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Child Development Program |
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Union Government has declared that every child below 14 years has a right to education. Because of lack of financial resources not all children can afford to realize the dream of having basic education. "Child Sponsorship Programme" is an attempt to educate children from poor families by providing financial assistance.
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Goal : Educating and shaping the future of a child from a poor family who in turn will help the family and the siblings in the family.
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TARGET AREA :
Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts of Karnataka State and Kasargod Taluk in Kerala State.
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ACTIVITIES :
- Visiting the school and home of the child to get first hand information on the progress made.
- Conducting personal interview with the child and parents by the Director.
- Providing financial assistance for school fees, books and uniform.
- Capacity building : Child - Arranging children's camp once a year at different centres where interactive and creative sessions are organized along with games.
Family - Forming Self Help Groups and encouraging income generating activities.
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ACHIEVEMENTS :
1065 children are presently receiving assistance.
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FUTURE THRUST :
To assist many more children coming from families with poor economic background to acquire basic education.
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