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New Deaf Reach School upcoming in Rashidabad

18 Aug, 2012

New Deaf Reach School upcoming in Rashidabad

FESF in collaboration with Rashid Memorial Welfare Organization is establishing a new school for deaf children in Rashidabad, Tando Allahyar. (Click here to view in Google Maps)

The school will be on 2 acres of land, and will accomodate 500 deaf children from the surrounding areas - most of whom have never attended school before.

Construction is in progress, with estimated completion by March 2012.

Facilities Available

  • 2 storied school on 51,000 sq. feet
  • 20 spacious classrooms
  • Vocational Training workshops
  • IT Lab with full facilities
  • Administration and staff quarters
  • Pick/drop transport for all children
  • Recreational area and auditorium

Training Courses

  • Academics from KG - class 10
  • Vocational Training Courses.
  • Teacher Training
  • IT Training
  • Parent Training
  • Sign Language

Costing and Goals (How to donate)

  • Land and building donated by RMWO - value Rs. 77 million (906,000 USD)

Still needed:

  • Setup/equipment costs: Rs. 15.9 million (187,000 USD)
  • 1st year operational costs: Rs. 16.6 million (195,000 USD)
  • Endowment fund to cover future operational costs

Some ways you can help are to:

  • Sponsor a classroom setup (incl. all furnishings, lights, fans, computer, whiteboard, bookshelves) - Rs. 278,000 per (3,300 USD)
  • Kitchen setup (incl. refrigerator, freezer, stove, cookware, dishes, utensils, water cooler) - Rs. 450,000 (5,300 USD)
  • the IT lab (incl. 25 computers w/ stations, lights fans, air con, media projector) - Rs. 1,125,000 (13,000 USD)
  • the auditorium (incl. seating for 500, lights, fans, stage, media projector) - Rs. 2,450,000 (28,400 USD)

or you can help by sponsoring:

  • a student for 1 year (incl. all specialized tuition, pick/drop transport, uniform, lunch, school material) - Rs. 54,000 (700 USD)
  • a classroom for 1 year (20 children - incl. all specialized tuition, pick/drop transport, uniform, lunch, school material) - Rs. 1,080,000 (13,000 USD)
  • a transport van for 1 year (for 25 children) - Rs. 275,000 (3,200 USD)

If you would like to contribute to the above please go to our Donations page for further details

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