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Project Proposal Submission Form All applicants are expected to fill out the generic form. Please specify Not Applicable for questions that do not apply. Please fill out appendix form that is relevant to you.
Project Title: Date:
ASHRAYA 27-01-2016
Provide the information for the person who would be the main contact with Asha for Education from your organization. This person would be responsible for communications with AfE for our review and monitoring processes. Provide an alternate contact as well. Main Project Contact Alternate Contact Name Address Phone Email Affiliation
R. VENUGOPALAN NAIR
B. SREEKALA
ASHRAYA,PULLIYIL,KILIKOLLOOR-PO,KOLL ASHRAYA, PULLIYIL, KILIKOLLOOR-PO,KOLLAM-691004, KERALA,INDIA
+919446315656 [email protected] CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE
+919249995282 [email protected] PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR
Executive Summary: 1. Demographics - Briefly highlight the project location, target demographics of the project beneficiaries and the surroundings in terms of community size, literacy rate, education levels, monthly income, occupations etc (if relevant)
Its an existing project which commenced its activities in the year 2000 and is a continuing programme which extends residential care & training for those born with Neuro- Developmental Disorders such as Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Autism & Multiple Disabilities, hailing from economically, socially & educationally backward families, broken families or single parent family, addicted families and families with indifferent parents, with a sole aim of making them independent in all possible achievable spheres of live. Ashraya is situated in Kollam District of Kerala State. 2. Problem - Briefly highlight the problem that you are trying to address.
The basic education that a child with Neuro- Developmental Disorder requires is in preparing them to be independent. Our focus and target is in achieving same through our residential rehabilitation programme which is tailor-made to suit the requirements of each special child along with round the clock observation and monitoring in ensuring targeted results. The concern we have today is in the approach being adopted to mainstream such challenged children by using the method that is meant for normal children in formal/ inclusive education . Intellectually challenged children have a stream of their own and their requirement of education is the training focused on behaviour modification and vocational training which is different when compared to the education pattern for normal children.
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3. Approach - Briefly highlight the approach your organization is taking towards solving the problem outlined above. What are the main activities that the project wants to do?
1. Convincing the parents that comparison and over expectations should not be entertained related to their special child’s education & development and never should be compared to that of a normal child of same age. 2. Such children are special and the approach to be adopted in managing and training them is quite different, pains taking and of repetitive nature, progress/ results are slow but possible and permanent. 3. Building up confidence in the parents by proper counseling and making them participate regularly in the rehabilitation procedures by which the fact and reality of the special situation of their child would be ingrained in them and acceptance of this reality by the parents would invariably contribute to the development of their children. 4. Effectiveness - Briefly explain why your organization believes that the approach highlighted above would be effective in solving the problem. Provide references to pilot Kindly refer Activity Report of Ashraya projects or published research that can back up this claim. Provide the ‘Theory of Change’ on how the intervention would lead to a successful outcome.
Accepting the reality /condition of their challenged child solves the major hindrance and subsequent anxieties in the parents which invariably leads to the development of the child. With the acceptance of the situation they are in they venture in taking positive steps and faces the situation as a challenge, which will directly result in the progress and development of their child. Ashraya Model have always being focusing in instilling this aspect in the parents, to break their barriers and bring them out of the shell which they are entrapped in. By this it is intended to give them a sense of freedom and also hand hold them to give them the much needed confidence to break their mindset and move forward with a feel that they are not isolated islands of existence in managing/rehabilitating their challenged child. Also kindly refer the answer to query No. 5 below.
5. Alternatives - Briefly highlight the alternate approaches that your organization considered (or other organizations are taking) towards solving the problem outlined above. What are the reasons that the alternates were discarded?
Any rehabilitation method can bear fruits only when the beneficiaries, for whom its meant for, accept the rehabilitation procedure in totality. Our beneficiaries are challenged children and the main factor which triggers their acceptance of the rehabilitation programme is on how effectively the rehabilitation center can deliver them their requirements in a mode they desire. The key to satisfy this desire of their’s is only through the tool of unstinted love and affection. We have been successful because we could effectively deliver and capture the hearts of the beneficiaries and bring in the much needed development through the above tool. Ashraya right from inception did not give an institutional feel neither to the parents nor to their challenged wards. It is a “home away from home” for the tiny tots and Ashraya’s concept of family model was solely instrumental for same.
