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PROJECTS BEING UNDERTAKEN
BY PROJECT HOPE
IN DEVANAMPATTNAM:
1. Building of 1000 new homes for those whose homes were destroyed
in the tsunami (200 are already in progress and are being occupied)
2. Repair of those homes and buildings which were damaged but repairable
(this has already begun)
3. Construction of 40 new shops for all those who lost their shop
in the tsunami (this has already begun)
4. Construction of new shops for all those who may not have even
had a shop before but who now want to be able to stand on their
own feet (this has already begun)
5. Community Kitchens where all 3000 families are fed hot meals
3 times a day - 6 Kitchens are already set up with a 7th under progress.
We are also providing milk for babies.
6. Medical Relief Centers at each of these community centers (already
set up)
7. Gardens in the housing complex (in progress)
8. A play ground for the children, with sports equipment (in progress)
9. Repair of boats damaged in the tsunami
10. Purchasing of new fishing nets for the fisherman
11. Counseling for the village people
12. Distribution of necessities such as food, water, clothing,
candles, stoves, etc. (already underway)
13. Construction of an orphanage for all the children orphaned
by this tragedy
SPECIAL THANKS:
We would like to thank the Hinduja Foundation, Shri A.P.
Hinduja and Ashok Leyland for their support from day one of
this project. From their office in Chennai, they have been
helping us out with everything from small to large necessities.
We would also like to extend deepest gratitude to Shri Chandru
Kewalramani, Shri B.L. Taparia and Supreme Industries, and
the Shahra Family and Ruchi Industries for coming forth immediately
with boundless assistance.
We’d like to extend our special thanks to the Government
of Tamil Nadu. From the Chief Minister’s office all
the way to the District Collector of Cuddalore, everyone has
been incredibly helpful and supportive of our efforts. Without
them, this successful project would not be possible.
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