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Helping Needy Punjabi Girls

The Project Helping needy daughters of Punjabi widows is very close to our hearts in the GSEF family. It can infact be called our raison d’etre. After careful observations, we came to a consensus that the fatherless daughters of our community, are indeed experiencing extreme hardship in the today’s society. It’s time that we all realized our duty towards this section of our community and help them achieve their dreams.

An on the ground study was conducted by our Punjab team and a policy drawn up to provide relief to them. We are now a registered body in Punjab. It was decided that GSEF will help pay for school / college fees (and may be some education related expenses) to qualifying candidates who apply for it. As per our policy, instead of paying the monies to the students, the funds will be paid directly to the school/college. This project will also include inculcation of spiritual and moral values and self-defense course (e.g. GATKA, Judo etc.).
We realize that after their successful graduation from college, these students would require further assistance while trying to establish themselves in their careers. We intend to deliberate and take a call for the same in due course.

Note: Submitting an application does not automatically mean approval. The Financial aid will be deposited directly into the School’s Bank account on student’s behalf.

Application for Financial aid to Daughters of Widows

Note: Submitting an application does not automatically mean approval. The Financial aid will be deposited directly into the School’s Bank account on student’s behalf.
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Frequently asked questions !!

The plan is to provide skills in three areas:
A) Formal education: Students will continue to attend the school they are currently attending with additional counseling and tutoring as and where needed.
B) Sikhi Values: Through course work and monitoring by the local Counsellors.
C) Self-defense skills (Gatka, Karate, etc): Through summer camps and videos.

The criteria is mentioned in the Application form to be filled up for receiving the aid.

Yes, you can continue to support the same students through GSEF,
Your contributions to GSEF are tax-deductible. For every $100.00 you will get minimally $25 back from the tax. (Assuming they are in the 24% tax bracket). Effectively you are paying $75.00 and the US Govt. is paying the $25.00.
In addition, our program for girls includes instilling Sikhi Values and self-confidence through self-defense skills. As everyone knows self-defense skills are becoming more and more essential for girls in India. In addition, once the girls themselves have true Sikhi values, they will be able to instill true Sikhi values in their off-springs.

We are asking each sponsor to sponsor at least one student. The expected cost is less than $20 per month or $250.00 per year. In case one sees the benefit GSEF will request the sponsor to continue their help as long as they desire and they can.

The intent is to pay for all education-related out of pocket expenses for the student.

We are asking each sponsor to sponsor at least one student. The expected cost is less than $20 per month or $250.00 per year. In case one sees the benefit GSEF will request the sponsor to continue their help as long as they desire and they can.

To assure the safety / security of the students, at this point, the plan is to arrange for conference call via the Student Counselor. This may need to be revised with experience.
Yes, student will know their sponsor by name. The Sponsor will know their student by name. The contact between the two will be through the counselor.