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Swami Vivekananda Educational Society, Bangalore. Project Steward (since 1997): Dr. Ramakrishna May 6 th , 2004. More information available at http://www.ashanet.org/projects/project-view.php?p=198.
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Swami Vivekananda Educational Society, Bangalore Project Steward (since 1997): Dr. Ramakrishna May 6th, 2004. More information available at http://www.ashanet.org/projects/project-view.php?p=198
Swami Vivekananda Educational Society (Regd.) was started in 1970 in order to spread the message of “Man-Making Education” as envisaged by Swami Vivekananda, the illustrious patriotsaint of India. Swami Vivekananda Vidyashala High School was started under the auspices of the society in 1971. The school started with 48 students has now more than 330 students, studying in different classes. The Primary school was started in 1989 to provide a strong base to the High School. More than 300 students are studying in Primary & Nursery Classes. English Medium Classes were started in 1991 to attract the cream of student poplars to the school. Swami Vivekananda ES
The school is trying to educate the poorest of society. In addition to providing an education, the school also provides lunch to 120 needy students. Funding Request: $3500 Annapoorna fund to pay for the mid day meals for 150 children 150 children X Rs. 5/meal X 200 days = Rs. 150,000 Goals
NGO: Sai Kripa, Noida, U.P. Founded: 1989, Anjina Rajagopal Motivation: Plight of exploited street children (begging/crimes) Target: Orphaned, homeless or underprivileged children Previously funded by Asha AZ: 96-97, 99-03 ($12, 900) Other funding sources: CRY, Concern India Foundation, Cadence Design Systems, U.N. Women's Guild, American Express, etc. Sai Kripa WAH 2004 Proposal
Bal Kutir (1990): a home for children; 28 kids. Sai Shiksha Sansthan (1991): English medium CBSE school in Vazidpur (~ 15km from Noida); 300 kids. Sai Bal Sansar: non-formal education/healthcare; 80 kids. Vocational Training Center (1992): dairy, tailoring, and carpentry; located in Noida. <--- WAH Proposal Related Poor condition of building; obstacle for any expansion plans. Land partially purchased from Govt. (2002). Construction plans on hold due to lack of funds needed to purchase remaining land. Activities
New infrastructure for vocational training center Purchase of land from government (~ Rs. 12.5 lakhs). Dismantling/Cleaning of existing structure (~ Rs. 1 lakh). Construction of new 2.5 floors building (~ Rs. 1 lakh). WAH funding ~ 28% of total funds that Sai Kripa needs. Promise of “matching” funds from other organizations. WAH 2004 Proposal
- (standing) Eldest student (16yrs) - Bookcase donated by a Swiss university.