Awantika Vidhya Bhavan

Village: SamardhaBhopal (district), M.P.

ARPAN Society

Basic Project Info

School: Awantika Vidhya Bhavan Started out as Grades KG1 – 5th

Asha started funding in 2007

Now expanded to 6th – 12th grades

Location: a rural area close to the Industrial town of Mandideep (30 km from Bhopal, MP)

Student Body

476 students Bussed in from four surrounding villages, in a

25 km radius Economically backward background Least likely to attend school Lack of good government schools in the area Private schools are beyond the reach of these

children

School building

Girls learning embroidery – zardozi, mirror and bead work

Initially funded by grant from the International Adoption Association, Italy and personal funds Construction of building Supplies, furniture Salary of teacher

Has increased because school has put them through training and now must pay them more money.

Lunch provided This is a huge incentive for the kids to come to

school Medical Care Transportation to and from school

Make 3-4 stops in neighboring villages Wide area coverage

Last Years Funding:

Teachers for 09-10 school year New teachers that they need to hire for 10-11 school year TOTAL: $18000.00 12% of teachers salary Total: Rs 522000

What they are asking for:

Teachers Salaries: 1010400.00Rs Accountant Salary: 36000.00Rs P.F.E.C. (12%): 125568.00Rs TOTAL: 1171968.00 Rs. Or $26283.17

Possibilities for Funding (1)

Teachers Salaries: 1010400.00Rs Accountant Salary: 36000.00Rs TOTAL: Rs 1046400.00 or $23467.12

Possibilities for Funding (2)

Teachers Salaries: Rs 1010400.00 TOTAL: $22659.76