Orphan Teaches Poor - being the change she wants to see in the world

A heartwarming story to tell you. A young Indian orphan is helping underprivileged kids in Amritsar, India get a good education. Here's a look at the life of Pearl Jasra.

Many of these kids are orphans or come from poor families living in the slums. But they are able to attend a class thanks to the efforts of 22-year-old Pearl Jasra. Pearl lost her parents just before she reached her teenage years. She founded this non-profit voluntary forum named "Initiative for Viable Education." Now with her meager resources she runs four batches of classes in a day. [Pearl Jasra, Teacher]: "Their parents are poor and can't afford the cost of education. Even though the parents want to educate their children, it is a financial burden. So I am in touch with prominent people of our area and they also know about my work, so along with them they get these children enrolled in nearby schools. I try my best to help these children get a mainstream education." Apart from teaching children reading, writing and arithmetic, she acts as a mentor and counselor. [Tarachand, Punjab Resident]: "She is doing good work by helping poor people and there are some orphans, too. There is nobody to teach them so she is doing this humanitarian work, and this is the way it should be done everything should be shared with each other." Despite all the odds, Pearl says she's determined to carry on her charitable work getting inspiration from the late Mahatma Gandhi.

Amritsar's Pearl Joycee Jasra
Working for Google's Pratham
she also runs an NGO, Initiative for Viable Education

Girl who took Initiative for Viable Education
Neeraj Bagga/TNS
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090103/aplus1.htm#4

Amritsar girl transforming lives of neglected children
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/feature/amritsar-girl-transforming-lives-of-neglected-children_100198856.html

Pearl Jasra: A Pearl That Shines For Children Out Of Their Shells!
http://living.oneindia.in/celebrity/other-celebrities/2009/pearl-jasra-170609.html

GOONJ & Aarambh Invites you to Youth Leadership Meet @Delhi 20th - 22nd August 2010

Location 
GOONJ..
J- 93 Sarita Vihar,
New Delhi - 110076.
Tel. - 2697 2351, 4140-1216

Why you should attend the Meet

1. You will meet and interact with Mr. Anshu Gupta, Founder GOONJ.., an inspiring going against the wave real life example. He will share GOONJ’s eventful 11 year journey while you will also see GOONJ’s unusual processing centre channelising 600 tonnes of material annually, to remote areas.

2. The meeting will connect you to the second edition of the Joy of Giving Week

Joy of Giving Week is one of its kind nationwide festival of giving. And you get an opportunity to initiate and organize events at your college, university, groups etc with wonderful ideas like Shadow A CEO, Styles for Smiles,Vastrasamman Campaign,Design for Giving Contest, Joy fest, Battle of the Buffets, India

3. The meeting is about evolving the core of the National Youth Movement, bringing together the Social leaders of this Era. Be a part of this critical stage of, what is building into a national youth movement.

4. Other Inspiring talks on TATA Jagriti Yatra by Swapnil Dixit, Executive Director Jagriti Sewa Sansthan & on PRS- an innovative effort to provide resourceful information to MPs by founder C V Madhukar

Who should attend the meet?

• Students (undergraduates, postgraduates, all fields: Engineering, Management, Medicine, Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, etc.)

• Young professionals who wish to bring a change in the society.

Venue: GOONJ.., J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-76
Dates: 20th August to 22nd

How to Participate: Register for the conference at Register

Accommodation & Lodging facility from 20th August to 22nd August shall be provided by GOONJ for outstation participants only

For any queries, please contact at Contact Us or mail at mailgoonj@gmail.com

Note: Selection on the basis of the Registration forms filled and GOONJ..’s Discretion.

Become a Teach For India Campus Ambassador

Spread the movement on your college campus. Become a Teach For India Campus Ambassador. Apply now- https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGRvazQ1ZGNOcEVpWlMzeG9TNjBrTXc6MQ.

Read more on http://www.teachforindia.org/

Vivek Oberoi continues his good work for social cause

Vivek Oberoi continues his good work for social cause and this time he goes to the Motion Arts Academy and encourages children suffering from autism along with anchal Gupta on the occasion of the academy's first annual dance event.

