Rural India Self Development Trust (RISDT), Andhra Pradesh is a not-for-profit rural development civil society, working in the rural areas of East and West Godavari, Srikakulam, Warrangal and Karimnagar Districts of Andhra Pradesh. Initiated in 1983, to address the needs of persons affected by Leprosy, RISDT’s work has evolved over time to include new areas like TB, HIV/AIDS, Family Health, Secondary School Education and Rural Development. RISDT is supported by Swiss Emmaus Leprosy Relief Work India, a non-profit, public health and development organization serving the most marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh.
RISDT started the Referral English Medium High School (REMS) in 2003 in Sankaravarm Mandal, East Godavari District to provide quality English medium education to children. It is the first English medium school in the area. The school currently caters to over 1300 children from 300 villages in eight mandals. Education is provided free of cost to children of leprosy affected persons, HIV affected households, physically challenged and economically backward families. Concessional fees are charged for the rest of the students.
Cognizant Foundation has supported RISDT through Swiss Emmaus Leprosy Relief Work India, for the setting up of a state-of-the-art Science Laboratory, Computer Laboratory and Library. This support towards the upgrade of the educational infrastructure has helped the school improve the quality of education imparted to children from economically and socially backward communities. The Laboratories and Library will cater to over 1300 under-privileged students from remote rural and tribal areas.
Source : CF
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