Friday, March 18, 2005
Report from Kanyakumari District
Total number of villages affected-73 villages
Supplementary Feeding Centers for infants and young children have been set up in 3 villages for providing milk and weaning food for babies and milk and nutritious meals for older children.
Counseling and support services for children.
A team of 6 trained staff are counseling and identifying children who need specific assistance.
Sponsorship and Family Support
Our staff are identifying orphans, single parent children, and children at risk, who need financial support to stay with their families and continue their education. We believe this program will prevent trafficking, child labour and school dropouts. As of this date our resources permit us to sponsor 300 children
Repairing & Refurbishing Schools
Outdoor play equipment is being provided for 4 schools
Supplementary Feeding Centers for infants and young children have been set up in 3 villages for providing milk and weaning food for babies and milk and nutritious meals for older children.
Counseling and support services for children.
A team of 6 trained staff are counseling and identifying children who need specific assistance.
Sponsorship and Family Support
Our staff are identifying orphans, single parent children, and children at risk, who need financial support to stay with their families and continue their education. We believe this program will prevent trafficking, child labour and school dropouts. As of this date our resources permit us to sponsor 300 children
Repairing & Refurbishing Schools
Outdoor play equipment is being provided for 4 schools