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FAR shares with a mixture of joy and humility activities of challenges and accomplishment.
Do take a few minutes to relish in truly great news demonstrating a broken cycle of shame. The young staff impress us with how strong they have become. Each voicing their own variation of never submitting to the siren’s song of surrender while together they herald the greater opportunities for Jaisalmer Merasi self-determination that lie ahead.
Do take a few minutes to relish in truly great news demonstrating a broken cycle of shame. The young staff impress us with how strong they have become. Each voicing their own variation of never submitting to the siren’s song of surrender while together they herald the greater opportunities for Jaisalmer Merasi self-determination that lie ahead.
This Day to Thank & Appreciate You
We honor, with you, our teamwork powering significant accomplishments.
Your generous investments in FAR enable us to listen, collaborate, shift and be attentive allies to the Jaisalmer Merasi in ways that would otherwise be impossible.
Your generous investments in FAR enable us to listen, collaborate, shift and be attentive allies to the Jaisalmer Merasi in ways that would otherwise be impossible.
Breaking New Ground
Despite entrenched prejudice complicated by worsening climate hardship, Literacy and Music Preservation programs willfully provide a sustainable infrastructure continuously promoting respect for the human dignity of Merasi children.
News Flash Pratham Books-Merasi Oasis
FAR-LKSS feel uplifted to revisit success & share Pratham’s July 2022 Impact Story: An Oasis of Storybooks in Rajasthan
Achievements & Sustainable Progress
Satar happily shares with you his results wrapping up class 11 in the Science and Math stream. He intends to do more hard work for the success of the Merasi Community, sending thanks to the FARmily "for making us capable to stand up with this world".
Jaisalmer Merasi Bright Spot
Saina sent an enthusiastic Teachers Week report telling us about one popular title recently purchased from Pratham Books. Main character Gadbad Das resourcefully uses singing, his secret power, to bring rain addressing dire water scarcity while encouraging essential conservation.
Breaking Historic Silence
We Must Acknowledge Real Change *Women's Month* 2022
Women all over the world constantly demonstrate their Courage, Wisdom, and Strengths as they contribute to their culture and society in many ways.
Women all over the world constantly demonstrate their Courage, Wisdom, and Strengths as they contribute to their culture and society in many ways.
Thanksgiving for What We Share with You
The loyalty you have shown FAR and the Merasi allows us to move beyond high hopes to bold expectations and action.
Jaisalmer Merasi Bookworms & YOU
FAR and Pratham join hands to place good quality, affordable storybook treasures in childrens hands.
Good Notes Of Unmitigated Joy
Upon returning to their beloved School on Aug 12, the gleam from children's eyes and smiles was blinding. Our devoted staff, all Merasi Youth Leaders and former program students themselves, courageously shoulder herculean logistical tasks.
Safely distanced groups totaling 65 children are staggered in 24 round trips over each 6-day week. Another 11, the smallest ones, continue to learn through their GO home-booklets.
Safely distanced groups totaling 65 children are staggered in 24 round trips over each 6-day week. Another 11, the smallest ones, continue to learn through their GO home-booklets.
Highs & Lows
Catastrophic flooding spurs quick action and relief when Merasi volunteers delivered students to their home before yet another deluge overwhelmed Jaisalmer district.
*Spreading* HOLIDAY JOY*
Holiday kicked off on Giving Tuesday when Merasi School rickshaws rounded corners with accelerated success. They crossed the finish line with the FARmily providing an entire year's worth of maintenance and fuel, plus two rickshaw drivers salaries for three months -Toot Toot !
Bright Light Bulletin
Following Raj government mandates, tutorials are finally in-motion face mask to face mask.
Liberty & Autonomy Are Basic Needs "Let Freedom Ring"
Fredrick Douglass a former slave and inspirational social reformer, became a leader famous for incisive oratory, fearlessly sharing his perspectives.
GO Home Materials Need Protection
Jaisalmer weather moves from long April days wreaking sandstorm havok into summer severity with temperatures reaching 112 F / 46 C by May.
Our Kindness Brigade
2020 has been filled with complexities and unanticipated ongoing challenges for all. Every week we are reminded of how much we appreciate each one of you for the many ways you supported our efforts this year especially, and over many years.
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