Author: Group Communications

SNSF Jodhalli enthusiastically celebrated its 5th Annual Day in the presence of chief guest, Mrs. Uma Basapur, Block Level Education Officer, Kalghatgi, as well as dignitaries from Dana Anand India Private Limited, principal supporters of SNSF Jodhalli.

In an endeavour to enrich their personalities both socially and culturally, the 29 MEDHAVI awardees of SNSF Gurugram pursuing their Diploma in Mech/Automobile Engg at Government Polytechnic, Manesar, were taken for an exploratory visit to the Akshardham Temple Complex, New Delhi. For most of the awardees, this was the first time they had travelled on the Delhi Metro.

SNSF Trustees Mr. C.S. Patel and Mr. P. Arul Kumar were joyously welcomed by students and village elders when they visited the upcoming model village of Rohile. The trustees interacted with the residents, including individual women entrepreneurs, on the benefits of the developmental tasks undertaken by SNSF and how they would take them forward under their own steam.

SNS Foundation’s skill development vertical began its engagement with persons with disabilities (PwD) in the year 2012. Recently it completed the training of its 500th youth candidate under the category of PwD and aims to cross the 600th mark by March 2020. In its endeavour of providing skills training and promoting livelihoods among PwD, it is supported by the American India Foundation (AIF).

In 2019-20, this partnership project of AIF and SNSF, titled ABLE or Ability Based Livelihood Empowerment has AT&T as its principal sponsor. On September 25th, it was a proud moment for the SNSF and AIF teams when the first graduation ceremony of ABLE graduates for the year 2019-20 was graced by senior dignitaries from AT&T India and the Asia Pacific – Mr. Arun Karna, Managing Director, AT&T India; Mr. Bernard Yee, Region President Asia Pacific, AT&T and Ms. Mary Beth Asher, Vice President, Asia Pacific, AT&T. The event was adorned with success stories of ABLE graduates who have defied various odds to earn their rightful place in society as well as of their parents who too have had their own share of struggles bringing up a child with disability. The guests enjoyed their interaction with ABLE graduates and with much keenness learnt some basic sign language. As is customary, the event drew to a close with national anthem in sign language.