<p>Hema Rao, the co-ordinator of the group identified the school while browsing the internet for institutions to render support and was impressed by its goals and achievements. <br /><br />The group has made a contribution of Rs one lakh to the school this year.<br />The school is doing a “remarkable” job in providing opportunities to the neglected children by boosting their confidence, the group observed.<br /><br />Yasmeen, one of the students was abandoned by her family as they could not afford the expenses of raising her. She was enrolled in the school in 2001. <br /><br />She has passed her State music examination with distinction and is keen on embarking on a career in music. <br /><br />She has submitted an audition tape to a TV network and wants to become a music teacher.Fifteen-year-old Muneendra, a talented musician, inspired by a tabla performance on TV, convinced his father to allow him take up tabla as his hobby. “I love cricket and am interested in computer design, but I want to study to be a lawyer,” he said. <br /><br />Fundraising<br /><br />The group of Indian Australians made a smaller donation, of Rs. 50,000 last year. This year, the money was raised from a concert held in Sydney, wherein various dance forms of India were showcased. <br /><br />The funds will be spent on improving recording technology and expanding the school library by translating a greater variety of books into Braille, for the benefit of the students.<br /><br />Rao plans to set up a trust fund to help the students after they leave the school.<br /></p>
<p>Hema Rao, the co-ordinator of the group identified the school while browsing the internet for institutions to render support and was impressed by its goals and achievements. <br /><br />The group has made a contribution of Rs one lakh to the school this year.<br />The school is doing a “remarkable” job in providing opportunities to the neglected children by boosting their confidence, the group observed.<br /><br />Yasmeen, one of the students was abandoned by her family as they could not afford the expenses of raising her. She was enrolled in the school in 2001. <br /><br />She has passed her State music examination with distinction and is keen on embarking on a career in music. <br /><br />She has submitted an audition tape to a TV network and wants to become a music teacher.Fifteen-year-old Muneendra, a talented musician, inspired by a tabla performance on TV, convinced his father to allow him take up tabla as his hobby. “I love cricket and am interested in computer design, but I want to study to be a lawyer,” he said. <br /><br />Fundraising<br /><br />The group of Indian Australians made a smaller donation, of Rs. 50,000 last year. This year, the money was raised from a concert held in Sydney, wherein various dance forms of India were showcased. <br /><br />The funds will be spent on improving recording technology and expanding the school library by translating a greater variety of books into Braille, for the benefit of the students.<br /><br />Rao plans to set up a trust fund to help the students after they leave the school.<br /></p>
