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ABOUT AAROHI
AAROHI which literally means “the one who ascends” in Sanskrit is a Dream School Foundation initiative under the programme LEAP.
Our Livelihood and Employment Assistance Programme (LEAP) aims to equip educated and semi-educated youth with skills to find and sustain employment opportunities.
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Why AAROHI?
Merely 53% of youth completing graduation are employable in India today. Over the years, as we mentored and nurtured students from marginalized communities to bring out their individuality, we saw great untapped talent. The potential and passion of some of these youth are not encouraged, as their families aspire conventional white-collared jobs for them. Their innate skills go unexploited, while they are compelled to join a regular clerical job. This prompted us to provide a platform for such youth to use their abilities to create value for themselves and for the world.
DSF has identified many Youth, who have the inclination to work in the creative arts field or pursue a profession in tailoring. They form the pool of talent and workforce who will be given employment and opportunity to grow with AAROHI.
Proceeds from the products go towards supporting education and livelihood of marginalized children and youth.
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AAROHI Products
Laptop sleeve
The designs are vibrant and hand painted, adding a touch of art to technology. The sizes can be custom made based on laptop sizes.Laptop sleeve The designs are vibrant and hand painted, adding a touch of art to technology. The sizes can be custom made based on laptop sizes.Tote Bag
Spacious and sturdy they can be used by students and are also perfect for shopping trips. Take your pick and these versatile bags will serve multiple purposes.Tote Bag Spacious and sturdy they can be used by students and are also perfect for shopping trips. Take your pick and these versatile bags will serve multiple purposes.Zari Purse
The border designs are sourced from various Indian states. Since the materials are upcycled, every piece is unique!Zari Purse The border designs are sourced from various Indian states. Since the materials are upcycled, every piece is unique!Aarohi-Vanity-pouch
Designed to store you daily essentials, these kits come with colorful handles, and in a convenient size which is suitable for travel as well.Aarohi-Vanity-pouch Designed to store you daily essentials, these kits come with colorful handles, and in a convenient size which is suitable for travel as well.
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What we seek to achieve?
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ENABLE
Provide a platform for marginalized youth to gain employment and experience in a field of their choice
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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Polish and hone their skills through continuous learning and development
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MENTORING
Upskill youth through intensive mentoring and nurturing by experts in their field
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COLLECTIVE ACTION
Enable and enrol more people from diverse backgrounds to support the cause of education and livelihood of marginalized youth
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Significance of AAROHI in the current scenario
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The pandemic has impacted everyone in different ways. Families from marginalized communities are the worst hit, while some struggle to send their children to school, others face uncertain employment and layoffs. This poses the risk of many dropping out of education due to inability to pay their fees, or, to support their families by taking up employment. The proceeds from AAROHI products will help curb drop outs and ensure continuity of education of children from marginalized communities. The programme in itself will also create and provide employment to those rendered unemployed, as well as, our students seeking livelihood.
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What makes AAROHI different?
They are conceived and created out of sheer passion and unique skills of individuals,
with high emphasis on quality and finesse, making them exclusive
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AAROHI products emphasize on utility and quality while being environment friendly
They are typically made from natural fabrics and materials
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The designs range from trendy to ethnic, catering to different customer needs and demographics
AAROHI products emphasize on utility and quality while being environment friendly
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What you can do to support?
They are conceived and created out of sheer passion and unique skills of individuals,
with high emphasis on quality and finesse, making them exclusive
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Promote AAROHI products in your circles
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Invest in AAROHI Products
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Connect us to your organization for possible partnerships
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Spread the word about AAROHI through social media
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Our AAROHI Inspiration
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When Ihdina Anjum walked into DSF for the first time 9 years ago, a lanky teenage girl, barely audible and extremely hesitant to hold eye contact, her innate talent was far from visible. Our student under HeadStart since 8th standard, she was always drawn towards creating art. ‘When I was a child I used to love drawing and painting’ she recalls, and credits her mother with being her first teacher and inspiration to start embroidery and stitching, ‘My father used to work at a butcher shop but he would hardly give his income to the family, so my mother used to stitch dresses for us and also for others to earn a little money. I used to help her with her work’. Given the family conditions, her brother dropped out at 9th standard and started working in the local fish market to earn a living for the family. Her elder sister, also a student of DSF completed her graduation and took up employment as an Accounts assistant. But Ihdina ‘s heart lay elsewhere, ‘After completing pre-university I joined a one-year free training course in stitching and learned many new techniques.
After she completed her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) there was family pressure to take up employment in some office or school. “ I was not at all interested in academics or a conventional job, I just wanted to stitch and create new things. I used to visit DSF often and speak to my teachers. and they decided to create this platform for me’, she shares with a bright gleam in her eyes, “I was just like any other average child with regular aspirations, but through this programme I‘m able to dream big and I‘m so much more confident today, she concludes with conviction. Ihdina is guided and handheld by various experts in her field, to give her exposure which would add value to her creativity.
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What our customers Say
They are conceived and created out of sheer passion and unique skills of individuals,
with high emphasis on quality and finesse, making them exclusive
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I love how each product is made with so much care and good quality. Every piece has it’s own unique style and I love using my pouch because it brings back great memories
The hand embroidery and painting done by the artisan in Aarohi is very elegant. I love the vibrant colour and Rangoli designs used in making the Prosperity Purses. I gifted several of them to family and friends during our festival, in place of the usual store-bought gifts. They found it unique and it was a great hit!
The sturdy canvas bag with the extensive Warli art is a essential when I step out, especially during these times when there are so many things to carryBeautiful, very creative design, and very detailed execution of products! Great way of supporting a gifted young woman and DSF!
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Contact Details
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Contact Form
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CONTACT ADDRESS
Dream School Foundation,
366-A, Dollars Colony, Devasandra Layout, Bengaluru,Karnataka 560020
