FAQs

Q? Can I visit my sponsored child ?: A.

Of course! Nothing is better than meeting the child you are sponsoring face-to-face, to see how your child lives and witness firsthand what your contributions help provide.
Q? Will I receive any details of the child sponsored by me ?: A.

You will receive the details of the child sponsored by you along with his/her photograph. The school will inform you about the monthly progress of the child.
Q? How do you ensure that the funds you receive are spent on overall development and the needs of visually challenged children ?: A.

Financial accountability is a matter of importance at JAAV. We have stringent accounting and financial reporting procedures to ensure that the funds and products are properly used.
Q? Will my small contribution make a difference?: A.

Sure it will. All small contributions put together add up to a LOT!
Q? Are you authorised to receive foreign contributions?: A.

School is authorised to accept Foreign contribution as per FCRA letter no.II/21022/83(92)91-FCRA, III, dated 3-3-1992 Registration no.231650631.
Q? Will my donation be exempt for tax ?: A.

Donations to school are exempt from Income Tax as per u/s 80-G of the Income Tax Act 1961 Govt. of India letter no.DIT(E)\2002-2003-J-266/89/3330 dated 24-3-2004. School gives receipt and certificate for claiming these exemptions.
Q? In that case, how does JAAV raise resources to meet its requirement ?: A.

It depends heavily on generous donations from various sources. Every day, public support and generosity allow us to improve the lives of these visually challenged children (Donation received in last 5 years)
Q? Does JAAV receive government funding?: A.

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, has approved annual grant based on the number of children & salaries of teachers, contingencies, building maintenance & repairs since 1985. However, this grant is insufficient to meet all the requirements of the school.
Q? Is JAAV a recognized school by the government?: A.

School is recognised by Directorate of Education vide their letter no. EO-24/95/Recognition/2195-2204 dated 2-11-1995 from class Ist to VIIIth (without aid) w.e.f. academic session 1995-96.