23rd September 2016
Dear Supporters,
The 10.5 acre campus of Little Flower School for the Blind and Deaf beckoned me on a Monday morning. I am Uthra Nagarajan, an Open Fellow with Milaap. I visited the campus to witness how much infrastructural progress the school has made in the past three months.
The 10.5 acre campus of Little Flower School for the Blind and Deaf beckoned me on a Monday morning. I am Uthra Nagarajan, an Open Fellow with Milaap. I visited the campus to witness how much infrastructural progress the school has made in the past three months.
It has been more than 9 months since the Chennai floods cast an indelible mark on the city, and many areas still carry the scars. Thankfully, the Little Flower Convent School has made solid progress since May, in its journey towards normalcy. I met with Sister Amala, the Correspondent and Sister Superior who explained the reparations and renovations that had happened with the help of donations through Milaap. Sophiya, a clerk at the blind school, took me around. The ground floor computer lab at the blind school has been completely rewired and sports a new look. “It was only in May that we discovered that the wire mold was flooded with rain and sewage water, causing short circuit,” explained Sophiya. “Hence, we dismantled the entire wiring and had a new wire mold in place.”
The space adjacent to the ground floor computer lab housed a UPS server which powered a few labs. Since its destruction in the floods, a new UPS has been bought and placed in the Printer lab, which is raised a few feet above ground level. The complete electrical wiring work for the server was carried out with the help of donations through Milaap. The server now sits safely in the Printer lab, powering the computer labs on the ground and first floor.
My next visit was the newly re-opened infirmary. Just two-days old and wearing a fresh coat of yellow paint, the infirmary had undergone complete reconstruction and new electrical wiring had to be done here as well.
My next visit was the newly re-opened infirmary. Just two-days old and wearing a fresh coat of yellow paint, the infirmary had undergone complete reconstruction and new electrical wiring had to be done here as well.
Apart from the above, the auditorium has been renovated and it’s roof has had a weathering course done. Construction work is going strong to build a new kitchen. The old kitchen is in an unusable condition after the floods, and so is the hostel for deaf students. The students have been shifted to a new hostel premise, while plans are on to renovate the old hostel to a multipurpose hall. The ground level around the hostel for blind students has been raised and the sewage pipes behind the toilets have been re-laid. "We still have a long way to go in terms of infrastructure, but we are confident of getting back on our feet soon," smiled Sister Amala.
Dear Supporters,
The 10.5 acre campus of Little Flower School for the Blind and Deaf beckoned me on a Monday morning. I am Uthra Nagarajan, an Open Fellow with Milaap. I visited the campus to witness how much infrastructural progress the school has made in the past three months.
The 10.5 acre campus of Little Flower School for the Blind and Deaf beckoned me on a Monday morning. I am Uthra Nagarajan, an Open Fellow with Milaap. I visited the campus to witness how much infrastructural progress the school has made in the past three months.
It has been more than 9 months since the Chennai floods cast an indelible mark on the city, and many areas still carry the scars. Thankfully, the Little Flower Convent School has made solid progress since May, in its journey towards normalcy. I met with Sister Amala, the Correspondent and Sister Superior who explained the reparations and renovations that had happened with the help of donations through Milaap. Sophiya, a clerk at the blind school, took me around. The ground floor computer lab at the blind school has been completely rewired and sports a new look. “It was only in May that we discovered that the wire mold was flooded with rain and sewage water, causing short circuit,” explained Sophiya. “Hence, we dismantled the entire wiring and had a new wire mold in place.”
The space adjacent to the ground floor computer lab housed a UPS server which powered a few labs. Since its destruction in the floods, a new UPS has been bought and placed in the Printer lab, which is raised a few feet above ground level. The complete electrical wiring work for the server was carried out with the help of donations through Milaap. The server now sits safely in the Printer lab, powering the computer labs on the ground and first floor.
My next visit was the newly re-opened infirmary. Just two-days old and wearing a fresh coat of yellow paint, the infirmary had undergone complete reconstruction and new electrical wiring had to be done here as well.
My next visit was the newly re-opened infirmary. Just two-days old and wearing a fresh coat of yellow paint, the infirmary had undergone complete reconstruction and new electrical wiring had to be done here as well.
Apart from the above, the auditorium has been renovated and it’s roof has had a weathering course done. Construction work is going strong to build a new kitchen. The old kitchen is in an unusable condition after the floods, and so is the hostel for deaf students. The students have been shifted to a new hostel premise, while plans are on to renovate the old hostel to a multipurpose hall. The ground level around the hostel for blind students has been raised and the sewage pipes behind the toilets have been re-laid. "We still have a long way to go in terms of infrastructure, but we are confident of getting back on our feet soon," smiled Sister Amala.
24th May 2016
Dear Supporters,
The Chennai Floods ravaged the city and laid waste to major parts of it, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and human suffering. One of the areas severely affected was the Little Flower Convent that houses the Blind and the Deaf Schools. But 640 like you came forward to help them get back on their feet. And the result; together we ended up raising in excess of 20 lakhs. Recently, Howard, part of Milaap's communities team visited the school. He met Sister Severiammal and Sister Amala and had the below update to share.
The floods had completely damaged the electrical wiring causing a life hazard to all its students and staff. Glaring hazards were taken up on priority and quick fixes were made to make sure the school reopened on its scheduled date. However, major reconstruction and wiring work started only after the school closed for summer holidays to ensure safety of its students and staff.
The work for renovating the Auditorium for Blind School and Deaf School is still in progress. Sick Room and Dispensary are getting fixed on priority. We will keep you posted with its progress in the coming weeks.
