Bohra Youth English Medium School - Udaipur

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In 2006 we pledged to help Bohra Youth English Medium School in our hometown Udaipur, India. This school, as some of you know, is run and managed by reformists and provides elementary and secondary education to poor children most of whom are Muslims. The school does not receive any government grant, and is thus forced to finance itself through fees and donations. Since most students come from poor families, the fee is minimal (only Rs 160/- or $4 per month) for those who can afford. Those who cannot are given free tuition. Donations are meager and the jamaat helps with whatever funds it can spare. Despite the financial limitation, the school manages to provide a decent education, but of course it can do better. It ought to do better. This is where we who live in the West, and are privileged in so many ways, come into the picture.

The principal and convener of the school are requesting our help in raising the standard of the school. With our financial help they can raise the pay of the staff and hire good, competent teachers and yet keep the fee structure affordable. Thanks to your previous donations we have been able to achieve quite a bit, but a lot more remains to be done.

Goals for 2008-2009:
  • Help build a playground
  • Help provide free education to children with real financial need

So, friends, let's join together and enable these children get a decent, well-rounded education in a caring environment. Let’s empower these children to break free from the cycle of poverty and illiteracy.

We want to assure you that all the funds we collect will be used towards school projects only! All your donations are tax deductible. We'll keep updating this page to share with you the difference your donation dollar is making.

Thank you,

Joher and Saeeda Quaisar

Your donation dollar at work

In the last two years your donations enabled the school to construct classes and a library, and purchase school furniture. Click on a photo below to view album.

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