Rural Development Trust ANNUAL UPDATE and BUDGET FOR 2017-2018 By-Sree Kamireddy 11-22-17 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. 1

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 First set of slides focus on the overall organization. 2

Summary Started in 2005, with Asha since then Coordinator (Mr. T.K. Elumalai) Teachers (13), Rest of Staff (4) Activity Report Nov 2017: click HERE Last site visit [Nov 22, 2016] report click HERE Students History. Last year 9 schools 325 students This Year 8 schools 337 students 3

Location Location, Location, Location Day Care Centers Class 1- Class 8 SL. NO Name of the place No of Boys No of Girls Total No of Children 1 ChemmencherryThoppu 11 08 19 2 Kumaran Nagar 14 25 3 Perumbakkam 09 16 4 Sholinga Nallur-Shirki 05 5 Karanai -Thazhampur 07 15 Total 48 50 98 SL. NO Name of the place No of Boys No of Girls Total No of Children 1 ChemmencherryThoppu-I 10 12 22 2 Hiranandhini 17 29 3 Jeppiar Nagar 14 13 27 4 Kunnavakkam-Therkupattu 15 25 5 Perumbakkam 09 16 6 Sholinga Nallur-Shirki 24 38 7 Sholinga Nallur-Odai 31 53 8 Vaniyanchavadi 08 20 Total 108 131 239 Location, Location, Location 4

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

High Level Finances Approved recurring funding for Rs 2639161 /- 2017 Budget Requested Rs 2716700 /- Please click for details Money Sent in 2016 Rs 2284000 /-

Next Steps Places where help is needed Need to find a WA local steward Need to do a site visit soon [I have a potential India trip in Dec otherwise I will reach out for help by 1st week of Dec]

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.

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