Support and educate 400 slum children in Bangalore

Dear donors and friends,

Concerns is glad share some updates on the projects that you have generously supported and contributed to.

At our childcare centres, children have been enjoying learning through play and a variety of engaging activities.

Our teachers have been able to plan, prepare and conduct activities with the available local materials. Over the last few months, children have learnt many concepts. Many are now able to read picture books and point out objects, naming them in English. They have learnt to identify, sort and name primary colours and shapes and can respond to teachers' questions in English. They are developing fine motor skills through colouring activities and are making good progress in being able to use a pencil to trace and write alphabet letters and numbers. 

Teachers monitor each child's progress and communicate regularly with parents. Attendance is around 75% every month in all five centres. We are dealing with absenteeism by meeting up with mothers when a child misses days at the centre and discussing any issues and possible solutions. To monitor the children's health, teachers record their weight every month and evaluate their growth, as advised by our doctor. 50% of the children have gained at least 500g of weight and for those not growing well, a meeting is set up with mothers to give guidance on diet and nutrition. 

On 7th October, we celebrated Diwali, a popular Hindu festival, at our centres by bursting crackers and eating special sweets. The children enjoyed this cultural event very much.

We want to thank you again for your generosity in donating to our project. With your support, we are able to provide a healthy lifestyle and a good start in education for these children from disadvantaged backgrounds here in Bangalore.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season,

Gnana Chitra and the CUF Team