ECC Volunteer Archana Vyavaharkar reported from Kondhwa, Pune:
I visited the Sidharthnagar school this afternoon. Manjiritai, Reshma and Sunita (ECC field-staff) were there to oversee the admissions. I spoke to them and the school principal Mrs. Bhalerao about the transport. The school wants us to take full responsibility. The person bringing the children last session was not doing a proper job. Some children had complained that he did not come to their sites etc. Also he did not come on time to pick up the children from school.
One person who runs a couple of vehicles for schools contacted us. I've given his card to Manjiritai. He seems to be ok and eager to work for us. We will also have to employ a lady to accompany the children. There is a lady who lives near the school whom Manjiritai has met and who is willing to work as an escort.
I've also requested the principal to give us a copy of the letter she will send for the transport funds. It is still Rs.300/- per child. We can use that to push the concerned people for payment. Also we have told the transporter that he will be paid only when the school receives the money. He has agreed today....but what happens if he changes his mind?
The school got its official number today and the principal even praised Door Step School .....staff as well as children....and it's good to see the rapport between the facilitators and the school staff. They have brand new benches and charts and the school looks really good. Even the toilet is clean and has an approach from within the school compound!
Hope the transport works out for the children here.
- Archana Vyavaharkar (ECC Volunteer)
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