Email:
artsinmotion@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.artsinmotiononline.com
Office:
Arts in Motion Dance Studio
Location:
39, T.V. Chidamabaran Marg, Sion E
Mumbai, India

AANCHAL GUPTA
Founder/Director
Arts in Motion Dance Studio
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=5501101961

Mass Tree Plantation & Plastic Waste Collection Drive on Sunday - 25th July 2010

TEAM PAWS,

Your Wait for our monsoon activity is over!

We are back with our massive Tree Plantation Drive in this monsoon!

So gear-up for our nature cause!


PAWS & Hariyali Trust,Thane is working together since past 3 years in Bhavale Forest Land situated in Kalyan (West) side to make this place green & help in sustaining wildlife. Interested volunteers joining this drive can meet us @ PAWS office at 7:30 AM & other cities volunteers can meet us Vodafone store at @ 8:30 AM sharp. Those volunteers who are travelling on bikes & cars can bring vehicles on their own expenses.


Details
ActivityTree Plantation @ Bhavale Forest Land
Date/Day27.07.2010 / Sunday / 9:00 AM to 1:00PM



All must wear PAWS T-shirts / Full Jeans with shoes
Bring Breakfast & Water Bottles with u. .
Do not come with 3/4 jeans.
Do not drink outside water.
Carry your respective cameras.
Carry umbrellas & raincoats.
Carry Big Bazzar/More/Reliance make big size bags to collect plastic & hand gloves will be provide by PAWS.
Aviod waring Expensive Jewellery in such places.

Gave a day for our mother earth!

Confirm by sms on 9820161114 / 9920777536 in advance!

See you on Sunday & don't make late...


warm regards,
--
Nilesh Bhanage
+91 9920777536
www.pawsasia.org
www.freewebs.com/pawsproducts
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HigxbMqfh0

ISKCON FOOD RELIEF FOUNDATION

ISKCON FOOD RELIEF FOUNDATION, has resolved to liberate the underprivileged from this vicious cycle by feeding the poor with sanctified and nutritious food.

To many of our children, the MIDDAY MEAL is the only complete meal that they have access to during the entire day. This has produced dramatic results in terms of enrolment, attendance, and attention spans.

Project Director
Radha Krishna Das
Director
ISKCON Food Relief Foundation
7 K. M. Munshi Marg, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007
Mobile 98210 55520. Tel 2366 5500
rkd@middaymeal.com

Project Promoters

Ajit Kamat
Mobile 98204 69865
ajit@middaymeal.com

Harish Desai
Mobile 93240 38793.
harish@middaymeal.com
harish_middaymeal@yahoo.co.in

Madhurya Shroff
Mobile 98215 64460. Tel 2366 5660
madhurya@middaymeal.com
madhurya@msn.com

Manish Vanvari
Mobile 98212 62420
manish@middaymeal.com

Padmaja Prakash
Mobile 98921 65365
padmaja@middaymeal.com
premrupa@sify.com

Veena Bangera
Mobile 98330 19300. Tel 2382 5253
veena@middaymeal.com
veenabangera1@rediffmail.com



Yashwant Shetty,
Branch Manager,
Tardeo Unit,
19, Jaywant Industrial Estate
63 Tardeo Rd., Tardeo, Mumbai 400 034
Mobile 93245 49353. Tel 3254 6795.
yashwant@middaymeal.com
yashwant_rns@yahoo.com

Project Promotion Office
Prakash N
Branch Manager,
Mira Road Unit
5th floor, Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Shrishthi Complex,
Mira Road East, Dist. Thane 401104
Mobile 93242 09466 Tel 2845 9888
prakash@middaymeal.com
pvdasa@sify.com

Rajendra Pujari
Branch Manager,
Palghar Unit,
Mahavir Nirman, Kamala Park
Mahim Road , Palghar, Dist. Thane
Mobile 9324581718 Tel 952525 240774
rajendra@middaymeal.com
pandurangdas@yahoo.co.in

http://www.middaymeal.com

The WALL PROJECT - Delhi Wall for Sunday, 25th July - Friendicoes Animal Shelter

This week we paint a wall for people dedicated to animals - Friendicoes. We love them for what they do and in return Wall Project Delhi has decided to paint a wall themed around Animals.