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6. Outcomes - Briefly highlight the expected concrete outputs and outcomes that you expect at the end of the project. Please provide succinct and exact descriptions.
Many ASHRAYA daughters afflicted with Intellectual Developmental Disorders such as Mental Retardation, Autism etc. on attaining their adulthood have left the fold of Ashraya home as independent and confident individuals who are today supporting their family by taking up the responsibility of house hold work without exhibiting unacceptable behaviour patterns , which is normally shown by other untrained challenged adult individuals. In short they became a contributive member and an asset to their family rather than being a burden. Quite a few children who were affected with Cerebral Palsy & other physical disabilities and who were intellectually average or below average, with special training/education were put through regular schooling and over the years 6 of them completed their graduation and are ready today for employment and awaiting for suitable jobs through Govt. Special Employment Exchange etc.
7. Metrics - Briefly explain what metrics will be used to measure the effectiveness of the project at the end of 2 years. How would you quantify that the outputs are a progression of effects that resulted from the proposed work? Describe the metrics to gauge the outcomes specified above in measurable and quantifiable terms.
In our project we have two distinctive areas. 1. Focuses in mainstreaming those children with average / below average intelligence through regular schooling/ academic activities. 2. Those with sub-average intelligence such as Mental Retardation, Autism etc. are giving special education/ training in preparing them to be independent in conducting their daily living activities, behavior modifications and preparing them to lead a life which is socially acceptable and contributive to the society. The answers to your query No. 6 stated above clarifies and reflect the yard stick which defines the measure of success being achieved versus the efforts put. 8. Long Term Impact - Briefly highlight the potential long term direct impact of the project.
Kindly refer to the answer to the Query No. 6&7 above. Here again we reiterate that there should be yard stick for measuring things which are measurable. Ashraya focuses change in traits of a challenged child by training them to gain maturity not only in their behavior pattern but also to take up responsibility in being independent and also extend support to the family in whatever way they can. To measure such things we do not have any yardsticks as of date because its basically a progress in human behavior pattern. In short inculcating “wisdom” in intellectually challenged individuals have no yardsticks of measure. Its just humane and it can be felt only.
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9. Highlights – What makes this project unique?
This project is unique in the sense that, - Ashraya ventured to give a homely feel to its residential rehabilitation programme rather than an institutional feel. - Through the family concept adopted by Ashraya and by giving a variance to the selection of beneficiaries to the residential rehabilitation programme i.e., by having a mix of NeuroDevelopmental Disorders stricken children with Mental Retardation, Autism, Cerebral Palsy , Multiple Disablities etc Ashraya could open the wide canvas for the development of the challenged children. - The mix of disabilities as stated above contributed to an all round development in its challenged wards 10. by giving themfor anSuccess opportunity to observe andorganization adopt a giveand andproject take philosophy based on their Capacity – Explain how your personnel are challenges. positioned to carry on the proposed activities with a high standard of excellence. Cite any recent project that might demonstrate your capacity to implement this effort successfully.
•those with could support those without mobility; Ashraya hasmobility been created in an environment which is charged based on human sentiments & Values and strictly Social Service oriented. •those with intellectual capacity and without mobility could support and guide those without intellectual capacity; Over the last one and a half decades we have observed only individuals who have certain amount of
the above traits can contribute and sustain in this Ashraya environment. Such individuals are self •those whocreative, had the innovative, intellectual dedicated capacity and mobility could guide without and intellectual propelled, andwithout contributes their might boththose intellectually physically capacity to guide them and handhold them in proper conduct of their daily living activities such as since its their basic nature. brushing, bathing, toileting, preparing of beds, washing clothes and general environmental hygiene. Such traits can’t be developed but its inborn and mother nature have always blessed the Ashraya •The constantwith grooming by the eldersuch daughters environment individuals having traits. of Ashraya lend the valuable message of mutual respect, love and bonding amongst the Ashraya siblings to move forward as a cohesive group. Kindly refer Activity Report of Ashraya. All the above factors opened up a wide arena for Ashraya daughters to observe and develop in a wide spectrum of activities. This concept paved the way for Ashraya approach being christened as a Foster Care Home for developing challenged children for independent ASSISTED LIVING CENTRES being 11. Scale – How can this project scale? Is theliving idea in scalable? planned by Govt. of Kerala in all 14 Districts of the State for challenged adults when their parents are Ashraya no more.sincerely believes that this concept even though unique and painstaking is practical, effective and emulative. We also believe that the individual volunteering this task invariably gets an opportunity and platform to contribute/ perform , refine and reform himself through selfless work and evolve as a personality which is the purpose of human existence and an answer to the riddle of life in being a human being.
