Magic Connect: August '24 Edition
Magic Bus India Foundation
Equipping adolescents with life skills & knowledge needed to escape poverty. 1 million impacted since 1999 and counting
Last month at Magic Bus India Foundation was filled with powerful stories of resilience, empowerment, and communities going above and beyond to support each other. From renewing significant partnerships to launching a new fellowship, and responding swiftly to natural disasters, we continue to drive meaningful change.
Dive into the latest updates to get inspired and uncover our efforts to build a brighter future!
52,710 Adolescents to Benefit from Renewed MoU in Mizoram
We are excited to share the renewal of our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the School Education Department of Mizoram! This significant partnership aims to positively impact the lives of 52,710 adolescents, through life skills education delivered by 1454 government school teachers across 1454 schools.
Spanning all 11 districts of Mizoram, this initiative is guided by the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and designed to strengthen teachers' capacities, integrate life skills education into the curriculum, develop effective teaching materials, and support the government’s Annual Work Plan.
Building Leaders: Youth for Change Fellowship Launched
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Magic Bus India Foundation Youth for Change Fellowship! This 12-month fellowship aims to develop leadership skills in youth from underserved communities. Through capacity-building, mentoring, project implementation, and collaboration with local governments, youth will gain invaluable skills. This initiative reinforces our commitment to fostering sustainable development in underserved communities.
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STORIES FROM THE GROUND
Rapid Response: Supporting Assam's Flood-Affected Communities
The recent floods in Assam devastated lives. In Kamrup district where Magic Bus has been active since 2022, our dedicated on-ground teams jumped into action to support the Nahira community. Our Community Learning Center (CLC) was opened up for use as a Child Friendly Space by Assam State Disaster Management Authority-ASDMA and 联合国儿童基金会 and, as a breastfeeding corner by the Dept. of Social Welfare, Govt. of Assam.
To support the mental and physical well-being of adolescents in the CLC, our team initiated life skills and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy activities. In recognition of our team’s dedication, quick response and positive impact, Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the Magic Bus CLC.
Inspiring Youth: A Day of Skill Development, Learning and Celebrations!
This World Youth Skills Day, Magic Bus organised impactful activities to empower and engage our youth. Participants from all Livelihood Centers across the country enthusiastically joined the celebrations which featured walkathons, alumni interactions, creative competitions, life skills-based games, and insightful skill development webinars, including a session led by NSDC's Archana Patankar and MBIF Executive Director, Arun Nalavadi.
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VOICES FOR MAGIC BUS
"By bridging the digital divide, we ensure every young person has the chance to thrive in the digital age, ultimately building a more sustainable, inclusive, and progressive society." - Arun Nalavadi, Executive Director
"By equipping women with essential life skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and leadership skills, we are fostering self-reliance and enabling them to become catalysts of change within their communities." - Jayant Rastogi , Global CEO
As we wrap up this edition, we leave you with an inspiring story...
Sanitation Hero: The Story of Viramgam's 'Toilet Man'
In Ahmedabad’s Viramgam block, Rakesh Parmar, known as the 'Toilet Man,' has become a local hero by tackling open defecation and improving hygiene. As a Training and Monitoring Officer, he educates families and helps them access government schemes. His initiative resulted in the construction of approximately 50 toilets, benefiting 295 families and 325 adolescents.
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7 个月Congratulations on the latest edition of Magic Connect! Your work at Magic Bus India Foundation is truly inspiring, and the impact you're making in the community is commendable.
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7 个月This is wonderful news, can someone from Magic Bus please dm me , we would like to engage with Magic Bus and perhaps meanwhile please look at Vahani Look forward to hearing from you