Free Slum School Project Proposal Macom International English Medium School Dehradun, Uttarakhand (India)

[Audio] Free Slum School Project Proposal Macom International English Medium School Dehradun, Uttarakhand (India) Educating Slum Children | Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Presented by: Macom Ministry Rev. Lakshman Singh Rawat.

[Audio] Background: Slums in Uttarakhand Uttarakhand – A Hidden Reality According to official committee reports: 582+ slums exist across Uttarakhand 7.7 lakh+ people live in slum conditions 46% of slums are located on government or urban local body land Experts believe the actual number is much higher, as many settlements remain undocumented..

[Audio] Slums of Dehradun Dehradun, Uttarakhand 102 slum localities and squatter settlements Thousands of families living without basic necessities Children growing up without access to quality education Dehradun’s development stands in sharp contrast to the lives of its slum children..

[Audio] During my personal visit in the slums, I witnessed the harsh reality of life in its those slums and squatter settlements. Families live in fragile huts with limited water, shared washrooms, and irregular electricity. Due to lack of education and stable work, many survive through begging, waste collection, domestic labor, or rickshaw pulling—slowly losing hope for a better future. One such place is Madras Colony, where I personally saw men struggling with addiction, women forced into labor or begging, and children pushed into the same cycle—not by choice, but by circumstance. Though these children desire education and a better life, poverty and instability pull them away from school. By God’s grace, in April 2023 we started a Tuition Centre in Madras Colony, where 75 children are now learning. Yet education alone is not enough without formal schooling. We continue to pray and work toward starting a school and are sharing the progress of 10 children as a testimony of hope. Our mission is not only to educate, but to lead families to Jesus Christ—offering both a transformed life and eternal hope. Because when a child receives education, love, and faith, an entire future is changed..

[Audio] The Reality in Slum Communities Target Slum Areas Madrashi Colony Veer Gabber Singh Basti Chidyapur Rishikesh Current Situation Extreme poverty and unemployment.

[Audio] The Problem Faced by Slum Children Strong desire to study and learn Parents are mostly illiterate No financial support for schooling Children compelled to work instead of study No access to quality English-medium education Without intervention, the cycle of poverty continues Our Current Initiative Tuition Centres Already Started 4 Slum Locations covered Free basic education support Community trust established Children showing strong interest in learning Next Step: A Full-fledged Free School.

[Audio] Project Vision International English Medium School Our Aim Provide free or affordable quality education Develop children as complete human beings.

[Audio] Educational Philosophy Legal & Administrative Status Child-centered learning approach Focus on: Moral values & goodness Love for nature and humanity Freedom of thought (no forced beliefs) No unhealthy competition Encouraging curiosity, creativity & confidence Education for life, not just exams Trust registered under Indian Trusts Act, 1882 Eligible to run Nursery to 8th standard License process in progress Support from education department All operations are legal and transparent School Details Location: Dehradun District, Uttarakhand Medium: English Classes: Nursery to 8th Standard Building: Rented facility Facilities: 10 classrooms Playground Office & store room 7 toilets.

[Audio] Sports & Holistic Development Sports equipment for Grades 1–8 Cricket, football, basketball, volleyball Athletics & fitness tools First Aid kits Promotes physical, mental & social growth Total Sports Cost: $959 Infrastructure & One-Time Setup Cost Major Assets Include Computers for office & classrooms Student desks, chairs & whiteboards School uniforms & books Two vehicles for child transport Stationery & advertisement Total One-Time Cost: ₹49,83,000 / $61,018 Total Project Cost & Appeal Total First-Year Investment Needed ₹61,50,380 / $75,280 Expected Impact 350+ slum children educated Reduced child labor & begging Strong moral & academic foundation Long-term community transformation We invite you to partner with us to change lives through education Monthly Operational Expenses Staff & Running Costs Teachers (8) Principal & Vice Principal PT Teachers Helpers, Peon & Gatekeeper Building Rent 6-Month Operating Cost: $13,339.

[Audio] Contact Information & Bank Details Rev. Lakshman Singh Rawat Director Macom Ministry Mo. No - +919410987679, +919419021494 Email: - [email protected], [email protected] BANK DETAILS Name - Macom Ministry Bank Name - State Bank of India (FCRA Account) A\C - 40098789036. IFSC Code - SBIN0000691 Swift code - SBININBB104 Branch and bank address - FCRA Cell, 4th Floor, State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch, 11 Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001. THANK YOU!.