S&P Capital IQ Hyderabad Community Service Projects: Development of Facilities at ZPHS on Bejgaon Village -23-June-2014

CIMA-009-Development of Facilities at ZPHS - Bejgaon Village -23-June-2014

About CIM (Giving back is Essential):

Lead India 2020 Foundation (www.leadindia2020.org) partnered with McGraw-Hill Financial (www.mhfi.com) the company which strongly believes in the motto, 'Giving back is essential'. It extends to giving back to the society. This year MHFI has launched Community Impact Month (CIM) in which 20+ employees would be working together and for solving public problems in their community. MHFI grants $2000 per project and employees spend their personal time on the project. This year S&P Capital IQ (part of MHFI group) (www.capitaliq.com) employees applied for projects from various areas. These employees are working tirelessly to fulfill the motto and render true meaning to 'Giving back is essential'.

Below are details of one of the CIM projects.

About ZPHS, Bejgaon:

The ZPHS, Bejgaon Village is located at a distance of 80 KMs from S&P Capital IQ, Hyderabad office.

Approximately 180 students study in this school from classes VI to X.

Current problems at Bejgaon Z.P. High School:

The school lacks basic amenities, such as benches, and black boards are also in bad condition.

As the students are from rural back ground they don’t have enough knowledge on available career options.

Volunteer work:

Keeping in view above problems, S&P Capital IQ, Hyderabad has conducted a CIM project on 23rdt June 2014.

Donated school benches.

Painted black boards.

Cleaned the school premises.

Donated sports material to students.

Conducted quiz and essay writing competition to students.

Conducted Career Guidance classes to students.

Conducted games and distributed prizes

Impact of Volunteer work at Kondakal Z.P. High School

With the provision of school benches students will be able to concentrate better on their studies.

With awareness on career options students will now choose the area of their interest wisely.

Feedback of Volunteers:

Vamshi Krishna Thodupunuri (Project Leader): Words cannot even begin to describe my experience. One thing I can say is that this is a life changing experience. Volunteering is an enjoyable and meaningful activity to do whenever you see a smile on the people's face whom you are helping. It was my first time volunteering and leading a project and I found this activity meaningful. It was my pleasure to be given the chance to work with other volunteers. My colleagues supported a lot in making this project a successful one and showed what genuine service mean to them. The activity has made me more compassionate, open-minded and friendly towards all people. I really enjoyed interacting with lots of elderly people who I have never known and seen before. Their happy and smiling faces brought me joy. Through this activity, I learned how to be appreciative of what we have in our life. Lead India 2020 and S&P Capital IQ has given me the opportunity to help out in contributing to society and in another way, providing a platform for me to learn and improve myself. I just wanted to say that it feels great to be able to contribute to the community, a contrast to the boring routine life I lead. S&P Capital IQ Community Impact Month provides such an opportunity for me to help out whenever I am free and I'm really glad to be part of the organization. I am looking forward to participate in these types of activities again in future. Seeing the smiles on the faces of winners made my day.

Soumya Prakash Mondal (CIM Co-Leader): The CIM day was an unforgettable day in my life. Spending time with remote village Students and doing something for them is a fabulous job. Neither they nor we will forget what we experienced that day. I bet I will never be able get so much happiness even if I put double the effort to do something for myself. I really appreciate the work done by each and every member of the team in this regard. These efforts really worked as a bowl of ambrosia for those students and institutions. At last I can now confidently say “We shall overcome every obstacle.”

Renu Priyanka Sankabattula: Being a part of this event is really amazing. It was an awesome experience to spend time with the school children & interacting with them. I got a chance to relive my school days through this CIM project.

Siva Rama Krishna Teppalavalasa: This is my first CIM project. I feel it is a great opportunity to be able serve my nation. I have met approximately 180 students. We teach them what we know and learnt what we don’t know from their teachers. I have shared the happiness and joy with all of them.

Naga Sravani Guddeti: With the help of MHFI and LEAD INDIA 2020, we were able to successfully complete this project. The Career guidance and leadership session we conducted for students will be very useful in choosing their future education. Student’s participation is very good while conducting quiz and games. With all these activities our team fulfilled the motto of “'Giving back is essential”. This whole project made me so happy. I would like to participate in future projects as well to motivate the students.