Address: 271 & 273, Defence Colony Flyover Market (Jungpura Side)

In case you don't know what this is all about - Please visit our page - http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=123971864302292&ref=ts and join us :)

Here is some info which will be helpful for you:
...
CANVAS
- it would be nice to come prepared with a thought about what you would like to paint and how much wall space you will require. Friendicoes wall has limited space and if you want a large canvas, we suggest you reach early.


HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- its open to all. show up on 25th July 2010, 7am- 8pm and paint your style.
- if you are apprehensive about painting all by yourself then you could assist people who are painting.
- you could come as a group (friends, family etc) and paint.
- there is no guarantee that everybody will get a large canvas to paint. and in case you miss out on space, you are most welcome to join others and add elements/ideas.


TIPS WHILE BUYING PAINT -
1. acrylic distemper or acrylic emulsion that is water based, but waterproof.
2. oil paints - tend to be drippy, but give glossy look
3. get enough sandpaper to scrape off cement from the wall to make it smoother.

(you can get this at any hardware/paint shop)

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND
* no adverts, no religious writings, no political slogans, no foul language, no obscenity, no self promotional messages, no nationalistic slogans on the wall.

* being a weekend/holiday some paint/hardware shops may be shut or close shop early, so you would want to check on what you require in advance.

*remember to clean up your area of paint and leave no left over paints or anything.

*please be courteous while sharing painting space with a new person as it's a community project.

Thank you all and see you at the wall!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123971864302292&ref=ts

This Raksha Bandhan spare a thought for blind girls from 'National Association for Blind'

Buy a Rakhee for Rs.10/- (Each) from Plant & Animals Welfare Society (PAWS) and

this way donate 5 rupees to PAWS and the other half to the blind girls from the orgnization.

To Order Call PAWS on 9820161114 or nilesh@pawsasia.org

Note:
1. Attached is poster of Rakhee's availbale.
2. Minimum order per person is 5 nos.
3. Free Courier in Mumbai & Thane Districts once payment received in cash or cheque.
Regards,

Nilesh Bhanage
+91 9920777536

http://www.pawsasia.org

Wildlife and Conservation jobs @ Satpuda Foundation

Dear All,
Are you looking for a career in NGO? How will you choose it? Satpuda Foundation, Nagpur can offer you to grow in NGO sector if:
You are ready to work in Central India including Maharashtra (Vidarbha region) and Madhya Pradesh.
You are ready to work in small organization with the scope for a larger role to play.
You are ready to work on wildlife, forest conservation issues mainly focusing community based conservation.
You are ready to work at grassroots level to see the direct impact of your contribution.
Satpuda Foundation has standard practices like performance management, paid leaves, training & development, insurance benefits, etc which ensure your career growth.
Satpuda Foundation announces openings, please visit http://www.satpuda.org/jobstraining.htm

Satpuda Foundation
Plot No.17, 201 Sapphire Apt,
Puranik Layout, Bharat Nagar,
Amravati Road,
Nagpur-440001, Maharashtra State, INDIA.
Phone: 91-712-2557320, E-mail:  career.satpuda@gmail.com



VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
  Satpuda Foundation, a green force for protecting the wilderness of Central Indian Highlands announces the VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. Volunteer Program is open throughout the year subject to availability of the Mentor and the Project. College students may apply for academic internship program through their college.

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BACKGROUND:

IMPORTANT: Before applying, volunteers should make themselves aware about History, Current trends, Challenges, Solutions for Wildlife Conservation, Human-Animal conflict, Community based conservation,Eco-restoration, Carbon Credit, etc, in India

Please click here to download SF Volunteer brochure to know more and apply for the Volunteer Program. You need an Acrobat PDF reader.

http://www.satpuda.org/SFVolunteerProgramBrochure.pdf

Exchange a book - Change a life @ Candies @ Mac Ronells Bandra mumbai July 15 - 25th July 2010

Buying a book will not only increase your collection, it will also benefit an underprivileged person.

15th to 25th July - Drop off your old books at Candies @ Mac Ronells

25th July - Toofles will hold the book exchange at Candies from 10 am to 7 pm. The entire collection of books ...will be on display and you can pick up some great books at great prices.

