Provide computers for high-risk children in India

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

The sex workers are desperate for educational opportunities and a chance for better life for their children. They do not want their children to know about the flesh trade and also wish to minimize the risk of their contracting HIV/AIDS. Established computer institutes will not admit these children because of their birth status and certificate. The pilot project will be in Chennai, India and will expand to Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi.

Activities

ASSET will operate computer institutes with Internet access with equipment and software donated by corporate donors. Computer-Based Literacy programs will be offered in regional languages.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $176,346
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $110,654
Total Funding Goal: $287,000

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Project's External Homepage (http://www.assetindiafoundation.org)

Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

It will initially serve 20 children growing to 40. With the Mobile Computer Classroom, we will serve 200 children. It will create excitement among children living in the slums and provide skills for gainful employment.

Project Message

The only meaningful purpose for human existence is to help those who are in need. There is no greater joy than to devote resources and skills towards uplifting children of sex workers in India.
- Nita Umashankar, Founder/Director, ASSET India Foundation

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Ray Umashankar,
Director
6201 N. Camino Esquina
Tucson, AZ 85718
United States
5206218103
Email:

Project Sponsor

GlobalGiving

Organization

ASSET India Foundation
6201 N. Camino Esquina
Tucson, AZ 85718
United States
520-299-1210
http://www.assetindiafoundation.org/draft

Learn more about ASSET India Foundation and the project team.

Where this Project is Located

Country

This project is located in India and can also be found under Children.

For more information about India, read the Human Development Report on India or the Wikipedia entry for India.

Latest Update from the Field

Ray Umashankar awarded 2009 Purpose Prize

By Dr. Sue Umashankar - Director, December 10, 2008 10:04 AM

I am pleased to report that Ray Umashankar, Executive Director of ASSET India Foundation was awarded the 2008 Civic Ventures Purpose Prize for Social Entrepreneurs over the age of 60. The cash award of $10,000 will be donated to the ASSET India Foundation for hiring additional English language and computer teachers for the centers in India.

Since the Prize money will not arrive before the Global Giving fundraising challenge ends (Dec 15, 2008), Ray is working hard to meet the goal. He will be leaving for India on December 17th on ASSET work and return on the 31st.

Two newspaper articles about the award are attached:

1. “UA Prof Wins $10K Prize for Positive World Impact,” by Stephanie Innes, Arizona Daily Star

2.“UA Dean Helps Kids Break Away From India’s Sex Trade: Ray Umashankar awarded national prize for his work,” by Renee Schafer Horton, Tucson Citizen
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