Association de solidarité avec Kurumbagaram (Inde)
History of a friendship between the inhabitants of Marly (Switzerland) and a village of Tamil Nadu to the South of India

         

 

Project already completed


The school bus
  • Since 1984, share in the expenses of operation of the orphanage.
  • Since 1984, participation of midday meals to more than 300 children, neediest of the school of the Sisters.
  • In 1985, cleansing of the building of the orphanage which is able today to accommodate up to 60 girls.
  • Since 1989, support for the school of the Sisters to purchase of material.
  • Emergency help in 1991 and 1993 with the victims of the passage of a typhoon (covers, emergency food, contribute to the rebuilding of the house).
  • In 1993 - 1994, construction of an additional wing at the school of the Sisters.
  • In 1997, financing with 50% of the purchase of a school bus (the other 50% having been paid by the MIVA).
  • Contribution of several tens of kilos of school material, drugs, toys, clothing and of one fax at the time of holiday undertaken in 1991, 1995, 1999 and 2003.
  • In 1998, construction of an additional stage to the orphanage to be able to accommodate more orphans and cleansing of the bathroom.
  • In 1999 purchase of benches of school, slates and of a video.
  • In 2000, total repair of the crèche (baby school). The room was divided into two buildings much clearer.
  • In 2001, rise in the garage of the bus.
  • In 2002, cleansing of a marshy ground of 4287 m2 attached to the school for installation of a playground for the pupils. We were very happy to inaugurate it. This action had a great success. About 80 people bought symbolically m2 of this ground.
  • In 2003, repair and increase of the toilets of the school and construction of a septic tank.
  • In 2003, installation of a room for the Masters and purchase of furniture for the school.
  • In 2004, replacement of the mini bus.
  • In 2004, purchase of a computer and installation of Internet.
  • In 2004 creation of a foundation and beginning of the assistance with the formation.
  • In 2004, purchase of supplies for the orphanage.
  • In 2005, cleansing of the second part of the toilets of the school.
  • In 2006, construction of additional sanitary installations to the orphanage.
  • In 2006, recovery of the kitchen of the orphanage.
  • In 2006, purchase of 595 school bags for the pupils.
  • In 2007, laying tiles in the courtyard of the orphanage and purchase of water fountains with purifier
  • In 2007, rehabilitation of the playground due to water infiltration.
  • In 2008, replacement of the mini bus.
  • In 2009, painting of all classrooms.
  • In 2010, buying a PC and a printer for the room of the masters.
  • In 2011, purchasing 600 bags for the students of the school.


The same school bus with the 2007 colours.


Water fontain for the school and the orphanage


The newl bus in 2010



The distribution of bags in 2011.

 

 


Beginning of work fo the toilets and showers od the orphanage.

Finished toilets and showers


The place around health is now paved.


Children of the school equipped by the dressmakers of Marly in 2007.


Children of the school equipped by the dressmakers of Marly in 2011
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