A home for the homeless A hope for the hopeless

Address: Strong Farm, Banbasa

Dist. Champawat
Uttarakhand 262310

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Tel: 05943 263032

Web: www.indianorphanage.com
Email: office@indianorphanage.com

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MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,
As I write this message, there is much change and promise of
progress and development around us. We have had a year of exciting
growth. Several fresh faces have joined our organization and we look
forward to welcoming even more in the coming year.
We are excited to report that we have been able to consistently
improve the standard of care that we are offering our orphan children.
Currently we have 94 children in our care. This year one of our primary
focuses has been the quality of education, clothing and food. We have
implemented several new policies to this effect and are very pleased with
the results.
Our school has gone from strength to strength as we prepare to
apply for affiliation with the Central Board of Secondary Education. We
have set up a new computer lab and also started vocational after-school programs for the children. Several
new teachers have been appointed and our Managing Committee is very impressed with their work thus
far.
We have also finally been able to start our long-awaited plan to provide local villagers with free
vocational education; to this effect we have started construction on a Vocation Training Center on our
property. Initially this center will be used to provide free tailoring courses for local village women to
empower them to earn money to support their families.
Our volunteer program continues to be productive and we are pleased to announce that more than
50% of our volunteers are under the age of 30. Young people are the strength and asset of a nation and we
are excited that they are choosing to serve their nation in this way. Programs are set up for volunteers
depending on their abilities, education and interests. Their contribution directly impacts the lives of the
people they interact with, primarily our orphan children.
Our organization is directed towards making a positive difference and social change. We are in
constantly and actively involved in the local community and strive to work hand in hand with other likeminded NGOs to strengthen this nation.
I would like to thank all our committed volunteers, supporters, teachers and staff for their hard work,
dedication and sacrifice. In particular I would like to thank our Board Of Directors and Ms Kathleen
Wetmore for her constant commitment to the well-being of the orphan children of The Good Shepherd
Agricultural Mission.
Yours Sincerely,

Warwick G. Shipway
Director

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Warwick Rick Shipway

Clifton S. Shipway

Director
Post-Grad Deg. in Agronomy
and Farming Systems, Dip.
Agri. Tech, Dip. in Agri.
Founding Member of UDI.

Deputy Director
Diploma IV Info. Tech.
(General), Cert IV Info Tech

Eugene George

Priscilla Shipway

Secretary
Former Manager of GSAM.

Treasurer
Former child of The GSAM.

Josie Singh

Simeon Karada

Member
Former child of The GSAM.

Member
Bachelor Of Commerce

Paula Karada
Member
Former child of The GSAM.

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registered under the Societies Registration Act in the district of Champawat, Uttarakhand. Registration Number:
14/1952
Registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. Registration Number: 136620006 Dated 08/03/1985.
Income Tax Permanent Account No. AAATG3113G Date Of Incorporation 24/04/1952.
Maxton Strong School is registered in the Jila Shiksha Adhikari Office, Champawat, Uttarakhand. Registration
Number: 554-55/2010-2011 since 12-04-2010

CONTACT DETAILS
Address:

The Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission

Strong Farm
PO Banbasa
District Champawat
Uttarakhand
India, 262310

Telephone:

+91 5943 263032

Email:

office@indianorphanage.com

Website:

http://www.indianorphanage.com

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INTRODUCTION
The GSAM was started in 1948 by Rev.
Maxton D. Strong; it is a farm-based orphanage
home in Banbasa, Uttarakhand. The GSAM is
located 350km to the east of Delhi, just near the
border of Nepal. There are approximately 100
orphan children currently on the GSAM. The GSAM
is a fully non-profit orphanage run by the Shipway
family from Australia.
Some of the orphanage children.

