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ASHA FOR EDUCATION
Spring 2009 Kickoff
Hope to underprivileged children
The Asha Idea
History In the summer of 1991, at University of
California Berkeley three students VJP Srivatsahoy, Sandeep Pandey and Deepak Gupta decided to setup an action group to concentrate on providing basic education to children in India
Asha means Hope in many Indian languages
Asha Today
66 chapters worldwide and over 1000 active volunteers
More than 410 projects supported so far Over 10 million dollars disbursed till now The Madison Chapter was formed by the
merger of Tarang with Asha in 1994. We have supported 12 projects so far and disbursed nearly $50000.
Project Workflow
What you can do?
Projects
Ongoing
GnanodayaHope for children of Leprosy Affected People
Severe discrimination throws these children out of mainstream and affords them few educational opportunities
In collaboration with Asha Austin, we disbursed $10000 to St. John’s Leprosy Patients Association for operating expenses for the school.
The School provides free education, lunch and books to 203 students, runs till X standard
Chengalpat, TN
PrajnalayaAcademic and Vocational training for the poor and needy
Provides formal education and vocational training to over 180 students
Also teaches them organic farming and restores native culture
Collaborations with chapters in Austin, Berkeley, Dallas and Atlanta
Jorhat, Assam
SangamamRegenerating the lives of the disadvantaged
Thiruvallur is one of the poorest villages in Tamil Nadu We have disbursed $20000 to aid Asha Chennai’s efforts Over 8 schools were founded and the project focusses on
improving government schools and emphasizes activity based learning
Thiruvallur, TN
Udhyan Shalini FellowshipRegenerating the lives of the disadvantaged
This fellowship helps disadvantaged girls who need monetary help and guidance
We provide monetary support for 10 girls through Udhyan Care
New Delhi
Proposed
Projects
Namma Bhoomi
Empowerment of rural children and youth in Karnataka with a special emphasis on the most marginalized
Objectives: Give working children a chance to continue their
education Address effects of rural to urban migration (on child
and human rights; child labour, alcoholism, poverty, child marriages) through integrating enhanced awareness of rights, political entitlements and community strengths with Increased livelihood capacities
Provide professional education that comprises both vocational and academic components to enable them to be economically stable, innovative, enterprising and productive
Proposal under review
Gnana Deepam
Objectives: To identify poor mentally challenged children and
develop them to carry out their basic personal needs. To train in special vocational skills so that they
contribute to the family who consider them a burden. The curriculum includes training in toileting,
grooming, eating (ADL), vocational skills like weaving, tailoring, block printing, arts & crafts work, greeting cards etc.
Status: We are awaiting for a proposal from the organization
Payir
A community based organization with an objective of holistic and inclusive rural development.
Thenur, TN Lack of primary health care facilities
and sanitation Very high school drop out rates Lack of around-the-year employment
opportunities Plans for Education, Agriculture,
Community development, Healthcare and working with government
Eegan
Project aims to help poor children realize their dreams by offering educational scholarships
Support children of cottage industries or low income laborers with no financial support for higher education
The program works with the schools directly to identify potential students for scholarship and supports them through the program for the duration of their study.
In 2008 they have funded 8 students amounting to $5000 in scholarships for their education.
An Eegan Scholar
The Year Ahead
Goals and Agenda
Goals
Events
India Quiz for kids Painting for Asha Crazylegs 5K run Mentor a child program Asha Mela Arts showcase with IGSA Sports Fest – Volleyball, Table Tennis
and Badminton Potpourri for UW Students
Thank you!