While the book becomes a part of your collection, your money will help an accredited NGO. 


location Candies @ Mac Ronells

5AA Pali Hill, Near Learners Academy, Bandra

Mumbai, India

	July 15 at 9:00am - July 25 at 10:00pm

 

Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY)

What is Rashtriya Swasthaya Bima Yojna (RSBY)?
Rashtriya Swasthaya Bima Yojna is a Central Government Scheme announced by the Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh on the previous year’s Independence Day (August 15, 2007). It is a new health
insurance scheme for the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the unorganized sector. It was
formally launched on October 1, 2007.
What is the objective of this Scheme?
The objective of RSBY is to provide the insurance cover to below poverty line (BPL)
households from major health shocks that involve hospitalization.
Is it being implemented all over the country?
There is a five year plan for rolling out the RSBY which allows each participating state to
contract 20 per cent of their respective districts each year. By April 1, 2008, almost every
large state government has expressed its intention of joining the scheme and fifteen States
(Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Bihar, Uttrakhand, Kerala, Punjab, Chhatisgarh,
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand) have
already issued advertisements.
Three states – Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan – have begun enrollment. More than 6000 smart
cards have been issued to the beneficiaries till 31.3.2008. The MoU has also been signed with
the State of Punjab on 8.4.08.


Should State be allowed only 20 percent of the districts in the first year? Is
there any timeframe given to the States to submit their proposals to
implement the scheme?
As per the guidelines each State has to take up 20% of the districts each year in the next five
years. However, the Central Government would consider additional districts if slots become
available on account of inability of other States in furnishing their proposals. As of now, no
time frame has been fixed but it would be done in due course.


Who is bearing the cost of running this Scheme? How does it work?


The majority of the financing, about 75 per cent, is provided by the Government of India
(GOI), while the remainder is paid by the state government. State governments engage in a
competitive bidding process and select a public or private insurance company licensed to
provide health insurance by the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA). The
technical bids submitted must include a number of elements as per GOI requirements. The
insurer must agree to cover the benefit package prescribed by GOI through a cashless facility
that in turn requires the use of smart cards which must be issued to all members. This
requires that a sub-contract be arranged with a qualified smart card provider. The insurer
must also agree to engage intermediaries with local presence such as NGOs etc. in order to
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provide grassroots outreach and assist members in utilizing the services after enrolment. The
insurer must also provide a list of empanelled hospitals that will participate in the cashless
arrangement. These hospitals must meet certain basic minimum requirements (e.g., size and
registration) and must agree to set up a special RSBY desk with smart card reader and trained
staff. The list should include public and private hospitals.
The financial bid is essentially an annual premium per enrolled household. The insurer is
compensated on the basis of the number of Smart Cards issued, i.e. households covered. Each
contract is specified on the basis of an individual district in a state and the insurer agrees to
set up an office in each district where it operates. While more than one insurer can operate in
a particular state, only one insurer can operate in a single district at any given point in time.
The hardware and software specifications laid down by GOI imply inter-operability across
districts and states.
What is the health expenditure limit for a BPL beneficiary?
BPL families are entitled to more than 700 in-patient medical procedures with a cost of up to
30,000 rupees per annum for a nominal registration fee of 30 rupees. Pre-existing medical
conditions are covered and there is no age limit. Coverage extends to the head of household,
spouse and up to three dependents.
Does the beneficiary bear the cost and then gets reimbursement or is there
some other arrangement to meet the hospitalization expenses?
The use of Smart Card has not only made the scheme truly cashless, it has also provided
interoperability to facilitate use by migrant labour. Only for the first time, contribution of 30/‐
rupees would be sought by way of Registration fee, from the BPL beneficiary with a view to
inculcating a sense of ownership in them. Transportation cost of Rs. 100/‐ per visit with an overall
limit of Rs. 1,000/‐ per annum is also admissible under the scheme.
What is procedure of enrolling a BPL Household to the Scheme? How will
it get its Smart Card?
An electronic list of eligible BPL households is provided to the insurer according to a pre-
specified format. The list is posted in each village prior to the enrollment and the date and
location is publicized in advance. Mobile stations are set up at local centers (e.g., public
schools). These stations are equipped with the hardware required to collect biometric
information (fingerprints) of the members of the household covered and to print smart cards
with a photo. The smart card along with an information pamphlet describing the scheme and
the list of hospitals is provided on the spot once the beneficiary has paid the 30 rupee fee.
The process takes less than ten minutes.
Three individuals must be present at each enrollment: A district-level, state government
officer is present and must insert his own, centrally-issued smart card to verify the legitimacy
of the enrolment. (In this way, each enrollee can be tracked to a particular state government
official). In addition, a smart card vendor and insurance company representative must be
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present. At the end of the day of enrolment, the list of households issued smart cards is sent
to the state government and centralized at the district level.
Who would issue the Smart Card? Who would own the card? Will the
smart card be delivered on-the-spot?
The smart card will be issued by the insurance company through the instrumentality of
smart card service providers. However, the ownership, of the card will remain with
Central government. The smart card would be delivered on the spot after printing on
location itself. The cost, if any, would be borne by the insurance company as a part of
overall bill.


