1. Amar Seva Sangam Asha Star Project Asha-Seattle
Appeal for additional funds
Meera Venkatesh
January 1, 2014
The basics. The general flow of slides is as follows.
First, try to give an overall picture of the organization.
Second, describe how Asha, Seattle fits into the organization.
Third, give the yearly update.

2. Key Discussion Points
Mission: Empowering the physically challenged citizens and rural women by establishing a 'Valley for the physically challenged and Women' center for the whole region
Organization: Started in 1981.
Amar Seva Sangam first took shape as a charitable organization, offering shelter to individuals with physically challenges.
Founded in 1981 by Mr. S. Ramakrishnan, himself a quadriplegic, and grew under the ongoing leadership of Mr. S. Sankara Raman, who is confined to a wheelchair due to Muscular Dystrophy.
Location: Located in Ayikudy Village, near Thirunelveli in Tamilnadu.
The institution has grown to occupy a 30-acre campus and now serves 330 villages in the surrounding area.
Asha Star Project since October 2008; Asha Star Donors funding is requested to be utilized for Sangamam School for special children: Day-Care Centre for Special Children to train them self-care in hygienic activities and basic literacy. The parents are also trained as to how to treat their wards once they are discharged
First set of slides focus on the overall organization.

3. Key Discussion Points continued
Several grants, donors and loans and investments
Refer to the latest financial statement and annual report in the site
Strong performance in all of their activities.
Income less than expenses – increased expenses for all of their activities. Strong balance sheet.
Several Recognition for their services, including in 2011, Rs. 25 lacs distributed by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Expect questions on biggest sources of income, how much they contribute, bank balances,.. Audit report is a good place where you can get some information. But speak to the partner to fill in the blanks.

4. Asha, Seattle Budget
Item
2012 collection
2011 collection
2010 collection
2009 collection
Asha Star Donors Donation
$4337 $ $ $
Line items of the budget. Note the comparison between the two years. Also, note that it’s the fiscal year. Fiscal year can vary from project to project. Some examples of fiscal years are Jan – Dec, April – March, June – May,…
Appeal for additional funds for Sangamam School which is being funded by Asha Star donations
~ Rs /-
~$5800

5. Asha, Seattle Budget
Line items of the budget. Note the comparison between the two years. Also, note that it’s the fiscal year. Fiscal year can vary from project to project. Some examples of fiscal years are Jan – Dec, April – March, June – May,…