AL -Anon Ministry
Since last 7 years Suchetna has been involved in the life of the people of the slum area known as 'Kanjad Basti'/'Dolak Basti'. The tutors strive hard to provide a good quality of education, take personal interest in the welfare of the children and share a friendly relationship with them.
Their efforts are fruit bearing and have changed their course of life. Monitoring and evaluation of the work is regularly done by Fr. Pius, the Director. Timely trainings are also conducted by the resource persons on different issues pertaining to the society.
Awareness Programmes
The students from classes VII, VIII, IX, & X from Nirmala and St. Theresa's school frequently visit the slum class vise. There they conduct various cultural activities and programmes including literacy classes. By this the school going children are sensitized towards the reality of the society.
Health Camp
Regular health check-up camps are arranged by Sr. Eugenia the health coordinator and whenever needed medicines are distributed. Along with the check-up the people are also motivated towards health and hygiene and clean environment. Informative knowledge is also spread among the people by means of puppet shows and street plays.
Motivation for develop the Talents
Important days and festivals are celebrated in the slum area to make the people aware of the day's importance. Every year the rag picking children are given an opportunity to participate in the Bal and Kishori Milan organized by Suchetna. Along with the Input sessions various competitions and cultural programmes are conducted to bring about their talent and as an appreciation the winners are awarded with prizes. During the class hours children are given mid day meal. Outings are also arranged for the children as it becomes an unique experience for the children as they hardly get out of the Basti and their daily routine.
Bring Back to School
In the academic year 2006-'07, 12 children were enrolled in the Nirmala Convent School. 5 children for class III, 6 children for V and 1 child for class VII. During the month of March '07 special attention was paid for the studies of the children as they had to prepare for their final examination. Five children were prepared to give class V examination from "Rahmte Aalam Madrasa", an institution recognized by the state government and 6 children for class V and 3 children for class III appeared for the examination from Nirmala Convent School. Around 50 children appeared for the exams in an informal way at Apna Ghar Shiksha Kendra, School for Rag picking children at Haldwani.
To encourage more children to take part in formal education a rally was taken by the present school coming children on the 20th of June '07. In spite of being a holiday time 62 children took part in the rally. It was an incentive for all the Basti people. Two children who completed class V exams were given admission in Nirmala School for class VI for the academic year 2007- '08. Presently 60 to 70 children are regularly attending the classes.