Last week the shareandcare team sponsored the uniform for 24 children for pre-boarders at Lourdes Shrine Parish Perambur India.
About Pre-boarding at Lourdes Shrine Perambur-

This was started by Father Sebastien about 4 years back for the really really poor children who do not have any means of education,The parish sponsors the school fees,books,uniform,tuition fees,stationery items,breakfast and evening snacks.
What happens at Pre-Boarding?
Children both girls and boys assemble at the parish at 6.30am for the morning mass after the mass they are provided with breakfast and they study for about 20 mins and then disperse to their various schools.In the evening they all get together for snacks at the church and evening studies.Students who need tutions are sent for tutions.
The approximate costs is around 1,08000 INR per year.This year ShareandCare sponsored the uniform for the children which is around 12,000 INR.
This cost is a huge cost for our parish and the parish requires additional funds to keep this program running and the parish priest urges people to contribute to this cause so that all Children have a good Education and our provided with basic amenities.

Below is the Breakup of the costs involved if Anybody would like to contribute towards this cause can Contact the Parish Priest directly at +91-4426701100,26702100 ,all donations can be used for Tax exemption.

School Uniforms
Sports Uniforms
Stitching Charges
Shoes Black&White
Don Bosco boys
Stitching Charges

Total- Rs.28,000 ( these are appox prices)

School Fees for students between STD: I -STD IX
80,000

Here are some of the photos taken along with the children,we also have a video with Fr.Sebastien which we will upload later ..

P.S : A big Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen,all children have a right to education.