OLDER BOYS
Older boys receive training in mechanized
agriculture, carpentry, welding, diesel mechanics,
petrol mechanics, painting, swimming, computers
as well as many other areas.
The Shipway Family

Over the years, nearly 1000 children have passed

through the gates of the organization. Children of
the
orphanage
receive
food,
clothing,
accommodation, education and training in various
life skills. All children on the orphanage speak
English fluently by the time they leave.
DAY TO DAY LIFE
The children of the orphanage live in hostels
depending on their age group (Nursery, Small Boys,
Small Girls, Older Boys, Older Girls). Meals are
eaten in a mess hall and all the children attend a
co-ed school run by The GSAM named Maxton
Strong School. The primary language spoken on the
orphanage is English and thus all children become
fluent in both spoken and written English.

Receiving vocational training in our workshop.

OLDER GIRLS
The abandonment of girls is a nation-wide
problem and although it is being addressed from
many fronts, it is still a problem. On The GSAM our
older girls receive training in sewing, cooking,
farming, health, childcare, swimming, computers as
well as many other areas. They learn that their
country loves them and that they have a
responsibility to their country.

Orphan children using the Library computer.

Girls learning to cook in the Mess Kitchen.

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FINANCE
While the GSAM is registered under the
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (since 08-031985), it only receives a small amount of
funding/support from abroad. The majority of the
organizations support/funding is obtained through
the production and sale of crops and produce from
its 60-acre farm.
Generally speaking, foreign aid is only used
for construction projects or purchasing of assets
instead of the day to day expenses of the
orphanage. No salaries, stipend or gifts are given to
any employees or Board Members from Foreign
Contribution.
All foreign contribution received is from the
Shipway Family (through Clifton Shipway) from
Australia. Mr Shipway is also a member of the
Board Of Directors. No finance is received from
other organizations, aid groups etc.

Our farming is an integral part of our efforts to be a

self-sustaining organization. The finance that we
are able to save through these endeavors plays a
key roll in allowing us to cut costs of living.
FISH TANKS
Fish tanks are used to grow fish primarily
for consumption by the children of the orphanage.
Several varieties of fish are grown in three
independent tanks.

STAFF

Some of the fish from our fish-tanks.

Majority of the staff are ex-children who

have grown up in the orphanage and now work as
volunteers serving the other children. They are
provided with accommodation, food and supplies
from the farm, electricity, water, clothing etc.
Most rely on donations from families living
outside of the mission to afford day to day living
expenses.

Some of our staff members.

FARM
The organization has some 70 acres of
property; a large portion of this is used for farming.
The produce of the farm is consumed by the
orphan children and those who eat in the mess
hall. Excess produce is sold to raise funding for the
societys work.
Rice, wheat, soya-bean, mustard, lentils,
vegetables, corn & fruit are primarily grown. The
farm also incorporates animal husbandry such as a
dairy and fish tank.

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DAIRY
A dairy containing approximately 40 cattle is
maintained on the property by the mission. The
cattle are milked twice a day and all of the milk is
given to the orphan children and staff. Each child
receives at least one glass of milk per day.
LEPER COLONY
Leprosy and the stigma attached to it are
still a huge problem in the local area. For the last 30
years the mission has cared for many families
suffering from this debilitating disease.
The mission currently provides housing and
accommodation, electricity, water, rations, clothing
and supplies to half a dozen families who are
suffering from leprosy. A new facility has been built
to accommodate them; the housing complex is
purpose-built with facilities for the physically
challenged.

The families living in our Kusht Ashram.

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SCHOOL
A small school is run on the mission. This is
used to provide free education for the orphan
children of The GSAM. As well as the orphan
children, over 200 children from the local
community attend the school which is registered
up to class 5 through the Uttarakhand Board.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
For years our mission has assisted in the
placement of volunteers across India (both foreign
and domestic). Through the exposure and contacts
that we receive on our website we have been able
to positively assist more than 100 volunteers to
find placements throughout the nation in this year
alone.

School children in morning assembly.

The standard and quality of education

received is paramount and admissions into the
school are sought after by all. The school has a
complete computer lab, library, English speaking
staff and a caring leadership that puts the needs of
the child first in all situations.

Volunteers helping to paint a playground

Volunteers playing games with our kids

Some of the students in their class.

Currently construction is underway of a new

school which will give even greater facilities to the
students. The expected completion date for the
first floor is April 2013.

