Pavitra's story. . . . I came from a very poor family and my parents struggled to educate me with the meager income my father earned as a coolie. After completion of my II PUC, I could not study further, neither could I get a decent job with my education. I was frustrated and at a loss to decide about my future course of action. When I heard about the free vocational training offered by RLHP, I joined a computer course and, after successful completion, got a job as a computer operator in the Irrigation Department. My present earnings of Rs. 1,500/- per month have provided some relief to our family from financial troubles. I intend to do a graduate course by correspondence. Thank you RLHP! "Names changed to protect
identity"
PROGRAMME
Youth Development
Ensuring socioeconomic empowerment of youth with value based livelihood is another focus area of RLHP's interventions.
Vocational Traning
Most of the youth having no education or professional skills are marginalised.
In an effort to improve their socioeconomic conditions, RLHP started
various vocational skill training in the disciplines of computer
operation, driving, beautician course, fashion designing,
photography, electronics, electrical home appliances repair, home
management and home nursing. Over the years, more than 1450 youth have been trained.
In 2008 - 20 teenagers who are poor were given computer training
in RLHP training centre.
Apart from these, several personality development trainings are conducted for the total development of youth.
Changed lifestyle with better career
Many of them have given up or reduced their bad habits.
Increased
involvement at home and in community development