To clarify it further, we can take a horse to the water but its the horse’s decision to drink. We just wish that the dormant, strong and capable horses amongst us of our society break their above mindset/ attitude and decides to venture for such selfless work and contribute. This would invariably open the avenues in creating more Ashraya environments and the idea will become scale-able.
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12. Sustainability – Is this a one-time effort or does it need sustained funds? How do you envision the sustainability of the project?
It is not a one time effort but a continuous process and Ashraya believes that through such residential rehabilitation programme the following can be achieved. 1. Bringing in the much needed trait changes in those born with challenges. 2. Creates a platform for those well meaning individuals to perform and contribute to the society through service of their choice. This calls for continued support including funding from well meaning individuals and organization. Currently we are being supported to an extend by Asha and also we generate some amount of funds from contributions collected from affordable parents of our wards and also from a few of our well wishers/ friends.
13. Proposed project start and end dates:
Ashraya commenced its activities in the year 2000 and its a continuing/ongoing programme.
14. If this funding is for a pilot project or an initiative that hasn’t yet started, do you intend to borrow funds/use personal funds to start it? Or are you waiting for support from an organization like AfE or similar to begin the program?
Not Applicable
Information about your group/organization: 1. Name of the group/organization requesting funds:
ASHRAYA 2. Organization website, if any.
www.ashraya.org 3. When was the group established?
APRIL 18, 2000
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4. Briefly describe the mission/goal of the organization/group.
Preparing a challenged child to be independent to the extent possible . Ashraya’s mission is to mould each challenged child into a self reliant and dignified individual with a will to successfully face the problems and challenges caused by their disabilities.
5. Briefly describe the short term and long terms aims/goals of the group.
Ashraya not only serves as a residential home to its challenged daughters by providing the much needed shelter, love and care but also motivate and encourage their education/ learning process and train them to successfully overcome their limitations to a large extent possible. Please refer the activity report of Ashraya
6. Does your group have any religious or political affiliation? If yes, please describe the type of affiliation and the reason for it.
No 7. What are the focus areas of your organization? (Give a rough estimate of the total effort/funding) • Community Development 20 % • Education % 60 • Health 20 % • Other(Please specify) % 8. Is your organization registered as a non-profit trust? Does it have a 80(G) exemption or equivalent?
Yes
9. Does your group/organization have FCRA clearance?
Yes
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10. Does your group have any prior affiliation with Asha for Education? If so, explain.
Yes. ASHA For Education, Central New Jersey had been supporting Ashraya, shouldering the much needed financial assistance required to sustain its Residential Rehabilitation Programme. Asha team members/stewards Mr. Praveen Gopalakrishnan, Mr. Parthiv Shah, Mr. Mathew Abraham etc. did visit Ashraya to see in person the activities & programmes being conducted at Ashraya. You may kindly contact- 1. [email protected] ; 2. [email protected] ; 3. [email protected] Name
11. Board of Directors/Trustees List the names and background of the directors or trustees of the organization. Brief Background
R. VENUGOPALAN Mechanical Engineer by Profession & Social Worker by nature and the founder NAIR Chairman & Executive Trustee of Ashraya. Also holds the responsibility as.. 1. Member Convener to the Quasi-Judicial Body- the District Local Level Committee constituted by National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Dr. PRASANNA Gynecologist by profession and Trustee of Ashraya Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi. VENUGOPALAN 2. State Coordinator, National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, (MBBS,MD,DGO) Govt. of India, New Delhi. 3. Member Secretary, State Level Coordination Committee of National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 4. Ex.School BoardHeadmistress Member, National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & D. BHARATHY Rtd. and Trustee of Ashraya Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi. AMMA The contribution of Shri. R. Venugopalan Nair in creating an innovative procedure related to grant of Legal Guardianship and protecting the Rights of both person and assets of persons with intellectual Disabilities have been accepted by the Govt. of India & Govt. of Kerala which was christened as "Kollam Model" and as per directions of Govt. of India this model of implementation is being emulated through out India. This innovation was also accorded the following Awards. 1. National Award in 2012 for Kollam District by the Hon. President of India. 2. Kerala State Chief Minister's Award for Procedural Innovation in Public Life 2014.
