Asha is running 6 RTCs (4 in Thiruvallur and 2 in Thoothukudi districts). Starting from two RTCs in Jan 2022, RTCs have successfully completed 4 terms. See a status report on the RTCs now.
Cyclone Michaung and other Flood Relief work – Jan 2024
In Dec 2023, Chennai and vicinity was battered by Cyclone Michaung that affected several villages that we work with. Later in December heavy rains inundated several areas of Thoothukudi and Thirunelveli. Asha Chennai undertook flood/rain relief work at these places and completed it in Jan 2024.
RTC Impressions was conducted on 7th Feb 2024
At Asha Rural Technology Centres, our terms run from Feb to July and Aug to Jan. The Aug to Jan term got completed and the best projects were featured at the RTC Impressions event held at IITM Research Park mini-auditorium on 7th Feb 2024.
Toilets Repaired at Three Schools
During the months Oct 2023 to Feb 2024 Asha undertook the repair work on the toilets at 3 small primary schools at Allikuzhi, Palayanur and Thomur.
Our Teacher’s Report on Pune Training and Mumbai Asha India Conference
Our lead teachers, Nathiya and Kumari travelled to Pune to attend the Amazon Computer Science Education Summit, and then to Mumbai, to attend the Asha India Conference with our volunteer Rajaraman. Here is a report about their experiences as written by them.