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 About the Founder – One of the main founders of the organisation
is Begum Bilkees Latif. She is the wife of former
Governor of Maharashtra, I.H. Latif. She currently
is the President of SHED.
About the Organisation –
SHED has been working for the slum dwellers
in Mumbai and its surrounding areas since last
25 yrs. Their prime objective is promoting the
welfare and improvement in the living conditions
of those peoples living in urban slums and tribal
areas. SHED provides them basic amenities, such
as health and family welfare clinics and regular
medical checkups. In addition it provides nutritional
programmes for children and expectant mothers
and recreational and educational facilities
for children and grownups. SHED also promotes
environmental and personal cleanliness and hygiene
among the slum – dwellers, villagers and
tribals.
Association with Smile Foundation –
SHED in association with Smile Foundation runs
Smile Twin –e – Learning Programme
in Andheri. The programme is designed to increase
the employability prospects of underprivileged
mass by equipping the adolescent youths in marketable
skills like English and Computer. This helps
them get employment in service sectors and particularly
retail outlets, BPO’s etc. Besides necessary
orientation, the job oriented Smile Twin e-Learning
Programme trains youth in soft skills, basic
management including retail and sales, personality
development, career opportunities & counseling,
team work and leadership qualities. The students
are sensitised about the gender issues, reproductive
and sexual health issues and diseases like HIV/AIDS.
 Other Activities at SHED
Education – The organisation
provides pre-primary and non-formal education
in urban slums and tribal areas. In addition
it facilitates coaching classes, literacy for
adults, community libraries and vocational training.
Health – SHED provides
health and family welfare clinics, health awareness,
AIDS awareness and reproductive child health
awareness.
Community Mobilisation –
It mobilizes the community with mahila mandals,
youth groups, career guidance and awareness
programmes, counseling centers, etc.
Environment Awareness – It promotes
and spreads awareness about environmental cleanliness,
garbage disposal, water hygiene and sanitation,
afforestation and rainwater harvesting.
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