Rikvin is proud to announce our sponsorship of Veerayata’s Rudrani Center in Kutch, India. We are excited to help provide full sponsorships of school uniforms, shoes, daily hot lunches, stationery and transportation to more than 300 orphaned Kutchi children. Kutch and its surrounding areas were devastated in a 7.9 magnitude earthquake in 2001. It severely compounded the poverty situation in the city. With our sponsorship, we hope to help more children receive the proper basic education they deserve. Below is an excerpt from Veerayatan on the primary school we are sponsoring.
“Primary School, Rudrani, Kutch, India
Following the earthquake, many families migrated to nearby villages and rural areas in need of immediate shelter and have since chosen to settle there permanently even though these locations are devoid of proper sanitation, education and transportation systems.
Veerayatan’s primary school at Rudrani has been built to help the people in these areas. At present, a majority of these children are the first in their families to experience formal education. This has instilled confidence and enthusiasm in them; their parent and guardians are also happy to see their children going to school, which until a few years ago was a distant dream for them.”
About Veerayatan
Who they are
Veerayatan is a non-profit, non-governmental organization working to empower people through seva (service), shiksha (education) and sadhana (inner development). It is their endeavour to create an environment where their beneficiaries, staff and volunteers feel empowered to share and to be supported.
What they do
Veerayatan works for the overall development of the children. Many of these children live and study full time on Veerayatan campuses regardless of caste, creed, race or religion. Many of these children are the first in their families to experience formal education. At these schools Veerayatan also focuses on vocational skills, social skills, sports and other extra-curricular activities for the children.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our esteemed clients for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this sponsorship program.
Your support has helped us extend this program to more children in 2012 and also provide an additional bus shuttle service for the children at Veerayata’s Rudrani Center.
How you can help
Note: The Sponsor-a-child program can only be done through Veerayatan directly. Please visit www.veerayatan.org if you would like to sponsor a child. Thank you for your support.
Your support will enable us to extend the opportunity of holistic development and education to more children. You can contribute by dedicating your time, expertise and experience or by supporting our work financially.
