CHIP believes strongly in the need for cooperation between individuals and groups to achieve the best result for our schools. Thus far, CHIP has forged the following important partnerships:
NGO Partners
Atma Mumbai -www.atmamumbai.org
Atma Mumbai is a consultancy for NGOs and is involved in creating greater sustainability and accountability for NGOs. CHIP has partnered with Atma to frame its organizational long-term plans in order to launch better programs for the children we work with.
Magic Bus -www.magicbus.org
Magic bus works to empower at-risk youth through sport. In CHIP’s adopted school at Prateeksha Nagar, Magic Bus runs regular sessions for children from standards 1–4. The children are able to play outside, learn important values, and acquire confidence and leadership skills.
Government Partners
BMC Education Department www.mcgm.gov.in
The BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) Education Department helps make all of CHIP’s programmes possible. By working together, we can build a strong education system for our children.
Non-Profit Partners
Ecole Mondiale www.ecolemondiale.org
Ecole Mondiale is an IB school situated in the Juhu area of Mumbai. It serves children from pre-school to the 12th standard. Ecole Mondial has partnered with CHIP and the Prateeksha Nagar school for a buddy program between younger and older students. The parents and teachers of the students of Ecole Mondiale also participated in our fashion show fundraiser on 11 October 2007.
Ruya
Ruya is an organization founded by an American-Indian high school student Juhi Shah, after she was moved to do something to support the impoverished children of her home country. In partnership with CHIP, Juhi has worked toward raising funds for CHIP programmes. Juhi’s commitment doesn’t end at financial assistance through her fundraising efforts. During summer vacations, Juhi travels to Mumbai to provide hands on assistance in the Prateeksha Nagar school. To contact Juhi, pleaseemail-myruya@gmail.com
Other:
Shobna Desai Productions Private Limited:
Shobna Desai Productions is a Mumbai production house involved in producing television serials. CHIP’s office space has been graciously donated by Shobna Desai, a patron and well wisher of CHIP. We are very grateful for the space and support received from the Desai family and office staff.
Meher Pavri:
Miss Meher Pavri is Miss India-Canada 2007 and an accomplished vocalist. This past year, Miss. Pavri hosted a vocal and cello concert in benefit of CHIP Mumbai.