Spring T REASURE B ALL 2011 www.childrenaretreasure.org F OR CHILDREN ’ S PRIMARY EDUCATION S ATURDAY , A PRIL 2 ND , 2011 T REASURE REASURE
Agenda Introduction 1 - Our Cause/ Who we are - Event Committee Event Information Why Treasure needs you Sponsor Packages Closing ! T REASURE REASURE
1 Introduction: Our Cause T REASURE REASURE
Our Cause... T REASURE REASURE F OR C HILDREN ’ S P RIMARY E DUCATION T REASURE REASURE
Treasure is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland. It ’ s aim is to promote and support children ’ s primary education and health in developing countries and in regions affected by war, natural disasters and diseases. T REASURE REASURE
It is our responsibility that every child should know how to read, write and count, regardless of his origins, social background or level of wealth. Children ’ s basic needs, such as food and having a safe place to live, are necessary to give every being an equal right to freedom, opportunities and safety. T REASURE REASURE
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Lack of education is one of the main reasons for poverty. Main households managing on a surviving level, will have their children work to contribute to their family income. This will forbid the children from getting a basic scholar education. When in their turn they will become parents, this unfortunate pattern will repeat. This vicious circle is hard to break without our help. T REASURE REASURE
The non respect of children ’ s right is widely know of. By providing a basic education, we allow children to simply know their rights and that the latter need to be respected. We give them the means, knowledge and ability to fight and defend themselves and their surroundings. T REASURE REASURE
In most countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education, though in many jurisdiction it is not permissible for parents to provide it. ! Free primary school for all children is a fundamental right to which governments Sadly over 20% of children aged committed themselves under the between 6 and 11 years old do not have 1989 Convention of the Right of access to education. Among those 125 million of children, 75% are girls. Child. T REASURE REASURE
Education is to be the first step in a nation-building. To provide primary education to children, without violating the local social customs and family traditions, reduces poverty, fights against children abuse, promotes concern for the environment and is inextricably linked to gender parity, as universal primary education by definition requires gender parity. T REASURE REASURE
March 2010 Last week of March, we went to visit the school in Pomgaon. Children, teachers, the principal and other members of the school greeted us. The children ’ s gratefulness was very touching and they were all most beautiful. 250 uniforms were very generously donated by Boutique Décoration Chez Lise in Verbier, (Lise & Jean-François Michellod), were distributed individually to each child. Brijesh (Executive Officer, India) got the material at a very reduced price and the uniforms were stitched to each child ’ s size, by a tailor from the village. T REASURE REASURE
Treasure’s efforts 2009 & 2010 Amounts raised & how Events -- Children of Pomgaon - Gala 27 February 2009 at the Mandarin Donations Oriental, Geneva, Switzerland CHF 13 ’ 300 ! Private…………………….........…CHF 20’200 -- Children of Pomgaon - Cocktail 6 September 2009 at the Parc des Eaux- ! Companies…………………………CHF 4’800 Vives, Geneva, Switzerland CHF 7 ‘ 300 ! Gvt institutions………….…………CHF 4’000 -- Tandoori Nights - Diwali celebration ! Private institutions……………..….CHF 3’300 10 October 2009 at Ganesh BarGeneva, Switzerland CHF 1.000 -- Lavinia – Cocktail 29 April 2010 at Lavinia, Geneva, Switzerland CHF 3’800 T REASURE REASURE
