Gift a child a chance at education by Asha Kiran

Gift a child a chance at education

Impact

School fees was not enough for Saraswati to get an education.

Saraswati is a young girl from a fishing community in Andhra Pradesh. Her parents hardly earn any money and struggle to even meet their daily needs. They get through life on the little they make each day.

They wanted Saraswati to have a better life than them and knew that she needed an education for this. With a lot of struggle, they kept aside some money to pay her school fees. But they soon realized that tuition fees alone was not enough to keep her in school.

Saraswati is an intelligent girl who enjoys learning. But there were various other costs of schooling such as supplies, uniforms, and footwear which her parents could not afford in any way. So with a heavy heart they decided to stop her education.

When the NGO Asha Kiran found out about her, they reached out to the family. They counselled Saraswati's parents and helped them realize how important it was to continue her schooling. They assured her parents that they would look after the extra expenses.

With the help of donations, Asha Kiran gave Saraswati two sets of uniforms, notebooks and footwear. Something so simple took a huge burden off her parents and they could afford to send her to school.

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About The Program

What the beneficiary gets
School Supplies
What you get
Tax Exemption
Periodic Reports
Program Description

Asha Kiran runs an initiative committed to reducing school dropout rates in the children from economically backward families in coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh. Surveys showed that unavailability of school supplies (uniforms, bags, notebooks, and footwear) was one of the primary reasons for dropouts.

The Asha Kiran volunteers collect data on dropouts from school authorities and Anganwadi centers. Children aged between 9-15 in need of support are identified with help from teachers and the education committee. These children are then provided with free supplies. Benefits are given mostly in the beginning and middle of the academic year based on the availability of resources.

Over 50 children receive help every year. Donate to this program and help kids continue their education.

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About The NGO

Asha Kiran
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Asha Kiran

Asha Kiran was initiated to help the flood victims in Kolleru lake villages back in 1997 and is now an NGO committed to facilitating the self-reliant and sustainable development of coastal communities in Andhra Pradesh, India.

They work to uplift the living status of all the discriminated sections of the society and improves their socioeconomic, health and environmental conditions by mobilization of resources with community participation. Their vision is to create a just society where everyone lives peacefully. The various activities undertaken are children development, women empowerment, vocational training, community health, environmental programs and many more. They provide food, shelter, medical care and education to the marginalized and the deprived sections so that they too can grow to their fullest.

120 orphan and semi-orphan children have been receiving ration supplies every year. ASHA KIRAN works in 40 villages of coastal and Kolleru lake areas of West Godavari and Krishna Districts in Andhra Pradesh, India.

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founders
Founded in 1991
NGO Leadership

Prakash

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Area of Operation
Area of Operation

Educational Supplies | education

location of work
Location of Work
Location of Work

Andhra Pradesh

Asha Kiran has

provided rations to 135 underprivileged old women

last audited
Last Audited
Periodic Compliance Checks by GiveIndia

Renewals FY 19-20

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Verification Visit Reports
Verification Visit Reports

Verification Report 1

Program Updates

Program Updates

22 September, 2023

An update on the program you are supporting

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Activities and work undertaken in the last 5-6 months

Total number of beneficiaries impacted was 100 out of which 65% were females, in Machilipatnam, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh


Challenges faced and next steps

An update from this program has not been made available by the nonprofit. We hope to hear more about their work in the coming months


Stories from the ground

Ponnuri Venkateswaramma belongs to tribal community. Her father died with heart problem. Since that day onwards, she lives with her mother. Her mother does rat picking and vending work. Her meager earnings cannot fulfil her education and nutritional needs. She has one brother and sister. The Asha Kiran Village Development Committee identified Ponnuri Venkateswaramma and supported her for education. That day onwards, she is going to school regularly and confident to get a Government Job to serve the needy people. She is conveying thanks to Give Foundation and Donors.


5 December, 2022

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Activities and work undertaken in the last 5-6 months

Asha Kiran distributed resources to 272 poor children in last 6 months. These beneficiaries are school going poor children. They are very interested about their education and in school exams they got good marks. Their parents are agricultural daily wage labors and very poor. They live in Pedana, Guduru, Bantumilli and Machilipatnam Mandals of Krishna District. Each kit contains 10 note books, 1 school bag, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 set of chappals to children through your donation.


Challenges faced and next steps

The poverty, lack of basic necessities hinder the children from accessing the right resources to good education.


Stories from the ground

Saikam Naganjali is of 13 years and studying 8th standard in NCLP School, Amrutha Puram. She belongs to Scheduled Tribe, has one brother who also studies in 7th standard. Her parents are daily wage labors and very poor. They are unable to meet the educational needs of Saikam Naganjali. She scored A grade in 7th standard and is interested in games and sports. She has strong ambition to become a doctor to serve her village folks. Asha Kiran field staff and village volunteer recognized the Saikam Naganjali case and brought to the notice of Asha Kiran. Because of the support, such an improvement has been possible.


