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Community Engagement Report Aayushi Rana

The Field Engagement Report documents a community engagement activity focused on the lives of daily wage workers and their children, highlighting educational struggles, parental concerns, and aspirations. Key challenges identified include poor infrastructure, limited healthcare access, and financial constraints affecting children's education. The report concludes with recommendations for scholarships, infrastructure improvements, and community support to foster sustainable development.

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Community Engagement Report Aayushi Rana

The Field Engagement Report documents a community engagement activity focused on the lives of daily wage workers and their children, highlighting educational struggles, parental concerns, and aspirations. Key challenges identified include poor infrastructure, limited healthcare access, and financial constraints affecting children's education. The report concludes with recommendations for scholarships, infrastructure improvements, and community support to foster sustainable development.

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Field Engagement Report: A Study of

Community Realities and Aspirations


Submitted by: Aayushi Rana

Course: Community Engagement (MSS-199)

Institution: [Your Institution's Name]

Date: [Insert Date]


Acknowledgements
I would like to express my gratitude to the Centre for Extension and Field Outreach for
facilitating this field engagement. Special thanks to the residents of the locality visited,
especially the children and their families, for sharing their experiences and insights. I also
thank my faculty mentors for their guidance throughout this project.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
3. Objectives of the Field Visit
4. Methodology
5. Community Profile
6. Observations and Engagements
7. Educational Struggles of Children
8. Parental Concerns
9. Aspirations and Dreams
10. Key Challenges Identified
11. Recommendations
12. Analysis
13. Reflections and Learnings
14. Conclusion
15. References
16. Appendices
Executive Summary
This report summarizes a community engagement activity undertaken as part of the course
MSS-199. The fieldwork involved visiting a locality inhabited by daily wage workers and
construction laborers. Through direct interactions, the team documented the aspirations of
children, educational barriers, parental concerns, and infrastructural challenges. The report
presents findings, analysis, and recommendations aimed at addressing key developmental
gaps.
Introduction
Community engagement is a critical element in understanding the diverse realities that
shape individual and group experiences in urban settings. This project focused on a field
visit to a neighborhood where daily wage workers and construction workers reside. The
aim was to learn about their day-to-day lives, their children's aspirations, and systemic
challenges they face.
Objectives of the Field Visit
1. To engage with community members and understand their socio-economic conditions.
2. To identify the aspirations and struggles of children from economically weaker sections.
3. To analyze infrastructural and systemic barriers to development.
4. To recommend sustainable and inclusive solutions for community upliftment.
Methodology
The methodology included field visits, direct observations, informal interviews with
children and parents, and documentation through photos and notes. The team explored the
locality in phases—initial observation, resident interaction, and identification of problem
areas. A qualitative approach was adopted for richer narrative insights.
Community Profile
The locality visited is characterized by semi-permanent housing, limited access to basic
services like sanitation and healthcare, and a population primarily engaged in construction
and other labor-intensive work. Children in the area often accompany parents to work or
stay home due to financial and educational barriers.
Observations and Engagements
Several children shared their daily routines, challenges, and future ambitions. Despite
economic hardships, many hoped to become doctors, engineers, and artists. The
engagement also revealed a significant lack of educational resources and parental support
structures due to long work hours and financial strain.
Educational Struggles of Children
Many children faced irregular school attendance due to lack of funds, absence of
transportation, or need to help their families. Learning gaps and dropout rates were high,
particularly among older children who often assumed caregiving or wage-earning roles.
Parental Concerns
Parents expressed worry over the uncertain future of their children, especially regarding
employment and educational opportunities. They cited the need for external support such
as scholarships, school supplies, and after-school programs.
Aspirations and Dreams
The children were hopeful and vocal about their dreams. Their aspirations to become
professionals indicated a strong inner drive and potential that could be harnessed with
timely interventions.
Key Challenges Identified
1. Poor infrastructure including water, sanitation, and electricity.
2. Lack of accessible healthcare facilities.
3. Low school attendance and engagement.
4. Limited financial resources.
5. Lack of community-based support systems.
Recommendations
1. Provide scholarships and free educational resources.
2. Improve local infrastructure through community projects.
3. Set up mobile healthcare clinics.
4. Initiate skill-building programs for youth.
5. Encourage partnerships between NGOs and local authorities.
Analysis
The data suggests a direct link between income instability and educational barriers. The
lack of parental literacy and support limits children's ability to perform academically.
Without adequate policy intervention, the cycle of poverty is likely to continue. Community-
led models supported by institutional frameworks can create sustainable change.
Reflections and Learnings
This engagement helped develop empathy, active listening, and analytical skills. It
emphasized the need for grassroots action in education and public health. Personally, it was
a humbling experience that reinforced the importance of community in academic learning.
Conclusion
The field visit offered invaluable insights into the lived experiences of marginalized
communities. With strategic planning and sustained engagement, their challenges can be
addressed, paving the way for a more inclusive society.
References
1. [Include any literature, reports, or websites used in the analysis]
2. [Add government or NGO publications if cited]
Appendices
A. Photos from the field
B. Interview transcripts or notes
C. Sample questionnaire used
D. Maps or sketch layouts of the area

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