Treasure’s actions in 2009 & 2010 1. Construction of a sanitary building, with 3 separate sections: (1) Girls ’ section: 3 toilets, 1 shower room, 2 sinks, (2) Boys ’ section: 3 toilets, 1 shower room, 2 sinks, urinals (3) Teachers ’ section: 1 toilet, 1 shower room, 1 sink - October 2009 2. Installation of a solar panel to provide electricity and hot water to the sanitary building -November 2009 3. Installation of a water pipe from the village, for the sanitary building - November 2009 4. Installation of a water drainage system, for the sanitary building - November 2009 5. Organization of a medical camp, in January 2010 : Dr Ameet Dhurandhar & Dr Satish Bhatia checked 230 children and prescribed and gave them the necessary medicines and proteins for their health. 6. Installation of electric receptacles, boards and bulbs, in 3 classrooms - May 2010 7. Donation of 250 uniforms for the students – March 2010 8. For boarders, chicken/eggs are given to them every Sunday - April 2010 9. Biscuits are distributed to children, twice a week, during their morning break - April 2010 10. Repairs and replacement of classroom roofs - June 2010 11. Teach the children how to maintain the school, classrooms, dormitories, bathrooms & toilets and property clean and in proper order. 12. Repairs of windows and doors and construction of those missing - July 2010 13. Construction of a small sanitary building for kinder garden classrooms : 1 toilet, 1 shower room and 1 sink - September 2010 14. Installation of 10 beds - 3 stage bunk beds in metal, for boarders - September 2010 15. Installation of an electric inverter for the school - September 2010 T REASURE REASURE
1 Introduction: Event Committee T REASURE REASURE
Philippe Clerc Aly Ellam (Merrill Lynch) Goncalo Felicio Jayashree Gopal Vikram Gopalkrishnan (Citi Bank) Aman Khanna (Louis Dreyfus Commodities) Arpana Morjaria Milan Shashi Morjaria (MSM Investment Advisors ! S.A.) Kanchan Nair (Christies) Jasmeet Sehmi (Sita) Sunita Sehmi (Walk the Talk) Irina Tokatly (Global Fund) T REASURE REASURE
2 Event Information T REASURE REASURE
Charity Gala Agenda Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva, Saturday 2 nd April 2011 Welcome Cocktails 7pm Gala Dinner with Fashion show by special guest fashion designer Narendra Kumar, 8pm jewelry by Sundrani Jewels, contemporary art exhibition by Stéphanie Czerski and live singer Shivani. Charity auction hosted by Eric Valideu, Valdieu Fine Arts 10.15pm Bollywood Music with Guest DJs and Dancing 11.00 pm Carriages 2am Price per Person: CHF 300 (including www.childrenaretreasure.org > Treasure Ball 2011 CHF 50 worth of tombola tickets) T REASURE REASURE
3 Why Treasure needs your help T REASURE REASURE
" Treasure is a non or profit organization and has been well established in Geneva since 2003. " Treasure has no salaries, and all admin fees are taken by the Committee members. Thanks to this, we can do a lot without loosing money in admin fees that do not reach children. " Treasure hosts annual local events to raise awareness and funding for issues relating to children’s primary health and education. T REASURE REASURE
- Treasure partners with local Geneva based businesses in bringing awareness on issues relating to child development. - We raise funds in Geneva through private donations, company donations, Geneva government, private school and through the organization of events. - Sponsorship of humanitarian issues only helps businesses towards achieving a higher level of corporate social responsibility. Colie ! T REASURE REASURE
Raised Funds All raised funds are directly contributed to development work with Committee members personally supervising. T REASURE REASURE
Why Our Efforts are Still Needed What is needed for 2011 # All buildings and classrooms in proper conditions – A lot of work has already been done, but there is still things to do and we also need to paint all buildings in earth colors, as they deteriorate quickly # Clean & Safe additional dormitories – Many children live far away and transport is either expensive or unavailable. # Food facility – An equipped kitchen, with eating facilities is necessary. As along with sanitation, children also need to learn about good nutrition # Certified English Instructors – The language thought in the school is Marathi. English is widely spoken in local services and industries. Therefore English is needed to allow children to progress themselves and their families, with minimizing the risks for them to end up in slums # Rebuilding the schools and sanitations of Shiravali and other neighboring villages – This will allow the main Pomgaon school to collaborate with the surrounding schools, coordinate the curriculum and be able to accept more children T REASURE REASURE
4 Sponsor Packages T REASURE REASURE
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