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2010/2011 - India - Orphan Education and Welfare Project PDF Print E-mail
PAST PROJECT
This project provided primary quality education and welfare to orphans living at the Zakat Foundation, in hopes of eradicating illiteracy.
For this project, IDRF acknowledges the financial support of Children of Hope (COH). 

 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & BACKGROUND

During the last six decades there has been a tremendous increase in the number of poor orphans, widows, patients, disabled individuals in India. According to the 2001 Census, these individuals make up 13.4 percent of the country's population.

IDRF partnered with the Zakat Foundation of India (ZFI) to support the education and welfare costs of 70 orphans (35 girls and 35 boys). Orphans were supported through the provision of educational materials and supplies, clothing, food and healthcare.

 

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

  • Promoted the rights of children and supported their general welfare.
  • Helped the poor and underprivileged class of the society.
  • Planned and implemented joint social programs for the purpose of assistance and development of the needy.
  • Helped the poor persons stand on their feet and become financially independent.
  • The scheme was targeted to the rural population uncovered by Government schemes and marginalized strata in urban and its peripheries.

Partner: Zakat Foundation Of India (ZFI)
Co-Supporter: Children of Hope (COH)
 
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