India School Project
India
In collaboration with the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), starting with the opening of the Kovilpatti school in 1999, we have been relocating to areas based on the severity of child labor, and currently, about 60 children are studying in Guntur district.
| Year of Opening | 1999 |
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| Operating Organizations |
INTUC (Indian National Trade Union Congress) JILAF (Japan International Labour Foundation) |
| Main Donors and Cooperating Organizations for Operating Funds | Tokyo Electric Power Company Workers' Union, etc. |
| Background | India is said to be one of the countries where child labor is most severe. Under such circumstances, many children are forced to do dangerous labor such as working in gunpowder and crushed stone factories. |
Main Types of Child Labor and Problems in Each Region
| Kovilpatti | Labor in match and gunpowder factories ⇒ Engaged in highly dangerous labor handling gunpowder |
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| Markapur | Frequent injuries and illnesses caused by falling rocks and dust |
| Guntur | Labor as street vendors ⇒ Widening and fixing of economic disparity in the city |
Project Overview
| Number of Schools | 1 school |
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| System | 2-year system (aiming for transfer to public schools) |
| School Period | June to May every year |
| Number of Students | 160 |
| Target Age | Generally 8 to 14 years old |
| Subjects | National language, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Music, Physical Education |
| Characteristic Activities |
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| Results | Penetration of the importance of education in the region |
Voice of a Graduate
Until I came to this school, I was working at a road construction site. I love school, and my favorites are Telugu class and lunch. I want to be a school teacher in the future.
