Rural Development Trust Annual Update 2009 Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Basics – Org Goal and Purpose Work with children of migrant construction laborers from AP. Wean children away from construction labor jobs. Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Basics - Location Registered as a charitable Trust in Kanchipuram, TN Schools in 9 villages. One additional school – Hiranandani - supported by a construction company. Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Basics – Org Activities 612 children in academic year Bridge school Classes 1 – children. Day Care. 176 children In addition to teaching, provide learning materials, meals, exposure visits, and medical camp for migrants. People – Coordinator (Mr. T.K. Elumalai), Asst. Coordinator, Teachers (15), Cooks (3), and Driver. Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Asha Seattle’s Involvement Involved since Most of RDT funding comes through Asha, Seattle. Approved recurring funding for Rs. 24,89,775/-. Disbursed $123,386/- since Primary steward (Vani Subramanian) actively involved in the project. Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Current Status Last site visit – Dec Last chapter presentation – today. Looking for primary steward. Approved recurring funding for Rs. 24,89,775/-. No increases in the budget for this academic year. Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

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