1. About Us
My husband Bhaskar and I, Usha, came from a village in India to the US 17 years ago. We are active participants in the local community as well as back in India.
USA
Volunteers of BSA Troop 392 (proud parents of a Eagle scout).
Active PTA member
Volunteer at the local temple.
Organize FMSC events, subdivision picnics, multicultural programs etc.
Served many social committees at the work place.
Volunteers at IDCA (India Development Coalition with America) since 2004.
Organized volunteering camps for Schaumburg students at Shirdhon village in India.
Organized a WhatsApp Lottery (2015)– Personally contacted 100 individuals who donated close to $2000 to 10 different charities.
INDIA
Donated Computers, a water tank, and books at village schools
Started libraries at a few villages and conducted many activities throughout the year.
Started a computer center at village. Conducted courses like CCC, Khan Academy, etc.
Every Friday, we take English speaking & confidence building classes with village kids on Skype.
Conducted many entrepreneurship sessions & helped starting businesses for local youth.
Conducted many youth and farm related camps and trips.

5. School Building Project
We learned about the issues and needs of the village students through the library and weekend classes we took with them. I even took two months of personal leave to understand their needs. After several meetings with parents, teachers, subject-matter experts, officials, and villagers, the major necessity is improving the school building.
Current Building
Does not have playground
Roof has holes (inhabitable in rainy season)
Walls have cracks
Windows are broken or missing
Does not get filtered water
Does not have auditorium
No sports equipment
Enrollment has gone down drastically

6. New Building Key Features
The Plan
To better the future of students, villagers have come together and decided to build a new school building
New Building Key Features
Rooftop garden
Digital classroom
Flexible auditorium
Sports ground
Rooftop water harvesting
Library
Science laboratory
Wi-Fi access
Natural light in classrooms
Kitchen and dining for midday meal
Most of the work will be done locally

7. How You Can Help! Pay Online at Pay by check Pay by cash Or
The planned building is approximately 5,500 sq. ft. Fundraising will be done locally in the village as well as from all non-resident Shirdhonkars and generous donors like YOU!!!
Any donation, big or small, is appreciated.
***Excess funds will be utilized for facilities in the high school building and/or for additional assistance to disabled kids.
Item
Amount
Donate a Brick
Rs 5000
Donate a Wall
Rs  1.25 Lakh
Donate a Class Room
Rs 5 Lakh
Donate a Auditorium
Rs. 10 Lakh
Donate School Building
Rs. 55 Lakh
Donate Furniture
Rs 1 Lakh
Donate Computers
Rs 10,000
Donate TV’s 
Donate Projector
Rs 80,000
Donate Sports Good
Rs. 75,000
Inform, inspire, and involve the community at-large to learn, donate, and volunteer to help accelerate sustainable development work in India.
Pay Online at
(Specify ZP school in specification)
Pay by check
Make Checks Payable:
India Development Coalition of America (IDCA)
and mail at the address given below:
IDCA: Shirdhon ZP school
1377 E. Thacker St, Schuamburg, IL 60173
Pay by cash Or
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