India

Project location: Bangalore
Number of children supported: 255
Type of support: School
Period of support: Since 2014
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

The desire to help children in need prompted MC Venugopal to establish the "Shree Ramchandra Graameena Vidya Vikaasa Trust" in 1990. The aim is to improve the health and education of children from families below the poverty line. "I started teaching a few students in a small shed in the 8th phase of JP Nagar (area in Bangalore)" he recalls.

In the meantime, the small class in a shed has become a school for 255 pupils. Primavera has set up a computer laboratory as well as a medical camp. In addition, the daily distribution of nutritional drinks to all schoolchildren was started with the support of Primavera.

Despite the bitter poverty, the mostly shattered family circumstances due to e.g. alcoholism or violence towards children at home, the school succeeds in setting an antipole. Providing good education and a safe place to live often bears fruit in developing the children into independent personalities with a chance to break the cycle of poverty and take control of their lives.

Project location: Bangalore
Number of children supported: 20
Type of support: Skill training for adolescents with developmental disabilities
Period of support: Since 2019
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

The Spastics Society of Karnataka is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) dedicated to the welfare of persons with neuro-muscular and developmental disabilities. The society provides a comprehensive package of diagnostic and intervention services to persons with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities and Learning Disabilities.

This project supports 20 adolescents with pre-vocational and vocational training. The training enables the disabled adolescents to find a job and contributes to the future welfare of each individual.

5 students are learning photocopying, stapling, spiral binding and lamination, 4 students can do the above mentioned skills with the support of the instructor. The rest of the group are under training for various skills according to their abilities.

Project location: Bangalore
Number of children supported: 45
Type of support: Education and empowerment of visually impaired students
Period of support: Since 2019
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

The Deepa Academy is a free and residential primary school for visually impaired children in the Chamarajnagar district of Bangalore. The academy is home to 45 visually impaired children from different rural areas of Karnataka who receive support in terms of education and general development. Free medical services are included in the portfolio.

In addition to the regular subjects, skills in further languages, economics or social science are taught. The students regularly participate in various cultural and sports activities and take part in annual excursions – both education and amusement are guaranteed.

Project location: Pune
Number of children supported: 169
Type of support: Educational Equipment for Hearing impairment children
Period of support: 04/2024-12/2024
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

Hearing impairment is an invisible disability. Every year, around 25,000 babies are born with hearing impairment in India. To overcome the challenges posed by this disability and to integrate hearing-impaired children into mainstream society, Suhrud Mandal, a voluntary organization registered under the Public Trust Act, has been working in the field of education and rehabilitation for such children since August 1973.

The primary goal of the organization is to provide opportunities and facilities for hearing-impaired children to overcome the challenges of this disability and to integrate them into mainstream society. For the past 50 years, the organization has been making significant efforts towards this cause, creating essential facilities for hearing-impaired children. This has had a very positive impact on the lives of the students, shaping their future and integrating them into society.

Suhrud Mandal has a school in Pune on Bhandarkar Road, Chinchwad. In addition to formal education, the students receive training in sports, arts, and technical education, and they excel in competitive events.

The Primavera donation is used, for example, for the following:

a) Playground Equipment: Outdoor equipment has been helpful in making schooling more enjoyable for new entrants. Toys provide emotional, physical, and mental development for our young children.

b) Computer Lab: The computer lab in the school helps to impart computer education to hearing-impaired students. Access to the computer lab is also made available for students to study other school subjects. The computer lab has made their schooling joyful, and they are very happy to use it.

c) School Gate: The school gate is very useful in terms of the security of the school and the students.

Project location: Pune
Number of children supported: 60
Type of support: Health, Education & Rehabilitation
Period of support: 04/2024-12/2024
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

Our NGO was established by the renowned social worker Padmashri Dr. Sindhu Tai Sapkal in 1986 in a tribal area of Chikhaldara, Amravati, Maharashtra, India. The aim of the organization is to implement and/or undertake programs for the overall development and progress of every individual, as applicable and beneficial to various age groups in society, in order to make our society ideal in all respects and to develop the human resources base to continuously study and research solutions for problems in social, educational, economic, and productivity sectors, as well as tribal, urban, and rural development in all respects.

The NGO looks after 60 orphaned, poor, and needy girls. Our NGO is working to nurture, educate, provide healthcare, nutrition, and proper rehabilitation for these girls.

Our NGO has several branches in Maharashtra. The first one is the Savitribai Phule Girls Hostel, where 55 tribal girls from forest and tribal areas are looked after. The second one is the Mamata Bal Sadan Children's home, where 60 orphan girls are cared for by the NGO.

