About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
1981
The AVEHI Public Charitable (Educational) Trust champions empowerment via education. Established by individuals from varied backgrounds, the Trust uti Read morelizes audio-visual media to nurture critical thinking, social consciousness, and societal change. Through the Avehi Resource Centre, equipped with a diverse library, the Trust facilitates community access to alternative media, promoting values of equality, social justice, gender awareness, and secularism. In 1990, the Avehi Abacus Project commenced to enrich formal education with supplementary content. Emphasizing outreach to marginalized groups and influencing mainstream educational policies, the project strives to elevate the quality and inclusivity of public education. Renowned for its impactful materials, the project has devised three interdisciplinary teaching modules melding social and natural sciences. Guided by the belief in the interconnectedness of education, social justice, and environmental sustainability, it advocates for an engaged, learner-centric educational framework. Its mission encompasses enhancing educational standards, empowering educators, and advocating for universally accessible, high-quality education for all children from infancy to age eighteen.
Action
The Avehi Abacus Project develops integrated packages of educational materials for students and teachers in formal and non-formal settings, aiming to supplement and augment existing school curricula.
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
The Avehi Abacus Project has influenced the quality of teaching-learning in schools and on teacher education platforms, equipping children with skills and values to achieve their potential and contribute positively to society.
Vision & Mission
The Avehi Abacus Project envisions an education system that recognizes the primacy of active learners and supports teachers as reflective intellectuals contributing to positive social change, while striving to influence policies for equal-quality free education for all children from 0 to 18 years.
Programs
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Sangati
Sangati, meaning togetherness, relevance, and harmony, comprises six interactive learning kits designed to complement the school curriculum. Tailored for teachers and students in formal schools and Non-formal Education (NFE) centres, it serves as a foundation course for Classes V – VII and a post-literacy programme for ages 10 to 16. Each kit includes a teacher's manual and visual aids, emphasizing values like equality, sensitivity, and environmental concern. The curriculum encourages holistic learning, fostering self-confidence, critical thinking, and interdependence among children.
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Manthan
Manthan, meaning churning, serves as a foundational course for pre-service teacher training, aiming to address the stagnant nature of teacher education in India. Instead of replacing existing structures, Manthan seeks to supplement the mainstream curriculum. Conducted by regular teacher educators, it covers the National Council of Teacher Education's prescribed areas of Foundations of Education and Curriculum and Pedagogy. Split into two years, the curriculum delves into educational fundamentals in Year One, progressing to societal issues like caste, class, gender, nationalism, and the environment in Year Two, fostering a holistic understanding of education's role in society.
Milestones & Track Record
In 1990, Avehi initiated the Avehi Abacus Project to develop a supplementary curriculum for formal schools, strengthening the quality and content of education.
Leadership Team
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATA0893R
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Registration ID
E 8193
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/0171561
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12A
AAATA0893RE20211
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80G
AAATA0893RF20219
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FCRA
83780497
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
2nd floor, Keshavrao Khadye Marg Municipal School, Behind New Shirin Talkies, Jacob Circle, Saat Rasta, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, 400011
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust