Support A child For $1/Day
ONCE A YEAR PAYMENT OF $365
SUPPORT A CHILD – ENRICH A LIFE
The Support A Child (SAC) program at Asha for Education -Silicon Valley was started in early 2002 as a means to involve sponsors directly with the welfare of a child. Our mission is to connect sponsors with selected projects in India to provide for an underprivileged child’s education and living expenses. Depending on the project’s needs, contributions may also be used to cover healthcare, nutrition and other basic necessities. Sponsors will receive regular updates on their child. They will also be able to engage in one-on-one correspondence with the child and to be a mentor.
The aim is to support a child’s education with our partner projects. The donor funds are used to support the project that provides education to the child. This is not a scholarship program and we do not transfer funds directly to the child. All funds are received by the project partner and will be used to support the education of the children in the project. For example, the funds may be utilised to cover the teacher salaries, building rental, nutrition, learning materials etc that will help the children get a quality education. You can become a sponsor for a child in India for as little as $30 a month.
Role of Asha for Education
Asha’s role is to find a suitable education project run by a non profit organization in India which targets children who are unable to pursue education due to lack of funds. Then Asha endeavors to find sponsors for the children in this project and facilitates linking sponsors with individual children. Asha follows through by disbursing and monitoring the sponsors’ funds. It works with both sponsors and the projects in India to obtain regular progress reports of the children and build a strong sponsor-child communication. The sponsor has the opportunity to become a mentor and friend to his sponsored child by writing letters. The sponsor can also arrange a visit with his child through Asha and the project coordinators in India.
This program is solely meant for individual donors to be directly connected to a child at an Asha supported project. Asha for Education is not involved with any adoption process through this program.
Becoming a sponsor is easy!
To begin your sponsorship today, all you have to do is fill out the sign-up forms available here.
Projects Supported
Below is a brief description of the projects the sponsored children belong to. For more details you can visit each of the project sites.
(For more information, contact [email protected] )
Δ Samerth Talim Kendra
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Samerth Talim Kendra aims to provide support and services to the mentally and physically challenged children and their families. The children are from poor and marginalized sections of the society. Learning is supported by everyday therapies to help them in their growth. Vocational training is imparted to help them lead an independent life. Samerth also create awareness regarding disability in the community, encourage early detection and dispel myths associated with it.
Check the Project Website for more information on budget, site visit report and funding history.
Total Expense per child for a year – $365
Your Donation will help provide :
- Physiotherapy
Speech Therapy
Visits to Neurosurgeon and Pediatrician
Special-ed teacher - Vocational Training
Nutritious Food Daily
School Bus Facililty
Image Gallery – Samerth Talim kendra
