The
Mango Tree Trust is a children's charity in Goa.
We are based at Mango House just outside the town of
Mapusa. From our base we support approximately 260
disadvantaged children every day Monday to Friday. Read
about our work below.
We welcome visitors, but ask that you make an
appointment in advance. Please call us on
+91 960 465 4588or email
us at
themangotreetrust@hotmail.com
If you are in Calangute, Candolim, Baga or Arpora we are
happy to arrange a lift. Click
here to
see what some of our past visitors said.
We have
summarised the main areas of our work below. You can
also see our work in photos
here - AND you can see a video about or work in
Mango House, entitled "Our Mango House Days"
here.
Pre-Primary School
We run a
Government registered pre-primary
school each morning. The school is
an essential support to help prepare
children to enter mainstream school.
We teach the English and Marathi
alphabets, simple words, numbers and
counting, song and dance. All
children have lunch and can eat as
much as they need.
Afternoon Tuition Classes
After primary
and secondary schools finish at
lunch time, children head to Mango
House for lunch and afternoon
classes. Children complete homework
and teachers assist children with
subjects they have some difficulty
with. We also ensure that part of
the afternoon is devoted to other
activities such as library, art and
craft, play etc.
Health & Hygiene
We encourage
children to keep clean and stay
healthy. All pre-primary children
brush their teeth after lunch. We
fund some medical treatment
and provide toothbrushes, toothpaste
and soap for all. We also liaise
with the local Health department who
provide talks and run immunisation
programmes..
Provide Nutritious Meals
We provide a
healthy nutritious lunch Monday to
Friday for all of the pre-primary
children and those attending in the
afternoons.
Celebrate & Have Fun
We celebrate
all important religious festivals
and national days in India. We also
hold a birthday party each month to
celebrate birthdays arising in the
month.
The children work hard at
school and when it is holiday time
we often plan extra activities and
outings.
School Admission and Support
Many children
don’t have a birth certificate which
is needed to gain access to school
and we are able to assist families
to overcome this problem. We also
enrol children into local schools
and ensure they receive uniforms,
rainwear and stationery as described
below. We monitor
school attendance and counsel
children and parents. We also reward
both good attendance and
achievement.
College & University Assistance
We are
delighted that some children have
now progressed to College and
University. Mango House offers both
financial support with fees and
other resources and support as
needed.
Outside Tuition Classes
Once children
reach 8th Standard, exams are more
difficult and it is essential to
pass them to remain in school. For
this reason we fund older children’s
attendance at outside classes where
classes are smaller and tutors can
better focus on individual needs.
Children's Bank
We run a
children's bank to encourage them to
learn about the value of money and
saving towards a goal. They deposit
their few rupees and earn a little
interest on the savings.
Distribute Clothes and Toys
We receive many second-hand clothes and
toys which we distribute on your behalf
to the children we support.
Click
here to read about which clothes are
suitable.
SECTION 80G EXEMPTION : The Mango Tree Trust is
exempt under section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act
(1961). Under Section 80G a 50% deduction is available
on all contributions to the Trust subject to calculation
and limitation.
If you are
an Indian National or NRI and would like to help by
making a donation to the Trust please contact
themangotreetrust@hotmail.com or call on 9881 261
866.