India - Literacy Project (Tax Deductible)
A new project promoting English language education in India through Bible reading is set to change many young children’s lives.
Undertaken in partnership with REAP International, the three-year project will focus on the poorest of the poor living in the slums and villages of Hyderabad and other parts of Andhra Pradesh. The living conditions children endure in these areas are a world away from those of most Aussie kids. Entire families may live in a single hut without sanitation facilities, clean water to drink or electricity.
Extreme poverty means not many children have the opportunity to go to school, and yet without basic education, few children can look forward to more lucrative employment and a better quality of life. Bible Society wants to help break this cycle of poverty and lead many children to Jesus.
Teachers will use Scripture material to provide basic education over a 10 month period to approximately 600 children. Creative teaching methods including art, singing, dance and skits will make classes interesting and attractive. At the completion of their course, each child will receive a Bible as a gift and an incentive to continue with their education.
By November 2007, 1,359 children had been reached in a pilot project that saw 33 centres operating in three districts of Andhra Pradesh. The children themselves testify to the project’s positive impact on their young lives.
10-year-old Mounicka lives in Borabunda:
“I have been attending the literacy program for one month. My teacher is very nice and I enjoy the Bible stories. I am from a Hindu family but I came to know Jesus after attending this program. I am also able to improve my English well.”
Sruthi, 8, lives in a slum area called Sai nagar in Hyderabad:
”I am happy with the stories that I am learning in English. God is good to us that he gave his Begotten Son for us. I came to know this and also some of the healings which Jesus did. I also started putting faith in him for all the situations I am facing. I am very grateful for the literacy program which enables me to learn English and know Jesus and his works for people who are in need. I thank the sponsors for their great effort.”
Undertaken in partnership with REAP International, the three-year project will focus on the poorest of the poor living in the slums and villages of Hyderabad and other parts of Andhra Pradesh. The living conditions children endure in these areas are a world away from those of most Aussie kids. Entire families may live in a single hut without sanitation facilities, clean water to drink or electricity.
Extreme poverty means not many children have the opportunity to go to school, and yet without basic education, few children can look forward to more lucrative employment and a better quality of life. Bible Society wants to help break this cycle of poverty and lead many children to Jesus.
Teachers will use Scripture material to provide basic education over a 10 month period to approximately 600 children. Creative teaching methods including art, singing, dance and skits will make classes interesting and attractive. At the completion of their course, each child will receive a Bible as a gift and an incentive to continue with their education.
By November 2007, 1,359 children had been reached in a pilot project that saw 33 centres operating in three districts of Andhra Pradesh. The children themselves testify to the project’s positive impact on their young lives.
10-year-old Mounicka lives in Borabunda:
“I have been attending the literacy program for one month. My teacher is very nice and I enjoy the Bible stories. I am from a Hindu family but I came to know Jesus after attending this program. I am also able to improve my English well.”
Sruthi, 8, lives in a slum area called Sai nagar in Hyderabad:
”I am happy with the stories that I am learning in English. God is good to us that he gave his Begotten Son for us. I came to know this and also some of the healings which Jesus did. I also started putting faith in him for all the situations I am facing. I am very grateful for the literacy program which enables me to learn English and know Jesus and his works for people who are in need. I thank the sponsors for their great effort.”
Timeframe: 2008 - 2010
Funding required: $595,000.00
Funding required: $595,000.00
