Six year old Koppula Sravani is a student of  Grade 1 in Sarada Vidyalayam, the free school run by Sankurathri Foundation in rural Andhra Pradesh. She lives with her family in the village of Penumarthy, located on the outskirts of Kakinada. She is the eldest child in the family. Her father, Satyanarayana, is a mason who earns about 4$ a day, in the by working in the construction sites of small houses, whenever he finds work. The monthly income is barely enough to make ends meet.

Girls of Sravani’s age and background are normally not encouraged to go to school, but her parents realize that education may be the only chance she has to escape the vicious cycle of poverty, and so they encourage her in every way they can. However, because of poverty and ignorance, Sravani does not get a balanced diet at home, and is undernourished. This results in her not being able to concentrate in class, and falling prey to frequent illnesses.

Your donation, Ravi, would ensure that Sravani will be provided with a wholesome and nutritious lunch at school every day. The food would be cooked with iodized salt, and will give her sufficient nutrients for the entire day. She will also get a glass of milk in the evening.

Thank you, Ravi, for ensuring that Sravani is healthy and happy, and can concentrate on her studies.

Thirteen year old Saikumari is studying in grade 7 in Sarada Vidyalayam, the free school run by Sankurathri Foundation in rural Andhra Pradesh. She is the eldest of three children. Her father is a washerman who earns about 5 $ a day whenever he finds work. His monthly income is barely enough to make ends meet.

Girls of Saikumari’s age and background are normally not encouraged to go to school, but her parents realize that education may be the only chance she has to escape the vicious cycle of poverty, and so they encourage her in every way they can. However, because of poverty and ignorance, Saikumari does not get a balanced diet at home, and is undernourished. This results in her not being able to concentrate in class, and falling prey to frequent illnesses.

Your donation, Ravi, would ensure that Saikumari will be provided with a wholesome and nutritious lunch at school every day. The food would be cooked with iodized salt, and will give her sufficient nutrients for the entire day. She will also get a glass of milk in the evening.

Thank you, Ravi, for ensuring that Saikumari is healthy and happy, and can concentrate on her studies.

Mummidi Bhaskaramma is a 58 year old lady who  lives with her husband in the village of  Pithapuram in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Bhaskaramma has three sons and one daughter. Her husband is a farm laborer who earns about 60 $ a month, barely enough to make ends meet.

Bhaskaramma developed cataracts in both eyes, and made it nearly impossible for her to manage her own needs. She could not perform her normal chores and was depressed because she felt she was becoming an unnecessary burden upon her husband.

Bhaskaramma’s cataracts were discovered during an eye camp conducted by Sankurathri Foundation in her village. Since her financial condition does not permit Bhaskaramma to get her eyes operated upon, your donation, was used to fund an intraocular cataract
surgery for her. In addition to the cost of the surgery and the post operative
medicines, your donation, Kandace, also paid for transportation to and from the hospital,
food and accommodation, and will pay for two post operative check-ups.

Bhaskaramma can now perform her household chores without depending on others. Thank you, Kandace, for bringing the smile back on Bhaskaramma’s face.

Fourteen year old Jakkilinki Sunil Kumar is the second child of an agricultural labourer in rural Andhra Pradesh. His father, Srinivasrao, a tailor, earns 120 $ a month barely
able to support his family’s basic necessities.

Because of poverty, families such as Sunil Kumar’s do not believe in education and endorse child labour. So a boy like him would normally not have been going to school at all. Sunil Kumar is, however, enrolled in Grade 8 at Sarada Vidyalayam, the school run by Sankurathri Foundation.

Your donation, Leslie, Jon (x2), Craig, Lowry (x2), Bret, Christine, Yosia, Melissa, and Dean and Julie (x2), will ensure that his tuition is paid for a month and he can receive quality
education.

Thank you, Leslie, Jon, Craig, Lowry, Bret, Christine, Yosia, Melissa, and Dean and Julie, , for coming together to give Sunil Kumar the opportunity to get a good education.

Fourteen year old Siva Surya Kumari is studying in grade 8 in Sarada Vidyalayam, the free school run by Sankurathri Foundation in rural Andhra Pradesh. She is the  second child of an agricultural laborer whose monthly income of $ 60 is barely enough to make ends meet.

