Overview

The event is being organised to develop robust understanding of community engagement and participation of the students in collaboration with one of the well-recognised NGO “Goonj”. Community Connect of Sharda University also focus on to rejuvenate and empower urban/rural people living at margins in society, where we give them a helping hand by providing solutions of regular obstacles of life in fast paced urban surrounding of Greater NOIDA.

The owner of the organisation, Anshu Gupta is an Indian Social Entrepreneur, Magsaysay Awardee and popularly known as Clothing Man. for his work on transforming the culture of giving in India and for highlighting material as a sustainable development resource for the socioeconomically disadvantaged. Goonj has built a network of communities from urban to village India, channelizing material as a tool to address crucial gaps in rural infrastructure, water, environment, livelihood, education, health, disaster relief and rehabilitation.

The Sharda School of Humanities and Social Sciences with an aim to involve students consistently in community development and to understand the value of community development for holistic upliftment of the people who need support from more privileged section of the society

Chief Patron:

  1. Shri P.K. Gupta, Honourable Chancellor, Sharda University
  2. Shri Y.K. Gupta, Honourable Pro-Chancellor, Sharda University

Patron:

  1. Prof. (Dr.) Shri Sibaram Khara, Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Sharda University
  2. Prof. (Dr.) Shri Parma Nand, Honourable Pro Vice-Chancellor, Sharda University

Advisor:

  • Prof. (Dr.) Anviti Gupta, Dean SSHSS, Sharda University

Objectives of Event

  • Students will gain exposure to community work under the mentorship of SSHSS, Sharda University, and will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of community engagement through interaction with the team at Goonj.
  • Another key objective is to instill in students an appreciation of the long-term impact of community service, motivating them to continue serving society in the future.
  • Through this initiative, students will aim to support and assist communities in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Convener Details

Co-ordinators:

  • Dr. Shivani
  • Dr. Fauzia Nazam
  • Dr. Rafraf Shakil
  • Dr. Aditi Agarwal
  • Dr. Mohon Naik
  • Dr. Prachi nagar

Speaker Details:

  • Mr. Prem
  • Mr. Faisal
  • Ms Nikita