SAHAYATA TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2011Sahayata Trust works with a dedicated team, visionary leaders and over 100 organizations on site in India to improve social structures and economic

Sahayata Trust – 2011 Annual Report

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SAHAYATA TRUST

ANNUAL REPORT

2011


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Mission & Objective:

Our mission is to help India’s Muslims & Minorities

achieve security, freedom and equality – their right as

citizens of India.

Objective:

Provide economic and educational assistance to orphans and

destitute children.

Provide immediate relief to victims of communal violence

and/or natural disasters.

Disseminate information about the Muslims & minorities of

India.

Sahayata Trust works with a dedicated team, visionary leaders and

over 100 organizations on site in India to improve social structures

and economic opportunities so minorities & Muslims in India can

have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to

society, and have a voice in decisions that affect them, also live and

work in dignity.


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Explore our work

4 Education Challenger International School

5 Health Care India Health Initiative Indo US Hospital

7 Economic Development for Poor Project REED

Indo US Hospital

8 Seasonal Programs Ramadan

Qurbani

Team of doctors and volunteers from the US visited the hospital inauguration in January 2012.


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Challenger International School With the donation from IMRC, Sahayata Trust built Challenger International School

to address the problem of homeless children in India and the lack of permanent

shelter for orphans with quality education. In general orphans are vulnerable to

poverty, crime, low end jobs, and exploitation. The unique system at CIS has shown a

positive and life changing effect on the

children thus far. This project began with

one acre of land acquired in Moinabad,

about 25 km from Hyderabad. The project

has been taken in two phases: a hostel

block and a school block. Alhamdulillah,

through your donations, the school is

nearly complete and we have been able to

accommodate up to 21 orphan girls at CIS with a total of 250 student enrolled, 150%

increase from last year’s enrollment. At CIS, we provide modern education and allow

orphan children and non-orphan children to integrate in the classroom and on

campus. It’s common in India for orphans to attend school in a separate facility. In

most cases, these schools are run down,

they lack funds, have outdated

curriculum and are volunteer based. At

Challenger, we provide opportunities

normally these orphans wouldn’t have

had. They deserve a safe home and the

best education possible. CIS’s objective is

to provide quality & purposeful education

using innovative methods through the expertise & vast experience of highly talented

staff. Year-round children are involved with activities such as field trips to the zoo,

picnics, science fairs, using the computer lab, school performances, quiz competitions

and other activities. To ensure the wellness of every child, CIS also holds yearly

medical checkups for all children.

We’re now in the next phase to build a permanent orphanage walking distance from the school. Sponsorship for building a permanent room for one girl at the

orphanage is Rs. 1,50,000/-. Sponsor an orphan’s permanent shelter today


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3RD INDIA HEALTH INITIATIVE We bring affordable healthcare to rural areas where many do

not have access to see a physician nor afford treatment.

6,000 Patients treated in three weeks For the past three years IMRC has organized a medical camp in India through Sahayata Trust support where doctors from the USA and UK volunteer their time to attend to health issues in rural areas of India. In January 2011 we held a 3 week medical camp in the rural areas of Lucknow, Hyderabad and Delhi. An announcement was made in the local paper and by word of mouth that Dr.’s from IMRC will be in the area for free medical examinations. It was amazing to see people travel from afar, many by foot, just so they can be seen by a doctor. Alhamdulillah, we had a total of 12 medical professionals who joined from the USA to volunteer their time. In total, we were able to examine and treat approximately 6,000 patients in just three weeks. Many patients were referred for ongoing care of chronic conditions and a few who needed acute surgical interventions. When you send your donation towards healthcare, know that your support is assisting with the cost of medication and treatment for the poor. Prescription glasses, cough medicine, screening tests, sugar tests, vaccines and other simple surgeries were the most common treatments provided during this trip. We look forward in future programs and in sha Allah hope to expand with the number the participants each year. Alhamdulillah, this program has grown from a mere 5 doctors to over one dozen. We highly encourage medical professionals to volunteer their time and expertise towards this rewarding program. Jazakh Allah khair for supporting our program


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Indo-US Hospital

For 15 years, Sahayata Trust, operated a

health clinic in Malakpet, Hyderabad where

70 patients were seen daily. For the past three

years while the India Health Initiatives were

taking place, we noticed the clinic was limited

on space, lacked advanced facilities, and the

building was falling apart, it could no longer

meet the needs of the community. Thus, we

decided to reconstruct a new 6 story, 18,000

sq. building with updated technology and

features to treat the most common illness in

the Hyderabad area - diabetes and its related

illnesses. This project’s construction was set

to complete in 24 months, but we were able to

meet our goal in just 18 months!

Alhamdulillah! On January 15, 2012 we

inaugurated the newly built hospital with

guest speaker Maulana Salman Nadwi along

with the Mayor of Hyderabad, medical

professionals from the US and other

dignitaries. This was a very exciting day for

IMRC and the community of Malakpet,

Hyderabad. The goal is to have this hospital

offer education for prevention of diabetes and

treat those who are afflicted, but cannot afford

the high cost of treatment. Features and

facilities include satellite clinics, low cost

diagnostics, 24hr diabetes assistance and an

exclusive wing for women and children.

Departments in this hospital include

nephrology, diabetology, orthopedics, surgery, pediatrics, family practice, dermatology, diagnostics

including radiology, gynecology, dental, ophthalmology and dialysis unit. The next step in this project

is to furnish all floors of the hospital and purchase the equipment to have it fully operating by

December 2012. The Ophthalmology Dept. will open in August 2012. Currently, only the dialysis and

out-patient units are functioning and Pharmacy is open. In shaa Allah your donations will help serve

the community and assist in saving lives. We need your talent and financial support!

