Danielle BROCHIER, President of RAKHI Foundation, stayed in India from October 16, 2019, to March 10, 2020, a total of 19 weeks.
The actions carried out in collaboration with the International Association of Hospital Works of Saint Gabriel (AIOHSG) successfully achieved their objectives.
€25,243 in donations enabled the financing of several initiatives:- Construction aid: €12,369
- Purchase of goats and cows: €4,407
- Educational support: €3,020
- Social aid: €2,855
- Salary support: €2,482
- Sewing and embroidery training: €109
Construction aid: This year, we financed:
- Expansion of our Alampoondi social center to provide computer and English classes.
- Construction of toilets in the primary school of Satiamangalam village.
- Painting of the primary school in Alampoondi.
Purchase of goats and cows:
- 55 goats were provided to several villages.
- 5 cows were sold on micro-credit to 5 women (€1,900).
Educational support:
- We fund the schooling of two orphans and a 14-year-old adolescent.
- In partnership with the Constellation Association, we create new painting workshops in schools in Tamil Nadu.
- Creation of gardening workshops for children.
Social aid:
- We continue to pay for the accommodation of the young student Om PRAKASH.
- Screen printing training and purchase of 400 T-shirts to be sold by women.
- Training in medicinal plant processing for 2 groups of women.
- Weaving training to create rugs for sale.
Salary support:
- For sewing and embroidery training, we continue to pay two women.
- For primary school support in Alampoondi, we also pay two women.
Sewing and embroidery training:
- These workshops continue; sewing machines are maintained regularly.
- 25 competency certificates were issued, allowing 25 women to receive school uniform sewing orders.
PROGRAM FOR 2020–2021
EDUCATION PROGRAM:
This initiative targets 163 children aged 7 to 17 in 5 villages. Five teachers will teach various subjects in two sessions: 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon.
Children need to receive education at home due to school closures and frequent absenteeism caused by discrimination from higher castes.
Annual budget: €1,280, distributed as follows:
- Salaries of five teachers: €13 per person per month (€780 per year)
- Supplies: €500 per year
GOAT PROGRAM:
Ongoing for several years, this program continues in 11 villages. 150 women will each receive a goat.
Owning a goat provides income through:
- Meat sales: €55 for 5kg, €162 for 15–20kg
- Cheese sales: €5.50 per kg
Total budget: €7,600
- Purchase: €50 per goat (€7,500)
- Negotiation and delivery fees: €100
COW PROGRAM:
Started in 2019; five cows were provided on micro-credit to five women. Milk sales generate about €0.50 per liter (~€3.50/day).
We plan to provide 15 cows on micro-credit to 15 women across 15 villages. These women aim to establish a dairy business selling milk and butter. Each cow costs €450; total budget: €6,800.
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