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Illuminate Lives: Transformative Projects for Marginalized Youth and Communities

The Bhagavat Educational Trust, founded in 1997, is dedicated to enhancing education and aiding marginalized groups through sustainable projects. Our Leonardo Living and Learning Abroad initiative helps ex-offenders, alcoholics, and unemployed youth in the UK, alongside supporting various disadvantaged communities abroad, including orphans and the disabled. Our comprehensive programs include preparation, project execution, career seminars, and ongoing support. With an emphasis on skill development and social integration, we aim to foster confidence and self-esteem, enabling participants to thrive in their communities.

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Illuminate Lives: Transformative Projects for Marginalized Youth and Communities

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  1. Bhagavat Educational Trust “It´s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”

  2. Who are we? • A privatecharity • Founded in 1997 AIMS • Furtherance of Education • General relief of poverty • Sustainablevocationalprojects for marginalised groups • Social Integration

  3. OurCurrent Project…… ……….Leonardo Living and…… Learning Abroad

  4. InaNutshell Target Group UK • Ex-offenders • Alcoholics • Drug abusers • Young & unemployed Target Group Abroad • Marginalised groups • Socially excluded • Disabled & Unaided • Orphanages

  5. The 7 Elements • Preparation • Resource Centre • Project • Careers Seminar • The Qualification • Appointments • Facebook

  6. Phase 1 - Preparation Research of UK organisations & spreadingethos of project • Newsletters • Phonecalls • PressCoverage Buildingrelationship with UK organisation • Personal visits • Guidance on pre-projectmanagement in UK • Introduction to new culture – customs, traditions Administration • Arrangingtransport and flights • Official EU registration of participants • Findingsuitableproject and implementation of action plan

  7. ResourceCentre • Indispensable tool for all futureparticipants • On-line and alwaysaccessible • All applicationforms and admin in one place • Presentations on typicalprojects • Bundles of useful information • Live weatherforecasts • Access to local newspapers • Hints & tips for fundraising • Download centre for all aspects of project • On-line language lessons

  8. The Project 2 weeks in Bulgaria……… Before….. …..After …..Renovating an orphanage ……..Integrating with the Bulgarian children

  9. ´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

  10. The Qualification • Earned whilst on our project • NOCN accredited • Personal Development • Communication & Teamskills • Real life skills • Entrance into education

  11. 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 theirlevel • Our very own FACEBOOK group that all participants can join • They chat to us online and can getadvice • Chat to each other • Browse and post photos of the projects • Post advice on the ´wall´ for others • Requestadvicefromus and theirpeers • Follow useful links for employment, education or training • Getdiscounts on concerts and popular events • Hugely popular – over100members for 2009 alone FACEBOOK

  12. ForgingLeaders • 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

  13. Long TermBenefits Marginalised GroupsAbroad • 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

  14. The Roma Community • We target schools in predominantly Roma areas • Roma children given a platform for intercultural exchange with UK youngsters • Opportunity to work on mutually beneficial projects alongside the Bulgarian children • Helps the Roma 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

  15. Notonly that……. So does the project………. No….. ………make a difference ? This project changes lives.

  16. 2009 2010 14 groupsparticipated in projects this year Over 120 youngpeople Ex – offenders Substance misusers Recoveringalcoholics Young and unemployed 84% of thoseyoungpeople are now in Employment, Education or furtherTraining We are determined to do even better

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