Collaboration of Kumudini and Books for Change
With the support of Books for Change, Kumudini has been operating library and conducting non formal education class in the office of Kumudini for the residents of ERF from January.
From January 2017 to December 2018, the total number of direct beneficaries of the project was 41 girls. Through Bidhusi project (library and education support from Books for Change) the beneficiaires of Kumudini, have benfitted and become motivated to continue their studies despite having issues regarding their well being, including mental health, due the untoward incidiences (in most cases sexual abuse). Most of the girls have improved in their studies with the support received through non formal education classes received at the ERF.
A majority of the girls seem to enjoy reading the books in the library and it has been observed that their reading habits have improved.
The scholarship scheme of the Bidhushi project has been provided to 15 girls,inside and outside ERF from January 2017 to December 2018.Among 15 girls,4 girls have been receiving continuous support and living with families.
