Support for 1 Kalam Center and Benefit 25 slum Kids

The Situation:

More than one-third of the Hyderabad’s population lives in slums

1179 slums have been identified by by GHMC officially. 

Slums continue to grow at a rate of 6.06% per annum.

Primary sources of livelihood includes housekeeping, autorickshaws, blue collared work and street vending.

The Children:

Congested habitations and living conditions make academic excellence a challenge.

Education is discontinued at a young age for most children due to financial constraints and safety concerns

These kids are involved in household chores, child labor, child marriages

What we do:

Holistic development of lesser-privileged children.

Courses are offered in: Academics, Self-defense, Vocational Training and Personality Development

Special focus is laid on: Health and hygiene, Nutrition awareness, career counseling and extra curriculum activities.

The Process:

TKF volunteers visit recognized slum areas, and identify student groups from Govt. schools.

Mentors are identified from the same slum, and employed.

A “Kalam Centre” is established in a local hall or study space.

Mentors provide after-school support to the students for 2 hours per day.

Each centre consists of around 25 kids.

Attendance is recorded everyday.

How you could help:

Volunteer in our Centers regularly and assist in teaching.

Train our mentors and volunteers and interact with them Quarterly or Half Yearly.

Sponsor as individuals or groups to support a center.

Spread the word among friends and colleagues.

Financial Support:

Budget of 1  Kalam Center per Year

S.No	Activity	Monthly Expenses	Yearly expenses
1	Tutor Salary	2000	24000
2	Tutor training		8000
3	Educational Field Trip		20000
4	Celebration of National Holidays		10000
5	Stationary		5000
6	Black Board,Flex,Mat dust bin etc		5000
7	Set of Library Books		6000
8	Admin Charges		12000
	Total		90000

Total Cost of Center for 1 year is Rs 90,000

Ways you can Support:

1.    Adopt 1 center per Year  =           Rs 90,000

2.    Donate a Library (one time)   =    Rs 6000

3.    Donate Student Kits (Bag, books, pens one time) per Student =  Rs 500

4.    Sponsor a Child : Rs 600 per month (Yearly Rs 3,600) per 1 child

Here are our Bank Account Details:

Account name    : TODAY'S KALAM FOUNDATION

Bank Name        : State Bank of India

Account no.        : 37374596795

IFSC code           : SBIN0020775

MICR code         : 500002377

For Donations through:

Paytm  : 9618243916

Tez app : 9966950721

 Please Donate on this link :https://milaap.org/fundraisers/kalamcenter

Thanks and regards,

Arshad Shaik

Today's Kalam Foundation

Mob: +91 90520 39855

www.todayskalam.com.