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Bhagavat Educational Trust
“It´s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”
Who are we? A private charity
Founded in 1997
AIMS
Helping young people into Education, Training or Employment
Tackling social exclusion
Promoting integration of different cultures
Mutual assistance of social groups
Giving young people a chance
OUR CURRENT PROJECT……
……….Leonardo
Living and……
Learning Abroad
In a NutshellThe Project
E.U. Funded Travel paid for Food paid for Accomodation paid for Pocket money provided 2 weeks abroad Basic renovation work Work in orphanages or.. Centres for disadvantaged
children
To take part you must be……
18 – 30 yr old Unemployed British citizen Able to fundraise min £80 A group of a min 10 Young
people And 2 accompanying
adults
The 7 ElementsThe 7 Elements
DiscoverReservePrepareThe projectThe QualificationSupportStaying in touch
Discover, Reserve & Prepare
Visit our online ‘Discover’ page Watch presentations and browse photos on the project Familiarise yourself with your rights and
responsibilities Get hints and tips on raising the 100 pounds per head
Reserve your project and make it a reality Complete and send back all enrolment forms Specify desireds dates and nearest airports Return final authorisation agreement
Prepare Watch our online Bulgarian lessons Watch the presentation on your actual project Continue fundraising and work on Learning Record Pre-project team planning
Resource Centre
Indispensable tool for all future participants On-line and always accessible All application forms and admin in one
place Presentations on typical projects Bundles of useful information Live weather forecasts
Access to local newspapers
Hints & tips for fundraising Download centre for all aspects of project On-line language lessons
The Project2 weeks in Turkey………
…..Renovating an orphanage or centre for disdvantaged children ……..Integrating with the Bulgarian children
Before….. …..After
´Next Steps´ Careers Specialist Career advice given during project Real help provided to start realising ambitions CVs, interview tips, official certificates and
references Appointments, interviews and open days
arranged for all participants on return to UK
The Qualification Earned whilst on our
project
NOCN accredited
Personal Development
Communication & Teamskills
Real life skills
Entrance into education
Staying in touch Full support to all participants long after project
finishes Text messages sent as reminders for interviews Follow up calls to check on progress Vouchers sent out to improved performers
We communicate with the youngsters on their level Our very own FACEBOOK group that all participants
can join
• They chat to us online and can get advice• Chat to each other• Browse and post photos of the projects• Post advice on the ´wall´ for others• Request advice from us and their peers• Follow useful links for employment, education or
training• Get discounts on concerts and popular events• Hugely popular – over 100 members for 2009 alone
Forging Leaders
Each youngster given responsibility for the project for a day They lead de-briefs, write and present action plans, make risk
assessments and arrange meals for the whole group. Natural leaders emerge
Mutual Assistance
Two marginalised groups assist each other – the UK youngsters develop a sense of purpose, increased self-esteem and improved confidence……………..
…….the orphans and Roma community learn new skills,increased positivity and eagerness to interact and co-operate with others
Skills for life
A few things to remember…..A few things to remember….. This project can be of enormous benefit to young people It is a genuine chance of a lifetime An experience you will remember forever Be proud that you can offer a hand to those in need
But please don’t spoil it
Alcohol, Drugs & Violence strictly forbidden
Leaders allowing alcohol accept all responsibilty
Any young person breaking the code of conduct can be sent home
The UK organisation is liable for all subsequent costs
Associated costs can exceed £1000 per person
Act responsibly abroad
If you choose not to, you alone will bear the cost
Long Term BenefitsLong Term Benefits Project has long lasting effect Orphanages and homes attract more funding once
project has started One orphanage ´Iskra´ received a 1 million Euro
grant following project Morale of orphanage staff and children lifted –
project injects renewed enthusiasm and hope Renovation, mural painting and general
improvements often continued by orphanage staff New skills learnt Improved Communication Increased confidence More willingness to learn
Marginalised Groups Abroad
The Street Children We target schools in predominantly poor areas Street children given a platform for intercultural exchange with UK
youngsters
Opportunity to work on mutually beneficial projects alongside the Turkish children
Helps the street children to gain acceptance into the local community
Initiates the process of co-operation and sharing of ideas between social groups – eroding barriers created by social exclusion
So does the project……….So does the project……….
No…..
………make a difference ?
Not only that…….
This project changes lives.
2009200915 groups participated in projects last year
Over 150 young people
Ex – offenders
Substance misusers
Recovering alcoholics
Young and unemployed
84% of those young people
are now in
Employment, Education or further Training
We are determined to do even better
2010