EduCARE India stands for 'Education & Community Applied Research Establishment in India', a community development institutional organisation that has been working with local communities and young talented students from higher education institutions / universities such as Panjab University, Chandigarh and Central University of Himachal Pradesh[1] and other international universities to conduct community based education and applied research, organisation of seminars, conferences, exhibitions and an international internship and exchange program along with AIESEC[2][3][4][5]
| Formation | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Community education and welfare |
| Website | http://www.educare.in |
Area of work
editEduCARE India develops new concepts and strategies in the field of localisation of sustainable and regenerative development through community education, applied research and social innovations in India.
The organization’s novel efforts are towards the social action and transformation through capacity building at the local level that involves the integration of socio-political, environmental, governmental, and political domains of sustainable development.
The focus areas of work includes marginalised community empowerment, women's education and empowerment, sustainable social microfinance, rural waste management, renewable energies, organic farming, forestation and wildlife conservation.
Organisation
editEduCARE India, is a registered NGO / not-for-profit Trust.
Project GlobalPEACE
editIts Project GlobalPEACE (Global Perspectives through Education & Cultural Exchange) engages volunteers from foreign countries for international internship in India through its international internship programme in India and Indian interns from Indian universities to promote peace, global citizenship and global perspectives in Indian students and youth.[6][7][8]
SEHAT SEVA Abhiyan
editSEHAT SEVA Abhiyaan is an innovative initiative responding to elderly needs by attempting to promote their optimal level of health and well-being and to assist them in remaining home, avoiding frequent doctor visitations, hospitalization, or admission to long-term care institutions, thereby improving their greater independence, comfort, and dignity of life.[9][10]
AapdaPAR
editAapda Prepared, Aware and Resilient communities is an initiative of EduCARE India supporting and networking with disaster management authorities to create a disaster prepared, aware and resilient communities through research, disaster planning, education, training and capacity building through developing task force of volunteers.[11]
BAGEECHA
editBAGEECHA (Botanical Applied Gardens for Ecological Enhancement and Climate CHange Adaptation) / Plastic Free Temples / Botanical Gardens – Preserve the environment through our by drawing upon the wisdom and experience of our revered elders to ensure sustainable practices for future generations.[12]
References
edit- ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal Pradesh Edition". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ Centre for Adult, Continuing Education & Extension, Panjab University, Chandigarh and EduCARE India... Archived 18 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine Panjab University, Chandigarh website.
- ^ Developing global perspectives among students The Tribune, 19 July 2007.
- ^ International Internship in India
- ^ "Gender Equality – Equal Wings" organised by Centre for Adult, Continuing Education & Extension". Panjab University. 25 January 2006. Archived from the original on 19 February 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
- ^ Workshops on worldview in schools The Tribune, 28 August 2005.
- ^ "Shaping Futures: Educare India – Mission Hill Complex & Project GlobalPEACE".
- ^ http://www.pu.ac.in/section.php?action=news&id=35&code=show[permanent dead link]
- ^ "PROJECTS | EduCARE India". 6 June 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Sehat Seva Abhiyan | RedCross Kangra". redcrosskangra.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "AapdaPAR Abhiyan – Aapda Prepared, Aware and Resilient Abhiyan | EduCARE India". 22 October 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Chamunda Temple : Plastic Free Temple Project launch, Promotes Livelihood and Environmental Protection". The News Caffee. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.