Project's area of focus: ASSET provides computer based literacy to children of sex workers who are denied primary education
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
The sex workers are desperate for educational opportunities and a chance for better life for their children. They do not want their children to know about the flesh trade and also wish to minimize the risk of their contracting HIV/AIDS. Established computer institutes will not admit these children because of their birth status and certificate. The pilot project will be in Chennai, India and will expand to Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi.
Activities
ASSET will operate computer institutes with Internet access with equipment and software donated by corporate donors. Computer-Based Literacy programs will be offered in regional languages.
Expected Outcomes
It will initially serve 20 children growing to 40. With the Mobile Computer Classroom, we will serve 200 children. It will create excitement among children living in the slums and provide skills for gainful employment.
Project Message
The only meaningful purpose for human existence is to help those who are in need.
There is no greater joy than to devote resources and skills towards uplifting children of sex workers in India.
- Nita Umashankar, Founder/Director, ASSET India Foundation
Project Contact
Ray Umashankar,
Director
6201 N. Camino Esquina Tucson, AZ 85718
United States
5206218103
The primary mission of the ASSET is to provide computer literacy for education towards alternate livelihood and as a means of AIDS prevention. The program is designed to assist the children to attain a level of education and familiarity with technology that will enable them to free themselves from being chained to the same profession. The ASSET India Foundation supports Education of the children using Computer Based Functional Literacy
and small business ownership using Microfinance.
Organization's Programs
Computer Literacy, marketable skills for children of sex workers living in the slums of major Indian cities. Micro Finance programs for sex workers to set up computer/email kisosks.
Organization's Current Projects on GlobalGiving
Provide computers for high-risk children in India
Organization Statistics
Financial Statistics
Ray Umashankar,
Director
Founded in 2006
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 5
Other funding sources: Individuals, Corporations and Private Foundations Religious Affiliation: none
Personnel Overview
Ray Umashankar - Director
Ray Umashankar currently serves on the American India Foundation (AIF) Service Corps and was the interim Director for one year.
He was a volunteer at Casa De Los Ninos, a shelter for abused children in Tucson, Arizona. Founding Director of the Virtual Development Center (VDC). Raised nearly $500,000 for various programs and co-PI on a $1.5 million NSF grant.
