BUDS Foundation - sports day at Athangi Kavanur

Organisers of the day

Ready for the running race

students excited over"Hockey goal shoot"

How to contribute financially for BUDS Foundation

If you are interested in sponsoring, the following are the various types of payment which can be made. Kindly choose the one you prefer and contact us for confirmation.
either contact 8056277055 or mail to budsfoundation2008@gmail.com
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Monthly donation of Rs. 100/Rs.250/Rs.500/Rs.750/Rs.1000·

Thrice a year donation of Rs.250/Rs.500/Rs.1000/Rs.1250/Rs.1500/Rs.2000/Rs.5000·

Twice a year donation of Rs.500/Rs.1000/Rs.1500/Rs.2000/Rs.2500/Rs.5000·

Yearly once donation of Rs.1000/Rs.2000/Rs.2500/Rs.5000/Rs.10000/Rs.15000/
Rs.20000/Rs.25000/Rs.50000

Here is how you can send us your Donations

*Online Transfer/Depositing to the account:
Account Number: 168701000003994
Account Holder's Name: BUDS Foundation
Bank: Indian Overseas Bank
Branch: Rajaji Bhavan
Account Type: Savings Bank Account
In favour of “BUDS Foundation”
City: Chennai-90

*Cheque/ DD: In favour of “BUDS Foundation” payable at Chennai

*You can also give Direct Cash Contributions.

*You can also donate using Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) from your respective banks.

*For donating lump sum amounts, donate either by Cheque/ Online transfer/ by depositing to the account/DD.

Note:1 For all types of donation above Rs.50, receipt will be given.
2. As much as you can, avoid giving donations by direct cash as it is the main gate way for misusing accounts.
3. We are in the process of arranging Income Tax Exemption for your donations. We will update you once we get that.

BUDS support for Lavanya

BUDS Foundation is reaching out its help to Lavanya,a XII std student of P.C.K.G.Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Kodambakkam. She is one of the 3 students being sponsored by BUDS foundation. Lavanya's tuition fees is sponsored by BUDS. Members conduct tests periodically to assure Lavanya's confidence. Lavanya's parents are extremely happy with the BUDS team's effort to support their daughter's education. Her tuition teacher together with BUDS are assisting her for a bright future. BUDS members are friendly with her. BUDS will support her financially and will take care until she completes graduation.


Note:If any of you are interested in taking part in the team that supports Lavanya, you are welcome. You can assist us by conducting tests for Lavanya once in a while according to the syllabus covered.

If you cant find time to support but you can rather support her financially, then you could send in money favouring BUDS Foundation. We assure you that the money will be utilised only for Lavanya's educational needs. Contact us for further information. ph :8056277055

BUDS support for Manikandan

BUDS Foundation is also assisting Manikandan,a XII std student of P.C.K.G.Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Kodambakkam. He is one of the 3 students for whom BUDS foundation will be sponsoring this year. Students of AC Tech are working as team and helping Manikandan with academics. The members visit Manikandan at his residence every weekend and handle special classes. Tests are conducted periodically. Manikandan is all confident to give his best during the board exams. The students also prepare him to face college life. Moral support and motivation is best given by BUDS members. He is friendly with BUDS members as well. BUDS will support him financially and will take care until he completes graduation.


Note:If any of you are interested in taking part in the team that supports Manikandan, you are welcome. You can assist us by conducting tests for Manikandan once in a while according to the syllabus covered.

If you cant find time to support but you can rather support him financially, then you could send in money favouring BUDS Foundation. We assure you that the money will be utilised only for Manikandan's educational needs. Contact us for further information. ph :8056277055

BUDS Support for Johnson

Johnson, a XII std student of St.Thomas school is one of the 3 students for whom BUDS foundation will be sponsoring this year. He is pursuing his education as a tamil medium student. BUDS foundation's members who are currently studying in College of Engineering , Anna University are supporting him in his studies now. They have organised themselves into a team. Every weekend, Johnson comes over to CEG campus for special classes conducted by members of BUDS. Special classes not only groom Johnson in academics but also motivate him and prepare him mentally. Johnson is happy with the weekend classes. He is friendly with BUDS members as well. He aspires to be an engineer. BUDS team wishes him the very best for his future.

Note:If any of you are interested in taking part in the team that supports Johnson, you are welcome. You can assist us by conducting tests for Johnson once in a while according to the syllabus covered.

