What is Fuel? Why Fuel?
Objectives and Mission Fuels other Activities Message from the Founder
"Dream, Dream, Dream, Dream transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action"- Dr. Abdul Kalam
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What is FUEL?
- FUEL is a nonprofit organization, started by youth engaged in creating values in the lives of students community by knowledge empowerment and by assisting them in Preparing themselves for their future academics, pursuits, careers & growth.
- The organization has been founded with the core principle of making a difference in the lives of many students across the country who need a definite and concrete support to plan their career.
- Life encounters with two O's -Opportunities and Obstacles.
- FUEL removes the obstacles which students face and shows them the opportunities.
- FUEL an acronym for "Friends Union for Energising Lives".
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Nanded |
- Fuel is an NGO of like minded youths who have decided to dedicate their effort to VISION 2020 and help India represent the world in technological, social, and human growth development.
- FUEL is formed by youth for empowering youth and works on Educational Awareness-one of the challenge laid down by Vision 2020.
- Fuel does not have any salaried employees or office space and it is fully managed by youth volunteers, this means 100% of funds raised from donors is spent only for education awareness of students.
- Fuel is a registered (NGO) Non-Government & Non-profit organisation operating in states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Why Fuel?
- The opportunities in higher education are innumerable after 10+2 and various competitive exams are the gateways for higher education. Only 7 out of 100 at this level are able to continue their education beyond class10.
- This is mainly due to Lack of awareness, Frustration due to the complex system formalities and financial constraints.
- When we realized that many students from rural areas were missing the opportunity to enter a course of study as they were not aware of details concerning about the entrance exams to Institutes which they have to appear, so we decided to ACT and DO something to Minimize this handicap.
- Not being able to be competitive because of foggy or complicated information can be quite harmful for anyone’s future and for his / her career potential.
- For this reason we started compiling all the information and gathered it in a form of book called as "Student’s Fuel" so that everyone could find the information easily, fast and never miss out any opportunity again
- We also started conducting seminars and presentations at various Institutes to students and parents about various career related opportunities, provided helpline to them, conducted Individual counseling for students and sample application Form training of National Exams.
Objectives
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Ahmedpur |
- To increase the flow of educational information to students / Teachers by providing books and conducting career guidance presentations and Training them for application & Admission Procedures of various National & State level Examinations.
- To Provide financial assistance to meritorious students to continue their higher Studies with the guidance and support of non-profit organizations, corporates and Individuals who have urge to contribute their share for the society.
- To motivate youth to contribute towards development of Education
- To work as a 24 * 7 helpline source to all Students & to offer training that leads to enhanced employability.
- To provide technological solutions for application & Admission Procedures ofvarious National & State level Examinations
Mission: To Empower Students Community.
Vision Statement
"As the new world beckons, our commitment and energy fly and then soar since we know that, as far as opportunities go, they have only just begun"Fuel So Far..
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Pune |
- So far 125 Activities with seminars about educational awareness have been carried out all over Maharashtra in many colleges / Institutes with a reach of 55,000 students.
- Fuel also has a reach of 5000 + students in Northern Karnataka.
(*Updated till 17th September 2008)
Fuel has taken other activities like
- Has supported 200 students with books for the Bhusawal school.
- Has provided scholarship to students for paying examination fees, with assistance of local Donors.
- Helped NGO's working in giving scholarship to students toidentify the needy students with Interviews and counseling.
- Conducted training workshops for Institutes in domain of education for "Students expectations and career guidance".
- Has created e-mail ids for rural students as a part of computer Literacy.
- Has helped school to set up its Alumni association for helping needy students.
- Has submitted report on “Student issues & Recommendations” to Govt. of India.
- Has actively participated with MCCIA for awareness of Animation & Gaming.
The Fuel Differentiators
- No Administrative/allowance overhead.
- Volunteers are educated youth and work for self -development.
- Direct line of sight on results and ability to see the final result on students.
- Project is for the youth, by the youth, and to the youth.
Message from Founder
"Dream, Dream, Dream, Dream transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action"- Dr. Abdul Kalam"Fantastic!! Well done young boys, go ahead with Fuel" these words are from Dr. Kalam when I met him on 16th January 2007 at Raj Bhavan when he was holding the Highest Authority of India, these Inspirational words are responsible for the birth of Fuel Ngo.
During this Journey of many years, we came across many National Leaders, Government Officials, Corporate Managers, Professors, Principals and students out of which we have realized that the Youth power and potential can only transform India into developed Nation and for which Educational Awareness will be one of the crucial factor.With all your guidance, support we could reach thousands of students, parents and teachers and could find a possible way to deliver minute details about various competitive entrance exams after 10+2. We have many ideas and plans for working towards this cause but lack of infrastructure and finaicial always create hindrance to such youth initiatives .we look forward for your active support and guidance. I take this opportunity to thank all our supporters, Advisors, Partners, Readers and Fuel Volunteers for their cooperation in realization of our dream to "Empower Every Student by 2020."- Ketan Deshpande
During this Journey of many years, we came across many National Leaders, Government Officials, Corporate Managers, Professors, Principals and students out of which we have realized that the Youth power and potential can only transform India into developed Nation and for which Educational Awareness will be one of the crucial factor.With all your guidance, support we could reach thousands of students, parents and teachers and could find a possible way to deliver minute details about various competitive entrance exams after 10+2. We have many ideas and plans for working towards this cause but lack of infrastructure and finaicial always create hindrance to such youth initiatives .we look forward for your active support and guidance. I take this opportunity to thank all our supporters, Advisors, Partners, Readers and Fuel Volunteers for their cooperation in realization of our dream to "Empower Every Student by 2020."- Ketan Deshpande
- Ketan Deshpande is Brain child and Founder of Fuel.
- Chief Editor of Student’s Fuel (Six Editions published till date.
- Represented India for International Youth camp at Japan.
- Recipient of “Campus Catalyst” award by Pravah Ngo.
- Worked as Advisor for LEAD programme of Deshpande Foundation (Boston & Hubli).
- President of St. Aloysius School Ex-students association.
- Resource person of various ngo’s for youth initiatives.
- Member of Young Indians an Chapter of confederation of Indian Industry(CII).
- Has Honor to meet many distinguished personalities, Invited Host for many college festivals and events.
- Has published many articles on education system.
- Recipient of RAMDANDI (BEST STUDENT) and Dnyan Bhushan Award.
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