Yanadula Tribal Educational Center
This project has special meaning for me as it is very near to my native village. Even I am amazed at the various segments of the population that are often neglected due to their rural proximity from mainstream society. The project I am about to describe can, in all sincerity, have a tremendous positive impact on the lives of an entire generation.
The Yanadula tribal community lives on the outskirts of Naguladevupadu, located approximately 20km from Eluru in Andhra Pradesh. It is comprised of approximately 250 families with 400- 500 children. The primary source of income for the families includes working as a daily labor and in the agricultural sector on the property of a landowner.
The Problem:
Unfortunately, due the lack of education the adults have received themselves, they do not understand the value that an education can provide to improve the lives of their children. As a result, out of the 400 – 500 children in the tribal community, only 40 – 50 attend school. This is unacceptable.
Studies have shown time and again that education is the key. It is only through receiving proper education that these children will be able to rise out of the despicable situation they find themselves in and to break the chains of poverty that are preventing them from reaching their full potential.
The Proposed Solution:
In order to address this unacceptable injustice to the next generation of adults, the following project has been established and needs your support.
The creation of the Yanadula Tribal Educational Center. The center, in its initial stages will provide a refuge for the children to use for additional educational support, the provision of a nutritious daily meal and an environment conducive to studying. This formal structure will help to positively shape their future and place them on the path to the successful completion of their primary, secondary and higher education.
The estimated construction costs for this much needed tribal center are shown below:
Indian Rupees: Six Lakhs is equivalent to US Dollars: $12,000
The following photos are just an example of the extremely poor conditions for the tribal community.
Village Roads Village home
Makeshift Nursery for village children
How you can help:
In order to establish the project on firm ground, funds are needed to help construct the Yandula Tribal Educational center. As part of this project, the community will also be asked to contribute towards the realization of this goal. However, additional funds are needed to properly build the center to ensure its success.
Please visit the How You can Help Page to make a contribution in any amount towards this truly critical project that will have a lasting and substantial impact on the tribal community. You may also wish to consider contributing $10 for this project on a monthly basis by subscribing to Dollars for Development.
Thank you for your support!