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Developing the ESL curriculum for Ann Foundation
I was looking for an opportunity to give back to the community, and I was lucky to get acquainted with the Ann Foundation. I started off as an ESL teaching volunteer for the Project at Sowbhagya Illam,...
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A new ESL project in Chennai, India
On December 5, 2012, Ann Foundation offered me the opportunity to lead the orientation class of our new project in Chennai, India. Through this project, 30 children of diverse ages will receive ESL...
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LOOKING FORWARD TO A FULFILLING YEAR - OUR TANZANIAN VOLUNTEERS SPEAK
Purity Mwangi I am a student in my final year at the University of Nairobi completing my bachelor's degree in commerce. I am passionate and committed to ensuring that every child is accorded an...
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Measuring Success of Our Teaching
Every Ann Foundation volunteer instructor I've interacted with has told me about the improvement they see in their wards from week to week. While affirmations of this sort are undoubtedly gratifying, a...
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Current Progress at The Institute of Handicapped and Backward People (IHBP)
Ann Foundation has established a strong partnership with the Institute of handicapped and backward people (IHBP)based in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal. Focused on improving the standard of living,...
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Imparting English Language Skills at The Antyodoy Anath Ashram
Our Medinipur project started as a result of a collaboration between Balram Karan, founder of the Antyodoy Anath Ashram, and Ann Foundation founder, Ann Moideen. The project commenced on January 15th,...
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What exactly is the Ann Foundation and what do they do?
Last week, on 19th June, 2014 I was given the opportunity to become a volunteer for the Ann Foundation. Upon seeing the role advertised through a sister site of the UN, I wondered, "what exactly is the...
View ArticleSpecial Needs Parenting
I have recently joined Ann Foundation, whose mission is to empower and educate children with disabilities. The founder of the Foundation, Ann Moideen, has encouraged me to write a blog in which I will...
View ArticleChallenges of parenting a child with Down's syndrome
My son had to be kept at the hospital for a month after being born because he had heart condition and kidney problems. In the first month he wore an oxygen mask due to his heart condition. I had to...
View ArticleDevelopmental delays in children with Down syndrome
Parents of children with special needs must always believe in their child. As a baby with Down syndrome, my son's development has always been delayed. Normally it takes around two or three months for...
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