Child Protection India Project #45580

Art of Living Schools

by International Association for Human Values (UK)

Project Report | Jun 15, 2023
Art of Living Q1 2023

By Nimisha Trivedi | Project Manager

Dear everyone -

The Art of Living Free Schools team have a lot of work to do, and your generous donation helps us get that important work done. On behalf of our children, teacher and administrators, we want to thank you for helping us make a positive difference. Your support encourages our continued commitment to reaching our goal.

(1) Here are some highlights for the first quarter of the year.

A new Sri Sri Bal Vidya Kendra free school was inaugrated in Nalbari, Assam in end of December 2022, just before the beginning of the year. Our Sri Sri Bal Vidya Kendra free schools cater to the age group of 3-5 years, imparting moral & cultural values along with pre-primary education.

Students from our free school in Panathady, Kerala learned to make paper flowers & colourful vegetables from wheat flour at school. The children thoroughly enjoy these fun extra-curricular activities apart from their academics.

Students from our free school in Diphu, Assam celebrated their annual sports day

Our tribal free school in Jirania, Tripura celebrated their 10th anniversary! We congratulate the school on its tremendous progress contribution contribution to the village over the past decade.

The Art of Living Free Schools currently educates over 39,000 girls through 1096 schools. 48% of our students are girl.

In Udaipur, Rajasthan we have an all girls free school with more than 400 students

Health check-ups were held at our free schools in Telangana & Karnataka. Along with providing nutritious midday meals, yoga & meditation sessions, regular health check-ups are conducted in our free schools to ensure are children stay happy & healthy.

Students from our free school in West Bengal enjoy their midday meals at school everyday. We currently have 107 free schools in West Bengal.

Students of our free school in Agra, Uttar Pradesh implemented a cleanliness campaign in their school campus.

Students & staff of our free school in Panathady, Kerala grew spinach in their school campus & served the students spinach curry as a part of their daily midday meals.

We're happy to announce that our student, Kum Hamsaveni of class 7 from our Bangalore free school has been awarded 'Best Student' of Bangalore South district by Karnataka State Aided Primary Teachers Association for her outstanding academic performance.

Please find some photos of the same.

(2) Humble Request - We request all the donors to kindly fill out the "Gift Aid Form" along with your donation. [Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows us to reclaim the basic rate tax you pay as a UK taxpayer. It means that we can claim 25p of tax for every £1 you donate, at no extra cost to you. All you need to do is complete a Gift Aid declaration.]

(3) IAHV Annual 10K Run - This is an annual fundraiser event to help raise funds for IAHV projects including Gift a Smile / or Art of Living Free schools. Whether you participate in (i) the ASICS London 10K Run/Walk or (ii) in an activity of your own choice in your neighbourhood, your fundriaising will helo those in need. Please sign up here and run for 'Gift a Smile' https://bit.ly/3Lcsp3P

Thanks again for your generosity and support.
Kindly reach out to me if any questions or concerns.

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