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Recent news from Anbagam, the school for mentally disabled children in Perambalur operated by READ: In May 2011, READ received a grant from the Differently Abled Welfare Department. The check of Rs. 135,000 (approx. 3,000 dollars) was donated by the Perambalur District Collector Mr. Vijayakumar, and is meant to cover the food expenses of the children. In addition, On June 23, 2011, an inauguration took place of the Early Intervention Center for Mentally Disabled Children (0-6). This center was inaugurated by the new Perambalur district collector Dr. Daresh Ahemed I.A.S., and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mr. Tamilselvan, Perambalur, and the District Differently Abled Welfare Officer Mrs.Shyamal. This center now receives support from the Government of Tamil Nadu.

 

On 10/10/10, people at 7347 events in 188 countries got together to work on the climate crisis, as part of the 350.org movement. The school children at READ also participated and were educated on global warming. They also planted trees in the school yard and took some tree seedlings home. The school children were also featured on the 350.org website including the video documentary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-PoOkvz6v8 By the days end, it was clear: people of all kinds in just about every place on earth are calling for a fair, ambitious, and binding global climate treaty. Click here to see more photographs of the activities of the school children at READ.

Recently, the Jawahar Matriculation School had its Annual Day, in which many students participated. Click here for more pictures.