Rahki Foundation

GOAT PURCHASES AND DONATIONS. Between February and March 2017 Our support allowed the purchase of 50 goats This year again, the Donation Committee of the Order of Saint Gabriel, chaired by Ambassador Jürg Staübli, financed the action supported by the association Rakhi and its President Mrs. Danièle Brochier, during its 7-week presence in Tamil Nadu from February to March 2017. As in many livestock fairs around the world, in India things happen in the same way. There is a negotiator who identifies the best goats and then negotiates the prices, which range between €50 and €60. The goats are then, under the direction of the village chief, offered to each family. This year, the association thus contributed to the purchase of 50 pregnant goats, which were offered in 4 villages. [sp_wpcarousel id=”798″] Project to build 3 new classrooms Mr. Kalyani left his teaching job to defend the rights of the “Irulas,” a semi-nomadic outcast population, often heavily discriminated against. He also created a school for children aged 5 to 13 from very poor families. The project to build 3 new classrooms in this school is scheduled for October 2017, to accommodate “Irulas” children. The Montessori method is applied for the younger ones. SHANTI COMMUNITY-BASED REHABILITATION CENTER. The new rehabilitation center for children with disabilities was inaugurated on Friday, February 17. Brother Anand and Mr. Antoine have developed, over the years, physical stimulation exercises to provide children with some mobility. These exercises are performed in the presence of the mother or father so that they can continue this work at home. Our support policy is based on the philosophy that a donation should allow beneficiaries to develop income-generating activities through their work. Thus, various workshops are created where people train and produce for themselves. For example, creating embroidery designs that the seamstresses execute perfectly. They will then be able to sell them for the benefit of the Rakhi Foundation, ensuring a regular income. Similarly, a sewing training workshop was opened in early April 2017 Staff are hired by the foundation to train young women in sewing. They will earn their diploma after 6 months. Obtaining this diploma will give them access to paid employment.

In 2021, the Hospital Works of Saint Gabriel, in partnership with RHAKI, once again distinguished themselves through sustained action for the children of the Irulas tribe in India. Our local partner, ENLIGHT Mission, based in Alampooni, southern India, continued tirelessly to support the mothers and children of the Irulas tribe, despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic. The operational area of RHAKI FOUNDATION / ENLIGHT MISSION is outlined in red. A total budget of €19,644 in donations received during the 2021 fiscal year allowed us to finance several initiatives: Education: €6,634 Purchase of cows: €5,288 Purchase of goats: €5,218 Sewing and embroidery training: €2,033 Gardening training: €333 Remote management: €138 We also financed the schooling and higher education of eight young people, as well as their teachers. Following our individualized development support approach, we purchased 15 cows, which were distributed across three villages. Additionally, 105 goats were distributed across 11 villages. Our target of 150 goats could not be reached due to the cancellation of goat markets caused by the intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic; to compensate, each donor receives a receipt. In the field of sewing and embroidery: Training continued for women in difficulty, with funding for a teacher. However, COVID-19 prevented the completion of the official certificate. This will be issued in 2022. As part of our aid strategy, we launched a new agricultural project. A pilot village was chosen to implement the project, which focuses on teaching the planting of vegetables and fruit trees. Women who complete the training receive a certificate of competence. Once again, we focus only on initiatives that enable beneficiaries to learn skills and create income-generating activities to support their families. The Order of Saint Gabriel’s policy has always been not to hand out charity, but to create dignified, revenue-generating activities. In the area of administrative organization: We recruited a young Indian woman who manages the financial distribution for each initiative. Please help us in our various works. Without you, we can do little; with you, we can move mountains and reduce suffering in the world. Remember, for every donation you make to the Association of the Hospital Works of Saint Gabriel, you will receive a tax receipt allowing you to deduct 66% of the amount from your income tax. Donations can be made through our website under the “Make a Donation” tab, specifying the initiative that interests you. Thank you to everyone for your involvement and for bringing a smile to each child and their mother.