Chapter Update Approval for sending 2012 funds Meera Venkatesh May 1, 2013 Amar Seva Sangam Asha Star Project Asha-Seattle

Key Discussion Points Mission: Empowering the physically challenged citizens and rural women by establishing a 'Valley for the physically challenged and Women' center for the whole region Organization: Started in Amar Seva Sangam first took shape as a charitable organization, offering shelter to individuals with physically challenges. Founded in 1981 by Mr. S. Ramakrishnan, himself a quadriplegic, and grew under the ongoing leadership of Mr. S. Sankara Raman, who is confined to a wheelchair due to Muscular Dystrophy. Location: Located in Ayikudy Village, near Thirunelveli in Tamilnadu. The institution has grown to occupy a 30-acre campus and now serves 330 villages in the surrounding area. Asha Star Project since October 2008; Asha Star Donors funding is requested to be utilized for Sangamam School for special children: Day-Care Centre for Special Children to train them self- care in hygienic activities and basic literacy. The parents are also trained as to how to treat their wards once they are discharged

Key Discussion Points continued o Several grants, donors and loans and investments o Refer to the latest financial statement and annual report in the site Strong performance in all of their activities. Income less than expenses – increased expenses for all of their activities. Strong balance sheet. Several Recognition for their services, including in 2011, Rs. 25 lacs distributed by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Asha, Seattle Budget Item2012 collection 2011 collection 2010 collection2009 collection Asha Star Donors Donation $4337$ $ $

Updates for Asha, Seattle Current status of Sangamam School: # of students:85 # boys :52 # girls:33 Are they all day school attendees or stays in the campus :All are day scholars # of teachers, if any :8 special educators, 3 teaching assistant, 4 helping assistants, 2 PT & 1 assistant Expanded Activities: Early Intervention Program Total expenses for the school:Budget for is expected to be around Rs lacs (including Early Intervention)

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