OUT REACH PROGRAMME

Loreto College Women’s Cell was started in 1996 at the initiative of Mrs. Usha Bubna, with the objective of providing non-formal education to girls who have had no opportunity to go to school or were dropouts at an early stage. The cell began with 14 girls and the numbers increased quickly so that currently there are 40 students.

The main thrust was on literacy but several students also wanted to learn spoken English to give them better opportunities when applying for jobs. Some students opted for more formal studies. So, classes were conducted for the National Open School Secondary Board. So far about 10 students have passed the examination. Selected students are also given computer education at the Mary Ward Computer Centre of Loreto College.  

The teachers of the Women’s Cell are all voluntary workers from College staff, retired staff and alumnae.