About FoC
ABOUT US
Friends of Children (F0C) was founded in 2003 by a group of individuals with a dream to lend a helping hand to society. The underlying objective was to reach out to deserving youth using education as a medium to help them grow as strong individuals with an opportunity for a sustainable livelihood. What an incredible journey it has been...8 years and going strong.
Our core objective is still the same – “Empowering through Education”. FoC sponsors higher education as well as vocational education for meritorious students subsequent to their initial school years. At present we do not accept applications for sponsorship below standard 10.
From 26 students in 2003 we now have around 350 students across the greater Maharashtra region. Our activities have also widened to include a number of complimentary areas in addition to financial support, such as provision of textbooks, trainer camps & skill sessions, mentor & guide networks, Spoken English training sessions etc. We continue to grow and evolve.
There are many ways that you can help –please check the "How Can I help - Important Donor information" link for additional details.
Every child has a DREAM & YOU have the POWER to fulfill it.
Our second installment fee distribution took place in Sanghli on 21st February, 2009. Aparna, Srikalyana and a new volunteer, Kiran, started for Sanghli at 7.30 in the morning. They reached there by noon and started fee distibution to around 15 students. Sujata Madam and Santosh Sir organised the fees distribution and helped us to complete it in time.
Aparna communicated to the new students about the agenda, rules and regulations, about letters to be written to FoC twice a year, student yahoo groups, and contact details for communication etc.
After completing the fee distibution, the volunteers visited Sony College 15 kms away from Sanghli to check the venue for FOC camp which is to be held in May, 2009.
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