Rural Development Trust ANNUAL UPDATE and BUDGET FOR 2014-2015 By-Sree Kamireddy 11-19-14 The basics. The general flow of slides is as follows. First, try to give an overall picture of the organization. Second, describe how Asha, Seattle fits into the organization. Third, give the yearly update.

Mission Problem : Lack of schooling for children of Migrant laborers in Tamilnadu. RDT Solution : School(s) integrating Education, Nutrition and Health Awareness among Migrant Children (and parents - laborers) Identify and enroll all underprivileged migrant children (under 14) in RDT Schools to provide quality education and long term training skills. (Eradicate child labor) Run RDT schools on par with Govt. schools (in their own language) Supply daily nutrition via mid-day meal plans Provide day care facilities and promote health awareness for children below 5. Lobbying and advocacy to make these children primary citizen of the state. First set of slides focus on the overall organization.

History Started in 2005, with Asha since then Approved recurring funding for Rs 2639161 /- Coordinator (Mr. T.K. Elumalai) Teachers (14), Cooks (3), 1 driver Special Schools approved by govt. as Alternative Innovative Education Centres (AIE Centres). Students receive Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) certificate to continue elsewhere. Last Year 15 schools 550 children This year 13 schools 541 children 12 Day Care Centers 135 children History.

Organization The primary person who runs the organization is Mr.T.K.Elumalai There is one Assistant Project Coordinator There are 12 teachers and 1 Computer teacher 1 Driver 1 Accountant 3 Cooks. History.

Location Block Existing Schools Thiruporur Block 1 Egattur 2   Existing Schools Thiruporur Block 1 Egattur 2 Vaniyanchavadi 3 Hiranandani 4 Ammapettai 5 Pudupakkam 6 Melakotaiyur 7 Chemanchery 8 Kovilmaniyam St. Thomas Mount Block 9 Perumbakkam 10 JPR nagar 11 Puravankara 12 Thalambur 13 Shoba Location, Location, Location

High Level Finances Annual expenditures: $29,95,900 Annual income : $29,95,900 Sources of income: Asha Seattle [Rs. 28,45,900] SSA [Rs.1,50,000] Expect questions on biggest sources of income, how much they contribute, bank balances,.. Audit report is a good place where you can get some information. But speak to the partner to fill in the blanks.

Asha, Seattle Involvement Asha Seattle is the only chapter involved (since 2005) Budget includes Support Noon Meal and Refreshments Teachers & Staff allocation Teachers Intensive Trainings and Exposure Visit Van Services for migrant children Study material (Activity kits provided by govt) Second set of slides focus on Asha Seattle’s involvement.

Budget 2014-2015 Budget: Here Expect questions on biggest sources of income, how much they contribute, bank balances,.. Audit report is a good place where you can get some information. But speak to the partner to fill in the blanks.

Monthly Activities Activities: Here Expect questions on biggest sources of income, how much they contribute, bank balances,.. Audit report is a good place where you can get some information. But speak to the partner to fill in the blanks.

Site Visit – Oct 2013 (Notes) Project visited by Sree Kamireddy. RDT Functioning as expected and Children and teachers very motivated. Reading level was good. School run in a fashion similar to Govt. schools PTA, Teachers, Health Care Camps, Sports, Cultural days Health Care Training and Syllabus supervised by Asst. Elementary Educational Officer and close monitoring of SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan) All records were maintained in order Noon Meals provided to all kids as budgeted for. Study material(s) and Graduating certificates provided. Additional teaching help from college students. Give a good picture of organization’s activities.

Potential for improvement Places where help is needed Identify other avenues for supporting sub-projects like school renovation Talk to govt. officials to get more support and subsidies (under RTE) Working with TN Labor union coordinator to mitigate labor issues Working with local hospitals for free medical camps Increase funding for Sports and Fun Start 8th standard Consolidate schools by improving transport Give a good picture of organization’s activities.

Case Study I am Sandhya, 11 years old. I am from Koramu. Srikakulam District from Andhrapradesh. I have completed three years in Tamil Nadu along with my family members. We are living in a rented house in Tamil Nadu. Now I am studying class V in Egattur School. My parents are going for construction works in Hiranandani. I was studying in a matriculation School in Andhra before coming to Tamil Nadu. My sister is in class VI in the same school. This special school provides all the education materials at free of cost. My father advises me to attend the school regularly. I informed my father of the computer course which was offered by RDT in the month of December 2012. He did not make any comments at that time. I too wonder why he did not say anything. After some days I told him that I type English alphabets on the laptop. He was astonished to know that i opearte computer. He has promised that he would give education even after SSLC. My father told that he would admit me in a hostel in Andhra Pradesh to pursue my higher study. I have acepted it. He also proudly told that I should not suffer like them under the scorching heat for the low wages. Mrs.Sumathy, the Head of nearby government school told that I draw picture very well. Her appreciation makes me get more interesting in my study. I am very grateful to RDT for providing education to us. Give a good picture of organization’s activities.

Pictures Some pictures from site visit reports, new papers, etc.

Pictures Some pictures from site visit reports, new papers, etc.

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