3 June, 2022

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Activities and work undertaken in the last 5-6 months

Asha Kiran conducted this Program in Amruthapuram Village in Machilipatnam Mandal. 25 Poor Children were benefited through 10 notebooks, 2 sets of School Uniforms, 1 School Bag, 1 Pair of Chappals. Our beneficiaries regularly go to the school and actively participate in school events. These donations have helped in encouraging children and study without any hurdle.


Challenges faced and next steps

Asha Kiran has identified 300 poor children whose families are very close to the poverty line and the parents are daily wage labourers. Due to their meagre earnings, they are not able to provide the necessary educational facilities to their children. Their parents regularly go to work at different places. Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 Lockdown, they are not been able to go to work. They are under high debt. Moreover, they are unable to provide for their children's education. Asha Kiran is provide the necessary material to promote their education, which includes 1 school bag, 10 notebooks, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 pair of chappal for each child.


Stories from the ground

Potluri Saramma is 13 years old, studying in 8th standard in NCLP School, Amrutha Puram. She belongs to one of the Scheduled Tribes, and has one brother and one sister who are studying in 5th and 6th standard respectively. She is the first in her family to go to school and highly motivated to study. She aspires to become a nurse and to serve her village's poor people. Her parents do rat-picking work and are very poor. Their meagre earnings are unable to support her education.

Asha Kiran field staff and village volunteers found out about her, and with the help of your donations, we have been able to provide 10 notebooks, 1 school bag, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 set of chappals to Potluri.


29 September, 2021

Gift a Child a Chance at education

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Activities and work undertaken in the last 5-6 months

We (Asha Kiran Volunteers and Community leaders, ICDS workers together) have identified 70 needy poor children in 5 villages in Pedana, Guduru, Bantumilli and Machilipatnam Mandals of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. We identify the Poor children, their parents belong to weaker sections, daily wage labourers, small farmers and weavers, all are BPL families. Their meagre earnings are not at supporting their children educational needs like books, uniforms, shoes, school bags etc. we are supporting these identified children, help them to continue their education without any hurdles, such children we helped they got ranks of school first 15, and 40 children in 1st grade 2nd grade and 3rd grade in the last year annual results.


Challenges faced and next steps

The people are suffering from health problems and lack of work because of the Covid-19 Lockdown. Some of them are doing work hard but they did not get any insufficient Income and some of them do not get the moral support of neighbours due to COVID-19. So the people are following the Government rules of wearing masks, using sanitization and maintained social distance. We are planning the 650 deserving people in the Villages for the Next Six Months, in which they were face poverty and pathetic conditions. We support the school needs of 2 pairs of uniforms, 10 notebooks, 1 school bag and 1 pair of chappal for each poor student. This way the poor children continuing their education and stand on merit.


Stories from the ground

Bhuduri Subba Laxmi is the age of 10 years is studying 4th standard in NCLP School, Amrutha Puram, She is a clever student and actively participating in drawing and essay writing competitions in her school. she belongs to Scheduled Tribe. She has one sister and she is also studying 5th standard. Her parents are daily wage labourers and very poor and belong to BPL family and also they were facing some financial problems. They are unable to meet the educational needs of Bhuduri Subba Laxmi. Even though their economic conditions are not permits they have a strong belief to give good education to their children.Bhuduri Subba Laxmi is a B grade in 3rd standard and interested in games and sports. She is having the strong ambition to become a Teacher to serve her village poor. Asha Kiran field staff and village volunteer recognized the Bhuduri Subba Laxmi case and brought to the notice of Asha Kiran, we have provided 10 notebooks, 1 school bag, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 set of chappals from which we have received a donation from a donor. She is thanking you for the Donation for the betterment of her to continue educational Support.


23 March, 2021

Educational Support a Poor Child

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Bhupati Pravallika is age of 13 years is studying 6th standard in NCLP School, Amrutha Puram, she belongs to Scheduled Tribe, she has one brother and he is also studying 5th standard. Her parents are daily wage labors and very poor. They are unable to meet the educational needs of Bhupati Pravallika.
Bhupati Pravallika is B grade in 5th standard and interested in games and sports. She is having strong ambition to become a Teacher to serve her village.
Asha Kiran field staff and village volunteer recognized the Bhupati Pravallika case and brought to the notice of Asha Kiran, and we have provided 10 note books, 1 school bag, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 set of cheppals from your donation.
ADDRESS:-
25th Ward, Near Committee Hal, Amrutha Puram, Machilipatnam, Machilipatnam Mandal, Krishna Dt, Andhra Pradesh – 521001.



5 August, 2020

Education to the most deserving

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Education to the most deserving




At Asha kiran, we truly believe in gifting education to the underprivileged and most deserving. We believe it cultivates the minds of children and shapes them into better adults. Our field staff is constantly involved in identifying children for this program. We would like to share one such story of a child enrolled in this program.