Names of others, if any
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12. List of project personnel List all the main people committed to the overall project and the % of time they spend on this project. Include the project coordinator, leader(s) of various initiatives. % Time/ Name Project Role/Responsibilities Qualifications Effort
Refer List Attached
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Financials: 1. Total project amount: What is the total amount of funding (from all sources) that is necessary for implementation and completion of the project. (in INR)
Refer Budget Requirement For the Financial Year 2016-2017 attached 2. Confirmed/Potential funding from other sources towards the project: Provide a list of other funding sources for this project along with the amount of funding. Also indicate the status of these funding requests (proposed/granted etc). Also indicate if these funds are restricted in use or unrestricted funds.
Contributions from well wishers and parents. 3. Project Budget: Provide a brief budget for the project per unit (per center/school/group/event) per intervention type in INR. Specifics of these would be asked for in the appendices. Feel free to attach a detailed budget as a separate sheet as well. Budget Item By type
INR Amount – Year 1
INR Amount – Year 2
Recurring? (Y/N)
INR Asha funding requested
INR funds other sources
Funding source
School(s) Teacher Training Healthcare Resource Center Self Help Groups Awareness/ Advocacy Working with Government Schools Other Other Other
4. How do you plan to sustain the project over the long term?
Currently we have only one avenue that is to source out funding from well meaning organizations & individuals and contribution from parents. In the long run Ashraya has to develop its own fund generating schemes by which the project can be taken forward and this aspect is being thought of seriously.
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Additional Information: 1. Please provide letters of reference along with contact information from two people in your community who can describe the impact of your program(s). Name the people here 2. If your organization is new, please provide letters of reference from two people along with contact numbers describing the work done by individuals in the group(s). If work related reference is not available, please provide two personal letters of reference. 3. Has the organization approached the Government for funding? If so, what was the outcome? If not, why not? 4. What community development activities is this particular funding request for? Check the relevant box and submit the corresponding appendix alongwith. Appendix 1 Formal/Non-Formal/Special Education/Vocational Appendix 2 Healthcare Appendix 3 Resource Centers/Curriculum Development Appendix 4 Promotion of Self Help Groups Appendix 5 Awareness/Advocacy Appendix 6 Working with Government Schools Appendix 7 Teacher Training Appendix 8 Fellowship application If your project focuses on multiple aspects, please fill out ALL relevant appendices. 5. What are the other projects that your organization is involved in (completed or current)? Name of # of Project the project Project Project Goals/ Achievements BenefiBudget with Location ciaries year(s) NIRAMAYA Kollam District
Health Insurance Scheme for the Intellectually Disabled Persons
Local Level Committee
Kollam District
Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Granting Legal Guardianship
Sate Nodal Agency Center
Kerala State
Implementation of the Aims & Objectives of National Trust in all 14 Districts of Kerala
✔ ✔ ✔
✔ ✔ ✔
Project Funding Source
3500
500
ate Level Acts Coordination as MemberKerala Committee Secretary Stateto the State Policy making Body related to Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
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6. 7. 8. 9.
Please attach your last year’s audit report to this application. Please attach your latest available annual report, if any. Please attach a detailed budget for the funding request. Please feel free to attach upto 10 additional A4 size sheets and/or information such as brochures, press reports, photographs etc. relating to your organization and its work. 10. Please provide any other information you may consider relevant.
11. Your feedback on this application would be valuable. Kindly specify if you have any.
We are trying our level best to create an approach in the society by re-engineering the society’s thinking in extending services to the needy in a wide spectrum rooting in selfless work i.e.to do service for human progress, peace and prosperity without emphasizing on personal gains and returns. The needy eg. those born with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities can’t comprehend the concept of Caste, Religion, Gods , Politics etc. and all these concepts are merged in them as one entity i.e. un tinted love. This is what Ashraya also focuses on. ASHA & ASHRAYA should try and pool its resources and wisdom in merging all the above aspects in reducing same to a single entity as stated above which would invariably re-engineer the society’s thoughts and approach.
