“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
We at charities in india believe in using our hands and skills to make a difference not money.
WE DO NOT GIVE OR TAKE MONEY - WE ONLY HELP WITH OUR HANDS AND SKILLS
this is a group to help people spread the awareness of adopting a pet and give it a loving caring life as against a miserable life on streets!
let us all join hands and make lives better for our animals!
please spread the word about adopting indian cats and dogs as compared to buying one from a breeder! they will be intelligent, caring and love u the same way as a pure breed would! please dont discriminate among animals and open your heart to these lovely babies, i m sure once u adopt a pet, you will never want a pure breed!
We have realized that the existing animal welfare organizations in Pune are
not able to cope up with the day to day casualties of animals
So we will have a session which can guide the animal lovers in the city
about basic first aid of injured and sick animals, what to do and whom to
contact in case of an emergency, how to reduce dependency on any one
organization for rescuing injured or sick animals on streets, where to leave
an animal in case it needs treatment for few days/ weeks/ months etc.
The session will also involve basic first aid knowledge for common ailments
and problems related to stray dogs
1. Wounded dogs/ maggot wounds
2. Skin Disease/ type skin disease
3. Sterilization and its importance
4. Puppy care and adoptions.
5. De-worming and vaccination and their importance
6. How to catch a stray dog
7. Dead body disposal
8. what to do in case of dog poisoning, post mortem
9. Feeding
10. What to do in case of animal cruelty, animal related laws etc
Venue- Jeev Raksha, behind residency club, camp
4 A Queen's Garden,
Behind Residency Club,
Pune--411001
Time- 11 am
Date- this sunday
*
Kindly confirm your attendance*
*www.jeevraksha.wordpress.com*
Thanx and Regards
Jitesh
9960697611
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Jeevraksha Foudation: An animal shelter located at 4A Queen's Garden Road, Pune, run by Ms. Leela Parulekar
http://www.punecity.com/news/articles/article270600.html
http://pawsworld.tripod.com/id3.html
http://adoptstrays.blogspot.com/2009/01/jeev-raksha-pune.html
Blue prints are imprints created by the Happy Hands Foundation, to platform and showcase handicraft products by rural artists. With artists from Gujarat, Orissa, Jaipur, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur and beautifully crafted apparel, home-décor items, jewellery, bags, stationery, gifts and much more, Blue-prints offers you exclusive variety of artistic creations. From traditional dhokra jewelery - hand made by artists in Bhubhaneshwar, to mirror-work and appliqué cushion covers made by a women’s’ cluster in Kutch, the flavour and essence of each Indian region is brought home through this HHF initiative.
stall no. 14 (1st fl) @ the Flee Market, Select City Walk Mall, Saket. (next to hard rock cafe - delhi)
Date and Time 1st September between 4 pm - 9:30 pm
Location Select Citywalk, Saket
The Happy Hands Foundation is a not-for-profit organization reviving and preserving the traditional arts and Culture of India.
Happy Hands Foundation is an innovative fair trade, not-for-profit organization increasing economic opportunities for low-income groups in India and empowering them to bring about changes in their lives, their families and communities.
At Happy Hands, the focus is on creating sustainable development opportunities for artisans and craftsmen of India, while reviving traditional culture through contemporary and innovative marketing and events to offer them a suitable platform to showcase their talent
Visit us at: www.happyhands.in
To Volunteer, write to us at info@happyhands.in
83, Charak Sadan Society, Vikaspuri.
Delhi
India
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Last week was the beginning of a collective effort to do up kennels with red oxide & paints along with Feeding session.The result was astonishing with so many helpful hands at work.The best part, its going to continue for few more more weeks & we all can do a little bit of our part in cleaning & doing up the kennels for our four legged frens admitted there.Feeding starts at 1600 and we are going to be there at 1400 sharp for kennel work,so requesting all our volunteers to come forward for this wonderful experience ! Please be there ...
Feeding session along with painting & sprucing up kennels
Location IDA,Deonar,Bainganwadi,Near hindu muslim christian crematorium,Deonar
Time September 4 · 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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IDA INDIA is a non profit grass root level animal protection organisation, dedicated towards establishing and defending the rights of all non - human living creatures.
It aims at:
* Providing infrastructural facilities for shelters, dispensaries, ambulances etc for alleviating the suffering of animals.
* Lobbying for amendments to existing animal protection laws in India, to make them effective.
* Rescue of abused animals.
* Campaigning to secure legal recognition for animal rights nationally and internationally.
* Promoting vegetarianism.
* Promoting Animal Birth Control program and discouraging brutal extermination of stray animals.
*
Creating awareness amongst people, so as to start a mass movement against -
o Use of animals in laboratories for experimentation.
o Vivi-section in schools & colleges
o Harsh training regimes in circuses and films
o Manhandling of slaughter animal and poultry chicken
o Cruelty to cows, bullocks, horses, donkeys,
o Zoos
o Breeding for commercial exploitation.