Can the card be issued in the absence of head of the family? Can it be
issued in the absence of member/members of the family? Can the additions
be made post-issue of the card?
The smart card cannot be issued in the absence of head of the family as his photograph has to
appear on the face of the card. However, it can be issued in case the head of the family is
present but the members of the family are missing. Their details can be added subsequently at
the district kiosk to be maintained by the insurance companies.
What would be the consequences of loss of smart card? How would it be
re-issued?
A new card can be issued in case of loss of smart card. However, the beneficiary will have to
bear the cost of duplicate card. As the details of the family would be available in the
database, the card could be issued at the district kiosk.
What is the definition of “family”? Does it include the parents? If the
family size is more than five, who should be left out? Who would take this
decision?
Coverage under the scheme is being provided for BPL workers and their families (up to a unit
of five). A family would comprise the household head, spouse and up to three dependents.
The dependents would include such children and/or parents of the head of the family as are
listed as part of the family in the BPL database. If the family size is more than five, the head
of the family would decide as to who all should be left out. However, in case the name of the
spouse is listed as part of the family in the database, the second member would necessarily be
the spouse and the selection would be for the remaining three slots.


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Is OPD covered? Is OPD consultation free? If not free, who would pay
those charges? Which all ailments are excluded? Are these ailments be
specified? Is there an indicative list? What is that list?
The OPD facilities are not covered under this scheme. However, OPD consultation is free.
Beyond consultation, if any expenditure is incurred in the OPD, which does not lead to
hospitalization, will be met by the beneficiaries. Common exclusions have been listed out in
the detailed Guidelines. These common exclusions include:
• Conditions that do not require hospitalization
• Congenital external diseases
• Drug and Alcohol Induced illness
• Sterilization and Fertility related procedures
• Vaccination
• War, Nuclear invasion
• Suicide
• Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Ayurveda
However, the aforementioned are only indicative in nature and it has been specified in the
Guidelines that there should be minimum exclusions and the list of exclusions would be
negotiated between State and the Insurers and would be subject to assessment by the
Approval and Monitoring Committee to ensure that it is not overly wide.


How the transaction at the Hospital will take place?
The smart card entitles its bearer to a list of pre-specified in-patient services in the second
month following enrollment. So, for example, someone enrolled in the month of February can
use the card at designated hospitals as of April 1st of the same year through March 31st of the
following year. (Provisions exist for pro-rata premium payments to the insurance company in
the event of partial year enrolment subject to a minimum of six months.) The transaction
process begins when the member visits the participating hospital and his or her card is
swiped. If a diagnosis leads to a procedure, the appropriate prescribed package is selected in
the software menu. Upon release, the card is again swiped and the pre-specified cost of the
procedure is deducted from the 30,000 rupee total on the card. A receipt is printed and
provided to the member.
Are medical procedures listed out? Is the cost also listed out? Who should
determine the cost? Is it mandatory for the hospitals? Is there a uniformity
of costs for public and private hospitals? Is it uniform throughout the
State? Is it uniform throughout the country?
With a view to provide security to the beneficiaries in terms of the charges levied for a
particular treatment and to standardize the cost of each medical procedure, it was found
necessary to list out the medical procedures and the cost thereof. However, the cost of each
medical procedure is not mandatory for the State which can negotiate it separately with the
insurance company who in turn would enter into a contract with the network hospitals
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accordingly. However, the States have been mandated to fix some cost. There is, therefore,
no uniformity mandated throughout the country but the cost has to be fixed in each State
making use of the suggestions given by the Central Government.


