TIA Supports

In year 2007 TIA as a group took a leap when it was no longer just a group in orkut butextended its wings by showing its generosity towards public at large. After the successful donation to an organization called ‘Banyan’ in 2007, we as a group wanted to keep the tradition to go on every year of public service. As most of our members are staying in different countries, its not possible for us to do some thing more to public with our physical presence but we do hope to reach that level some day.

In year 2008, as promised after lot of discussion with different members, all members agreed to donate money to a small school of Deaf and Dumb students in Suryapeta, A.P, India. This was recommended by our very talented member of TIA, Swapna Komarraju, who also took the responsibility of collecting the money and spending it in the school. Swapna’s parents and siblings cooperated a lot both physically and financially. Other than Swapna’s own contribution, Swapna’s parents too donated money. Collection of money happened twice and the total money collected was Rs 60,000. Unlike in 2007, this time, money was not donated directly by cheque, rather things were bought which would have been useful for school as well as its students for example hearing aids, some games to play, stationery, books, groceries etc. After buying all the required items, Swapna’s father, Mr. Vasudev and siblings went to the school twice personally and donated the items. Though TIA members donated the money, the real credit goes to Mr. Vasudev who took so much interest, hard work and dedication. Kids in the school were moved with the donations and were very happy with the things donated to them.

Ultimately in year 2009, Mr. Vasudev and his friends decided to form their own little charity organization named "Asraah" which would help those students without any middle man in between. This way there will be more transparency as the amount donated by people will reach directly to the students and their needs. Some members of TIA have constantly donated money to the organization every month doing the best they can do for the society. I request everybody whoever reads this post to spread the information about this charity organization and inspire people to donate as this is one of the most genuine organizations with genuine people who are looking forward to do something good for the society.

TIA Supports

The Banyan.
Asraah
Prajwala

Swathi T.