Colorss Foundation Brochure 2013

Colorss Foundation was the outcome of the socio-centric and humanitarian thought process of its founder Mr. Anand Koti. Anand’s passion and dedication to bring in a massive social change in the society, to drive this social change by imparting education using creative and innovative methods brought Colorss into existence in 2008. Since then many action driven and research oriented projects have come into existence here and have been instrumental in achieving the purpose of this mission. As Colorss continues to make great strides on the social front, let’s take a vow to contribute in whatsoever manner possible to reach out to people in our communities and societies to enhance, empower and energize them.

Browse through our brochure to understand the work we are doing and see how you can be part of it.

1. Colorss Foundation was founded on
15th September 2008
Registered Under:
The Societies Registration Act,
1860 - Gujarat/2471/Vadodara
The Bombay Public Trusts Act,
1950 - F/2154/Vadodara
Colorss has a current student base of 250 children and 15 women
in vocational program from Pune and Baroda areas. At the Aircel
a+ centre at Pune, we have reached 450 students in this year 2012-
2013. Total reach this year has been 600 approx.
To continue to make a lasting impression on these children’s lives,
Colorss relies on the support of the community. We are grateful
to everyone who is able to contribute and help us strengthen the
vulnerable sectors of society.
Due to a lack of access to education and rehabilitation, these children
are ostracized from society. We believe that change in society can be
achieved by breaking the cycle of poverty. Help us to achieve this goal
and make a positive impact on society.
Volunteering with Colorss gives you the opportunity
to make a real, substantial difference in the lives of
many underprivileged children. In addition to gaining
some invaluable experience, you are provided
with the chance to make a positive impact on the
community and help these children break free from
the vicious circle of poverty.
How can you make a difference Help break the cicle of poverty
Colorss - A beacon of change
Many of the people who work with Colorss are
volunteers, either locally based, or from around
the world. Colorss has a wide range of internship
opportunities, ranging from marketing and research
to working with the children directly in Pune or
Baroda.
To sustain and achieve our bold objectives, we
require considerable financial support. We seek to
raise funds, both from personal donation and from
corporations, with which we might able to bring
about a cross-sector relationships.
Your contributions form the backbone of our efforts to
help neighborhoods, businesses and families, which
not only brighten their lives, but also strengthens and
benefits the communities as a whole.
A contribution of any size can make a significant
difference in the lives of these underprivileged
children.
Volunteer Donations
Info about donating
50% deduction to all donations to Colorss are exempt from tax under
sections 80G of the Income Tax Act.
To donate directly to our bank account:
Colorss Foundation
Current A/C number: 30562854518
IFS Code: SBIN0009737
State Bank of India
New Sama Road (9737) Branch, Vadodara
Colorss Foundation
E/68, Jyoti Park, Behind Navrachna School,
P.O. E.M.E
New Sama Road, Vadodara - 390008
Gujarat, India
Phone: [phone] | Email: [email protected]
Web: http://colorss.org
Fb: www.facebook.com/colorssfoundation
Phone: [phone] | Email: [email protected]
Web: http://colorss.org
Fb: www.facebook.com/colorssfoundation

2. Colorss Foundation is an Indian NGO that works towards
enhancing the well-being of underprivileged children through
the use of art and technology. For many children in India,
access to quality education is simply not a reality. The lack of
resources and training leads to a vicious cycle of poverty, which
continues through generations and is almost inescapable.
Colorss Foundation takes an innovative approach to this issue
and provides the children in need with invaluable skills, and
more importantly, the confidence to lead successful lives on
their own terms.
To form a family of like-minded people
whose motive would be to empower socially
deprived children with qualities like self-
confidence, responsibility and self-esteem, at
the same time, ensuring that these children
complete their school education.
Education is the key to development of not only individuals, but
also for the development of the wider society. Unfortunately
most children are forced by their parents to drop out of school,
due the financial conditions for their families and end up as child
laborers. Without a proper education, it is difficult for these
children to reach their full potential.
The Colors of Life project strives to reduce the number of school
dropouts, so that children can reap the long-term rewards of
gaining a proper education. The program teaches teenagers to:
• Write and draw while being inspired by a topic chosen by a
psychologist.
• Use computers effectively by providing hands-on-training.
• Translate their writing from Marathi/Gujarati to English.
• The outcome from these sessions is published in an electronic
magazine (e-zine).
Underprivileged children face stress in many aspects of their
lives, through family, academics, health etc. The situation
gets even worse for young girls due to many reasons like the
patriarchal nature of the society and the resulting gender
discrimination. Girls tend to be seen as inferior, which could
lead to a sense of worthlessness and low self esteem. The
very thought that these girls deserve much better, has been
the driving cause of Project Enhance. Project Enhance works
to help young girls overcome these issues through sessions of
martial arts and creative arts.
These sessions help the girls to cope with stress, become
productive and actively contribute to the society.
Program benefits:
• The physical activity and meditation involved in karate
training, allows children to control their aggression and
stimulate their minds and bodies, as well as increasing
stamina and physical fitness.
• The creative aspect of the project aids the children with
their cognitive and motor skills, while also enhancing focus
and discipline.
• Children are also provided with talks on topics including body
language, careers, family dynamics and communication
skills.
The program trains participants to become disciplined, self-
confident, and most importantly, happy individuals who
enjoys their studies.
Project Urja is aimed at assisting women break free from
the vicious cycle of poverty. The innovative project aims to
develop vocational skills in women, to give them the power to
uplift themselves, as well as their families, so that they have a
chance of a brighter future.
Disadvantaged women have no access to training and
resources, which means they have a very limited education,
and as a result, live in poverty. Project Urja gives these women
the chance to become self-sufficient and escape from the
vicious cycle. By improving their existing skills and teaching
them new skills, we provide these disadvantaged women
with the ability to become productive members of society,
while also strengthening them financially and making them
socially independent.
Aircel a+ Center; a CSR initiative of Aircel
In collaboration with Aircel, the Aircel CSR initiative was formed
to help bridge the digital divide in India. Based in Pune, the project
is currently helping to empower 480 underprivileged children
and adolescents of India with computer literacy and vocational
training (practical skills that will drastically enhance their
employment prospects). This year we have reached 450 students.
Out of the 60 students who attended vocational training, close
to 20% have successfully been given job placements.
Risachi is the research wing of Colorss Foundation, which was
formed in early July 2012. Despite its recent inception, Risachi has
already successfully completed one major survey study involving
62 subjects and has three other major projects at different
phases. The outcome of the research will involve designing
novel strategies to improve the health of the underprivileged
popu-lation. The Risachi research wing is proud to produce
the 1st International Paper Publication on ‘Musculoskeletal
Health In Urban Underprivileged School Children In Western
India’, which was published in the International Journal of
Management and Behavioural Sciences(IJMBS), E Journal Vol. 3
on 11th March 2013.
To develop the underprivileged children into
value-driven individuals and to provide them
a way forward, by the virtue of which they
could give something back to the society.
Small steps leading to big
changes
Colorss empowers underprivileged
children through unique programs:
Mission
Colors of Life
Enhance Urja
Aircel a+ CenterRisachi Wing
Vision