Project Proposal Submission Form All applicants are expected to fill out the generic form. Please specify Not Applicable for questions that do not apply. Please fill out appendix form that is relevant to you.
Project Title: Date:
ASHRAYA 27-01-2016
Provide the information for the person who would be the main contact with Asha for Education from your organization. This person would be responsible for communications with AfE for our review and monitoring processes. Provide an alternate contact as well. Main Project Contact Alternate Contact Name Address Phone Email Affiliation
R. VENUGOPALAN NAIR
B. SREEKALA
ASHRAYA,PULLIYIL,KILIKOLLOOR-PO,KOLL ASHRAYA, PULLIYIL, KILIKOLLOOR-PO,KOLLAM-691004, KERALA,INDIA
+919446315656 [email protected] CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE
+919249995282 [email protected] PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR
Executive Summary: 1. Demographics - Briefly highlight the project location, target demographics of the project beneficiaries and the surroundings in terms of community size, literacy rate, education levels, monthly income, occupations etc (if relevant)
Its an existing project which commenced its activities in the year 2000 and is a continuing programme which extends residential care & training for those born with Neuro- Developmental Disorders such as Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Autism & Multiple Disabilities, hailing from economically, socially & educationally backward families, broken families or single parent family, addicted families and families with indifferent parents, with a sole aim of making them independent in all possible achievable spheres of live. Ashraya is situated in Kollam District of Kerala State. 2. Problem - Briefly highlight the problem that you are trying to address.
The basic education that a child with Neuro- Developmental Disorder requires is in preparing them to be independent. Our focus and target is in achieving same through our residential rehabilitation programme which is tailor-made to suit the requirements of each special child along with round the clock observation and monitoring in ensuring targeted results. The concern we have today is in the approach being adopted to mainstream such challenged children by using the method that is meant for normal children in formal/ inclusive education . Intellectually challenged children have a stream of their own and their requirement of education is the training focused on behaviour modification and vocational training which is different when compared to the education pattern for normal children.
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3. Approach - Briefly highlight the approach your organization is taking towards solving the problem outlined above. What are the main activities that the project wants to do?
1. Convincing the parents that comparison and over expectations should not be entertained related to their special child’s education & development and never should be compared to that of a normal child of same age. 2. Such children are special and the approach to be adopted in managing and training them is quite different, pains taking and of repetitive nature, progress/ results are slow but possible and permanent. 3. Building up confidence in the parents by proper counseling and making them participate regularly in the rehabilitation procedures by which the fact and reality of the special situation of their child would be ingrained in them and acceptance of this reality by the parents would invariably contribute to the development of their children. 4. Effectiveness - Briefly explain why your organization believes that the approach highlighted above would be effective in solving the problem. Provide references to pilot Kindly refer Activity Report of Ashraya projects or published research that can back up this claim. Provide the ‘Theory of Change’ on how the intervention would lead to a successful outcome.
Accepting the reality /condition of their challenged child solves the major hindrance and subsequent anxieties in the parents which invariably leads to the development of the child. With the acceptance of the situation they are in they venture in taking positive steps and faces the situation as a challenge, which will directly result in the progress and development of their child. Ashraya Model have always being focusing in instilling this aspect in the parents, to break their barriers and bring them out of the shell which they are entrapped in. By this it is intended to give them a sense of freedom and also hand hold them to give them the much needed confidence to break their mindset and move forward with a feel that they are not isolated islands of existence in managing/rehabilitating their challenged child. Also kindly refer the answer to query No. 5 below.
5. Alternatives - Briefly highlight the alternate approaches that your organization considered (or other organizations are taking) towards solving the problem outlined above. What are the reasons that the alternates were discarded?
Any rehabilitation method can bear fruits only when the beneficiaries, for whom its meant for, accept the rehabilitation procedure in totality. Our beneficiaries are challenged children and the main factor which triggers their acceptance of the rehabilitation programme is on how effectively the rehabilitation center can deliver them their requirements in a mode they desire. The key to satisfy this desire of their’s is only through the tool of unstinted love and affection. We have been successful because we could effectively deliver and capture the hearts of the beneficiaries and bring in the much needed development through the above tool. Ashraya right from inception did not give an institutional feel neither to the parents nor to their challenged wards. It is a “home away from home” for the tiny tots and Ashraya’s concept of family model was solely instrumental for same.
