About NGO:

Ra Foundation specialises in the areas of health and education.

The Foundation began in July 2004 with community intervention programme involving conducting health awareness sessions in the 'Pratiksha Nagar' community at Sion, Mumbai. Ra's work is focused on preventive health care and helps people access medical aid and information by connecting them with the services and resources available in the city. A women's self help group was started in the community with purpose to motivate women to save a part of their income for medical purposes

The Ra Happy Kids Programme enables young and less privileged children in India to develop their potential to the fullest through the means of qualitative and holistic education in residential schools, which will have an impact on the child’s intellectual, emotional and physical well-being.

Fund Usage:

The funds raised through Mumbai Marathon will be used towards the ‘Happy Kids Programme’

The Ra Happy Kids Programme has been designed to help socio-economically deprived children develop their potentials to the fullest, give the child an opportunity to explore the world in a way he/she would like to and encourage kids to follow their natural instinct.

The aim of the programme is to build a content and happy generation, which will set an example for the future.

Ra Foundation identifies needy and motivated kids living in difficult situations and provides a prospect for transformation by enrolling them in reputed and well-established residential schools. Ra acts as their foster parent to cater to all their needs and requests.

Impact:

Presently, we have 13 children enrolled Schools located in Panchgani and Pune.

4 kids in Sanjeewan Vidyalaya, Panchgani. Annual budget of Rs. 228800 per child. 7 Kids in Silverdale School. Annual budget 1,63900/- per child. 2 kids in Erin Nagarwala. Annual budget @ Rs. 88000 per child. The annual expense includes school fees, school and personal materials, travel, lodging/ boarding of guardian / parents during visit to school, etc.

Case Study: Anas Sheikh, boy of 9 years. Anas’s Mother passed away when he was one year old. His father refused to take his responsibility and therefore his father given him to his one of friend who was Hindu. From that period of time he is living with Hindu family. His father visited him rarely; once or twice in a year In March 2010 his father came to meet him and took Anas along with him and sold him to a lady who is a drugs smuggler and wanted to use Anas for delivering drugs to the customer. Anas’s father was convinced to give Anas back to Hindu family and fixed a day where he called the lady (to whom he was sold) and the Hindu family. But unfortunately he passed away on that day and could not meet them. The lady refused to give Anas back to the Hindu family. With great difficulty and struggle, Anas was rescued and brought to the Hindu family. Presently, Anas is supported by Ra Foundation and he has secured admission in Standard II in Silverdale High School, Panchagani.

Page Url :
http://www.unitedwaymumbai.org/ngo209_rafoundation.htm

Founded Year: 2004

Cause category: Education

Telephone: 9819862886