Uplift a Child - 4000 Children

Dear Friends & Sponsors,

This year has been a great year again! We are thankful to God for all His blessings on our operations in USA, India, Nepal and Philippines. 15 years of service to humanity is a wonderful thing for Uplift a Child International. 95% of our work is done by volunteers. Our work continues to grow every year. 3,000 children are able to get education in Schools today because of our commitment, dedication and all of our willingness to go that extra mile to make a difference.True help comes directly from people’s heart and I am proud to see that happen while working with all of our Uplift a Child family.

We got our first corporate sponsor this year and they are very happy with our work. ‘Newscorp’ (Dow Jones) from New York have interviewed me in person and we have won the grant. Even though they gave us a one time donation, we added value to that grant by supporting few children for life in the name of ‘Newscorp’ and will be updating them on the progress from this year. They are happy with our work and God willing, we might get more corporate donors in 2016.

I was able to meet at least 2,000 of our 3,000 children during my annual visit this year. I see them each year and see the change in their lives. We picked some of them from the slums and streets 10 to 12 years ago and now they are in their final year of schooling. I see love, gratitude, responsibility in them. I see in their eyes a zeal to succeed. I see them as our future Ambassadors to lead on what we have started. I surely know that at least 70% of these children will become like one of us and help a less fortunate one. I feel satisfied in my heart. We gave our 100%. The results are also 100%. Once again, we left NO child behind for education in our network in 2015. Whether they have a sponsor or not, we still put them through schooling. We take the risk while they get a future. Our sincere thanks to all our sponsors, Board of Directors, Staff, Schools, Volunteers and friends for the tremendous support in our operations. We would have not been successful without their helping hands.

Thank you

Sam Vonumu

Links:

• 2015 Annual Report

• 2015 Annual Report - Uplift a Child International (PDF)
  

Dear Friends and Supporters of Uplift a Child International,

It is always a pleasure to update you all on the current happenings and provide you with a status report of our activities. The children are very happy with a lot more energy as they are in Schools since the month of June. They have already completed their quarterly exams and now preparing for their half yearly term exams. In one word, “They are very happy at School”.

Out of our 700 new children this year, we were able to connect sponsors for 580 children. We still have 120 children without sponsors and we will surely succeed 100% in the next 2 months time with people’s support and their blessings on our children.

Month of September and October have been very busy for all of us at Uplift a Chld in USA with 3 fund raising activities in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware states. They were successful and we were able to raise some money through which 100 children are able to connect. From the 100 children, we are able to pay for 20 children for 12 years of education (LKG to Grade X) Below are some of the reports of the events along with the event pictures on face book.

2015 Virginia Nrityanjali - Shanti Ashok's Dance Event, Annandale-VA, September 20

2015 Maryland Nrityanjali -Meena Telikicherla Dance Event, Silver Spring-MD, September 26

2015 Delaware Karma Bollywood Musical -Nisha Punjabi Dance Event, Newark - DE, October 3

This was our biggest event ever so far with over 900 people. Made $48,000 and have converted 51 of the audience to permanent sponsors to support 71 children. This was our first program in the sate of Delaware. This program has also inspired many local Schools to participate in our noble cause and every one started doing their own independent fund rising. It was such a rewarding experience.

Now we are getting ready to plan for next year and below are our planned events in India to meet at least 2000 of our children during the annual children programs to encourage and inspire our children to do well. We will update you with a report next year on each and every location activities. If anyone of you is visiting India during those dates, we welcome you to join us.

Upcoming Events

2016 January 17^th – Uplift a Child Assam Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 January 24^th – Uplift a Child Vizag Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 January 25^th – Uplift a Child Bobbili Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 January 26^th – Uplift a Child Anakapalle Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 January 27^th – Uplift a Child Tuni Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 January 28^th – Uplift a Child Rajahmundry Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 January 29^th – Uplift a Child Mudinepalli Annual Program @ 10:00am

2016 January 29^th – Uplift a Child Machilipatnam Annual Program @ 5pm

2016 January 30^th – Uplift a Child Venkatapalem Annual Program @ 7pm

2016 January 31^st – Uplift a Child Vijayawada Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 February 1^st – Uplift a Child Chirala Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 February 2^nd – Uplift a Child Nizamapatnam Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 February 3^rd – Uplift a Child Pedalanka Annual Program @ 10:30am

2016 February 6^th – Uplift a Child Hyderabad Charity Fundraiser  @ 7pm

If you would like make a difference by doing any of the following, please email sam@vonumu.com

1. Donate for our cause by sponsoring a child for education ($150 per year)
2. Make a one time Donation
3. Plan and Coordinate a Dance Event (A charity fundraiser in your location)
4. Plan a Walkathon (5K or 2K Walk at your location)

Thank you

Sam Vonumu

CEO & Founder – Uplift a Child International, Inc