Background

Awalkheda village in Igatpuri, is surrounded by 4 wadis namely, Karachiwadi,

Jambulwadi, Warachiwadi and Chandwadi. The 3 wadis of Phanaswadi, Jambhwadi and
Gawalwadi are also in this area and Aseema has been providing education to the children of
these wadis since July 2007.

The villager’s main source of income is agriculture. Water is scarce in the region, many rely
on three wells located in the village. There is limited access to health facilities and
education. The current schools in the village lack staff and supplies.
 With a mission to provide underprivileged children
with a nurturing and stimulating educational environment,
Aseema runs the Sitabai Kavji Mengal Anganwadi at Jambhwadi
& an Education Centre for Tribal Children at Awalkheda is underway.
In 2005-06 Aseema trained the Anganwadi teachers
from 4 villages in Igatpuri
In July 2007 Aseema started the Sitabai Kavji
Mengal Anganwadi at Jambhwadi, Igatpuri

Today, 35 children delight in learning through the Montessori Method.

In December 2009, Aseema started construction of the Education
Centre for Tribal Children in Awalkheda, Igatpuri.
 In March 2010, Aseema started the first batch of the
Pre-Primary Centre at the Education Centre in Awalkheda,
Igatpuri.

We have 52 tribal children studying in Pre-Primary and Primary Sections at Awalkheda.

 In March 2011, Aseema inaugurated the Pre-Primary Centre
at the Education Centre for Tribal Children in Awalkheda, Igatpuri.

Phase I: The Pre-Primary Section

Montessori Teaching Approach

A Daily Nutritious Meal Annual Day

 Besides Education Aseema also provides:-

Uniforms,

 Shoes,

 Raincoats,

 Meals,

 Medical Assistance, when required.

 Excursions & Outings and

 Cultural Events
 Phase II: The Primary Section

 Establishment of the Primary Section

 Kitchen & Dining Area

 Dormitories

Phase III: The Secondary Section

 Establishment of the Secondary Section – Academics &

Vocational Training

 Library

 Science Laboratory

 Community Room
 “Limitless sky where the child
soars high,
With dreams unlimited and
visions fly.
The child is the centre, the
reason we are,
At Aseema, we believe each child
will go far.”

- Sharmistha Kant, Sonali

Gonsalves & Nicola Dadyburjor
(Teachers At Aseema)