With the help of Primavera:

• Our girls are receiving good primary, secondary, and higher education such as B.Sc. Nursing, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Commercial Arts, etc.

• We have conducted quarterly medical camps addressing health issues, diet, and nutrition plans.

• We are providing vocational training to our girls, such as computer training, bakery product training, and beauty parlor training, etc.

Without the support of Primavera, we couldn't fulfill the dreams of our girls. Thank you so much.

Project location: Bangalore
Number of children supported: 150
Type of support: Learning, digital literacy, English, financial literacy, and pre-vocational
Period of support: 04/2024-12/2024
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

The Akshadhaa Foundation empowers children, especially those with disabilities, through education, training, and community support. The foundation offers specialized programs tailored to each child's needs and collaborates with other organizations to raise awareness and reduce stigma. The project benefits children, particularly those with disabilities, who receive essential life skills training through a mobile van service. Trainers bring necessary equipment directly to partner NGOs, homes, and government schools, making the training accessible and convenient. This approach aims to foster children's development and enhance their ability to thrive in everyday life.

The Akshadhaa Foundation organizes the project by deploying a mobile van equipped with essential tools and materials.

Trainers visit partner NGOs, homes, and government schools on designated days and times to work directly with the children. This setup allows for personalized training sessions at the children’s doorsteps, ensuring convenience and maximizing participation. The foundation coordinates with various stakeholders, schedules sessions, and prepares trainers to deliver life skills training effectively, all while minimizing the burden on parents and ensuring consistent, accessible support for the children involved.

The Akshadhaa Foundation uses funds to purchase teaching equipment, tech devices, and software, and to cover vehicle operations, including driver salaries and maintenance. Funds also support professional consultations, learning materials, and pre-vocational training resources. Additionally, the foundation allocates funds for student welfare activities, utility bills, housekeeping, and overall management costs.

Project location: Bangalore
Number of children supported: 25
Type of support: Sponsorship of Education
Period of support: 04/2024-12/2024
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

Ashwini Charitable Trust (ACT) educates and empowers underprivileged children from urban slums around Ulsoor, Bangalore, supporting them until they gain employment. Established in 2000, our mission is to ensure that underprivileged children living below the poverty line integrate into mainstream society. ACT provides comprehensive development focused on education, life skills, and creating employment opportunities suited to each child’s strengths.

Children supported by Ashwini Charitable Trust come from low-income families in India, often with parents in unskilled jobs such as daily wage laborers and domestic workers. Most of these children are first-generation literates.

Ashwini Charitable Trust (ACT) plays a crucial role in breaking the cycle of poverty and uplifting the lives of disadvantaged children.

ACT’s work enables children from economically challenged families to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and hunger through education. By providing improved opportunities, safe learning spaces, supportive resources, and infrastructure that nurture both physical and mental well-being, ACT is breaking barriers and supporting children until they are gainfully employed.

Primavera India’s contribution is used by ACT to support the ACT Education Program, which includes:

• Paying school & college fees
• Providing uniforms, school bags, shoes, and more
• Offering transportation to school
• Providing study skills training and running hobby classes in Dance, Drama, and Art
• Providing nutritional supplements
• Offering snacks and special meals (occasion-based)
• Celebrating their birthdays
• Conducting life skills classes
• Counseling the children and preparing them for life in mainstream society
• Training in computer skills

Project location: Assam
Number of children supported: 1800
Type of support: Uplifting primary education by providing nutrition rich meals to the children from low-income communities of India studying in government schools
Period of support: 04/2024-12/2024
Contact at primavera board: Christoph Kübel

Founded in 2000, Akshaya Patra is one of the largest non-profit organizations in India dedicated to providing mid-day meals to school children. With a mission to eliminate classroom hunger and promote education, Akshaya Patra operates in partnership with the government and various stakeholders to ensure every child has access to nutritious food. By leveraging scalable technology and efficient management systems, Akshaya Patra serves millions of meals daily across multiple states, impacting not just nutrition levels but also school attendance and overall child development.

Akshaya Patra's primary mission is to eliminate classroom hunger by providing nutritious meals to school children. They believe that no child should be deprived of education due to hunger.

Akshaya Patra runs one of the largest NGO-operated feeding programs globally, offering nourishing meals to over 1.8 million children throughout India each school day. Their endeavors have notably boosted school enrollment and attendance rates, especially among children from underprivileged backgrounds, with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty and enhancing educational achievements.

With just about 10 cents, a single meal can be provided. Therefore, the annual donation of Primavera of 30,000 EUR can supply around 300,000 meals, benefiting approximately 1800 children.