Celebrating an auspicious day of Eid and Vinayaka Chaturthi with our Four Legged Frens was VERY VERY SPECIAL ! ALL of you did a great job at the painting of the kennels and feeding ! Marvellous ... !
Animals Matter to Me(Mumbai)
A-1002, Synchronicity
Off Chandivali Farm Rd., Chandivali, Andheri(E)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072
GAWT (Goa Animal Welfare Trust) is a registered non-profit non-government animal welfare organisation based in Goa, India.
goa animal welfare trust has a branch in canacona to cope with the animals in trouble in beach areas. We run an animal birth control & anti rabies programme as well as a successful adoption scheme. We also take in abandoned injured and sick animals.
How to Contact Us
Curchorem Shelter
GAWT Animal Care Centre & Boarding Kennels
Old Police Station
Bansai
Cacora-Curchorem
Salcete
Goa 403706
India
Telephone : (+91) (0) 832 2653677
Canacona Shelter
Goa Animal Welfare Trust
Canacona branch
behind KTC Bus Stand
Chaudi
Canacona
Goa 403702
India
Telephone : (+91) 966 563 6264
Ladakh Fundraiser Photo Exhibition;
Many there have lost their lives and many more have lost their livelihoods… but being who they are, the resilient survivors haven’t lost their spirit, and LIFE will win them back.
The place is not a point in geography… it’s in our blood now – in the form of our most cherished memories we proudly owe to the natives of the land, in the form of aspirations to “get there some day” that we nurture. ...
For all those natives that have lost homes, let this winter not be the end of time… Let’s build their homes, and warm their hearts up, let’s stand with them – not to help them – but to show them we care, because we know they would do the same.
The way to Ladakh is not through Manali or Srinagar. It’s through the hearts of the Ladakhi’s… it’s through their beautiful homes. And the way out, just the same.
Let’s do it, to simply earn our right to set foot in the awe-inspiring place that’s called Ladakh!
The Fundraiser event we organised was a success. Many have been contributing to the Ladakh disaster relief fund so far.
As an effort to generate more funds for Ladakh relief, we have launched a photo contribution leading to an exhibition in Bangalore.
Exhibition dates – September 17th to September 26th
Venue; 1 Shanthi Road Gallery, Shanthi Nagar, Bangalore
(1 Shanthi Road has been very kind to offer us the gallery for this cause)
Submissions of pictures are still open – pls check Flickr page to submit and find rest of the posting instructions: http://bit.ly/co6r6z
Since our focus is shelter, we have tied up with LEDeG
LEDeG is a non-governmental organization based at Leh. Since its formation, it has consistently worked towards serving the underprivileged people residing in structurally disadvantaged areas of Ladakh and has been striving to address the environmental and cultural issues affecting the people in the region.
LEDeG - www.ledeg.org
Bank details;
LEDeG Disaster Relief Fund
State Bank of India, Leh Branch
SBI / State Bank of India ac no: 31329098516
IESC/RTGS Code: SBIN0001365
MICR Code 194002011
Swift Code: SBININBBA280
For Foreign Contribution - State Bank of India - SBI A/c No: FCRA: 10942161521
P.S; 80 G certification is not a possibility.
To help us keep a tab on money donated pls add “ getoff” in the description column when you make the transfer. Also send us an email with details, so that we can have a record of the same.
Please contribute generously.
Cheers
Santosh
9845442224
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A series of events to promote eco-friendly means of celebrating Ganeshotsav in Mumbai. Navi Mumbai is our main base and target area, besides Mulund. We,TWIGG and Recyclekaro, the organizers have a lot to offer on our platter which are exhibitions of eco-friendly Ganesh idols, workshops to make Ganesha's,competitions etc. help us promote this event throughout August, spread word, invite your friends to join us!
Email:
chaitu264@gmail.com
Office:
Airoli, Navi Mumbai
Location:
Mumbai (Bombay), India
Looking for groups to invite us to their locality where we will bring our travelling exhibition. Interested parties please conatct us on chaitu264@gmail.com, rajesh@recyclekaro.com. Ganesh mandals and household Ganeshotsav celebrating families interested in participating for the Eco-friendly Ganeshotsav competitions apply now! attractive prizes offered!
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The Maulana Azad Education Foundation is a voluntary, non-political, non-profit making social service Organisation established to promote education amongst educationally backward minorities' in particular and other backward sections in general.
Mr. Abrar Ahmed, IRS
Secretary
Maulana Azad Education Foundation
(Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India)
Social Justice Service Centre, Chelmsford Road
Opposite New Delhi Railway Reservation Centre
New Delhi 110055
Contact No. +91-11-23583788/23583789
Fax No. +91-11-23561945
Website : http://maef.nic.in/
Like us to stay updated about the latest from TFI @ Xavier's, application deadlines, and more.
Contact your Campus Ambassadors:
CA Reuben Dantes,
+91 9820519329
CA Tanya Singh
+91 9969927832
Whats TFI?