Current status of construction

VOCATION TRAINING CENTER

It has been a hope of ours for quite a few
years to do something to assist the many local
women who spend their days at home unemployed
or doing hard labor. We have begun plans for
construction of a Vocational Training Center in
which we will run free Tailoring Vocational Training
Classes to empower our local women.
Two local tailors have already confirmed
that they will commit one day each week in the
center, teaching the women basic stitching and
machining. Six sewing machines have been
purchased and classes are expected to start when
the building is completed, towards the end of the
year.

The new building currently under construction.

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WORKSHOP PROGRAM
All the maintenance, vehicle servicing and
some light construction and production work is
done in our workshop. The facility is fully equipped
with welders, grinders, power-tools and even a
metal lathe.
As part of their training, the older boys
spend an allotted time working alongside our staff
members. They gain a basic understanding during
this time and many go on to continue in similar
fields.

SPORTS COMPETITIONS
Our children have been constantly
competing in local sports competitions. They
recently won a local cricket tournament and have
been runners-up in several others since then. They
also earned second place in a local football
competition.

Our captain receiving a trophy.

Work going on in the workshop.

Our older boys are especially passionate

about cricket and spend most of their free time
practicing on our cricket grounds. We hope that
some of them will get opportunities to continue in
this field.

The boys can also request to work alongside

our carpenter, electrician or plumber if they have
interest in these fields.
JUJITSU MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
Our most recent staff member, Mr Neil
Desai, is a Jujitsu Instructor from the United States
Of America. He received training in several fields of
martial arts and is now working towards developing
a program in our area.
Our older orphan boys (aged 14-20 years
old) have expressed a lot of interest in the field and
we have already begun networking with other
marital arts centers around the state.

Our cricket team.

Volleyball, table-tennis and badminton are

also played by the children. Each hostel has an
inner courtyard which can be used as a badminton
court when required.
Our younger children, both boys and girls,
enjoy playing sports just as much as the older ones.
They have competed in several local inter-school
kabaddi competitions in the past and really enjoyed
the challenge.

Children performing Jujitsu

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We believe that participation in organized

sports events provides an opportunity for young
people to increase their physical activity and
develop both their physical and social skills.

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LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

Each year thousands of people drown
across Asia due to having received no swimming
instruction or training. In India alone some figures
estimate that one person drowns every 8 minutes!
It is for this reason that each of our children receive
the opportunity to learn to swim from the age of 3
years old.

we have implemented includes helping/training in

areas such as:
Sewing Room
Bakery
Kitchen
House-Keeping
Nursery / Childcare
School (Teachers Aid)
Dairy (Animal Husbandry)

Our swimming pool.

Sewing lessons underway.

We have a three-tiered swimming pool

which is used each year to enable the children to
learn to swim. Each hostel group receives between
30-60 minutes of swimming time each day. This
both provides them with entertainment and a skillset that will be valuable throughout their lives.

Our younger girls learning to swim.

ORPHAN GIRLS TRAINEE PROGRAM

Our older orphan girls participate in a
training program that rotates positions every week.
The program is conducted in addition to the girls
schooling (which currently operates up to year 12).

The program gives a broad range of skills to the

child and encourages them to get out of their
comfort zones and take challenges head on. The
abilities and experience that they have assist them
greatly later on in life.
END OF YEAR CHRISTMAS DRAMA
At the end of each year our children put on
a special Christmas Production for our town.
Townsfolk, villagers, local officials and many others
look forward to this day with great anticipation as
each year is significantly different from the
previous. This year our children used a giant book
to tell the story of Christmas. They performed
dances, songs and a drama in front of a large crowd
and a great time was had by all in attendance.
Much of the music, songs and performances are
written by our children.

Each girl in the training program spends one

week in a certain field of training. Through this
program, they obtain life skills that help them to
become capable citizens. The trainee program that
Christmas Drama

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AUDITORS
Mr Uday Raj Kumar
Dinesh K Yadav & Associates

Accountant / Internal Auditor, New Delhi.

