Community Libraries for Underprivileged Tribal Children in Gingee Taluk

by Development Association for Needy Elevation in Tamil Nadu

  • 1000

    Books Goal
  • 201

    Books Received
  • 0

    Days to go
Raised Percent :
20.06%
This fundraiser is not live.
Gingee, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu, India
Impact: 600 Children

Know more about us

Who we are

Development Association for Needy Elevation (DANE) is a non-governmental, social service organisation established by educated individuals from deprived communities. Its development activities focus on uplifting the downtrodden and oppressed people living in the backward villages of Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram districts in Tamil Nadu.

DANE envisions an egalitarian and just social order where the oppressed have equal opportunities for development, can voice their rights, and take action to achieve them. Its mission is to sensitise the most disadvantaged communities, provide them with opportunities for growth, build awareness about their rights, and enable them to work towards self-reliance and empowerment.

The organisation’s activities are primarily based in the backward villages of Tiruvannamalai District. Its principal objective is the empowerment of deprived and disadvantaged individuals through non-formal and continuing education. To achieve this, DANE adopts strategies such as awareness building, initiating and strengthening people’s organisations, linking communities with support and resource systems, promoting social advocacy, and fostering effective networking.


Our work and its impact

We're a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, particularly tribal children, through education, skill development, and advocacy.

Our work focuses on:

    -Education: Providing access to quality education, building libraries, and offering scholarships to underprivileged children.
    -Skill Development: Offering vocational training and skill development programs to equip individuals with employable skills.
    -Advocacy: Raising awareness about human rights, gender equality, and environmental conservation, while promoting policy changes that benefit marginalized communities.
    -Community Development: Implementing projects that improve rural infrastructure, sanitation, and healthcare services.
Our work has a significant impact on society:
    -Empowering Communities: We enable communities to take charge of their development, promoting self-reliance and sustainability.
    -Promoting Social Justice: We advocate for the rights of marginalized groups, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are addressed.
    -Improving Livelihoods: Our programs enhance education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, leading to improved living standards.
    -Fostering Positive Change: We contribute to creating a more equitable and just society by addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges.


How we will utilise these books

The storybooks raised through this fundraiser will be utilized in the community library centers to:

    -Promote reading habits among tribal children
    -Support activities, such as homework help and study groups
    -Foster a love for reading
    -Provide access to diverse knowledge and perspectives, broadening their understanding of the world
    -Enhance language skills and comprehension
    -Encourage critical thinking and creativity
The community library centers will be managed by tuition teachers and volunteers, under the supervision of DANE, to ensure that the books are effectively utilised to meet the needs of the children.



Supporters

Name Donate Amount Date
Anonymous 2,000 February 04, 2026
Anonymous 10,000 January 12, 2026
Chitra Irusappan 100 December 01, 2025
Potriselvan Kuppan 500 November 23, 2025
Chandra lega 850 November 20, 2025
Vijay kumaran 100 November 17, 2025
Kaveri R 500 November 17, 2025
Maria Madalane 1,000 November 05, 2025
Emmanuel S 1,000 November 03, 2025
Sridhara srinivasan Jayaraman 1,000 October 18, 2025
Name Donate Amount Date
2,000 February 04, 2026
10,000 January 12, 2026
Chitra Irusappan 100 December 01, 2025
Potriselvan Kuppan 500 November 23, 2025
Chandra lega 850 November 20, 2025
Vijay kumaran 100 November 17, 2025
Kaveri R 500 November 17, 2025
Maria Madalane 1,000 November 05, 2025
Emmanuel S 1,000 November 03, 2025
Sridhara srinivasan Jayaraman 1,000 October 18, 2025