learning that instilled within their being a sense of compassion towards others and gratitude for a satisfactory life that the Almighty has bestowed upon them.

'JOY OF GIVING WEEK' celebrations:

Zenithians were a part of the group who visited various civic sites for community service. The children participated in the visits enthusiastically and made genuine effort towards rendering physical service. The week commenced with an exceptional start highlighted by the distribution of food to around 600 flood victims at the Yamuna Banks.

A Day with Tamana​

The day spent at Tamana Special School etched life long memories on the hearts and minds of each participant. A group of 15 Zenithians and 25 Students from different schools who were part of Zenith in School Programme visited Tamana for a day. The highlight of the day was an Art (Drawing and Colouring) Competition, organised by Tamana wherein each Zenithian played the role of a buddy to a Special Child. The camaraderie shared between the two kids as a team was a gratifying sight and a truly unforgettable experience.

Visit to PRAYAS (Juvenile Aid Center) Society

The agenda of the Visit to Prayas Society was conceived, drafted and implemented by the Zenith participants. Prayas promotes livelihood skills along with integrated programmes for marginalized children. Only 25 Zenithians engaged a group of 90 children from Prayas for an entire day by means of interactive games, talks and activities based on Leadership & Life Skills. The sharing of experience amongst children hailing from two completely different strata of society was the highlight of the event. Zenithians celebrated one of our Panelist's Birthday and distributed gifts and snacks to the children at Prayas as well.

Trip to Salaam Baalak Trust

Zenithians presented a Recreational and Entertaining Programme for the children of Salaam Baalak Trust and in turn children from Salaam Baalak Trust did a performance for Zenith Group. SBT provides shelter, care and support to the street children. The fantastic performances and 'Jugalbandi' amongst the children of Zenith & SBT was followed by a tour of the premises. The visit proved to be extremely inspirational for Zenithians as they observed how the SBT children lived devoid of any family support. The SBT children also seemed deeply touched by the compassion, love and respect showered upon them by the Zenithians.

Visit to Senior Citizen's Home

Participants at Zenith also visited a Senior Citizens Home in Delhi and had an opportunity to interact with the old inmates. It was indeed an enjoyable experience for the children, who not only interviewed the elderly people but also gained proximity by hearing their life stories. Deeply touched by the interaction, the young Zenithians understood the importance of their grandparents and pledged to spend quality time with them.