This clinic is a start to educate the community.


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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE POOR A solution to the void where our brothers and sisters were left

behind and neglected in rural areas of India.

Project REED Rural Education & Economic Development Project REED has been in the making since 2009 when during a visit to India we were notified of a spreading trend - Muslim communities were leaving Islam by entire villages. Immediately we went onsite to visit the local people to assess the situation. It was not only true, but sad to see that as Muslims we neglected a population that needed us and we weren’t there to help them. 57 villages, approximately 3,700 people were surveyed to have left Islam. IMRC knew they had to do something. It wasn’t a choice to sit back and watch this continue. Thus, Project REED launched in 2009 focusing on assisting rural villages by providing these communities with education in an Islamic setting. This program builds a madrasa in a rural village and provides imams/teachers, libraries, daily activities and Quran distribution. Alhamdulillah, the project has received a great response from our generous supporters. In the 3 years since its launch, 38 madrasa have been built and 10 more are near

completion. Each location has a prayer hall, washrooms, a living quarter for an imam and a classroom. The madrasas holds daily prayers, Quran lessons and other daily activities to bring a sense of community to the local area. This project also has a training program for imams and teachers. This way qualified instructors are assigned to each madrasa so the entire community can benefit. Imagine if you lived in an area where there weren’t any madrasa but plenty of temples and churches. Would you or your family be influenced? How would you spend your Ramadan? Where could you children go to learn about the deen? Who could teach anyone if there wasn’t anyone to learn from? Inshallah, these are the questions IMRC has answered and are trying to resolve with Project REED. Sponsor a madrasa for Rs. 6,00,000/- and bring a community together again.


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SEASONAL PROGRAMS Ramadan Program

Each year over 1 billion Muslims across the globe anticipate Ramadan. This month may be exciting for others, however, for the already poor it can be very strenuous

and a true test of patience. Imagine how your family gets ready and spends its days and nights of Ramadan? There’s excitement, joy, and happiness amongst the community. Families pray taraweeh in jamaat, masajid, plan Eid activities for the community, and people often invite each other over to break fast together. For the poor, they worry about when their next proper meal will be, what can they have suhoor with, and what to eat when breaking fast. They wonder if Eid will be celebrated with new clothes or their worn out ones. During Ramadan, Sahayata Trust holds an annual Ramadan Feeding Program through the support of IMRC to ensure that our fellow brothers and sisters fasting in India can have meals with their family and community during sahoor and iftar. They now look forward to the end of the day and anticipate a new pair of clothes for Eid. In Ramadan 2011, over 1.5 Crore were distributed towards food distribution. 4.15 Crore were disbursed in total of zakat and fitra in Ramadan alone. In shaa Allah, we look forward in your continuous support. Every bit counts. We reach out to remote areas so the needy in rural areas receive their food package and can benefit from our program.

Please send your fitra & zakat early so we can distribute it in time!


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Qurbani/Udh’iya Program

We rely on the support of our donors towards this

program since it’s crucial in ensuring that our fellow

Muslim brothers and sisters in India are not forgotten

during the time of Eid-ul Adha. While many of us may

enjoy having a meal with meat once or several times a

week, the needy do not. They look forward to having

Sahayata Trust visit during the time of Eid

since they know we have come to distribute

Qurbani meat. It’s imperative to not only

perform Qurbani, but to disburse the meat as

well. Alhamdulillah, last year we were able to

perform 1,825 Qurbani and distribute its meat

to thousands of deserving families, benefitting

approximately 54,000 people. Since Project

REED is based in rural & remote areas of India, we especially distribute meat

packages in these areas. For many villagers, it’s the first time they’ve received meat

in a long time. It’s important to celebrate Eid,

but also be kind and helpful to the less

fortunate. In shaa Allah, may this Eid be just

as festive for the less fortunate as it is for us.

Thank you for making our program a success

each year. We can’t continue without your

support and assistance. We also perform

Qurbani year round for sadaqa and aqiqa

requests. Send yours today, 2012 – Rs. 5000 per Qurbani!

In 2011 we performed 1,825 Qurbani benefitting 54,000 people!


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For 30 years we’ve reached out to poverty stricken communities and areas of need with real solutions. But the fight to end poverty in India and give our brothers and sisters equal rights and opportunities is far from over.

Thank You for making a difference. Help us continue our efforts Your zakat, sadaqa, aqiqah, fidya, kafara and other donations will help support our work. All donations are fully tax deductible.

In USA many employers encourage their employees to contribute to qualifying charitable organizations and they’ll match the contributions their employees make. Several of our programs reach out to communities of need and do not deny anyone regardless of faith, gender, or caste. For a certified letter for your employer, please contact our office. Check with your employer to see if your donation to IMRC can be matched too! IMRC has received matching donations from the following: • Adobe Systems Inc. • AMD • American Express • Apple • Bank of America • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • Black Rock • GE Foundation • Google • JK Group As Trustee For CA • JP Morgan Chase • Microsoft • Nissan North America • Oracle Corporation • Pfizer Foundation • Regence • SAP • State Street • McGraw Hill • Tyco • Verizon


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Leave a Lasting Legacy

Give a gift to make a difference in the lives of others by planning today. By including Sahayata Trust in your Will, you help Sahayata Trust continue efforts to open doors of opportunity for future generations of India’s poor and needy. By naming Sahayata Trust in your will with a specific amount or percentage of the appreciated assets, you can take control of the legacy you leave behind.

Matching Donations Check with your employer to see if your donation to IMRC can be matched too!

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SAHAYATA TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2011Sahayata Trust works with a dedicated team, visionary leaders and over 100 organizations on site in India to improve social structures and economic