1. Rural Development Trust
ANNUAL UPDATE and BUDGET
FOR
By-Sree Kamireddy
The basics. The general flow of slides is as follows.
First, try to give an overall picture of the organization.
Second, describe how Asha, Seattle fits into the organization.
Third, give the yearly update.

2. Mission
Problem : Lack of schooling for children of Migrant laborers in Tamilnadu.
RDT Solution : School(s) integrating Education, Nutrition and Health Awareness among Migrant Children (and parents - laborers)
Identify and enroll all underprivileged migrant children (under 14) in RDT Schools to provide quality education and long term training skills. (Eradicate child labor)
Run RDT schools on par with Govt. schools (in their own language)
Supply daily nutrition via mid-day meal plans
Provide day care facilities and promote health awareness for children below 5.
Lobbying and advocacy to make these children primary citizen of the state.
First set of slides focus on the overall organization.

3. History Started in 2005, with Asha since then
Approved recurring funding for Rs /-
Coordinator (Mr. T.K. Elumalai)
Teachers (14), Cooks (3), 1 driver
Special Schools approved by govt. as Alternative Innovative Education Centres (AIE Centres).
Students receive Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) certificate to continue elsewhere.
Last Year
15 schools
550 children
This year
13 schools
541 children
12 Day Care Centers
135 children
History.

4. Organization
The primary person who runs the organization is Mr.T.K.Elumalai
There is one Assistant Project Coordinator
There are 12 teachers and 1 Computer teacher
1 Driver
1 Accountant
3 Cooks.
History.

5. Location Block Existing Schools Thiruporur Block 1 Egattur 2
Existing Schools
Thiruporur Block 1
Egattur 2
Vaniyanchavadi 3
Hiranandani 4
Ammapettai 5
Pudupakkam 6
Melakotaiyur 7
Chemanchery 8
Kovilmaniyam
St. Thomas Mount Block 9
Perumbakkam 10
JPR nagar 11
Puravankara 12
Thalambur 13
Shoba
Location, Location, Location

6. High Level Finances Annual expenditures: $29,95,900
Annual income : $29,95,900
Sources of income:
Asha Seattle [Rs. 28,45,900]
SSA [Rs.1,50,000]
Expect questions on biggest sources of income, how much they contribute, bank balances,.. Audit report is a good place where you can get some information. But speak to the partner to fill in the blanks.

7. Asha, Seattle Involvement
Asha Seattle is the only chapter involved (since 2005)
Budget includes Support
Noon Meal and Refreshments
Teachers & Staff allocation
Teachers Intensive Trainings and Exposure Visit
Van Services for migrant children
Study material (Activity kits provided by govt)
Second set of slides focus on Asha Seattle’s involvement.

8. Budget
Budget: Here
Expect questions on biggest sources of income, how much they contribute, bank balances,.. Audit report is a good place where you can get some information. But speak to the partner to fill in the blanks.

9. Monthly Activities Activities: Here
Expect questions on biggest sources of income, how much they contribute, bank balances,.. Audit report is a good place where you can get some information. But speak to the partner to fill in the blanks.

10. Site Visit – Oct 2013 (Notes)
Project visited by Sree Kamireddy.
RDT Functioning as expected and Children and teachers very motivated. Reading level was good.
School run in a fashion similar to Govt. schools
PTA, Teachers, Health Care Camps, Sports, Cultural days
Health Care
Training and Syllabus supervised by Asst. Elementary Educational Officer and close monitoring of SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan)
All records were maintained in order
Noon Meals provided to all kids as budgeted for.
Study material(s) and Graduating certificates provided. Additional teaching help from college students.
Give a good picture of organization’s activities.

11. Potential for improvement
Places where help is needed
Identify other avenues for supporting sub-projects like school renovation
Talk to govt. officials to get more support and subsidies (under RTE)
Working with TN Labor union coordinator to mitigate labor issues
Working with local hospitals for free medical camps
Increase funding for Sports and Fun
Start 8th standard
Consolidate schools by improving transport
Give a good picture of organization’s activities.

12. Case Study
I am Sandhya, 11 years old. I am from Koramu. Srikakulam District from Andhrapradesh. I have
completed three years in Tamil Nadu along with my family members. We are living in a rented house in
Tamil Nadu. Now I am studying class V in Egattur School. My parents are going for construction works in
Hiranandani. I was studying in a matriculation School in Andhra before coming to Tamil Nadu. My sister
is in class VI in the same school. This special school provides all the education materials at free of cost.
My father advises me to attend the school regularly.
I informed my father of the computer course which was offered by RDT in the month of December 2012.
He did not make any comments at that time. I too wonder why he did not say anything. After some days
I told him that I type English alphabets on the laptop. He was astonished to know that i opearte
computer. He has promised that he would give education even after SSLC. My father told that he would
admit me in a hostel in Andhra Pradesh to pursue my higher study. I have acepted it. He also proudly
told that I should not suffer like them under the scorching heat for the low wages. Mrs.Sumathy, the
Head of nearby government school told that I draw picture very well. Her appreciation makes me get
more interesting in my study. I am very grateful to RDT for providing education to us.
Give a good picture of organization’s activities.

13. Pictures
Some pictures from site visit reports, new papers, etc.

14. Pictures
Some pictures from site visit reports, new papers, etc.

15. Questions?