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Newsletter (Jan 2014 – Mar 2014)

Dear Friend,

Enclosed please find our Newsletter for the period January to March 2014. We are extremely grateful to Ms.Subhadra and Mr.Kalyan for volunteering and helping us with the newsletter.

Team Unnati

Volume 2: January – March 2014 | www.unnatiblr.org

Welcome Note

“Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has”… said Margaret Mead, a very popular American Cultural Anthropologist.

    ” Don’t ever question the value of volunteers. Noah’s Ark was built by volunteers; the Titanic was built by         professionals.” Dave Gynn

Editorial:

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” Too often we under-estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. “ – Dr. Felice Leonardo Buscaglia

Events at UNNATI:

1. TATA GROUP VOLUNTEERING:

2. INTERNSHIP FROM NMIMS and Christ University:

1. A team of 20 students from (NMIMS) Narsi Monji Institute of Management Science, Bangalore, interned at UNNATI. Unnati asked them to think and prepare projects on

  1.  Sustainability

  2.  Outreach

  3.  Skill coverage

  4.  Marketing of Unnati Auditorium

The students evinced great interest in the projects and have given us reports on the above projects. Unnati is exploring ways to implement some of the projects. We thank the students for their work.

2. A team of 68 students from Christ University interned at Unnati on 3 different days (27th Jan,3rd Feb and 24th Fe.14) The students were very enthusiastic and completed a variety of work which would benefit the organization. We thank them immensely.

3. Leadership Workshop A One day leadership workshop was conducted on 1st Jan 14 for the 41st Batch and on 20th March for the 42nd Batch. These workshops are always liked by students as they consists of a lot activities, role plays and other interactive sessions. These also benefit them in terms of improving their personality and self confidence.

4. Memory Session:

5. Art Of Living: A one day Art of Living classes was as usual conduced for 41st batch on 16th Jan. 14 and for 42nd batch on 27th Mar. 14. This is the day when students are made to realise their full potential and are energised to bring in their best. The students also learn to laugh loud, clap and appreciate others. Students also learn the importance of prayer and its meaning and message.

6. Debate: Unnati conducts two day long debates for every batch- one on ’employment’ and the other on ‘social issues’. The debate for 41st batch was conducted on 24th Jan.14 and for42nd batch on 31st Mar. 14 The students are divided into groups- one group arguing ‘for’ and another group ‘against’. The employment debate would include issues like 1. Is it good to one’s career to continue in the job or quit in a short span of time. 2. Whether savings is better than spending etc.

The social issue debate acquires a more interesting tone as students love to participate and express their ideas on issues such as, a.Whether women should marry early or late. b. Whether its good for women to take up job to be economically independent. c. Is an arranged marriage is better than a love marriage. The debate opens up to showcase their ideas,their debating skills, expression etc., and is enjoyed by every student. These activities also acts as a refreshing change from their regular classroom sessions.

7. Blood Donation Camp By Rotary Club:

” No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor is given by what he gave. “ – Calvin Coolidge

Placement Record

All the students from this batch have been placed with 100% placements.Here is a list of organizations who have provided employment opportunities for Unnati Students:


” You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give. “ – Winston Churchill


Teacher/Volunteer’s Corner

Name: Mr. Rebello

Mr. Rebello, a retired officer from Indian Air Force, has been associated with Unnati for many years. He handles spoken English Classes to all the vocations whose jobs demand excellent language skills. He is an excellent facilitator, takes keen interest in students development and progress. He always keeps track of students placements and their well being evern after completing the course. .


” It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference. “ – Tom Broka

Know Your Team

Name: Rekha

Ms. Rekha joined unnati as a Computer Faculty in May 2011. She motivates and inspires the students many of whom have never knew of computers earlier. She is an excellent facilitator who instils confidence in students, extremely committed to her duties. She is a person who does not hesitate to walk that extra mile, lends her hand in facilitating admn related work and is always full of energy and enthusiasm. Team Unnati is extremely happy to have her in the team and wish her success.


” The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. “ – DeAnn Hollis

Students speak

Name : KALPANA.V

My father sent me to Unnati after seeing the newspaper ad and also based on a relative’s recommendation. I was not interested to join Unnati initially because we were told that we had to be in Unnati from 8 am to 8 pm . First few days I was just thinking I will not be able to manage, I used to think how will I be able to manage 70 days. But everything turned beautiful once the classes started and as days went by I got more and more interested in attending classes. Intitially I used to call my mother and cry. I used to call her twice or thrice daily but later I started calling her once a week which made her surprised. The classes were so interesting that I didn’t have time to call my mother. I wanted a job as I was from a very poor family, I wanted to support my parents and wanted to stand on my own legs. I started working hard. I have not seen a training centre like Unnati. The teachers are awesome, they take utmost care and are friendly. They teach us in such a way that even the dullest student is able to understand and is ready to talk in English. I was not knowing what is lifeskills before joining Unnati, that has really transformed my life. I am thankful to Unnati for this. I have learnt and improved in all these areas after joining Unnati.

  •  I. Confidence

  •  II. Stage fear

  •  III. How to face problems

  •  IV. Spoken English

  •  V. Life skills

  •  VI. How to attend an interview

  •  VII. Analytics

  •  VIII. Computer

  •  IX. Computer typing.

I was very afraid to take up interviews, but gained confidence by the motivation from my teachers. I attended TCS interview and was selected after 5 rounds of interview. It was a dream coming true. I will try to donate some money to Unnati. I will also send many students to Unnati. I am grateful to all teachers and staff who have brought in the transformation in my life. Too good. Thanks, thanks, thanks.

Name : SOMASHEKAR 

I am here at Unnati because of my friend. I am dwarf built, so no one gave me a job. I came for the interview at Unnati, and was selected for guest care vocation. First week I was very confused and it was very difficult to adjust because everyone at Unnati speaks in English which was very difficult for me to understand. So I thought of going back to my village. Some of my friends at Unnati stopped me from going back. They told me to wait and see for a week otherwise we can go back. Now I feel good that I did not leave because I have learnt to be a good person, my attitude has changed and have learnt many good things.. I am able to speak in English now, I am sure hereafter I will improve my language. I have changed many aspects of my bad behavior and have become a good person. I realize the value of human being and the value of food and totally the value of everything around us. I did not believe when my friend told me about Unnati, but now I have seen with my own eyes how the transformation has taken place in me. I want to do something like this for the poor people like me and improve society status. I thank one and all at Unnati. Now I am placed in South Indies group of restaurants. I am very happy working here. Thanks to one and all who have brought in this transformation in me.


” It is one of the beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely help another without helping himself. “. – Ralph Waldo Emerson


Reminiscences

Valediction:


The valediction of 41st Batch was held on 4th Feb. 2014. The guests of honour included personalities such as Mr.Puroshotham ,Adithya Birla,Mr.Subu Krishna,Nuware,Mr.Kishore, San Engineering, Shraddha Prabhu Kumar,donor, Mr.Bir Singh, SNSF Foundation,Mr.Anurag, Boeing,Mr.Mohit, Derrick Petroleum and Ms.Shobha Narayanan, writer and donorThe valediction is entirely organized by students, they wear many hats by performing different roles like anchoring the event, inviting guests, enacting skits relating to what they have learnt at unnati, talking about their experience at unnati during the 70 day training and proposing a vote of thanks. Unnati always ensures to instill a ‘sense of belonging’ and leadership skills in them by making them the owners of a function that is planned for them. Course Completion certificates are issued to each and every student at the end of the event. Emotions run high on this day as students leave their abode of learning with a heavy heart.


” Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve. ” – Martin Luther King, Jr

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