| Work
an Hour 2001 Projects
The
projects chosen for Work An Hour support are unique
as the event itself. From the Irula tribals in
Tamil Nadu to handicapped and orphaned children
in Maharashtra, these projects have the ability
to make a dramatic improvement in the lives of
the underprivileged children, given adequate support.
WAH
2001 raised over $100,000. All the money raised
will be sent to the projects. The funds are sent
in two installments. The first installment goes
out soon after WAH ends. The second installment
goes out in January 2002, on receipt of a financial
and project progress report. Financial reports
and progress reports will be posted here as soon
as they become available.
APSA
Based in Bangalore, Karnataka, this project involves
the establishment of ten centers to help prevent
child labor. Each will serve 40-50 children, the
objective being to prevent slum children from
dropping out of school in order to join the labor
force.
Post WAH Status
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Installment
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Amount
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Date Sent
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Date Recd
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Updates
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Installment 1
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$9600
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09/06/01
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09/19/01
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Anandwan
Anandwan, run by Vikas Amte - son of Leprosy and
Narmada Bachao related activist Baba Amte, is
the source of a self-sustained existence for a
large community of the disabled and handicapped.
A part of this large project is the vocational
centre for the disabled/underprivileged students
"Yuvagram" that Work An Hour intends to fund.
Post WAH Status
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Installment
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Amount
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Date Sent
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Date Recd
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Updates
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Installment 1
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$7650
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09/06/01
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09/15/01
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Rural Development
Institute (RDI)
In the Garhwal Himalayas, where education is a
scarce commodity, RDI has been working to bring
about sustainable development since 1991. To empower
adolescents into standing up to the practical
realities, the project seeks to initiate self-management
programs and conduct technical training camps
to equip them with the skills for earning a livelihood.
Post WAH Status
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Installment
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Amount
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Date Sent
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Date Recd
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Updates
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Installment 1
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$12,863
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09/06/01
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09/19/01
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Irula
Afflicted with nearly 100% illiteracy, the Irulas
are a tribal people who have been repeately exploited
by landlords and subjected to tremendous economic
hardships. Last year, Asha contributed by starting
eight motivational centers in different villages,
benefitting more than 450 Irula children. This
year is an extension of the same, including recurring
expenses to sustain these centers.
Post WAH Status
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Installment
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Amount
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Date Sent
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Date Recd
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Updates
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Installment 1
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$9,793
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10/25/01
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10/29/01
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Vanavasi Ashram
A residential tribal school in Wayanad district,
Kerala, that provides education and training to
children until the 7th standard. Its short-term
objective is to extend to the 10th standard and
ensure that the students do not abandon their
studies after the 7th. In the long run, upliftment
of the tribals around the area by a series of
education related projects remains the primary
goal.
Post WAH Status
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Installment
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Amount
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Date Sent
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Date Recd
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Updates
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Installment 1
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$12,900
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12/17/01
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