Presentation for education appeal for student Dhasarathan of Suyam

1. Suyam Charitable Trust

2. Suyam is a Charitable Trust focused on improving the lives of children in poor communities through education • SUYAM Charitable Trust was started and formally registered under Trust Act (Regn. No.1163/99) in August 1999 by a group of young college students and experienced social activists who were in this service field since 1987. • Suyam worksto improve lives in poor communities, support youth in education and career guidance,develop social consciousness in youth, assist individuals in distress (social and personal),network with like-minded groups and institutions to expand its impact. • Suyam is especially concerned about preventing social problems relating to child labour,begging, school drop-outs, early marriage, teenagers, families, by stressing child-centered educationto facilitate holistic development of the child. • Suyam’sflagship school, SIRAGU Montessori provides free education to 462 children of which 95 children are residential.Suyam providesthem free education, notebooks, food, uniform, school bags etc. At Siragu students are encouragedto learn and express themselves independently, and thus bring out their inherent potentials and focus on overall development. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP3KSvXFj4Y

3. An education appeal to support student’s education

4. About DhasarathanRajaraman • ** Dhasarathan identified as a child labor in a bricklin industry in Thiruvallur District in the year 2005 along with his younger brother. Both the brohers were brought to Siragu Montessori School run by Suyam by the bricklin chamber owner and become a residential student. • ** Year 2012, he successfully completed his +2. • ** He has chosen the career to become a Doctor, as per his wish, through like minded people and many good hearts contributions Suyam enrolled him in MBBS education in Ukraine (now Russia). • ** After successful completion 4 years, he now stepped into 5th academic years, two more years to go to become a qualified doctor in the medical field. • ** Student from Vizhupuram district born with one elder sister and younger brother, parents still working in bricklin chambers.

5. Present Need – 5th year fees • Tuition fees : USD 3400 – INR 2,19,000 • Hostel fees : 12000 Russian rubbles – INR 13,500 • Insurance Fee : 10000 Russian rubbles – INR 11,500 • Registration fees : 1600 Russian rubbles – INR 1,800 • MMC Charges : INR 5,000 • Total fees to pay : INR 2,50,800

6. Fees structure of College

7. Suyam runs 2 independent schools catering to underprivileged • 100 residential and 425 day scholars • Classes from Pre-KG to 12th 2 1 • Bharathamatha • School • Siragu • Montessori School • 30 residential and 70 day scholars • Pre KG to 8th • Suyam learning concepts – integrate Montessori, Clendomen and Shishantar • Change education syllabus every 3 years • Enforce learning though practical experiential project work • Provide 10-12 hours of teacher time per week • Compile and create own educational materials (patent application in process)

8. Suyam Schools are recognised by govt. of TN; ICSE recognition is under process 1 2

9. Projects undertaken by Suyam beyond the schools

10. Our Vision • Transforming lives through education - Giving wings to deprived children and communities to fly & soar high Our Mission • To provide the best possible education to the poor and needy • Develop & deploy innovative and effective educational tools tailor made for downtrodden communities • Endeavor to provide free education from primary till University level • To continuously look at ways & means to develop downtrodden communities

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12. Thank You