By Joseph Anthony A Chukka | Project Leader
Dear Friends and Donors, Namaste!
We sincerely thank you for your compassionate support of our Daycare Centre for Seasonal Migrant Families' Children in Guntur's Mirchi Market.
Phase 1: Initial Success (Feb – Apr 2025)
The project was launched successfully from February to April 2025, with initial support from Samagra Shiksha, Guntur. During this peak chili season, we provided essential protection, care, and early education for approximately 70 children who had migrated with their families from Bihar and Odisha.
Phase 2: Sustaining and Expanding (June – October 2025)
Despite government support concluding in April, we recognized the continuous, critical need for childcare. We committed to keeping the project operational and have expanded it:
Current Reach: We are now independently sustaining two centres near the Mirchi yard, supporting 120 children daily.
Comprehensive Support: Our centres offer a safe haven, early education, and crucial nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks), keeping children safe from the hazardous conditions of the chili yards.
Dedicated Team: A committed team (teacher, caretaker, cook, helper) at each location ensures the well-being of the children.
The Scale of the Need
A recent October survey highlights the urgency, identifying an estimated 2,000 children migrating to this area with their parents for work from Bhihar and Odissa. Many of these children are unenrolled and highly vulnerable. Our two centres are a vital intervention, offering a path to safety and education.
Urgent Financial Appeal
While our impact has grown, our resources are severely limited. We must be transparent: we received only $40 in donations between July and October. This meager funding threatens the continuity of our operations.
We urgently need your continued support to cover the essential operational costs for our 120 children, specifically for nutritious food, education material and the rent for centres.
Your donation will directly ensure these children continue to receive the protection, nourishment, and care they rely on.
Thank you for your commitment to their lives.
With sincere gratitude,
BASS Daycare Team
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