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6. Outcomes - Briefly highlight the expected concrete outputs and outcomes that you expect at the end of the project. Please provide succinct and exact descriptions.
Many ASHRAYA daughters afflicted with Intellectual Developmental Disorders such as Mental Retardation, Autism etc. on attaining their adulthood have left the fold of Ashraya home as independent and confident individuals who are today supporting their family by taking up the responsibility of house hold work without exhibiting unacceptable behaviour patterns , which is normally shown by other untrained challenged adult individuals. In short they became a contributive member and an asset to their family rather than being a burden. Quite a few children who were affected with Cerebral Palsy & other physical disabilities and who were intellectually average or below average, with special training/education were put through regular schooling and over the years 6 of them completed their graduation and are ready today for employment and awaiting for suitable jobs through Govt. Special Employment Exchange etc.
7. Metrics - Briefly explain what metrics will be used to measure the effectiveness of the project at the end of 2 years. How would you quantify that the outputs are a progression of effects that resulted from the proposed work? Describe the metrics to gauge the outcomes specified above in measurable and quantifiable terms.
In our project we have two distinctive areas. 1. Focuses in mainstreaming those children with average / below average intelligence through regular schooling/ academic activities. 2. Those with sub-average intelligence such as Mental Retardation, Autism etc. are giving special education/ training in preparing them to be independent in conducting their daily living activities, behavior modifications and preparing them to lead a life which is socially acceptable and contributive to the society. The answers to your query No. 6 stated above clarifies and reflect the yard stick which defines the measure of success being achieved versus the efforts put. 8. Long Term Impact - Briefly highlight the potential long term direct impact of the project.
Kindly refer to the answer to the Query No. 6&7 above. Here again we reiterate that there should be yard stick for measuring things which are measurable. Ashraya focuses change in traits of a challenged child by training them to gain maturity not only in their behavior pattern but also to take up responsibility in being independent and also extend support to the family in whatever way they can. To measure such things we do not have any yardsticks as of date because its basically a progress in human behavior pattern. In short inculcating “wisdom” in intellectually challenged individuals have no yardsticks of measure. Its just humane and it can be felt only.
Asha For Education TM
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9. Highlights – What makes this project unique?
This project is unique in the sense that, - Ashraya ventured to give a homely feel to its residential rehabilitation programme rather than an institutional feel. - Through the family concept adopted by Ashraya and by giving a variance to the selection of beneficiaries to the residential rehabilitation programme i.e., by having a mix of NeuroDevelopmental Disorders stricken children with Mental Retardation, Autism, Cerebral Palsy , Multiple Disablities etc Ashraya could open the wide canvas for the development of the challenged children. - The mix of disabilities as stated above contributed to an all round development in its challenged wards 10. by giving themfor anSuccess opportunity to observe andorganization adopt a giveand andproject take philosophy based on their Capacity – Explain how your personnel are challenges. positioned to carry on the proposed activities with a high standard of excellence. Cite any recent project that might demonstrate your capacity to implement this effort successfully.
•those with could support those without mobility; Ashraya hasmobility been created in an environment which is charged based on human sentiments & Values and strictly Social Service oriented. •those with intellectual capacity and without mobility could support and guide those without intellectual capacity; Over the last one and a half decades we have observed only individuals who have certain amount of
the above traits can contribute and sustain in this Ashraya environment. Such individuals are self •those whocreative, had the innovative, intellectual dedicated capacity and mobility could guide without and intellectual propelled, andwithout contributes their might boththose intellectually physically capacity to guide them and handhold them in proper conduct of their daily living activities such as since its their basic nature. brushing, bathing, toileting, preparing of beds, washing clothes and general environmental hygiene. Such traits can’t be developed but its inborn and mother nature have always blessed the Ashraya •The constantwith grooming by the eldersuch daughters environment individuals having traits. of Ashraya lend the valuable message of mutual respect, love and bonding amongst the Ashraya siblings to move forward as a cohesive group. Kindly refer Activity Report of Ashraya. All the above factors opened up a wide arena for Ashraya daughters to observe and develop in a wide spectrum of activities. This concept paved the way for Ashraya approach being christened as a Foster Care Home for developing challenged children for independent ASSISTED LIVING CENTRES being 11. Scale – How can this project scale? Is theliving idea in scalable? planned by Govt. of Kerala in all 14 Districts of the State for challenged adults when their parents are Ashraya no more.sincerely believes that this concept even though unique and painstaking is practical, effective and emulative. We also believe that the individual volunteering this task invariably gets an opportunity and platform to contribute/ perform , refine and reform himself through selfless work and evolve as a personality which is the purpose of human existence and an answer to the riddle of life in being a human being.
