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Srotoshwini Trust - Pathshala (Vadodara, Gujarat)
Srotoshwini is a Vadodara city based Trust, registered in 2010, primarily aimed at working towards the development of underprivileged children and women. The Trust is 12AA, 80G and FCRA compliant.
There are 3 main initiatives that run under the Trust:
Pathshala
- Pathshala Informal School: a school that has a hybrid learning program that marries the guidelines of Reggio Emilia Philosophy of child-centric education (Project Based Learning) with NIOS board learning expectations so the end result is a very skilled individual ready for joining the workforce.
- Pathshala Hostel: a residential facility for children where the focus is, all round development of the child including academics, sports, extra curricular activities, vocational training & career counseling. Pathshala classes now run on hostel campus.
Pathbhavan – A Learning and Development Center that runs in the after-school hours and focuses on nurturing the childen of Sanjay Nagar Slum area (Vadodara) through academics and extra curricular activities for all round development.
Churni: a creative initiative that vocationally trains the mothers of our children to empower them by providing a steady income by selling the products they make. We have two centers, one in Gotri, Vadodara and another in Lasundra, Savli. Churni has a separate website that will give you more details about the products and the ladies making them.