1. School at jhadol
Rajasthan, India

2. THE CHALLENGES Least Literate Region (only 46% are literate )
Inadequate Educational facilities.
Caste Controlled primary and secondary school education system.
The drop out rates in the region is 63%
The Gender divide: Of the total enrolled in schools here only 41% boys and 38% girls attend classes

3. THE CHALLENGES
Rich and poor divide: Over 48% of the poorest are illiterate and only 0.4% have gone beyond higher secondary.
Technological Divide: None of the government educational institutions in this region have a computer facility.

4. THE OPPORTUNITY

5. ST. MATTHEW’S SCHOOL VISION
Our vision is to provide an excellent, well – balanced quality English medium education in a loving and caring environment.
MISSION
To reach the people in Jhadol region with the love of Jesus Christ by educating and equipping a younger generation.

6. THE PROPERTY AT JHADOL PHASE I Time Frame: (Jan –May 2010)
Acquiring Land for the Project: The project will start on with 3 acres of land in Jetena village, Jhadol.
Preliminary Design and Master Plan preparation and approval from local authority for construction.
Boundary walls, tube wells, electricity connection etc. being done.
Finance: £ We could achieve this with the generous gift of our partners.
The School property, Jetena Jhadol

7. PHASE II (A Primary level School)
Time Frame (March – July 2011)
Four class rooms, office, toilets and other facilities.
Finance: £ – Design, approvals, construction costs.
Work Completed
Ground Breaking Ceremony

8. PHASE II (A Primary level School)

9. PHASE II (A Primary level School)

10. PHASE II (A Primary level School)

11. PHASE II (A Primary level School)

12. PHASE II (A Primary level School)
SCENIC BACKGROUND OF THE SCHOOL

13. PHASE II (A Primary level School)

14. THE CLASS ROOMS

15. PHASE III (Secondary School)
Time Frame (October 2011 to March 2013) 
Ground floor plan sq.ft plan for seven class rooms, office, library, staff room etc.
Finance: £ 70,000. A few friends have promised 1/3 funds for Phase 3.

16. BRINGING TRANSFORMATION