To clarify it further, we can take a horse to the water but its the horse’s decision to drink. We just wish that the dormant, strong and capable horses amongst us of our society break their above mindset/ attitude and decides to venture for such selfless work and contribute. This would invariably open the avenues in creating more Ashraya environments and the idea will become scale-able.
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12. Sustainability – Is this a one-time effort or does it need sustained funds? How do you envision the sustainability of the project?
It is not a one time effort but a continuous process and Ashraya believes that through such residential rehabilitation programme the following can be achieved. 1. Bringing in the much needed trait changes in those born with challenges. 2. Creates a platform for those well meaning individuals to perform and contribute to the society through service of their choice. This calls for continued support including funding from well meaning individuals and organization. Currently we are being supported to an extend by Asha and also we generate some amount of funds from contributions collected from affordable parents of our wards and also from a few of our well wishers/ friends.
13. Proposed project start and end dates:
Ashraya commenced its activities in the year 2000 and its a continuing/ongoing programme.
14. If this funding is for a pilot project or an initiative that hasn’t yet started, do you intend to borrow funds/use personal funds to start it? Or are you waiting for support from an organization like AfE or similar to begin the program?
Not Applicable
Information about your group/organization: 1. Name of the group/organization requesting funds:
ASHRAYA 2. Organization website, if any.
www.ashraya.org 3. When was the group established?
APRIL 18, 2000
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4. Briefly describe the mission/goal of the organization/group.
Preparing a challenged child to be independent to the extent possible . Ashraya’s mission is to mould each challenged child into a self reliant and dignified individual with a will to successfully face the problems and challenges caused by their disabilities.
5. Briefly describe the short term and long terms aims/goals of the group.
Ashraya not only serves as a residential home to its challenged daughters by providing the much needed shelter, love and care but also motivate and encourage their education/ learning process and train them to successfully overcome their limitations to a large extent possible. Please refer the activity report of Ashraya
6. Does your group have any religious or political affiliation? If yes, please describe the type of affiliation and the reason for it.
No 7. What are the focus areas of your organization? (Give a rough estimate of the total effort/funding) • Community Development 20 % • Education % 60 • Health 20 % • Other(Please specify) % 8. Is your organization registered as a non-profit trust? Does it have a 80(G) exemption or equivalent?
Yes
9. Does your group/organization have FCRA clearance?
Yes
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10. Does your group have any prior affiliation with Asha for Education? If so, explain.
Yes. ASHA For Education, Central New Jersey had been supporting Ashraya, shouldering the much needed financial assistance required to sustain its Residential Rehabilitation Programme. Asha team members/stewards Mr. Praveen Gopalakrishnan, Mr. Parthiv Shah, Mr. Mathew Abraham etc. did visit Ashraya to see in person the activities & programmes being conducted at Ashraya. You may kindly contact- 1. [email protected] ; 2. [email protected] ; 3. [email protected] Name
11. Board of Directors/Trustees List the names and background of the directors or trustees of the organization. Brief Background
R. VENUGOPALAN Mechanical Engineer by Profession & Social Worker by nature and the founder NAIR Chairman & Executive Trustee of Ashraya. Also holds the responsibility as.. 1. Member Convener to the Quasi-Judicial Body- the District Local Level Committee constituted by National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Dr. PRASANNA Gynecologist by profession and Trustee of Ashraya Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi. VENUGOPALAN 2. State Coordinator, National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, (MBBS,MD,DGO) Govt. of India, New Delhi. 3. Member Secretary, State Level Coordination Committee of National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 4. Ex.School BoardHeadmistress Member, National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & D. BHARATHY Rtd. and Trustee of Ashraya Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi. AMMA The contribution of Shri. R. Venugopalan Nair in creating an innovative procedure related to grant of Legal Guardianship and protecting the Rights of both person and assets of persons with intellectual Disabilities have been accepted by the Govt. of India & Govt. of Kerala which was christened as "Kollam Model" and as per directions of Govt. of India this model of implementation is being emulated through out India. This innovation was also accorded the following Awards. 1. National Award in 2012 for Kollam District by the Hon. President of India. 2. Kerala State Chief Minister's Award for Procedural Innovation in Public Life 2014.
