Rural Development Trust Annual Update 2009

Rural Development TrustAnnual Update 2009

Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Basics – Org Goal and PurposeWork with children of migrant construction

laborers from AP.Wean children away from construction

labor jobs.

Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Basics - LocationRegistered 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 Activities612 children in academic year 09-10. Bridge school

Classes 1 – 8. 436 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 InvolvementInvolved since 2005.Most of RDT funding comes through Asha,

Seattle. Approved recurring funding for Rs.

24,89,775/-. Disbursed $123,386/- since 2005. Primary steward (Vani Subramanian)

actively involved in the project.

Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter

Current StatusLast site visit – Dec 2008. 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

Questions?

Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter