Support for 1 Kalam center and benefit 25 slum kids
Fundraising campaign by
Janaki Barik
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Campaign Story
HELP INDIAN SLUM CHILDREN GET EDUCATION.
The Situation:
More than one-third of the Hyderabad’s population lives in slums
1179 slums have been identified by by GHMC officially.
Slums continue to grow at a rate of 6.06% per annum.
Primary sources of livelihood includes housekeeping, autorickshaws, blue collared work and street vending.
The Children:
Congested habitations and living conditions make academic excellence a challenge.
Education is discontinued at a young age for most children due to financial constraints and safety concerns
These kids are involved in household chores, child labor, child marriages
What we do:
Holistic development of lesser-privileged children.Courses are offered in: Academics, Self-defense, Vocational Training and Personality DevelopmentSpecial focus is laid on: Health and hygiene, Nutrition awareness, career counseling and extra curriculum activities.
The Process:
TKF volunteers visit recognized slum areas, and identify student groups from Govt. schools.Mentors are identified from the same slum, and employed.A “Kalam Centre” is established in a local hall or study space.Mentors provide after-school support to the students for 2 hours per day.Each centre consists of around 25 kids.Attendance is recorded everyday.
How you could help:
Volunteer in our Centers regularly and assist in teaching.
Train our mentors and volunteers and interact with them Quarterly or Half Yearly.
Sponsor as individuals or groups to support a center.
Financial Support:
Each Kalam Center costs us: Rs 90,000 / year.
You could contribute as feasible and opt to sponsor and visit specific centers.
Ways you can Support:
- Adopt 1 center per Year = Rs 90,000
- Donate a Library (one time) = Rs 6000
- Donate Student Kits (Bag,books,pens one time) per Student = Rs 500.
Details for direct bank transfer / UPI
UPI: givetokalam686@yesbankltd (Click to pay)Or
- Account number: 8080811070974
- Account name: Kalam Center
- IFSC code: YESB0CMSNOC
Organizer
- Janaki Barik
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