When Sudha lost her father at the age of 7 she was left with the responsibility of taking care of her younger brothers at that tender age while her mother went out of state for work. She never imagined she would go to a school, play with friends or even have the basic needs for herself and her younger brother taken care of. She is in sixth grade now proudly marching ahead with the help of the NGO SODEWS. Thanks to the generosity of people like you who changed her life. She is not alone. Many children like Sudha are one step closer to achieving their dreams with the support from various charities and NGO organizations all around the world. SODEWS, an NGO based in Tamil Nadu, India is one such organization, which is changing the lives of these children and helping them to realize their dreams by taking care of them and educating them. Take a quick peek into SODEWS and get a glimpse of Sudha’s life in the past and how it’s changed now –
SODEWS- Society for the Development of Economically Weaker Sections
An NGO based out of India, SODEWS has been functioning since 1996 and supports a vast number of programs including but not limited to:
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Improving primary Education in schools
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Partnering in rural health program initiated by Government of India
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Established and manages a hostel for rural poor accommodating about 150 students as of now. Includes 100 girl children between 6th and 8th grades
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Runs a middle school in Netala, Uttarkand, India with 270 students and still growing
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Provides highly trained teachers to public schools where the teaching staff is often inadequate
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Provides public school students with education materials and computer systems and training
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Provides assistance for higher education in technical institutes
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Tries to set foot-prints in SMART VIRTUAL CLASS (Khan Academy) to enable quick learning in children
In addition, SODEWS has constructed a community hall and a retaining wall for the hilly terrain to the poor people in Netala, Uttarkand, India after the nature’s havoc in 2013. Some information about SODEWS and the projects undertaken by the organization can be found at the below links:
https://projects.aidindia.org/content/society-development-economically-weaker-section-sodews
https://aidsandiego.org/2014/08/21/sodews-rstc-project/
Article on SODEWS’s work that appeared in one of the India’s leading newspapers –
SODEWS has constructed a large hostel and school in the beautiful area of Mullai near Yelagiri Hills. Called, the Residential Specialized Training Center (RSTC), it feeds, clothes and cares for children from 1st to 8th grade and educates them in the primary and middle government recognized school run by SODEWS. Children in the higher grades live in the SODEWS hostel and attend nearby high school. There are about 150 children in this program. The cost of care for each child requires $300 (about Rs. 19000) per year.
In order for SODEWS to continue the programs undertaken and make a change in the lives of the children who are and will become a part of SODEWS family, it is crucial that people like you continue to support and spread the message. SODEWS is approaching the next school year and is in the process of evaluating applications for admission.
Your commitment and donation will help us to accommodate more children who are in dire need of food, shelter and education. Thank you for your support. Please make a one-time or recurring donation so more children can go to school and achieve their dreams. There are 2 ways to gift –