Within this overall framework of values and vision the overall objective of the project is to improve the quality of life of adolescents and young adults through provision of appropriate learning opportunities and thereby creating a dynamic force for social change and economic development. In (...)
Doosra Dashak (DD) means the second decade. this programme is about persons in the age-group 11 to 20, i.e. persons in their second decade.
Programme for Adolescents
If the goal of UPE remains elusive, the quality of elementary education does not improve and the socio-economic forces (...)
To meet the basic learning needs and to relate learning to life, work and environment.
To equip them for adolescence and family life through improvement in their understanding of health/reproductive health.
To create awareness about the underlying causes of socio- economic and gender (...)
Indispensability of gender in development: In our country no programme, which has its focus on human development, can achieve success without bringing about a change in the perception of the community regarding the place of women in society.
Gender as an all pervasive concern: Concern for (...)
An intrinsic part of adolescent development: This approach recognises that physical development brings with it several health related issues which must be addressed as a part of the growing up of adolescent persons.
An integrated perspective: Health is viewed in a broad perspective to include (...)
The vision
Moving towards construction of a new social order based on the values of equity and justice through community participation, providing second chance of education to unschooled adolescents and preparation of a cadre of committed adolescents and young persons equipped with relevant (...)