Nourish Little Souls: Support meals for the tribal kids of Arunachal Pradesh

Who we are

Arunachal Pradesh’s indigenous cultural values are slowly disappearing due to modernization. The advent of new technologies and changing lifestyles have changed the oral tradition of passing down knowledge and values to future generations, and a widening gap has emerged between the old and the new generations. This gap poses a significant challenge to the continuity of traditions and cultures within the indigenous communities. Recognizing the urgency to bridge this divide, the Donyi Polo Cultural and Charitable Trust was established to enable the smooth transmission of cultural values. The trust was founded with the primary aim of safeguarding, promoting and propagating the age-old customs and traditions of Arunachal Pradesh. It emerged as a proactive response to the pressing need to preserve and revitalize the unique heritage of the indigenous communities in the state. To achieve this goal, the trust has established the school of Nyubu Nyvgam Yerko at Rang village, East Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh which combines indigenous teachings with mainstream subjects for free.

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Challenge

The school provides education to students from classes I to IV, with each class accommodating approximately 25-30 students, including staff, totaling around 120 individuals within the school premises. While the institution offers a range of facilities at no cost, a significant challenge arises in managing food expenses. According to the school's daily food requirements, the cost of feeding each student amounts to approximately 80 rupees per day. This results in an annual expenditure of approximately 28,80,000 rupees, a substantial sum for a nonprofit organization, considering its other yearly commitments. Moreover, the current meal plan lacks essential fruits that are crucial for the students' healthy growth. Although the diet incorporates seasonal fruits from the school garden, this provision falls short due to the large student enrollment.

Solution

Utilizing this platform, the initiated campaign holds the potential to address the existing gaps in the school's food budget. The funds generated could effectively bridge the financial limitations, enabling the provision of crucial nutritional enhancements, particularly in the form of essential fruits, to the students' diet plan. You also have the option to sponsor a child from the school, contributing to their food expenses. This initiative would greatly benefit the children enrolled in the school, promoting their overall health and well-being.

The impact

Through our trust, we are dedicated to fortifying our cultural heritage at its core. There could be no more fitting target than the upcoming generation to safeguard our fading traditions. The contributions made will directly support the young students in continuing our indigenous culture, which stands at the brink of disappearance. Every donation received will play a significant role in preserving our precious cultural heritage, ensuring that it thrives and endures for generations to come.