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.