Chartered Accountants, Kolkata

BANKERS
State Bank Of India
Bank Of Baroda
Standard Chartered Bank

Sharda Road, Tanakpur, Uttarakhand

Main Bus Stand, Banbasa, Uttarakhand
Express Towers, New Delhi

FUNDING SOURCES
Funding for The Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission and its projects is received from the following sources:

Foreign Contribution received from Mr Clifton Shipway and his family living in Australia
Domestic donations from Indian Nationals
Income derived from sale of farm produce
Income derived from admission/tuition fees paid to Maxton Strong School

FUNDS RECEIVED AS FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION

All finances received by our organization have been from:
Clifton Shipway, 88a Corin St, West Launceston, TAS, Australia 7250
Total foreign contribution received for the year 2011/2012:
Rs 15,55,200/-

APPLICATION OF FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION FUNDS

During the year 2011-2012 the funds received by foreign contribution were spent in the following activities
and areas, consistent with our objective and that of donors objectives for giving funds (amount shown in
lakhs):
A.

REVENUE EXPENDITURE (ORPHANAGE)

Food & Kitchen
Electricity Charges
Medical

B.

FIXED ASSETS
Building Construction (Leper Colony)
Building Construction (School)
School Bus

C.

TOTAL A:

Amount
0.17
0.45
1.13
1.75

TOTAL B:

0.32
1.79
4.55
6.66

TOTAL C:
TOTAL A+B+C:

0.08
0.07
0.15
8.56

REVENUE EXPENDITURE (GENERAL)

Bank Fees & Charges
Travel & Conveyance

Note: Due to rounding of figures into lakhs there would be a discrepancy in the actual amount. Not all received
funds have been utilized.

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FUNDS RECEIVED AS FOREIGN & DOMESTIC CONTRIBUTION

Total domestic contribution received for the year 2011/2012:
Foreign Donations
Rs 15,55,200/Domestic Donations
Rs 8,89,780/Agricultural Sale
Rs 20,86,069/Income From School
Rs 7,82,158/Other
Rs 1,926/TOTAL:
Rs 53,15,133/-

APPLICATION OF FOREIGN & DOMESTIC CONTRIBUTION FUNDS

During the year 2011-2012 the funds received were spent in the following activities and areas, consistent with
our objectives (amount shown in lakhs):
A.

REVENUE EXPENDITURE (ORPHANAGE)

Food & Kitchen
Electricity Charges
Medical
Salary & Welfare Of Orphanage Employees
General Repairs & Maintenance
Other Expenses

B.

REVENUE EXPENDITURE (SCHOOL / GENERAL)

Office & Administration
Legal Expenses
Diesel & Fuel
Vehicle Expenses, Repairs & Maintenance
General Repairs & Maintenance
Books & Stationary
Salary Of School Teachers & Employees
Other General Expenses

C.

D.

TOTAL A:

Amount
4.50
3.62
2.34
2.77
1.61
0.43
15.27

TOTAL B:

1.78
3.26
2.28
1.83
0.13
1.73
4.12
0.55
15.68

TOTAL C:

0.80
3.21
0.73
0.57
1.28
6.59

TOTAL D:

0.33
4.13
5.30
0.79
0.48
11.03

TOTAL A+B+C+D:

48.57

REVENUE EXPENDITURE (AGRICULTURE)

Dairy
Labour Charges
Machinery Hire
Maintenance
Other Agricultural Expenses

FIXED ASSETS
Building Construction (Leper Colony)
Building Construction (School)
School Bus
Equipment
Furniture

Note: Due to rounding of figures into lakhs there would be a discrepancy in the actual amount. Not all funds
have been utilized (ie balances remained in accounts at end of financial year).

