Case Study - Improving Squatter Settlements: PRIDE in India

Pride in India

Background and Aim:

• It was set up to try to reduce the problem of mass migration
• It helps local people to plan, organise and work through training
• They have developed a Special Education Centre in the slums of Mumbai

Education:

• Children who live far away from school are given bicycles
• Children are given money from an educational fund. This is later repaid.
• Libraries and book banks encourage children to read
• Separate youth clubs for boys and girls. They teach practical skills in the community
• Pre-school education centres have been set up in all vilaages for children aged 2 to 5 1/2 years.
• 160 adult centres have been created to improve adult literacy
• Study centres and special coaching classes provide teaching in English, Maths and Science

Health and Nutrition:

• The project travels around…