Ramya Ranjan Sahu: I had a wonderful time at bejgaon high school. I was so sad when I have to leave. I had a memorable time with the students. I played with the students, gave carrier guidance session, conducted essay competitions, distributed prizes, painted black boards and have done so many things. I think with coordination of “LEAD INDIA 2020” and S & P capital IQ we can do great things. I'm proud to have been a small part of this gigantic initiative. I love to help, serve & mingle with the people. I believe that - “No time is better spent than that spent in the service of your fellow man”. Thank you for providing such opportunities. I am looking forward to utilize more opportunities like this.

Naveen Kumar Ramagiri: I had wonderful time at ZPHS, Bejgaon. I have met lot of energetic students. I was sad, when I have to bid adieu to them. The CIM projects achieve great things. I'm proud to have been a small part of it. Thank you for providing me this opportunity.

Lalappa Ningampally: I have participated in two CIM events till now. But every time it is a new experience because of the communities we reach & the people we met. This project took me back to my childhood.

Laxmaiah Nagam: It’s a pleasure to work in the Bejigoan CIM project. This project enabled me to share my thoughts with the students. I need to appreciate all voluntaries who participated actively in Bejigoan CIM project.

Naveen Kumar Reddy Challagonda: I am very happy and satisfied when I gave one speech with a message to empower themselves with their fearless attitude. I felt very bad that, the class rooms don’t have fans. We as team have given what they need most. We have also given them an opportunity to show their talent. I felt very happy when I played with the kids. I have seen happiness in their faces. That is enough to say, the purpose of going there is successfully completed. It’s a nice experience to work with all the volunteers to serve the children.

Swetha Darshi: As part of the CIM project providing facilities to the School has become a cherisable and worthwhile service for all of us. I took this opportunity to extend my service to the community. I hope we have imparted some knowledge into their minds through these activities. Students also participated very well and won lot of prizes. Finally, I feel fortunate that was a part of this project.

Sarita Kommuru: This is a good and heart touching event. I got a good opportunity to share my general and subject related knowledge, as well as some health tips to students. The Student’s participation was too good and energetic. I never forget this event in my life, which a gave so many memorable experiences to me.

Shib Sankar Rao Basanta: It’s a privilege that I had a chance to spend some time in the services of Bejgoan high school in Medak district. It was a great experience to be a part of MHFI and Lead India 20-20 initiative. I would like to thank our S&P Capital IQ for supporting us in these type of social activities and for making me part of this. I will never forget the happiness on the faces of the school children and teachers. I feel very proud to help them through our company. The coordination between my colleagues was great. Our project leader Vamshi did a great job in completing this project successfully. It is a great opportunity to serve the society for a good cause. I am looking forward to be part of more such events.

Haritha Goolla: I felt very fortunate to be able participate in this CIM Project. We really had a great time at Zilla Parishad School, Bejgaon village. we have given our best to make this project a success.

Jose Boyapati: This project has reminded me of my responsibility towards the society. This my first CIM project in MHFI. It was a heartfelt experience serving society. I am happy to be a part of this project. I really felt “Giving Back is Essential”.

Madhu Sudhan Goud Chukkala: I absolutely loved this event and I really enjoyed the atmosphere at school in Bejgaon Village, Medak District. I am thankful to Vamshi Krishna who gave me the opportunity to participate as a volunteer of this project.

Ramesh Kotha: I am feeling very glad and happy to be a part of the CIM project for the first time. I have realized that giving money will not solve the problem of the poor, but reaching out to them and doing some services will empower them even more. I like to thank to all my colleagues for their support in serving the people. I would like to participate in more opportunities like this in future.

Rahamathulla Shaik: I felt very happy for being a part of this corporate social responsibility activity. I had a great time with students as I advised them about their future studies. I was a nice feeling to see happiness on the faces of future citizens. I would like to participate in more projects like this.

Feedback of Beneficiaries:

Sreedhar Reddy, Head Master of ZPHS: I am happy that I was able work and spend my time with S&P Capital IQ volunteers. This Organization is doing a great job and all the young friends are so enthusiastic and working so hard by forgetting their own designations. They worked whole heartedly to improve the infrastructure at our ZPHS. I am glad for their work and I thank the entire team for their selfless efforts.

Uday Bhaskar, (Mandal Education Officer): The Organization (S&P Capital IQ) is doing a good service to the needy people. It is really amazing to see the employees working very hard. Here, they have cleaned the premises of ZPHS Bejgaon very neatly. They have donated 1.2 lakh rupees for fulfilling the needs of the ZPHS Bejgaon. These deeds are very appreciable and laudable.

School Staff: We are very happy to tell that the CIQ team came here. They worked very hard and spent their own time here. We convey our heartfelt thanks to our CIQ friends.

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