Vidiyal - Non-Formal Education for Working Children
Vidiyal - Non-Formal Education for Working Children
Project Brief: The project aims at educating Working children (who are engaging as daily wage laborers in Tea shops, Hotels, Brick kiln and Quarries) in the age group between 5 ���¢�¯�¿�½�¯�¿�½ 15.
Project Type: Non-Formal Educational Centers (description)
Primary Focus: children who are working (description)
Supporting Chapter Contact:
Cincinnati
Project Type: Non-Formal Educational Centers (description)
Primary Focus: children who are working (description)
Secondary Focus: dropouts
Area: RuralSupporting Chapter Contact:
Cincinnati
Status: TERMINATED
Project Steward: Madhav Lakkapragada
Co-Steward: Shyam Rangaswamy
Project Partner(s): Rajaraman Krishnan
Project Address: Vidiyal - Non-Formal Education for Working Children
15/A, Arockiyanathur Street,
Tamil Nadu 606 801
Tel: 04181 252896
Stewarding Chapter: Cincinnati
Project Steward: Madhav Lakkapragada
Co-Steward: Shyam Rangaswamy
Project Partner(s): Rajaraman Krishnan
Project Address: Vidiyal - Non-Formal Education for Working Children
15/A, Arockiyanathur Street,
Tamil Nadu 606 801
Tel: 04181 252896
Stewarding Chapter: Cincinnati
| Jun 2008 | Chennai | USD 155 |
| Dec 2007 | Chennai | USD 291 |
| Oct 2006 | General Funds | USD 1920 |
Total = $2366
The details of the project are:
• The school will run in the evening time 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM and 1 full day in the week end holidays, throughout the academic year teaching about 10 children.
• The curriculum includes basic literacy, non –formal education, cultural programs, sports, educational tours and gardening.
• Additionally, about 30 more children will be benefit from common sports and other activities.
• There are plans to supplement the school education with vocational training centers after they finish graduate.
Project Duration: 1 year
Expenses Amount
1 Teacher Salary Rs. 18,000
Rent Rs. 12,000
Sports material & Stationary Rs. 13,500
Educational Materials Rs. 15,000
Snacks & Tea Rs. 18,000
Entertainment and Educational
Tours Rs. 10,000
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Total Rs. 86,500
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• The school will run in the evening time 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM and 1 full day in the week end holidays, throughout the academic year teaching about 10 children.
• The curriculum includes basic literacy, non –formal education, cultural programs, sports, educational tours and gardening.
• Additionally, about 30 more children will be benefit from common sports and other activities.
• There are plans to supplement the school education with vocational training centers after they finish graduate.
Project Duration: 1 year
Expenses Amount
1 Teacher Salary Rs. 18,000
Rent Rs. 12,000
Sports material & Stationary Rs. 13,500
Educational Materials Rs. 15,000
Snacks & Tea Rs. 18,000
Entertainment and Educational
Tours Rs. 10,000
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Total Rs. 86,500
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The project aims at educating Working children (who are engaging as daily wage laborers in Tea shops, Hotels, Brick kiln and Quarries) in the age group between 5 – 15.
Society for the Development of the Depressed (SDD):
SDD located in Chetpet a small town about 100 Kms SW of Chennai, runs NFE centers in about nine villages around Chetpet. These NFE centers, with approximately 35 students in each center, are funded by a grant from another non-profit organization.
SDD located in Chetpet a small town about 100 Kms SW of Chennai, runs NFE centers in about nine villages around Chetpet. These NFE centers, with approximately 35 students in each center, are funded by a grant from another non-profit organization.
[ML] This project has been terminated.
Proposed by Rajaram Krishnan of Asha Chennai. A site visit report to the project is available. Since the proposal is under $2K, ARC submission is being considered.
Number of Children: 10
Proposed by Rajaram Krishnan of Asha Chennai. A site visit report to the project is available. Since the proposal is under $2K, ARC submission is being considered.
Number of Children: 10
Aug 2007 Site Visite Report
Nov 2006 Supported Children
Oct 2006 Check list for release of funds
Jan 2006 Site Visit by Asha Chennai
Oct 2005 Original 2K Proposal

