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Seeking sponsors for multi-grade one room informal schools in Gharro-Sindh, Pakistan.
Driven by the untiring efforts and dedication of a wonderful group of volunteers in Pakistan, five informal schools have been setup, with approx 280 students, in Gharo, Sindh, Pakistan. Our immediate goal is to find sponsors for these five informal schools.
Below is a breakdown costs of one school. We seek sponsors for five such schools. Our priority is the once a year cost of books and uniforms for all of the students, and then only $250/month to run each school.
Cost breakdown for running one informal school
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One time cost: Expenses in Blue are one time cost per school year Monthly cost: We are looking for sponsors for our school who can contribute monthly. $247/month is the expense for running a 60 student multigrade classroom. $87/year per student (monthly costs plus uniform and books) Ways to contribute
You will be the driving force why 60 students will get education, a place that gives them their right to LEARN. A chance, a hope to improve their lives and to rise above poverty. About the people of the village of Gharo, Sindh. When our local team entered this region, the children were found drinking from the same vessels as their cattle. They installed tube wells for drinking water and started these informal schools to give the children their right to education. These not only provide them with an opportunity to learn, but a sense of dignity and purpose.
Something was related that seemed quite unbelievable. At a special occasion, while visiting Gharo, these children were served meat curry meal. To the volunteers' astonishment, they all pushed the meat to the side to have Roti (flat bread) with the 'Salan' (light curry). They did not touch the meat because they had never had it before in their lives. It is astounding that meat was something so unfamiliar to them in this day and age where fast food chains feed and throw meat out in abundance . How can you be a part of this effort
Something to ponder upon God says to appreciate what one has, look towards others who have less. Staying connected to these souls, who may have little but a lot to offer, will not only make us more grateful human beings for what we have, but it will build in us a resilience, a character that will be able to deal with situations when we are tried with comparatively less, thus making us patient. Having a hand in the education of the less fortunate, has so many benefits in enriching us that cannot be expressed in words. All I can say is, this one child has a lot more to give me, than I can ever hope to give him. About Us: Lahaute Foundation, Inc. is an Orange County, CA, non profit organization with a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status. It is a volunteer run endeavor to assist the under served. We stay true to our objective of giving 100% of your donation to this cause. Contact: Please feel free to contact us for any questions. Lubna Saira (Lubna@LahauteFoundation.org) Ways to Donate
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