After the floods, Little Flower Convent was in complete darkness with no electricity for 23 days. Your support made sure it's 927 students with hearing and visual disability had a school to go back to. Thank you for the love and support you have shown to Little Flower Convent.
Warmly,
Team Milaap
The Chennai Floods ravaged the city and laid waste to major parts of it, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and human suffering. One of the areas severely affected was the Little Flower Convent that houses the Blind and the Deaf Schools. But 640 like you came forward to help them get back on their feet. And the result; together we ended up raising in excess of 20 lakhs. Recently, Howard, part of Milaap's communities team visited the school. He met Sister Severiammal and Sister Amala and had the below update to share.
The floods had completely damaged the electrical wiring causing a life hazard to all its students and staff. Glaring hazards were taken up on priority and quick fixes were made to make sure the school reopened on its scheduled date. However, major reconstruction and wiring work started only after the school closed for summer holidays to ensure safety of its students and staff.
Main Power Board of the Blind School is fixed
The main switchboard for the Diesel Generator that supplies backup power to the school was damaged during the floods, including the wiring and main panel. All the wiring leading to the switchboard, breakers and safety devices were replaced with new parts. The pictures below shows the diesel generator on the left and the renewed panel on the right.Main Switchboard of the Deaf School has been replaced
The main switchboard that supplied power to the deaf school was completely damaged and required total replacement. Formerly, the switchboard that distributed the incoming power from the EB was housed in a basement-like room. Being located at a lower level than the rest of the ground floor, the damage sustained by this switchboard was severe. The entire switchboard was replaced with new components. The wiring leading to and from the switchboard as well as within the switchboard was renewed. Breakers and safety trips on the switchboard were also replaced.Computer Lab renovated and replaced with new systems
The computer lab was another major area that was damaged in the floods. As it was located on the ground floor, all the computers and equipment were damaged beyond repair and needed replacement. To avoid any damage in the future, the computer lab has now been shifted to the first floor. All the computers and accessories were replaced with new units.The work for renovating the Auditorium for Blind School and Deaf School is still in progress. Sick Room and Dispensary are getting fixed on priority. We will keep you posted with its progress in the coming weeks.
After the floods, Little Flower Convent was in complete darkness with no electricity for 23 days. Your support made sure it's 927 students with hearing and visual disability had a school to go back to. Thank you for the love and support you have shown to Little Flower Convent.
Warmly,
Team Milaap
Dear Supporters,
The Chennai Floods ravaged the city and laid waste to major parts of it, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and human suffering. One of the areas severely affected was the Little Flower Convent that houses the Blind and the Deaf Schools. But 640 like you came forward to help them get back on their feet. And the result; together we ended up raising in excess of 20 lakhs. Recently, Howard, part of Milaap's communities team visited the school. He met Sister Severiammal and Sister Amala and had the below update to share.
The floods had completely damaged the electrical wiring causing a life hazard to all its students and staff. Glaring hazards were taken up on priority and quick fixes were made to make sure the school reopened on its scheduled date. However, major reconstruction and wiring work started only after the school closed for summer holidays to ensure safety of its students and staff.
The work for renovating the Auditorium for Blind School and Deaf School is still in progress. Sick Room and Dispensary are getting fixed on priority. We will keep you posted with its progress in the coming weeks.
After the floods, Little Flower Convent was in complete darkness with no electricity for 23 days. Your support made sure it's 927 students with hearing and visual disability had a school to go back to. Thank you for the love and support you have shown to Little Flower Convent.
Warmly,
Team Milaap
The Chennai Floods ravaged the city and laid waste to major parts of it, leaving in its wake a trail of destruction and human suffering. One of the areas severely affected was the Little Flower Convent that houses the Blind and the Deaf Schools. But 640 like you came forward to help them get back on their feet. And the result; together we ended up raising in excess of 20 lakhs. Recently, Howard, part of Milaap's communities team visited the school. He met Sister Severiammal and Sister Amala and had the below update to share.
The floods had completely damaged the electrical wiring causing a life hazard to all its students and staff. Glaring hazards were taken up on priority and quick fixes were made to make sure the school reopened on its scheduled date. However, major reconstruction and wiring work started only after the school closed for summer holidays to ensure safety of its students and staff.
Main Power Board of the Blind School is fixed
The main switchboard for the Diesel Generator that supplies backup power to the school was damaged during the floods, including the wiring and main panel. All the wiring leading to the switchboard, breakers and safety devices were replaced with new parts. The pictures below shows the diesel generator on the left and the renewed panel on the right.Main Switchboard of the Deaf School has been replaced
The main switchboard that supplied power to the deaf school was completely damaged and required total replacement. Formerly, the switchboard that distributed the incoming power from the EB was housed in a basement-like room. Being located at a lower level than the rest of the ground floor, the damage sustained by this switchboard was severe. The entire switchboard was replaced with new components. The wiring leading to and from the switchboard as well as within the switchboard was renewed. Breakers and safety trips on the switchboard were also replaced.Computer Lab renovated and replaced with new systems
The computer lab was another major area that was damaged in the floods. As it was located on the ground floor, all the computers and equipment were damaged beyond repair and needed replacement. To avoid any damage in the future, the computer lab has now been shifted to the first floor. All the computers and accessories were replaced with new units.The work for renovating the Auditorium for Blind School and Deaf School is still in progress. Sick Room and Dispensary are getting fixed on priority. We will keep you posted with its progress in the coming weeks.
After the floods, Little Flower Convent was in complete darkness with no electricity for 23 days. Your support made sure it's 927 students with hearing and visual disability had a school to go back to. Thank you for the love and support you have shown to Little Flower Convent.
Warmly,
Team Milaap
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