Bhuduri Ankamma is 10 years old and is studying in 4th standard in NCLP School, Amrutha Puram, She is very clever student and she is first in all subjects. She is actively participating in drawing, essay writing in her school and also participated in sports like Kho-Kho game and skipping. She is studying well and getting good marks in school. She belongs to Scheduled Tribe. She is living with her parents in Government house and her surroundings are not so good, improper roads, unhygienic place and open drainages. She has one sister, who is studying in 3rd standard. Her parents are Agricultural daily wage laborers and very poor and belong to BPL family and also they were facing some financial problems.
Bhuduri Ankamma is in B grade in 3rd standard and interested in games and sports. She is having strong ambition to become a Teacher to serve her village poor.
Asha Kiran field staff and village volunteer recognized the Bhuduri Ankamma case and brought to the notice of Asha Kiran, we have provided 10 note books, 1 school bag, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 set of cheppals from the donations.
Similarly, we are supporting many beneficiaries under our program, who have benefitted immensely and continue to do so.



19 November, 2019

Children happy to receive the education kits

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Children happy to receive the education kits








22 July, 2019

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Program Update


We (Asha Kiran volunteers and community leaders, icds workers together) have identified 1000 needy poor children in 75 villages in pedana, guduru, bantumilli and machilipatnam mandals of krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Their parents are belongs to weaker sections, daily wage labourers, small farmers and weavers, all are BPL families. Their meager earnings not at supporting their children educational needs like books, uniforms, shoes, school bag etc. we are supporting these identified children, help them to continue their education without any hurdles, such children we helped they got ranks of school first 15, and 80 children in 1st grade 2nd grade and 3rd grade in the last year annual results. This way the poor children continuing education and stand in merit.We are planning to support the most needy and deserving 300 children in the next quarter.


Story from the field


Chevuri Mary is age of 12 years old. She is very clover student and she is first in all subjects. She is actively participating in drawing, essay writing, elocution companinons in her school and also participated in sports like Co -Co game and skipping. She is studying well and getting good marking in school. Present she is studying 5th standard in STC School, Dhevunithota, she is belongs to Scheduled Tribe, she is living with her parents in a small house and her surroundings are not so good, improper roads, unhygienic place and open drainages. She has two brothers and they are also studying 6th and 10th standards. Her parents are Agricultural daily wage labors and very poor and belongs to BPL family and also they were facing some financial problems. They are unable to meet the educational needs of Chevuri Mary. Even though their economic conditions are not permits they have strong belief to give good education to their children. Chevuri Mary is B grade in 4th standard and interested in games and sports. She is having strong ambition to become a Teacher to serve her village poor. Asha Kiran field staff and village volunteer recognized the Chevuri Mary case and brought to the notice of Asha Kiran, we have provided 10 note books, 1 school bag, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 set of cheppals from which we have received a donation from a donor. She is thanking you for the Donation for betterment of her to continue educational support.


What is the expected total number of beneficiaries in this program for FY18-19?200
What is the number of beneficiaries/ benefits provided in this program, Year-To-Date80
Village/City/State where project is locatedPedana Mandal, Machilipatnam Mandal
Total Budget for the project for FY18-19270000
Total Expenses for the project YTD108000

23 May, 2019

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Program Update


We (Asha Kiran volunteers and community leaders, ICDS workers) have identified 1000 needy poor children in 75 villages in Pedana, Guduru, Bantumilli and Machilipatnam mandals of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. Their parents belong to the weaker sections - daily wage labourers, farmers and weavers all of BPL families. Their meager income cannot support their children's educational needs. We identify them and support the children to continue their education without any hurdles. This way the poor children continue education and stand in merit.


Story from the field


Gundu Jeevani is 12 years old and she is physically handicapped by birth. She cannot walk on her own. Her mother used to carry her and drop Jeevani at school and after school she brings her back the same way daily. If she wants to go anywhere her mother has to carry her on her shoulders. Her parents consulted with many doctors to rectify her disability by surgery, doctors said it is possible but costly, these poor parents can’t afford to undergo a surgery, they are awaiting for a helping hand. Jeevani is very clever and she is first in all subjects, actively participates in drawing, essay writing, elocution competitions in her school. She is studying in 8th standard, Pandu Ranga High School, Machilipatnam. she belongs to Other Backward Caste, she has one sister and she is studying in 9th standard. Her parents are Agricultural daily wage labors- they are very poor and are below povery line. Therefore they are unable to fulfill her educational needs. they still have strong desire to provide good education to their children. Asha Kiran field staff and village volunteer, recognized her case and brought to the notice of Asha Kiran. We have provided 10 note books, 1 school bag, 2 sets of uniforms and 1 set of cheppals for which we have received a donation from a donor.


What is the number of beneficiaries/ benefits provided in this program, Year-To-Date41
Village/City/State where project is locatedPedana Mandal, Machilipatnam Mandal
Total Budget for the project for FY18-19270000
Total Expenses for the project YTD55350

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