1. 1 Suyam Siragu School Proposal for Asha AZ Nirmal Govind June 5, 2005 Asha AZ Projects Meeting

2. 2 Suyam & Siragu Overview Been serving poor and needy for 18 years; registered in 1999; focused on education and medical assistance Siragu –Montessori school ~ 40km from Kilpauk, Chennai –Started in June 2003 w/ 40 kids –Caters to children from streets, brick chambers, pig farming group, scavenger group. –Currently at 200 kids

3. 3 Siragu Need Major fire accident in Sept. 2004. Moved to rented facility for 6 mos. Recently bought 1 acre of land with donations and loan. Construction of school w/ 10 classrooms underway – need funds for this. Need funds for loan repayment. Need funds for operating expenses ($62.

4. 4 School Construction Proposal Budget ItemBreakupCost Classroom cost2250 sq. ft * Rs. 113/sq. ftRs. 254,250 Roofing cost2250 sq. ft. * Rs. 33/sq. ft.Rs. 74,250 Bore wellRs. 15,000 Electrical fittings + MiscRs. 10,000 TotalRs. 353, 500 ($8200) Suggestion: 1 st year: ½ School Construction Cost = ~ $4000 2 nd year: ½ Operating Expenses = ~ $3000

5. 5 Questions How many schools in the area? Site visit? What happens to kids after montessori? What was done before 2003? Short-term/long-term goal?