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Project Overview
The St. Aloysius Technical Training Institute was started in 1981 as a Centenary
project of the St. Aloysius College, to impart training in a technical trade to
boys who are intellectually challenged but are skilful with their hands.
Three courses of one year duration each were started: carpentry, plumbing and
cutting and tailoring. A fourth course in welding was added in 1984. The
Technical Training Institute was housed in an old dilapidated building which
formerly was the boarding house.
The rooms were not quite suited for classrooms and workshops needed for a
technical course. The Institute was officially called St. Aloysius Industrial
Training Institute from 1998.
How Rehabilitation Is Done
The children are housed in 10 cottages – with about 9 -12 children per cottage.
Each cottage is under the care of a “House Mother” who looks after their
well-being, studies, health, etc. The children are given shelter, food, clothing
and medical care. They are sent to a local school where they also learn to mix
with other children. They are involved in maintaining a kitchen garden, dairy,
and poultry. Those who finish school are sent to college or to the Technical
Training Institute. We trust that with this training when the youngsters leave
the Home at the age of around 18, they are well equipped to be on their own and
are responsible citizens inspired and led by human values.
Management
The policy matters are decided by St Aloysius College. The Sisters of Charity
(of Bartholomeo and Gerosa) are in-charge of actual managing of the Home. The
sisters live with the children and give them love and affection. The Sisters are
helped by the House Mothers and the kitchen and office staff.
The Sister Superior inspects their condition every day. The Director visits the
Home once a week. He gives them talks to encourage them to learn, to be
responsible and to prepare to stand on their own feet.
The Aloysian Boys home has a full time staff of 5 Sisters of Charity; 6 House
Mothers; 4 kitchen staff; 5 farm hands; and 1 driver.
Project Milestones
Over the years, around 500 children have been rehabilitated. Some are doing
well.
One has just passed his PGDCA (Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications)
exam and will soon complete his MCA (Master in Computer Applications).
Two are teachers in the technical school. Some are drivers or conductors. Some
work in travel agencies. Some are plumbers, welders, poultry keepers etc.
Project Needs
Our main concern today is the future of the children when they graduate from the
Home. Some of them are capable of higher studies or for technical training.
Some do not seem to have the ability for learning. These find it difficult
to find employment. Even those who get some employment get a low salary. We need
to build a fund for the children to provide seed money for them when they leave
the Home.
We have also bought a small plot of land, which we are giving to those who
have no one. They will have to build their house themselves. However, they need
support for this too.
Project Funding Sought
Operating Expenditure - Salaries and Benefits
1000 USD per month; Total: about 12,000 USD per year.
Education per child (Fees, Books and Transport)
Approximately 90 USD per child per year OR 0.25 USD per day; Total: 10,350 USD
per year for 115 children.
For Food & Clothing Per Child
Approximately 360 USD per year per child = 1 USD per day per child;
Total: 41,400 USD per year.
Specific Modules that Need Funding
We primarily depend on the support of generous benefactors to maintain the
children.
We need about one US dollar per child per day for their food and clothing. Cost
for schooling and medical aid is $ 0.25 per day.
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