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Community Development Programs:
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Dr. George addressing the community leaders |
Other programs of The George Foundation that have been carried out to
promote goodwill and improve the quality of life of the communities in
the villages adjacent to Shanti Bhavan include:
- Educational support to the neighboring village schools through donations
of library books, school bags and slates
- Monetary donations to construct library rooms in government schools.
- Monetary donations targeting existing government schools for teacher
orientation and development.
- Assign additional private teachers to complement government teachers, and monitor school performance.
- Revival and support of religious and cultural activities through community
involvement, and renovation of temples.
- Addressing spiritual needs regardless of religious background through
revival of ancient village arts and crafts and celebrations of festivals.
- Provision of street lighting and construction of a temple at the request
of the community.
For a description of the Community Development Plan for 2006-15 ,
click here
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An example of the community spiritual activities initiated or assisted by The George Foundation is the recent Chariot Festival in Devarapalli village, attended by thousands of people from the neighboring areas. This festival was both a religious/spiritual and social occasion for the community, revived after two decades with our assistance. For a description and photos You may click here.
Chariot Festival
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