About ASA France

Created in 1991 by French volunteers, the Association de Soutien à Ashalayam (ASA France) provide financial and technical support to Don Bosco Ashalayam.

Don Bosco Ashalayam is an Indian NGO founded in 1985 in the City of Joy. Its main aim is to rehabilitate street and underprivileged children, whatever their caste, religion, or gender. Ashalayam (“Homes of Hope” in Sanskrit) gives them the means to choose and build their future, as well as the opportunity to become aware of their rights. The NGO currently has 16 homes, housing over 300 children aged 6 to 24.  The children who live there took benefit from decent living conditions: healthy food, medical care and, above all, quality education through schooling or vocational training. In this way, they can regain a real childhood and prepare for the future. Ashalayam supports and accompanies children in their development until they become autonomous and independent and have (re)found their place in society.

https://ashalayamfrance.org/ / https://www.dbashalayam.org/

Mission :

The mission of the volunteer is to ensure the follow-up of the sponsorship program, to draft, monitor and evaluate the projects financed from France and to ensure communication and coordination between ASA France and Don Bosco Ashalayam. The volunteer will work within the Ashalayam association at the main home in Howrah, on the suburb of Kolkata.

1.Communication

• Design various communication media (written and visual) in order to convey our messages in an effective and engaging way (Annual Report, kakemonos, newsletters, articles, promotional videos)
• Social media and websites : Manage and develop our presence on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook by publishing relevant and engaging content.
• Circulate information from ASA France to Ashalayam and vice versa.
• Represent ASA France on site at events.

2.Sponsorship

• Follow-up of the sponsorship table in India and exchanges with ASA France.
• Follow-up of documents prepared in India and preparation of correspondence with the person in charge in India.
• Follow-up of child/sponsor communications other than the biannual letters.

3.Fundraising

• Preparation of project documents based on Ashalayam’s activities.
• Follow-up and reporting of funded projects to donors.
• Monitor funding opportunities.

4. Participation in Centre Activities:

• Accompanying young people in sports activities and creating workshops (sports, education, dance, etc.) with children from different centers to foster their physical and social development.

Start date: 02/09/2024