Can a beneficiary be transferred to another empanelled hospital? What are
the cost implications for the beneficiary? Who will bear the cost?
The beneficiary can be transferred to another empanelled hospital and so long as there is
amount available in the insurance cover, the beneficiary will not bear the cost. The second
network hospital will pay the amount for the concerned insurance company.
In case of death of head of the family will the card continue to operate?
In case of death of head of the family, the card can continue to operate for other members of
the family whose details exist in the chip of the card.
In case of death of a family member can he be replaced by another member
who was not originally listed in the card?
In case of death of a family member, he can be replaced by another member who was not
originally listed in the card. However, the name of this additional member should have been
there in the BPL database available at the time of enrollment.
If the bill goes beyond Rs.30,000/- who bears the cost?
If the bill goes beyond Rs.30,000/‐, the cost thereof shall be borne by the beneficiary.
Will there be a helpline accessible to all the beneficiaries? Who would
maintain it?
The Insurance companies are mandated to set up helpline in each district and it shall be their
responsibility to maintain it.
Will a Government Department handle the funds in the State? Or an
independent agency do that? Will this agency be wholly owned by the State
Government?
For a seamless flow of fund to the insurance companies, an independent legal entity, under
the control of State Government, has to be designated as nodal agency. The fund flow will
take place through this agency.
Who would collect Rs.30/- from the beneficiary? How will it be accounted
for?
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The registration fee of Rs.30 would be collected from the beneficiary by the insurance
company and adjusted against the payment of premium to be made to the insurance company
by the State Government.
How the transactions at the Hospitals would be monitored?
Information on the transactions that take place each day at each hospital is uploaded through
a phone line to a database on a district server. A separate set of pre-formatted tables are
generated for the insurer and for the government respectively. This allows the insurer to track
claims, transfer funds to the hospitals and investigate in the case of suspicious claim patterns
through on-site audits. Governments are able to monitor utilization of the program by
members and to some extent, begin to measure the impact of the program. (Rigorous M&E
methods are being designed and may be supported by the World Bank.) Periodic reports
would be made publicly available on the internet and through published reports.
Is there any official website of Rashriya Swasthaya Bima Yojna (RSBY) ?
The website address for full details of the scheme is : http://rsby.in/
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General Documents

Operational Templates

Technical Documents

Medical Documents

Software

Documents for discussion

Miscellaneous

State Wise
	Andaman & Nicobar Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chandigarh Chhattisgarh Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu Delhi Goa Gujrat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Lakshadweep Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Orissa Pondicherry Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamilnadu Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal

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Update Nov 24 2010

Location IDA, Deonar, Bainganwadi, Near Hindu Muslim Christian crematorium grounds.
Last week was enormous in terms of donations and we should say its getting bigger & better by every week. We have a long way to go for sure as lot of new changes are coming up at the shelter like new enclosures being build for which we will... try to get infrastructure equipments. About 40% of the kennels are done with the painting and as more and new volunteers are joining in to finish it, it doesnt seem a distant dream anymore.
We thank & appreciate everyone involved here to make this place better for our four legged frens ! See you all there !
DIRECTIONS - To IDA DEONAR
Come to Eastern Express Highway and continue in the direction of Ghatkopar,
• At junction of Jeejabai Bhosle Marg (The road we take to go to Vashi) and Eastern Express Highway take left turn if coming from Thane side or take right turn if coming from Dadar side, towards Vashi,
• On the second signal take a ...right turn and then immediate left at 100m.
• Immediately on your left you’ll see the burial Ground of Muslim, Christian joined with Hindu crematorium
• Go 100m straight ahead and you’ll see IDA Shelter on your right (Blue gate)
Coordinates: 19.057002, 72.924854

