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Rural Development Trust Annual Update 2009. Basics – Org Goal and Purpose. Work with children of migrant construction laborers from AP. Wean children away from construction labor jobs. Basics - Location. Registered as a charitable Trust in Kanchipuram, TN Schools in 9 villages.
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Rural Development TrustAnnual Update 2009 Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter
Basics – Org Goal and Purpose • Work with children of migrant construction laborers from AP. • Wean children away from construction labor jobs. Asha for Education, Seattle Chapter
Basics - Location • Registered 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 Activities • 612 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 Involvement • Involved 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 Status • Last 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
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