1. Deenabandhu Overview
May 14, 2017
REVISED
July 08, 2017

2. Deenabandhu (founded 1992)
Non-profit organization in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, works for the education and rehabilitation of orphan, destitute and estranged children
Teacher Resource Center – professional development of government primary school teachers, instill experiment-based learning
Primary School – highly subsidized education for poor children from nearby villages
Deenabandhu Homes – every child is educated and nurtured until class X, support is continued till economic self reliance is achieved
Scholarship Programs – annual economic support to college students in need of financial aid

3. Teacher Resource Center (TRC)
TRC is responsible for developing Teaching and Learning Materials (TLMs) to explain Science and Math concepts by way of practical demonstrations, aimed at professional development of teachers
Develop appropriate activities coupled with suitable TLM so kids can comprehend and experience the concept
Train teachers through workshops so they appreciate the importance of conducting activities to improve kids’ comprehension
To continue with R&D for improved TLMs/ alternate models of TLMs, developing an activity that need no special TLMs
TRC is fully supported by Oracle grants since 2015

5. History of Asha’s Support
Funding from Asha was initiated back in 2000, support to-date has been ~$76K
Boston/MIT chapter has provided funding of a total of $24.7K
2009 funding ($7200) was to support school meals
($1000 each) funding was for complete support of 2 girls

6. THE ASK
Rs. 390,050 (~$6100) to create TLMs (teaching learning material) for 5 Learning Corners
Rs. 78,810 (~$1220)/Learning Corner TLM
For each Learning Corner, Rs. 58,810 is for development of TLM and Rs. 20,000 is for buying furniture for display and setup
Complete budget breakdown uploaded separately on Wiki
Deenabandhu is flexible with timing of disbursement and development
Open to reducing the number of TLMs based on ASHA’s final decision on fund allocation
Open to taking a gradual approach of 2-3 Learning Corners/year if ASHA decides to spread the funds over 2 years (not all funds allocated in 2017)