Abalashrama Bengaluru, Karnataka

Surabhi

26/04/2019

Surabhi is a platform to explore and exhibit latent talents in young women. Girls living with parents are fortunate to get the necessary attention to pave way for the identification of their unexplored talents. It is seldom possible in the Ashrama. Hence we are evolving a system wherein we explore the talents latent in the residents. The elders in the Ashrama closely watch the residents while they are performing in any program. This enables the Ashrama elders to learn about the resident's talents and arrange to train them in the art. We have arrangements to train them in music, acting, Yakshagana, anchoring, yoga, karate, mime,...etc.

Sankalpa

24/03/2019

Sankalpa is an initiative of Abalashrama for documentation of events and programs. To fulfill this object, the Ashrama brings out a quarterly newsletter Sankalpa to give periodic updates about activities related to the Ashrama. It highlights women's issues and focuses on women who have achieved awards in various fields.

Soubhagya

06/03/2019

The Ashram has a center for facilitating job-placement for needy women and girls. Abalashrama conducts job fairs regularly because it is a unique networking opportunity that puts many different employers under one roof to network with potential employees, usually over just one day. Job fairs can put participants on the fast-track to gaining a job, help companies fill vacancies and solve workforce issues in the community. To organize a successful job fair, one has to cater to both the job seeker and the company looking for prospective employees. Soubhagya is an initiative of Abalashrama under the employability programs. Through this Centre, we hope to contribute to the efforts of the National Skill Development Mission and we aim to provide a meeting ground for industry requirements and the aspirations of unemployed youth. We urge people to spread awareness about this program so that more candidates can benefit from it.

Santvana

05/03/2019

Counseling has been a part of Ashram's day-to-day affair. Its role was restricted to minimum conversation with the guidance to the residents. It was when new blood was infused into the Ashram's administration, counseling became a little formal with enlarged scope. At that time a few Governing council members undertook a course in "Counselling and Guidance" organized by Prasanna Counselling Centre run by HINDU SEVA PRATHISHTANA. It was useful in understanding and handling the residents. It was when the new well-planned building was completed and dedicated 2 rooms were made available for Counselling, a formal center started functioning. This was an initiative of Abalashrama and was named 'SANTVANA' meaning Solace. Many counselors from Hindu Seva Prathishtana and other volunteers pitched in to offer counseling services.

Souharda

05/03/2019

The Ashrama manages a full-fledged marriage facilitating center for orphaned, handicapped and destitute girls. The center is for anyone who finds it difficult to get married including boys (Grooms). After the resident finishes studies and is ready for marriage the Ashrama takes the responsibility of finding a suitable groom for her. We try to "Groom" her by talking to her, by counseling her and finally, preparing her mind to accept family life. The first and foremost factor the Ashrama scrutinizes is the personality of the prospective groom concerned. Then the character of the groom will have to be vouched by the most reliable (relative/family friends) well-wisher of the bride’s family or verified diligently by the parents themselves. Abalashrama has conducted scores of marriages to date. The President/Secretary of the institution shall perform kanyadaan and the marriage is conducted as per Arya Samaj rituals by default. We try to make the Groom understand that he will hold the girl's

Suraksha

03/03/2019

The primary activity of Ashram is Suraksha which offers shelter, protection. Admission is open throughout the year and will mostly be for the following categories : 1) Orphaned girls (bereft of both the parents) for whom the Ashrama is the veritable home with motherly care and emotional sustenance. 2) Deserving girls of single parents are provided shelter, food, education/training, and job opportunities. 3) Girls from weaker sections who come to Bangalore for exams, interviews or training ashram provides short duration stay at Ashrama. 4) Young women having problems arising out of marriage-widowhood, food, education/training, and job placement. They will be given an option for a second marriage and also women with dependent children. She is allowed to study/get trained in any vocation/ get employed. She can stay till she becomes self-reliant. The residents go to different colleges, classes, and courses after they join the Ashrama.

Swavalambana

03/03/2019

The Ashram has a Multi Skill Development center for training underprivileged girls and women from outside Ashram apart from its residents. Abalashrama aims to train enterprising, deprived and deserving women and make them self-reliant. Now we have free training programs such as 'Tailoring' - in a new name 'Fashion Technology', Beauty and Health care, Computer skills, Hospital services, Photography, 4-wheeler Driving, Commercial Cookery, Spoken English and Life Skills. MSDC creates a congenial atmosphere for its training programs. It has a well-trained staff too. Motivational sessions are often held to boost the morale of trainees. All the training programs are equipped with needed types of equipment. Now Swavalambana is taking a big leap. It is joining hands with the Ministry of Skill Development, GOI, under PMKK (Prime minister Kaushal Kendra) and imparting skill training in several computer-based job roles.

Saphalya

25/03/2018

The Ashram has a sales outlet SAPHALYA to facilitate marketing of products made by residents and also by enterprising women outside the Ashrama. There are many women artisans who live in Karnataka's little towns and villages and churn out masterpieces with their hands, but fail to find the visibility they deserve. Saphalya supports marketing their products. The products should be made by them. They will get the full price for the product without any cuts or commission.