Asha Kiran runs an initiative committed to reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates in coastal areas (as well as near Kolleru lake in Machilipatnam district). They focus on children from economically backward families. A survey showed that not being able to pay fee and unavailability of school supplies (uniforms, bags, notebooks and footwear) were the primary reasons for absenteeism and dropouts.
How It Works
• The Asha Kiran volunteers collect data on school going children, absentees and dropouts from school authorities and Anganwadi centers.
• The data is then sorted according to assessment and ranking.
• A list comprising of children (between 9-15 years) in need of support is compiled with help from teachers and the education committee.
• The volunteers follow up with these students and their parents regularly.
• Benefits are given mostly in the beginning and middle of the academic year based on the availability of resources.
• They have found that the this support has significantly reduced the absenteeism and dropouts in schools.
Donation Option | Break-up cost in INR | ||
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Admin cost | 50.00 | ||
1 set of footwear | 100.00 | ||
10 Notebooks | 100.00 | ||
1 School bag | 300.00 | ||
2 Sets of school uniforms including stitching charges | 800.00 | ||
Unit Price | 1350 | ||
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Total | 1350 |
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