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Activities and services we offer the 23 children who regularly attend our Balwadi:

1. Balwadi (Pre-school Preparatory Class)
Started in 2003 to lay the foundation for formal educational and improving concentration abilities required for classes, we run a day care centre from 10 am to 2.30 pm for children of women in prostitution below the age of 6 . This helps reduce their drop out rates in schools we enrol them into when they are older.

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2. Educational activities
We encourage them to play with puzzles, building blocks, etc. to improve concentration and psycho-motor development. We use story-telling, music and animated films to relay information and explain concepts in fun ways. We also teach them age-specific academic curriculum.

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3. Admissions in school
As the child approaches 6 years of age, we get them admitted in formal schools.

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4. Placing orphans and HIV positive children in boarding
Orphans or children are sent to residential homes after following the proper legal procedure. HIV positive children are put into shelter homes.

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5. Nutrition
A complete afternoon meal is given. We believe that if these children are not fed properly during their developmental years, they will suffer from malnourishment. And if this happens, they will be permanently and irreversibly stunted mentally and physically.

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6. Recreational Activities
We take them on out on an annual picnic and to the nearby playground once a month to release pent-up energy and experience nature up-close. We celebrate occasions like Children's Day, Diwali, Christmas, Eid, Holi, Gokulashtmi and Dandiya. We also hold competitions in Art and Craft, Fancy Dress , etc.

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7. Health and hygiene
Once every three - six months, we conduct medical check-ups. In case a child falls sick in between, we get them checked. If needed, we get them admitted in hospital and do the necessary follow-ups.

Direct queries to balwadi@apneaap.info

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