Girls of Siva’s age and background are normally not encouraged to go to school, but her parents realize that education may be the only chance she has to escape the vicious cycle of poverty, and so they encourage her in every way they can. However, because of poverty and ignorance, Siva does not get a balanced diet at home, and is undernourished. This results in her not being able to concentrate in class, and falling prey to frequent illnesses.

Your donation, Casey, Marilyn, Jackie, Iliyana, and Laura (x8), would ensure that Siva Surya Kumari will be provided with a wholesome and nutritious lunch at school every day. The food would be cooked with iodized salt, and will give her sufficient nutrients for the entire day. She will also get a glass of milk in the evening.

Thank you, Casey, Marilyn, Jackie, Iliyana, and Laura, for ensuring that Siva Surya Kumari is healthy and happy, and can concentrate on her studies.

Killadi Satyavathi is a 66 year old widow who lives in the village of Brahmadevam in coastal Andhra Pradesh. She has one son and three daughters, who are are married and living with their families. Satyavathi’s husband passed away 2 years ago. She works as a daily laborer earning 2$ a day whenever she finds work. Until recently, she was able to successfully manage the household chores and work as a laborer. But her vision began to drop gradually, making it virtually impossible to carry on independently. She was depressed.

Satyavathi developed cataracts in both eyes, which were operated upon by Sankurathri Foundation. However, even after the surgery, she found that she needed corrective glasses in order to see well. Satyavathi, however, had no money to pay for the glasses, and thought she would continue without glasses.

Your donation, Beverly, enabled Sankurathri Foundation to provide a free pair of glasses to her. She can now perform her household chores and work as a laborer without depending on anyone.

Thank you, Beverly, for restoring Satyavathi’s eyesight and restoring her dignity.

Medisetti Mahalakshmi is a 60 year old lady who lives with her husband in the village of Samalkot in coastal Andhra Pradesh. She has 2 sons and 2 daughters, who are are married and living with their families. Mahalakshmi’s husband Venkata Raju works as a daily laborer and earns about 2 $ a day, barely enough to make ends meet.  Until last year, she was able to successfully manage the household chores. But her vision began to drop gradually, making it virtually impossible to carry on independently.  She was depressed as she felt she was becoming an unnecessary burden on her husband.

After an eye exam, it was found that she needed corrective glasses, but, being poor, she could not afford them.

Your donation, Francoise, enabled Sankurathri Foundation to provide a free pair of glasses to Mahalakshmi. She can now perform her household chores without depending on anyone.

Thank you, Francoise, for restoring Mahalakshmi’s independence.

Baleti Satyavathi is a 60 year old lady who lives with her husband in the village of Samalkot in coastal Andhra Pradesh. She has four sons and four daughters, who are are married and living with their families. Satyavathi’s husband Ramarao works as a carpenter and earns about 60 $ a month barely enough to make ends meet.  Until last year, she was able to successfully manage the household chores. But her vision began to drop gradually, making it virtually impossible to carry on independently.  She was depressed as she felt she was becoming an unnecessary burden on her husband.

After an eye exam, it was found that she needed corrective glasses, but, being poor, she could not afford them.

Your donation, Casey, enabled Sankurathri Foundation to provide a free pair of glasses to her. She can now perform her household chores without depending on anyone.

Thank you, Casey, for giving Satyavathi the opportunity of enjoying restored eyesight.

Medisetti Mahalakshmi is a 60 year old lady who lives with her husband in the village of  Nemam in coastal Andhra Pradesh. Mahalakshmi’s husband Venkata Raju is a daily laborer whose earnings are barely enough to make ends meet.  Until last year, she was able to successfully manage the household chores. But her vision began to drop gradually, making it virtually impossible to carry on independently.  She was depressed as she felt she was becoming an unnecessary burden on her husband.

After an eye exam, it was found that Mahalakshmi needed corrective glasses, but, being poor, she could not afford them.

Your donation, Kowsilliya, enabled Sankurathri Foundation to provide a free pair of glasses to her. Mahalakshmi can now perform her household chores without depending on others.

Thank you, Kowsilliya, for enabling Mahalakshmi to stand on her own feet