If you cant find time to support but you can rather support him financially, then you could send in money favouring BUDS Foundation. We assure you that the money will be utilised only for Johnson's educational needs. Contact us for further information. ph :8056277055

BUDS sponsor a student's education-student details

BUDS Foundation is happy to sponsor the education of Johnson, Lavanya and Manikandan. All three of them are currently entering Std XII.We would be sponsoring till they complete graduation. They were chosen by BUDS trustees after interacting with their family and getting to know their financial instability. The students are very interested in studies but were in dire need of financial help. The details of the students are as follows:

Name: Johnson Prabhakar.T
Present School Name: St.Thomas Higher Secondary School, St.ThomasMount, Chennai-16.
Date of Birth: 06-04-1995
Standard Xth Details:
Marks scored: 458/500 Percentage: 91.6% Medium: Tamil
School Name: RCM Higher Secondary School, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai-16.
Family details:
Father Name: Thomas.V Occupation: Laundry
Siblings: One younger sister
Address: No.60 Kannagi Street, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai-16.

Name: B.Lavanya
Present School Name: P.C.K.G.Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Kodambakkam, Chennai.
Date of Birth: 17-11-1994
Standard Xth Details:
Marks scored: 484/500 Percentage: 96.8% Medium: English
School Name: P.C.K.G.Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Kodambakkam, Chennai.
Family details:
Father Name: J.Babu Occupation: No proper job
Mother Name: B.Kavitha
Occupation: Daily Labour
Siblings: One younger brother.
Address: No.7/57, Bajanai Koil Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai-94.

Name: K.Manikandan
Present School Name: P.C.K.G.Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Kodambakkam, Chennai.
Date of Birth: 22-9-1995
Standard Xth Details:
Marks scored: 482/500 Percentage: 96.4% Medium: English
School Name: P.C.K.G.Govt.Hr.Sec.School, Kodambakkam, Chennai.
Family details:
Father Name: R.Kumaran Occupation: Nil
Mother Name: K.Pattu
Occupation: Daily labour
Siblings: One elder sister
Address: No. 12/33, Loganatha nagar, 1st Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai-94.

BUDS Foundation teams

What works in an organization in reaching its goals is not an individual, but properly integrated teamwork.The same holds good for BUDS Foundation as well. As an NGO we have about 9 teams to carry out all the activities. The teams are as follows.
1.Education team
2.Health camp
3.design
4.awareness
5.promotion
6.sponsoring
7.fundraising
8.empowerment
9.orphanage visits

A brief overview of the teams:
Education team-handling special classes for students,conducting tests for sponsored students, volunteering as a scribe.
Health-Conducting awareness programs and health camps either general or eye/dental etc
Design-Brochure design,blogging, poster design etc. for promotion activities.
Awareness- Organising awareness programs related to social issues, taking part in awareness dramas and cultural activities in schools and villages.
Promotion- Distributing brochures to friends and well wishers regarding BUDS activities. helping with spreading the news about BUDS and bringing in more members so that we can reach out to more people in need.
Sponsoring-This team will either contribute funds for the sponsoring program or collect funds from a group of people and support the sponsoring program. Members can otherwise just refer contacts who are interested in sponsoring.
Fundraising-This team will raise funds for BUDS activities. AS of now only for the education of sponsored students. Handing over the receipts to sponsors is also an important work for this team.
Empowerment-Conducting self employment related programs or training programs. implementing schemes for the welfare of women and rural people.
Orphanage visits- Identifying orphanages for making visits or joining the team during visits and spending time there.

BUDS plans for the year 2011

BUDS Foundation is looking forward to contribute its best this year for education.During 2010, BUDS trustees were planning for a program wherein we could support the education of school students.After intensive planning, the program was finalised as "Sponsor a student's education". So this year we are going to bring our sponsoring plan into action. Having selected 3 students, we the members of BUDS foundation are going to financially and morally support them. Kindly check out future posts for detailed information about this program.
Also BUDS members will be organised into teams and activities for each team will be coordinated accordingly. BUDS teams will be discussed in the next post.
BUDS Foundation is planning to visit about 5 orphanages and homes for the mentally retarded and physically challenged.Anyone with an interest to join us is welcomed by BUDS.
In addition to all this we would be carrying out other activities as well. We shall disclose them later.
So, all you supporters, we expect your support and valuable suggestions in order to do the best service to people around us.