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PROJECT REPORT JUNE 2011

Project Name:
Location of Project:
Project Managers name(s):
Project Managers Contact Details:
Report Date:

Maxton Strong School

Banbassa, Uttarakhand, India
Warwick (Rick) & Clifton Shipway
cliftonshipway@gmail.com
June 2011

Project:
What is the current schedule for the project?
At the moment we are preparing for the monsoon season. The foundation is at about 90% completion, there is only a few beams left
to be poured along the exterior verandahs. Then the inside of the foundation (ie where the floor is) will be filled with soil so that it
gets a good chance to settle down over the monsoon.
Is the project on time?
Slightly behind (2-3 weeks) as the monsoon is a little early this year.
Is the project on target financially?
Yes, we have about 80% of the total funding required confirmed. Once we work towards the second (and possibly third) levels we
will need additional funding, but much of this will be raised through the school activities alone.
Schedules for coming three months:
The next three months will be the monsoon season here and so the project will be almost completely on hold (we will work as breaks
in rains permit). We have a large amount of resources left over from the last few months work which will be at risk of being damaged
if we do not use/sell it (ie sand/gravel/cement) so we will be working on that over the next month or so as well.
Beneficiaries:
How many people are receiving benefits?
At the moment mostly its only our laborers & workers through the receipt of wages. Also some of our older boys -who have been
learning to weld (by practicing on the reinforcing iron frames/boxing for the beams).
Relationships:
Relationships with local authorities: Great, just yesterday a group of local politicians, government officers, Lyons club members and
some other people brought sweets and cake to the orphanage to celebrate Rahul Gandhi birthday.
Relationships with Board: We are a big happy family
Relationships with ex pat staff: Our only ex-pat staff are members of the Board (Rick & Clifton Shipway)
Relationships with local staff: Some are a little lazy at times but relationships are good. We have had some issues with the laborers
not wanting to turn up on the hotter days but we dont blame them as it is often over 45 degrees!
Relationships with local beneficiaries: Our children and the children of our school are very excited about the upcoming new school. It
is a topic of conversation for everyone nearly every day.
Are you welcomed? More than that, we are loved.
How do they perceive you? Please give details As our family has spent the last 60 years in this place we are as much at home here as
anyone. Our local town of Banbasa was built around our orphanage. The community in general loves us, we are not looked down
upon because of our Christianity and are shown nothing but respect by everyone for what we do.
Highlights over past three months:
Vertical pillars completed up to 7ft high (where there will be a horizontal beam before the vertical continues up for another
3.5ft).
Verandahs have been dug and foundation/vertical pillars constructed.
Over 160,000 bricks have been purchased at cheap rates (they will only get stronger with the monsoon rains).
Purchase of a second hand cement mixer from a local contractor.
Final design plans have been approved (see attached files).
Additional Note:
Along with this file are design sketches and several photos showing the work as it stands as of June 2011.

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DESIGN FOR SCHOOL

DESIGN FOR SCHOOL

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FRONT VERANDAH BEAMS BEING POURED.

CEMENT MIXER PURCHASED FOR BUILDING WORK.

