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Support for 1 Kalam Center and Benefit 25 slum Kids

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The Situation:
More than one-third of the Hyderabad’s population lives in slums
1179 slums have been identified by by GHMC officially.
Slums continue to grow at a rate of 6.06% per annum.
Primary sources of livelihood includes housekeeping, autorickshaws, blue collared work and street vending.

The Children:
Congested habitations and living conditions make academic excellence a challenge.
Education is discontinued at a young age for most children due to financial constraints and safety concerns
These kids are involved in household chores, child labor, child marriages

What we do:
Holistic development of lesser-privileged children.Courses are offered in: Academics, Self-defense, Vocational Training and Personality DevelopmentSpecial focus is laid on: Health and hygiene, Nutrition awareness, career counseling and extra curriculum activities.

The Process:
TKF volunteers visit recognized slum areas, and identify student groups from Govt. schools.Mentors are identified from the same slum, and employed.A “Kalam Centre” is established in a local hall or study space.Mentors provide after-school support to the students for 2 hours per day.Each centre consists of around 25 kids.Attendance is recorded everyday.

How you could help:

Volunteer in our Centers regularly and assist in teaching.
Train our mentors and volunteers and interact with them Quarterly or Half Yearly.
Sponsor as individuals or groups to support a center.

Financial Support:

Each Kalam Center costs us: Rs 90,000 / year.
You could contribute as feasible and opt to sponsor and visit specific centers.

Ways you can Support:

Adopt 1 center per Year = Rs 90,000
Donate a Library (one time) = Rs 6000
Donate Student Kits (Bag,books,pens one time) per Student = Rs 500.

Details for direct bank transfer / UPI

UPI: givetokalam164@yesbankltd (Copy to clipboard)

Virtual account name: Kalam Center - Milaap
Account number: 8080811053538
IFSC code: YESB0CMSNOC

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1st September 2019

Dear Supporters
We thank each and every one for supporting the Children in Kalam Centers.
We have restarted 15 Kalam Centers for this academic Year from July 1st and distributed School Kits to children. We have good response from the Children and Parents and we are getting requests to start more centers. We have designed specific syllabus on English and Computers for Children and trained our volunteers and implementing it.

For more updates you can check our
website : www.todayskalam.org
Facebook page : www.facebook.com/todayskalamofficial
Thank You

2nd August 2019

Dear Supporters
We thank each and every one for supporting the Children in Kalam Centers.
We have restarted 15 Kalam Centers for this academic Year from July 1st and distributed School Kits to children. We have good response from the Children and Parents and we are getting requests to start more centers. We have designed specific syllabus on English and Computers for Children and trained our volunteers and implementing it.
For more updates you can check our
website : www.todayskalam.org
Facebook page : www.facebook.com/todayskalamofficial for regular updates.
Thank You

30th June 2019

Dear Supporters

Thank you all for the love and support.

We have started 15 centers for 2019-20 which will benefit 450 children. By keeping last year experiences in mind we have designed syllabus and programs.

We are distributing School Kits (1 school bag,5 note books,1 water bottle & labels) to all Children in July first week and will update you with the progress soon.

We have organized an Orientation program with Dr Madhavi Latha, Chairman, Virinchi Hospitals.

For more details you can check our
website : www.todayskalam.org and our facebook page : www.facebook.com/todayskalamofficial for regular updates.
Thank you.