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YOUR NEWSLETTER FOR APRIL 2020 |
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Dear friends and well-wishers of TARA,
We hope you are well and taking the necessary precautions against the current pandemic.
The situation reminds us of how helpless we can be before certain phenomena. Nonetheless, we had anticipated the lock-down, which made the transition easier to manage and enabled us to quickly put in place a new rotation in the staff. Children are absolutely fine and successfully adjusting to their new routine.
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However, we are extremely concerned about how the situation will evolve in India, over the next few weeks and months. In these times of crisis and uncertainity, taking on the daily responsibility of 60 children is quite challenging.
The spread of disease has not only brought administrative and operational challenges, but also financial difficulties. To give you an example, some of our partners have decided to re-direct their funds towards the projects related to COVID-19. This has been a major financial setback for TARA and we, more than ever, need your support.
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If you want to help us, here are the three possible actions:
1. Support a Home by letting TARA choose to attribute your sponsorship to its urgent needs.
I contact TARA to give
2. Order hygiene products and non-perishable food items from your place and these will be delivered directly to our homes.
I Order
3. Donate (or lend) a computer you no longer use or school materials: notebooks, pencils, A4 sheets, etc. The majority of schools have launched online courses, which requires that each child has access to a computer every day. If you live in Delhi, our logistics team can pick it up directly from your place
I Contact TARA
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First anniversary of our day-care centre |
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A first date to celebrate but also a good time to take stock of the achievements of the past year. Here is the testimony of Akanksha, Manager of the center:
"Thanks to the efforts of the whole team, we managed to re-enroll 9 children in school.
Most of the children arrive at the center with extreme shortcomings in Hindi, English and mathematics. By working day to day with them, we have the pleasure of seeing their developments. A child who could not identify the alphabets and is now able to read words: a moment like this is what makes me extremely proud of my work."
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Annual Report for 2019-2020 |
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We have been committed to advancing children's rights, improving their access to education and fighting for strenghtening equality for girls. And this has never been possible without the support of our sponsors, donors and partners. Come and discover our annual report in a brand new design without further delay.
Find out more
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COMING SOON: opening of our donor space
We know that you have been waiting for it impatiently, it will be available very soon on our website. In this space reserved for you, you can read the history of your sponsored child as well as their progress, academic results and all the regular news related to the child you sponsor.
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Holi, a festival of colors |
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Every year around the same time, children have a small burst of mischief in their eyes. Do you wonder why? The answer is simple: Holi, the festival of colors is approaching and with it, a day that promises to be full of madness. This year was no exception... here is some visual proof.
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A new Child Representative in TARA Girls
Every six months bring an opportunity for the girls to choose their representative who becomes their face in staff meetings, discusses their issues and makes sure that the girls remain disciplined throughout. Six candidates stood for the elections and delivered speech mentioning their capabilities, followed with a round of Q&A to guage their motivation and capacities. One by one, they casted their vote and it's Kamala, who is the new Child Representative of TARA Girls.
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First time at school for six TARA Tots
Six new TARA Tots went to the school for the first time with utmost pride. After a few months of Montessori sessions, they are finally ready to embark on the path of education and thus forge a dignified future for themselves.
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THANK YOU to all our sponsors for your loyal support to us.
And welcome to everyone who joined us recently !
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