Matrichaya

Matrichaya - At a Glance Chanchala’s Motivation Strongly believes education is the primary agent for socio-economic changes. Basic desire to solve public problems with private initiative and resources. The Organization Estd in 1994 in Jharkhand by Chanchala Mishra, a philanthropist with 20 yrs of association with tribals Emphasis placed in 3 key areas: –Basic education –Learn-and-earn vocational training –Health and hygiene promotion Goals Raise literacy levels esp, among women and children Prevent child labor and bondage labor. Promote good hygiene and provide routine healthcare Encourage self-employment through micro-credit programs Propagate environmental awareness and promote pollution control methods. Encourage tobacco control and alcohol detoxification by organizing seminars and street plays.

Matrichaya - At a Glance The Team Chanchala Mishra Archana Mishra Dr. R.N Pandey Current Donors Amherst North branch of Rotary Club and the Rotary District 7090 have contributed $4,000 towards the basic literacy program which is funding two schools in Tikli Tola and Rendo. The Rotary Club of Ranchi club number 3250 is also supporting Matrichaya's activities. The Ranchi Corporation has supported the vocational training program for 30 women State Bank Mahila Samiti has helped organize programs, supplied sewing machine, carpets, slates etc.

The Matrichaya Team “ Personal adversity has taught me that in this world there is no greater force than the force of a person determined to rise” Chanchala Mishra with the Matrichaya workers

Matrichaya – Current Activities Basic literacy project –7 informal schools started across tribal villages in and around Ranchi –Provide primary education to 125 children –Allows kids to develop attributes needed to succeed and advance into the mainstream education system – Adult education programs are also run

Matrichaya – Current Activities Vocational training and micro-credit programs –Train 400 women in urban slums and villages in various handicrafts & herbal cosmetology –Objective is to develop self-reliance and provision for income generating assets –Micro-credit programs help to generate funds for various enterprises Health camps – Regular health camps are held in all the adopted villages and slums – Eye camps and awareness programs on hygiene and sanitation – Convince health care professionals to volunteer their time and provide free samples of medication –The last eye camp was organized with help from Jharkhand Eye Bank Trust in June 2004

Matrichaya – Short-Term Goals Obtain funds that will help sustain existing schools and provide services such as regular meals, uniforms etc. Provide basic health check-up and immunization in the school. Set up a crèche where the elderly females in the villages will take care of infants so that older siblings, who otherwise would baby-sit, can attend school Reduce high dropout rate from formal schools by opening an after-school program, that helps children with their homework. Provide at least one vocational skill to every child over 12 years of age.

Matrichaya – Two-year vision for every child It is expected that at the end of two years, every child enrolled in Matrichaya : Is motivated to complete his/her education Has an attendance of 90% Is trained in basic hygiene and first aid Is involved in at least one art and cultural training program each year Has an opportunity to express her/his talents Understands/speaks rudimentary English Is part of a team that takes responsibility for keeping the village clean; and planting and maintaining trees in the village

Progress Report Dec 04 – Feb 05 – May 05 Name of StudentsAgeGuardian’s Occupation Dec 04 % Feb 05 % May 05 % Ajay Khalkho6Coolie Ajit Kapi5Coolie Arti Kumari6Labourer Deepak Munda7Auto Driver Dolly Lora7Rickshaw Puller Geeta Mahto6Rickshaw Puller Khushboo Verma6Rickshaw Puller013 7 Kundan Rajak5labourer Manisha Hembram7Labour Marian Jatrma5Coolie Mohini Munda5Rickhsaw Puller Mosin Ansari5Coolie Nisha Kumari5Laborer

Progress Report Dec 04 – Feb 05 – May 05 Name of StudentsAgeGuardian’s OccupationDec 04 %Feb 05 % May 05 % Pawan Kumar6Labour Pinkey Lohra5Labourer Puja Kumari6Labourer Puja Toppo5Coolie Rekha Kumari6Milkman Rohit Kumar Munda6Coolie Ruchi Singh6Auto Driver Sajed Ansari6Auto Driver025 9 Sandip Munda6Auto Driver Tarunnuma5Tailor Average increase in % from Dec – Feb :- 36 % Average Increase in % from Feb – May :- 40 %

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Matrichaya – Projected Funding Needs Year IYear IIYear III Cost ( INR)1,49,7501,43,7501,56,923 Cost ( USD)

Matrichaya – Year 2 Revised Estimates S.NoItemsYear 1Year 2 1Salary30, Uniforms25, Books, Copies, Educational Material6,25012,500* 4Breakfast37, Extra curricular Activities Rent/Admin/Utility/ Running Exp & Maintenance 39, ** 7One-time fixed costs6,000 8Healthcare12,000*** Total per school per year1,49,7501,71,000 *Increase in item 3 due to additional request for copies, pencils and educational materials ** Increase in item 6 due to increase in running expenses (soap for bathing etc) *** Item 8 is a new cost indicated in the Year 2 revised estimates