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CONSTRUCTION WORK

FULL BUILDING FROM A DISTANCE

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PROJECT REPORT MARCH 2012

Project Name:
Maxton Strong School
Location of Project:
Banbassa, Uttarakhand, India
Project Managers name(s):
Warwick (Rick) & Clifton Shipway
Project Managers Contact Details:
cliftonshipway@gmail.com
Report Date:
March 2012
Project:
What is the current progress of the project?
Foundations are now completely finished as are the vertical concrete beams and horizontal midway beams (re-enforced concrete
beams that run at about 7 foot high). 85% of the internal brickwork has also been completed. The earth in the floor of the building
has now settled nicely thanks to the monsoon rain.
Independent from the construction:
We have are now undergoing proceedings to get our school registered as a High School (not just a Primary) with
Uttarakhand Board.
We have a new teacher who has joined us on permanently on staff from the USA.
We have a new computer lab of 12 computers which we recently opened and dedicated for the school.
Our Adult Education / Vocational Education Center is now up and running currently we are only running computer classes.
We have purchased a School Bus this will increase our student base in the current school.
We renovated 2 large rooms and made them into classrooms so that our school could fit an additional 25+ children each.
We constructed 2 additional new rooms on our current school to allow for 20+ primary students each.
Our school enrollment/admissions opened on the 15th of March and has already closed as we have filled our intake quota
for the year already.
Is the project on time?
We estimate that we are about 4 months behind schedule but are now catching up. This really is not an issue as there is no deadline
for the project.
Is the project on target financially?
Materials have been significantly more expensive (especially sand and cement which are nearly double what they cost last year) but
we have been able to meet the additional funding requirement and we are still on track having about 80% of the total funding
required to bring the project to a point where we can start classes in the new building.
Expected schedule for coming three months:
Completion of internal walls.
Completion of round external verandah pillars.
Completion of re-enforced concrete first floor.
Completion of all external walls in at least the admin and south wing of building.
Materials to be stored so as work can continue through the monsoon.
Additionally what we hope to achieve:
Completion of nearly 13,000 square feet of 2-3 inch concrete floor (which will later have white marble laid on top).
Completion of septic tanks.
Beneficiaries:
How many people are receiving benefits already?
We have now opened our Vocational Training Center and also started Adult Education classes. Also our laborers & workers continue
to receive benefit through the receipt of wages. As we move into the construction of window and door frames many of our older
children will be able to receive training in welding.
Relationships:
Relationships with local authorities:
Our relationships with locals continues to go well.
How do they perceive you?
There has been a shift in our direction as an organization recently and we are now
getting more involved in community development projects locally. This has been amazing for our already good relationship with local
people. We truly are loved and appreciated.
Additional Note:
Photographs are attached which show construction progress up to 21-03-2012.

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CONSTRUCTION WORK

HORIZONTAL BEAM CONSTRUCTION

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CONSTRUCTION WORK

BUILDING FROM A DISTANCE

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PROJECT REPORT MARCH 2012

Project Name:
Location of Project:
Project Managers name(s):
Project Managers Contact Details:
Report Date:

Leper Colony
Banbasa, Uttarakhand, India
Warwick (Rick) & Clifton Shipway
cliftonshipway@gmail.com
March 2012

Project:
About the Project:
For over 30 years there has been a colony of people who have lived on a corner of the mission who all suffer from leprosy. These
people are outcasts from their society, rejected and left to live the rest of their lives unemployed -generally as beggars. Many of
them have disabilities, missing limbs, fingers, toes, noses and ears... they are helpless without any means to support themselves. The
mission provides land/accommodation as well as food for them. Their homes were make-shift huts. Mostly made out of straw and
mud that do not hold up well against the monsoon rains.
Over the last 3 years we have managed to complete construction of a new housing project for them. We have built a large building
and provided them with beds, furniture, running water, bathrooms and a proper septic system. This will improve their quality of life
significantly.
About the Project:
The project is now completed, an opening ceremony was held in which many local people and dignitaries came to show their
support.
Photographs:

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN 2009

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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ALMOST COMPLETED

THE FAMILIES WHO MOVED IN TO THE COLONY

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THE OPENING CEREMONY

CUTTING THE RIBBON TO OFFICIALLY OPEN THE BUILDING

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PROJECT REPORT FEBRUARY 2012

Project Name:
Location of Project:
Project Managers name(s):
Project Managers Contact Details:
Report Date:

School Bus
Banbasa, Uttarakhand, India
Warwick (Rick) & Clifton Shipway
cliftonshipway@gmail.com
February 2012

Project:
About the Project:
Finally after more than 3 years of searching we have been able to purchase a second hand school bus for our school. We are so
excited that we now have a bus -it will be an amazing asset for our school and allow us to have many more students enrolled (as
transportation is often the biggest issue for people).
Having a new school bus is a major necessity. Through allowing us to take in more admissions in our school it will assist us in our
ultimate goal of becoming 'self-sufficient'. It will also provide us with a vehicle in which we can take our children on picnics, holidays
and public outings. In the past we had a small school bus but we were forced to sell it as it no longer met safety and registration
requirements within India.
The bus is registered in the name of our school Maxton Strong School. It was purchased from Kinderhilfswerk Society, Dehradun.

THE SCHOOL BUS

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