Gali
Schools
Gali schools were formed to give extremely
poor children in the slums of New Delhi a chance to get an education
and get off the streets. For many of these youngsters, attending
a Gali school is a chance to get away from the trash heaps where
their parents have sent them to collect scraps, and into the classroom
to learn basic, yet essential, skills in leading a productive
life.
Although things like knowing how to read and write as well as
learning the dangers of drug addiction and gender discrimination
may seem simple, these are some of the most important issues street
kids can learn.
At the present moment 1250 students are enrolled in various Gali
schools around the city. Among the enrollees are nearly 700 girls,
an encouraging number considering all the added dangers and perils
young girls face in such volatile environments. One of the most
challenging aspects for teachers is making sure their students
attend class regularly and stay off the streets.
Besides learning to read, write, add, subtract and other basic
skills, the kids at Gali schools also get to participate in sports,
dance and drama class, and the very popular class trips. For most
of the children, it is the first chance to go around the massive
city of New Delhi and visit some of the beautiful and educational
sights. Besides regular visits to the library, students went on
trips to the zoo, the science center, the museum and several historical
spots as well. These trips were enormously popular among the kids.
Another key benefit the kids at Gali schools receive is regular
checkups by qualified nurses every two weeks. Besides treating
the children for various illnesses, the nurses also educate them
and their parents on the importance of health and hygiene. For
parents, meetings and involvement in the schools can help them
become a part of the community. Another key benefit the kids at
Gali schools receive is regular checkups by qualified nurses every
two weeks. Besides treating the children for various illnesses,
the nurses also educate them and their parents on the importance
of health and hygiene. For parents, meetings and involvement in
the schools can help them become a part of the community.
So many good things have come out of the Gali schools, but we
need your help to continue these incredible successes. Every year
these schools need new supplies such as pens, pencils, paper,
chalk and several other materials. Money is also needed to pay
teachers, doctors and travel arrangements for class trips. Please,
help the Gali school tradition continue and donate
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