Volunteers for Reading Session in the schools Chennai, Tamilnadu

Start Date : 03 Jun 2010

End Date : 01 Feb 2011

Location

Address : Maraimalai adigal Govt hr sec school, Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu (Near Pallavaram bus stand)


Skills Required
Should speak Tamil to interact with students

Contact Person
Kartheeban C

e-mail Address
teameverestindia@gmail.com

Phone Number
9940299062

Origianlly posted on jaago re For more details
http://www.jaagore.com/project/volunteers-reading-session

Workshop: Legal Entities – For Profits and Not for Profits 27th July 2010

Date: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

“The legal system is often a mystery, and its priests, preside over rituals baffling to everyday citizens.” We invite you to “Legal Entities”, a workshop to be conducted by Ravistan Anthony of UnLtd India (www.unltdindia.org). Participants will gain valuable insights on the legal aspects of a business. The workshop will include topics such as the need for registrations, types of legal entities, the process of registration and obligations after registrations. Learn how to determine which legal entity is most beneficial for you and unravel the baffling registration procedures, both before and after setting up a company.

RSVP at bombay.hub@unltdindia.org or call us on: 022 3222 0475. Entrance for this event is 200 INR, please note there are limited spaces available.



The Hub

4th Floor, Candelar Building,

26 St. John Baptist Road,

Above Dilshad Beauty Parlour

Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050

unesco Donate a Book

Donate a Book

* Director of UNESCO New Delhi donating books with Justice Leila Seth

To facilitate in the collection of reading materials and to bring books to those who do not have the access to libraries or the privilege of owning books, UNESCO has launched the ‘Donate a Book’ Initiative in schools and outside in partnership with the Times Foundation to enhance the existing libraries in schools and develop wherever necessary.

Books are necessary to enhance education of children and should be widely available in every school library. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF, 2005), an advisory document, intended to guide the formulation of curricula across schooling systems, noted that efforts are required for preparing more learning resources for children, especially books and reference materials in regional languages, for school and teacher reference libraries.

Through this initiative we hope to both increase the strength of books in the school libraries, as also build book banks that would receive voluntary donations. The supplementary collection of books would thereafter be donated to NGOs and schools in order to enable children to have access to additional reading material. Simultaneously, the Initiative will also promote reading habits and literature appreciation in children. UNESCO will also use its network of UNESCO Clubs and Associated Schools Project, to implement this project.

The initiative aims to build a bank of books and reference material for schools across the country both in national and regional languages. The initiative particularly aims to address the following objectives:

# Increase the available books and reference material in schools and resource centres

# Encourage reading habits among children

# Encourage Literature Appreciation in schools

# Facilitate the creation of mobile book libraries and mobile schools

# Encourage local commitment to stronger community ties


We invite children, parents, teachers, citizens, publishers, corporate houses and NGOs, to join hands with us in this initiative! To start with you can participate by donating a book in good shape that you don’t read anymore.

Our Partners:
• Times Foundation
• Read Global, India, NGO
• Amity Group of schools
• Tagore International Schools
• Springdales Schools
• Suncity World School
• Association of Writers & Illustrators for Children (AWIC)
• National Book Trust
• Children’s Book Trust
• Sakshi
• American Centre
• Katha, an NGO working with MCD schools
• Salaam Baalak Trust, NGO
• Sard, link up with their community work
• Institute of Rural Research and Development
• Shikhar Organization for Social Development
• EUREKA, book store for children’s books
• Nivesh
• Namgyal Institute of Research and Ladakhi Art and Culture (NIRLAC)
• Nucleus Software Exports Limited
• French Information Resource centre
• Italian Cultural Center

originally posted
http://portal.unesco.org/geography/en/ev.php-URL_ID=12102&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

Volunteers for Hide The Akanksha Foundation Sports classes at Pune centres

The Akanksha Foundation Sports classes in Pune centres and schools have begun with a lot of cheer and happiness. We need volunteers to help us conduct these classes along with our sports instructors. Please get in touch with our sports coordinator Subhash for more details. Write to him at subhash.ghodake@akanksha.org or call him at 9850365433.
http://www.facebook.com/the.akanksha.foundation
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