Gnanadeepam was founded by Mrs.Uma Dhandapani in 1993. Borrowing words
from their website:
Gnanadeepam is all about strong conviction
and social values. It is a brief compilation of the spirit and endeavor
of one individual wholly committed to keep this flame of conviction and
values alive through Gnanadeepam.
Established in March 1993, this school is
a voluntary private organization run by Gnanadeepam Charitable Trust.
Started in a rental accommodation in a small car shed of a house at
Pammal, in Pallavaram, the school has grown in size with the voluntary
investment of land bought by Mrs.Uma Dhandapani. She was keen to have
her Centre at Pammal for unlike in urban cities where there are several
such agencies, this place had no facility being interior part of the
city and there were several children who required the need for such
school.
It is the story of those young innocent
lives who have been provided with a new meaning for their existence and
who can live life like the normal greater gifted children of GOD without
the fear of discrimination and ridicule. And most of all, this
presentation is a tribute to the handful group of dedicated teachers who
share a common vision of seeking a better world to these lesser-gifted
children.
Dishaa started supporting Gnanadeepam from 2003. Dishaa provides
Gnanadeepam with financial assistance towards
-
Funds to
purchase materials used for Vocational training
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Salaries for
two school assistants
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Provide new clothes, sweets and fireworks for Diwali
| Year |
Amount
(USD) |
Amount
(Indian Rupees) |
| 2003 |
770 |
33,880 |
| 2004 |
2,330 |
1,02,520 |
| 2005 |
3,145 |
1,38,380 |
| 2006 |
2,465 |
1,08,460 |
| 2007 |
3,370 |
1,48,280 |
| 2008 |
2,441 |
97,062 |
| 2009 |
2,050 |
99,585 |
| |
|
|
| Total |
16,571 |
7,28,167 |