Society across cultures has primarily been segregated into a set of hierarchical social categories: the most common being the upper, middle, and lower classes. However, the social stratification is unequal and puts a larger section into the underprivileged class. To strike a balance, it’s essential that the privileged class lend a helping hand to the under privileged by sharing the basic essentials needed for every individual being to prosper to its optimal.

Anavi is CSR initiative of AESM. ‘ANAVI’ means being kind to others. The logo symbolizes our objectives – of providing the shelter to the needy, being environment friendly & nurturance of girl child.

Mumbai Chapter aims at “Empowering the girl child”. Mumbai Chapter not only aims at providing financial aid, but also devotes some quality time from their respective busy schedules to make a difference to the needy underprivileged of the society.

VIDYA is a non-profit NGO – a charitable organization that specializes in the education and empowerment of less-privileged children, youth and women through working with them at an individual level. Their website for details:www.vidya-india.org

The main objectives of the “Beyond School” program :

* Is an Enrichment Program, which provides a safe learning environment for children in communities. It builds in them a sense of achievement and joy in learning.
* Is a fine blend of academics and co-curricular activities
* Academic subjects such as Maths, Science, spoken English and computer literacy are taught in order for children to reach their potential in school.
* Other forms of learning through dance and art are also encouraged. VIDYA focuses on life skills and overall personality development through classes and sessions.

ANAVI’s alliance with VIDYA would help us achieve our goals of imparting better quality of education to the lesser privileged in the city. We look forward to support their “Beyond School” program which caters to additional skills building in children from themunicipal and other low-income schools including vernacular mediums.

Beyond School program at Tilak Nagar, Andheri East (Mumbai) was inaugurated on 20th Sept 2016 by Capt. Anil Tejpal, Capt. Deepak Correa & Mr. Maneesh Pradhan. This specific centre will be funded by ANAVI- Mumbai. Currently it operates in 2 batches which caters to providing quality education and holistic development to approximately 50 to 70 students from class 1 to 7.

We look forward to achieving our goals with this new venture.