1. Deenabandhu Overview
May 14, 2017

2. Deenabandhu (founded 1992)
Non-profit organization in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, works for the education and rehabilitation of orphan, destitute and estranged children
Teacher Resource Center – professional development of government primary school teachers, instill experiment-based learning
Primary School – highly subsidized education for poor children from nearby villages
Deenabandhu Homes – every child is educated and nurtured until class X, support is continued till economic self reliance is achieved
Scholarship Programs – annual economic support to college students in need of financial aid

3. Teacher Resource Center (TRC)
TRC is responsible for developing Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to explain Science and Math concepts by way of practical demonstrations, aimed at professional development of teachers
Develop appropriate activities coupled with suitable TLM so kids can comprehend and experience the concept
Train teachers through workshops so they appreciate the importance of conducting activities to improve kids’ comprehension
To continue with R&D for improved TLMs/ alternate models of TLMs, developing an activity that need no special TLMs
TRC is fully supported by Oracle grants since 2015

5. History of Asha’s Support
Funding from Asha was initiated back in 2000, support to-date has been ~$76K
Boston/MIT chapter has provided funding of a total of $24.7K
2009 funding ($7200) was to support school meals
($1000 each) funding was for complete support of 2 girls

6. THE ASK
Rs. 250,000 (~$3900) to upgrade 5 Learning Corners to full Resource Centers
~$780/Learning Corner, one each at a rural government school
TRC continues to be funded by Oracle; however, Oracle is unable to support this new request of Rs. 250,000
Budget breakdown currently unavailable
30-35 schools have approached Deenabandhu seeking support in creating low-cost TLMs for them
Deenabandhu TRC team is actively supporting them in this endeavor