India Literacy Project

In the US, ILP has chapters and interest groups in 7 major metropolitan areas including the California Bay Area. ILP is a volunteer-based organization with minimal administrative expenses, having over 250 volunteers in the US, concentrating its efforts on building awareness for the importance of education and raising funds for literacy and empowerment programs. ILP has extended its reach to the most rural and remote parts of India and its support has benefited over 100,000 women and children since inception in 1990. All donations to ILP are 100% tax deductible under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS code (Tax Id 36-3779020)

ILP encourages expansion. A chapter usually starts with 3-4 people who believe in the cause of literacy. Usually the first set of volunteers need to put in at least 2 hours a week and some time to follow up actions. Over a period of time when more volunteers join, delegation is possible and the time commitment stabilizes

For more information on India Literacy Project, please visit http://www.ilpnet.org/

The creation of ILP Hyderabad happened when we were introduced to ILP Bangalore by Manmohan Jain’s good friend Srinivas.

Some of us had already been talking about “doing something” that went beyond token charity—something that would stretch our talents and use our “privileged” backgrounds to the advantage of those for whom this extra stimulation could open doors.

After a few meetings, school visits and very helpful communication with Sindhu Naik of the Bangalore Chapter, we were able to come up with a mission statement.

ILP Hyderabad aims to promote literacy through the reading habit. We would all agree that Reading not only creates a more literate society—but also a more opinionated one. It also helps to foster a value system and of course empowers children with a leisure activity that is parallel to none. It opens vistas, expands knowledge and builds dreams.

To this effect we started our first project with a methodology that requires volunteers to read stories, attract attention to print and excite interest in storybooks. A detailed note on this methodology and its rationale is available on request.

As with any effort, it’s the people who nourish the spirit of the action. ILP Hyderabad, welcomes new volunteers, suggestions and ideas that will enable it to make a real difference in the lives of a few.

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