CEDE Program
CEDE program, or Child Education, Development & Empowerment, is Peepal Foundation’s attempt to reinstate values and morals and infuse a whole new spirit into young, impressionable minds with a view to creating confident and responsible global citizens. As an NGO for children, Peepal Foundation strives to shape the future of underprivileged children by empowering them with the proper knowledge and values. Your support can make a difference — donate to child education and help us transform lives.
After almost a year of preparation and planning, the CEDE program was finally launched on 1st Aug 2013 for 2nd and 3rd grade students in 17 schools (16 PMC and one private school) across five zonal areas within Pune city. The children in these schools come from nearby slums, and most of their parents are ‘daily-wage’ workers. Through the CEDE program, we aim to provide these children with the tools to succeed and grow into responsible individuals.
FAQ — CEDE Program
CEDE Program
Child Education, Development and Empowerment
CEDE is planned as a 60-hour program integrated with the school curriculum, supported by the school authorities as well as specially appointed ‘change managers’ who coach the children during the week (MON-SAT). This initiative focuses on education for children, ensuring they receive comprehensive learning experiences.
Volunteer-driven workshops on Saturdays provide volunteers with the opportunity to not only spend quality time with the students but also impart knowledge through fun, experiential activities, enriching the child education process.
The intervention comprises various modules aimed at enhancing communication and English language skills, confidence building, positive thinking, vocational and career guidance, sports, as well as a variety of art and culture workshops. In addition to these modules, the program emphasizes experiential learning through interactive media such as activities, role-plays, mind mapping, and study techniques, creating a dynamic approach to child education.
‘‘CEDE’ aims at holistic child growth and development by coaching children on a variety of aspects and enhancing their overall personality, empowering them with knowledge and work-life skills. This comprehensive approach fosters the child development needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
One of our major focus areas is enabling teachers with the right tools and modern teaching techniques through a variety of ‘Teachers Training’ workshops, ensuring they can better support child growth and development in the classroom.
In addition to the above, the CEDE intervention emphasizes regular ‘Empowerment Workshops’ for parents, school authorities, teachers, change managers, and volunteers, all of whom play a vital role as enablers in the child development process. These workshops equip them with the necessary skills to further support the children’s growth and development, both inside and outside the classroom.
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CEDE is planned as a 60-hour program integrated with the school curriculum, supported by school authorities and specially appointed ‘change managers’ who coach the children during the week (Mon-Fri). Volunteer-driven workshops on Saturdays allow volunteers to spend quality time with students while imparting knowledge through fun, experiential activities, fostering child empowerment and enhancing child education in India.
The intervention includes various modules that focus on improving communication and English language skills, confidence building, positive thinking, vocational and career guidance, sports, and a range of art and culture workshops. In addition to these, the program emphasizes experiential learning using interactive media such as activities, role-plays, mind mapping, and study techniques, all designed to promote child empowerment and growth.
Our change managers and volunteers are essential external channels who help shape the personality of these children by exposing them to diverse, fun learning practices and teaching them to think outside the box. Our constant endeavor is to equip children with the knowledge and skills they need, ensuring they enter the real world with confidence, ready to succeed in child education in India.