The Kalahandi Project
Orissa
Kalahandi district:-
- Food For the Hungry Foundation is distributing rice to the poor families four times in a year.
- So far we have distributed rice to more than 10000 families in last three years.
- In one time we give 12.5 kg rice to every family.
- This ration distribution program happens in TH Rampur & Bhawanipatna blocks.
- This is medium of a strong connection with the community.
Kalahandi:-
Non formal education: We are running 18 non formal MCKS education centers in TH Rampur and Sadar Blocks. TH Rampur is very backward block of the distt. All the centers are running in very remote villages where either govt. primary school is not available or teachers do not come regularly. In all the centers local teachers is appointed. They teach 3-4 hours every day at his/her house or Aaganwadi center. All the teaching materials like book, copy, pencil, mat, black board and charts have provided to every center. A village education committee is also formed in every village to monitor school and engagement of community. More than 500 students are enrolled so far and getting primary education in the villages.
Impact of this program is looking positive because 12-15 students are enrolled in govt. residential school. One teacher is also selected in govt. job.