All children are supported by a sponsorship to secure their schooling and other expenses. For that an amount of Rs. 2000 per month is necessary. Within 10 to 12 years the child usually completes his/her basic schooling and is ready to advance to a vocational training or further studies.

At the beginning of a sponsorship the sponsor receives a social report with a photograph of the child, later on a drawing or - when the child has learnt to write - personal letters twice a year. Additionally we provide the school reports of the child and a photograph once a year.

It is desirable that the child also receives an occasional letter or a photo of the sponsor family by which the personal bonding would be enhanced considerably. Further it is desirable, but in no way obligatory, that the child receives a Christmas gift in the form of an additional financial contribution. We have made a rule that all Christmas contributions are devided evenly among all children. Then the children can selct a present among different articles of even value. Also the families benefit from these extra contributions. In case a sponsor wants to make a birthday gift, this will be directed to the particular child individually or to its family.

The coordinator for this programme is

Mrs. Rani Tandon, Principal
Shishu Mandir Education Centre
Virgonagar
Hella Nagar
Bangalore-560 049
India
email: school@shishumandir.com