The Anganwadi Project Australian volunteers building one school at a time
Our Sponsors
The Anganwadi Project is a not for profit project and all the team members and volunteers give their time and expertise voluntarily and free of charge.
The project is only possible through the financial contributions from companies but also private individuals who generously donate from their own pocket. From these donations, The Angwanwadi Project has been able to set up an on-going program to send volunteers to work on re-building all 66 anganwadi in the slum areas. Thank you to all the many people who have donated to The Anganwadi Project as well as directly to our Volunteers to help them get there, you know who you are. Without your continued support, this project would not be possible.
If you want to become an official sponsor or would like to fundraise for our cause, email us, we would be thrilled to hear from you!
Total Balance Group
Total Balance Group was founded in early 2002 by Kate James. Kate’s vision was to create a boutique coaching and training organisation, offering a range of programs that specifically help people to achieve their objectives while finding fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives. Total Balance now has a team of associates who provide face to face coaching in Melbourne and Sydney.
Kate generously donated to The Anganwandi Project in 2009 and the funds are being used for the start of Bholu 8 which will been seen as a prototype for ongoing construction and design for future anganwadis. Bholu 8 has a lot more detail of the architectural details of sustainable techniques to decrease heat, increase airflow and recycling of rain water. Thank you Kate and all at Total Balance, for your support in our project.
Lemonsoup
Each year Lemonsoup PR donate to keep one of our anganwadi’s filled with food and the teachers and caretaker paid. Thank you!
SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. SMEC has over 4,000 employees and an established network of over 55 offices in Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Pacific and North and South America.
SMEC provides consultancy services for the lifecycle of a project, to a broad range of sectors including: Transport; Water; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling; Natural Resources and Environment; Urban Development; Energy and Renewables; Government and Advisory Services; and Social Development.
SMEC’s origins date back to the Snowy Mountains Scheme – Australia’s largest infrastructure project. The scheme was a massive multipurpose project undertaken between 1949 and 1974, which involved hydropower, roads and bridges.
Living Edge
Living Edge is an Australian owned company that supplies high design furniture to the Australian marketplace. While our particular emphasis has always been on the architectural and design community we also showcase a range of world-class products to satisfy the majority of people’s needs for the home or office. As a company, Living Edge has always been committed to authenticity in design and we proudly distribute several premium international furniture ranges as well as foster excellence in the Australian industry by supporting and representing local furniture designers.
Living Edge is committed to preserving the environment and as such we chose to associate with eco-friendly manufacturers and promote sustainable products. Furthermore, many of the products we represent are timeless, designed to be treasured pieces that can be handed down from generation to generation. Living Edge is committed to fostering a sense of community among the design industry.
Living edge has generously donated on behalf of all their customers and clients in the form a Christmas gift. What a GREAT idea….The funds will go towards to the completion of Bholu 8 School.Thank you Living Edge.
Our Youngest Sponsors!
Our youngest sponsors, 10 year old school children making bookmarks to sell at their school to raise money for the Anganwadi Project.
Every cent counts, no matter how small, and we certainly make the ruppee stretch a very long way with the building philosophy of reuse, recycle and reduce.
Armadillo&Co
Armadillo&Co produces and designs 100% handmade, natural fibre rugs and was co-founded in 2009 by The Anganwadi Project Director, Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst combining 30 years of experience in design and textiles.
Armadillo&Co believes in combining ethics with aesthetics and the brand is passionately committed to Fair Trade practices. Every piece embraces is crafted from sustainable natural fibres and all purchases benefit local schools in weavers’ villages as well as The Anganwadi Project.
Armadillo&Co rugs feature in contemporary interiors and are embraced by architects, interior designers and the eco-conscious homemaker alike. While the collections continue to grow and evolve, the brand’s commitment to sustainably, quality and preservation of ancient techniques remains constant.
Armadillo&Co is a proud supporter of the Anganwadi Project.
Cultivate Design
Cultivate Design offers concept development through to production supervision and provide creative design solutions in the areas of brand identity, logos, collateral, packaging, digital media, advertising and signage.
Since 1997 Cultivate’s visual communication solutions have been based on firm strategic foundations to add value to your product or service and get results through reaching the right audience and generating the right response.
Their reputation is built on honesty, integrity, resourcefulness, attention to detail and excellent client service. No matter what size, complexity, budget or deadline, every Cultivate project is managed with the same aim – to deliver it on time, on brief and within budget.
It takes a solid team approach to achieve a successful project. Cultivate Design offers a smooth, transparent process with your involvement throughout.
Cultivate Design are proud to be a part of their clients’ successes.
Great Lengths
Great Lengths stands on a strong reputation built on quality. Our journey in Australia began in 1992 when Robert Aubin became the Great Lengths Hair Extensions Australian distributor. Through the 1990’s Great Lengths hair extensions steadfastly secured a strong reputation as the market leader in hair extensions by providing premium quality products and advanced patented bonding techniques. In 1995, Great Lengths hair extensions first entered into New Zealand and has since then become a pioneer of the trade.
The foundation of the Great Lengths mission is to source, treat and supply 100% human hair extensions of the highest quality in an ethical manner. In fact, Great Lengths is still the only hair extension company that controls all elements of its business from sourcing through to manufacture. All hair is 100% human and sourced from Indian temples where hair has been donated by devotees as a sacrifice to their gods. It is guaranteed to be 100% ethical and 100% traceable.
This virgin remy hair (meaning all strands lay the same way, from root to tip) then goes to the Great Lengths factory in Italy where it is transformed into the luxurious extensions that are shipped to prestigious salons globally. The proceeds made from the temple hair auctions are reinvested back into the local community in India to provide funding for schools, hospitals and orphanages.
Great Lengths are our principle sponsor for Bholu 10. Thank you!!
City Of Melbourne
Eco Edge Conference | Rob Adams
Rob Adams is Director of Design and Culture for the City of Melbourne. An award winning urban designer, he is committed to engaging the community and government and to cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary collaboration. Adams has over thirty years experience as a practising architect and urban designer. Now with the City of Melbourne he is producing design-research based urban projects and strategies, and has attracted over 65 state and national awards for excellence.
A champion of both the arts and environmental sustainability he has worked to ensure that good urban design is established as a platform for city development into the 21st Century. Adams is a passionate believer in the good design of cities and the important role to be played by all levels of Government.
Sydney Architecture Festival
A big thanks to all the supporters, members and visitors who reached deep into their pockets and pulled out their loose change and dropped it in the donation bucket at the Sydney Architecture Festival.
We are so thrilled at how many people gave to our project and how it all added up. THANKYOU!!