Vocational Training & Income Generation :-
Society for Human & Environmental Development in collaboration with Nargis Duttt Memorial foundation, the trust is established in 1981 in memory of Nargis Dutt, a famous movie star of India.
Ms. Priya Dutt (MP) trustee of Nargis Dutt Foundation had sponsored free vocational courses like Beautician, Mehendi & Tailoring for 700 girls & women of Kalina, Kurla &Vakola.

We had successfully completed the courses within the span of one month.Priya Dutt (MP) had visited our Centre to visit the classes and encourage the girls & Women for there capacity building and income generation.

SHED also organized a Get-together exclusively for older people, which about 110 older people participated in different types of Competitions which were conducted by SHED. All the older people were excited and actively participated in the competition them. On this occasion a special programme for grandparents was arranged at our Kalina branch. The Grandparents were welcomed with the showering of petals and a Band belted out mellifluous tunes in the backdrop to entertain them. PTA’s of our Balwadis (Kindergarten Schools arranged various competitions which were enjoyed by all the older people. The local Inspector of Police was present on the occasion to generate awareness on self - defense and security among the senior citizens. Mr. Rajendra Tawde extended a warm welcome to the grandparents and distributed a booklet on “Health Tips”.

SHED also celebrated Diwali and Christmas festivals with all the older people. Sarees and sweets were distributed during Diwali whereas cakes and sweets were distributed during Christmas. All the older people enjoyed these two festivals. The fear of loneliness has completely disappeared from their minds, as these older people are now stay together with their friends as if they are the member of one family. An awareness Programme on Tuberculoss was arranged by SHED. On this occasion, a Street Play organized at Harinagar Jogeshwari .Large numbers of people of the surrounding area attended this program .People were made aware about the symptoms, medicines and precautions to be taken to avoid this disease. Many queries were asked by the public which were satisfactorily answered by our staff. Most of the older people participated in this Programme. They helped our staff members by distributing the pamplets and some miscellaneous work. With the help of Helpage India a regular medical check -up of older people is done by doctors of the mobile health clinic.

Income Generation Activities in Dharavi & Jogeshwari:- 10 Days free training on Doll/ toys making had given to womens / adolescents of Jogeshwari and 15 days training on stitching nighties was given to the members of mahila mandals of different areas of Dharavi . This training was conducted by Canara Bank Dharavi Branch. Total 17 women took the benefit of this training. Members of Dhanlaxmi mahila mandal have taken interest and started a small business of purchasing cloths stitching the nighties and then selling the nighties in the nearby area. These women had also taken part in the exhibition held by the Canara Bank. This activity is undertaken by DhanLaxmi Mahila Mandal.

7 days training was given to a group of 6 females on Agarabatti making by Canara Bank. The females have started the income generation by selling agarbattis in their own area. This activity is undertaken by Bhagyalaxi Mahila Mandal.

RURAL AREA
Capacity Building and self reliance of rural women / girls through Vocational training

To develop the confidence and skill to plan and implement development programme using their own resources and with women playing a major role in the decision making process.

It has been observed in the tribal communities in Saphale Block of Thane District that people are facing problems of child health, low income, Illiteracy, School Drop out and Poverty related economic and social hazards. The area is hilly, remote one and many villages are scattered and unapproachable. Therefore there are limitations of Government functionaries working in this area. The result is that the development of this tribal area is not getting momentum. To attract and motivate the target population, it is desirable to also attract them through a variety of programmes of interest to them for their benefit and overall development. In view the increasing Violence and Atrocities on young women / girls and denial of right, we have now been concentrating on women and girls / child. Our capacity building process including Awareness, Educational Development, Vocational Training and Income Generation Activities.

FVTRS Bangalore is sponsoring free Vocational & income generation programme in Saphale area. The trades selected for the betterment and income generation of youth & adoslcents of tribals area.

1. Tailoring & Embroidery.
2. Beautician.
3. Two – wheeler Repair.
4. Plumbing & Mason.
5. Electrician.

Presently we had started a batch of Tailoring with 25 students and a Batch of Electrician with 35 students.

From last 7 years, we are working on hygiene & sanitation in the 10 villages of Saphale areas. Our Model Toilet Design has been selected for replication in other areas by the Panchyati Sammitte.

One of our villages Pargoan has appreciated by the district administration. Pargoan has selected for “Nirmal Gram Award” .The Villagers thanks to the SHED Staff for a guidance and support.