Names of others, if any
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12. List of project personnel List all the main people committed to the overall project and the % of time they spend on this project. Include the project coordinator, leader(s) of various initiatives. % Time/ Name Project Role/Responsibilities Qualifications Effort
Refer List Attached
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Financials: 1. Total project amount: What is the total amount of funding (from all sources) that is necessary for implementation and completion of the project. (in INR)
Refer Budget Requirement For the Financial Year 2016-2017 attached 2. Confirmed/Potential funding from other sources towards the project: Provide a list of other funding sources for this project along with the amount of funding. Also indicate the status of these funding requests (proposed/granted etc). Also indicate if these funds are restricted in use or unrestricted funds.
Contributions from well wishers and parents. 3. Project Budget: Provide a brief budget for the project per unit (per center/school/group/event) per intervention type in INR. Specifics of these would be asked for in the appendices. Feel free to attach a detailed budget as a separate sheet as well. Budget Item By type
INR Amount – Year 1
INR Amount – Year 2
Recurring? (Y/N)
INR Asha funding requested
INR funds other sources
Funding source
School(s) Teacher Training Healthcare Resource Center Self Help Groups Awareness/ Advocacy Working with Government Schools Other Other Other
4. How do you plan to sustain the project over the long term?
Currently we have only one avenue that is to source out funding from well meaning organizations & individuals and contribution from parents. In the long run Ashraya has to develop its own fund generating schemes by which the project can be taken forward and this aspect is being thought of seriously.
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Additional Information: 1. Please provide letters of reference along with contact information from two people in your community who can describe the impact of your program(s). Name the people here 2. If your organization is new, please provide letters of reference from two people along with contact numbers describing the work done by individuals in the group(s). If work related reference is not available, please provide two personal letters of reference. 3. Has the organization approached the Government for funding? If so, what was the outcome? If not, why not? 4. What community development activities is this particular funding request for? Check the relevant box and submit the corresponding appendix alongwith. Appendix 1 Formal/Non-Formal/Special Education/Vocational Appendix 2 Healthcare Appendix 3 Resource Centers/Curriculum Development Appendix 4 Promotion of Self Help Groups Appendix 5 Awareness/Advocacy Appendix 6 Working with Government Schools Appendix 7 Teacher Training Appendix 8 Fellowship application If your project focuses on multiple aspects, please fill out ALL relevant appendices. 5. What are the other projects that your organization is involved in (completed or current)? Name of # of Project the project Project Project Goals/ Achievements BenefiBudget with Location ciaries year(s) NIRAMAYA Kollam District
Health Insurance Scheme for the Intellectually Disabled Persons
Local Level Committee
Kollam District
Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Granting Legal Guardianship
Sate Nodal Agency Center
Kerala State
Implementation of the Aims & Objectives of National Trust in all 14 Districts of Kerala
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Project Funding Source
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ate Level Acts Coordination as MemberKerala Committee Secretary Stateto the State Policy making Body related to Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
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Please attach your last year’s audit report to this application. Please attach your latest available annual report, if any. Please attach a detailed budget for the funding request. Please feel free to attach upto 10 additional A4 size sheets and/or information such as brochures, press reports, photographs etc. relating to your organization and its work. 10. Please provide any other information you may consider relevant.
11. Your feedback on this application would be valuable. Kindly specify if you have any.
We are trying our level best to create an approach in the society by re-engineering the society’s thinking in extending services to the needy in a wide spectrum rooting in selfless work i.e.to do service for human progress, peace and prosperity without emphasizing on personal gains and returns. The needy eg. those born with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities can’t comprehend the concept of Caste, Religion, Gods , Politics etc. and all these concepts are merged in them as one entity i.e. un tinted love. This is what Ashraya also focuses on. ASHA & ASHRAYA should try and pool its resources and wisdom in merging all the above aspects in reducing same to a single entity as stated above which would invariably re-engineer the society’s thoughts and approach.
