Our day began with a visit to Ignou Special Study Centre (Navjyoti Manovikas Kendra); a school setup to provide an education to mentally challenged and disabled children. An immensely moving and thought provoking experience, which left the team humbled. We were given a tour of the classrooms and dormitories and met many young people who were benefiting from this charitable non-profit making establishment. The learning environment, external support and resources and basic in its provisions in comparison to UK special needs institutions, however this school gives Indian society’s most disadvantaged young people a chance to learn new practical skills, communication skills and most importantly brings them out of isolation.
Navjyoti Manovikas Kendra are keen to receive volunteers to help support these young people’s special needs here in Jodhpur and for those who have the time and passion to share their talent and wish to make a difference, either contact one of the GSE Team or visit the Navjyoti Manovikas Kendra website.
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| A chance to learn |
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| Children making traditional Indian handicraft products |
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