Enrollment and retention in schools, Vembar, Tamil Nadu

Region Demographics

•  Target area is a community of fishermen who were affected by the tsunami
•  Frequent migration of people here disrupts children’s education and leads to child labor

Project Description

This project aims to promote education in community through people’s participation and to strengthen parentteachers association for better functioning of schools. In the three villages of Roachmanagar,Naraipaiyoor and Perianyagipuram the literacy rates are very low. By running additional coaching classes, summer camps , providing para teachers in government schools, the program aims to prevent drop outs and retain children in school. Community mobilization programs to educate people about the importance of education are being conducted.

Project Roadmap

•  School Strengthening Programme: Placing 2 part time Para teachers in 2 schools to strengthen the schools system
•  Weekly skill training to children
•  Summer Coaching Camp for children

Financials

2007 Funding: $9,890

Accomplishments

•  Covered 214 children in dropout prevention centers with attendance stabilized at ~75-80%
•  Placed 4 para-teachers in local schools with teacher shortage
•  Formed child rights clubs in 3 schools