Ayyappan Education Trust

We have started Ayyappan Education Trust for the Vanni Orphans in Sri Lanka.

பாதிக்கப்பட்ட பிள்ளகள் கல்விகற்க உதவுதல்

Support 100 War-Affected Children for 5 Years

Aim

To give a chance to some war-affected children during their childhood to overcome at least some of the obstacles, if not all, and engage them in learning. For many, it may be too late in their life but for some, it may not be if we act to extend a helping hand as a matter of urgency. Shall we do something to enable a new start for some of these children, no matter who they are, what they have been through or what they have been subjected to?

The idea is to keep them in the community with their close relatives and single parents and not put them in orphanages but provide support to relieve some of  the hardships endured by their supporting families. The extent of support will be limited to clothes, shoes, stationery and tuition only. The hope is that they will get a chance to learn some valuable life skills, gain confidence, realise some of their potential in life, feel that they have not been forgotten, commune with others and emerge as somewhat happier & responsible citizens. This is a never enough situation and funds are limited. The scope and commitment is therefore strictly limited to 100 children for five years at this instance.

Objective

To undertake the task of providing support for five years to facilitate and enable learning opportunities for some 100 very deserving children affected by the war.

On 21st Feb 2010

We had Initial meeting with the Devotees and selected members to move forward.