Teach For India is a:
:Nationwide movement
:That aims to eliminate educational inequity in India
:By placing the most outstanding
:College graduates and young professionals
:In low-income schools
:To teach full-time
:For two years
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It may be best for you to donate the funds to the CEC Relief Fund from where we are trying to coordinate procurements of the right quantity and quality of materials. Here are the details you will need to make a transfer:
Account Name: CEC Relief Fund
Account Number: 0069010200000128
Bank Name: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited
Branch Name: Main Bazaar, Leh
IFSC Code: JAKAOPRIEST
The cheques should be made to the “CEC Relief Fund A/c No 0069010200000128” payable in Leh. The cheques collected should be mailed to the address mentioned below.
If you are transferring funds from outside India, let me know so I can provide additional details required. Please let me know if you need any further information/clarification in this regard.
Thanks and Best Regards
Shivendra Sharma
lehflood@pluralhub.net
Coordination Cell
Office of the Chief Executive Councillor
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council
Leh, Ladakh 194101 INDIA
Additions by Rinchen Tundup on
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Response from the coordinator cell of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council at Delhi, Mr. Shivendra Sharma.
Following points were discussed :
1. He will send us a brief report of current situation and needs at Ladakh along with LAHDC’s plan for reconstruction of houses and channelizing funds.
2. LAHDC have applied for Tax Exemption, he can confirm the status in a week.
3. LAHDC will have a meeting at Gurgaon to coordinate the whole relief process, any of us can join it.
4. Two- three water tanker vehicles, with motors attached, are needed to transport water
5. Warm clothes are required.
6. Construction process of houses is still not decided. Will decide in the meeting.
For more details please get in touch with him at : +91.9810499207 or at +91.9622975294
Ambassadors will give 2.5 hours per week to represent Teach For India at their institutions - serving as a liaison and creating awareness about the 2 year Fellowship.
They will experience first-hand how an ambitious and global campaign operates and receive weekly training on developing themselves as communicators and leaders.
Please e-mail recruitment@teachforindia.org if you would like to interview for this role.
Teach For India is a nationwide movement of outstanding college graduates and young professionals who will commit two-years to teach full-time in under resourced schools and who will become lifelong leaders working from within various sectors toward the pursuit of equity in education.
Join the movement to end educational inequity in India.
1st Deadline October 10th
2nd Deadline November 28th
3rd Deadline January 9th
1. 2011 Fellowship Application form is live! Are Your Ready For A Challenge? Teach For India is seeking outstanding final year students and young professionals for our two-year full-time, paid Fellowship. Applications are now open - to apply click here. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, and preferably before October 10th, to maximize your chances of admission. This year, Fellows will have the option to be placed in Mumbai, Pune or Delhi. Questions? E-mail apply@teachforindia.org. Click here to start your application now!
2. InspirED Educators from urban and rural schools across India will come together in Mumbai for the country's first education summit focused on the need for innovation in classrooms. On August 27-29th, 300 innovative educators will gather in Mumbai for the InspirED Conference, a 3-day event for educators and stakeholders in education. On Friday, August 27, the conference will kick off with an event showcasing innovation in education. Themed Back to School: A Night in India's Most InspirED Classroom, the invitation-only event will bring together stakeholders from media, government, education, and the private sector for an entertaining, thought provoking, and engaging evening. Speakers include Nisa Godrej, Ashish Kumar Singh, Zia Mody, Karan Khemka, Neha Hiranandani, and Aditya Natraj. Click here to learn more.
3. Run For Teach For India! Teach For India is fielding a team to participate in the Mumbai Marathon, on 16 January 2011. Each participating runner will help energize this movement, bringing us closer to achieving our mission by raising funds and awareness for the cause. To sign up to join the Teach For India team and receive updates, reminders and helpful training and fundraising tips, fill out our online form here
Please note, your bib is only guaranteed by registering through the event organiser, Procam. Online registration for the event begins on the following dates:
22 July 2010: Half Marathon (21k) and Full Marathon (42k) 1 September 2010: Dream Run and Walk (6k) Click here to register online.
For media enquiries, please contact us at press@teachforindia.org
Please click here to download our Press Kit
Teach For India is deeply grateful to the media for the extensive coverage and support for our movement.
We would like to acknowledge the remarkable media support that the Times Group has provided, which has played a significant role in the increased awareness and understanding about the Teach For India Fellowship.
Raahat is partnering with GOONJ (www.goonj.org) for donations. Please use the following information to donate in cash/cheque/draft.
DONATIONS IN INDIA- Please send cash/cheque/draft in the name of GOONJ and send it to GOONJ, J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi- 76 (Kindly send your full name, address & Pan No. with the contribution... for receipt/accounting purpose.( All donations to GOONJ in India are tax exempted u/s 80 G of IT act.) Incase of any doubt please call up 011-41401216, 011-26972351 or email to mailgoonj@gmail.com before giving money
OVERSEAS DONATION- can reach us through Cheque (in the name of GOONJ with your full particulars) or by wire transfer, informing us at ruchikagoonj@gmail.comRotate it (valid only for overseas donations) - through Wacovia Bank, New York Swift Code- 2000193008933, GOONJ, A/C No- 2591101004644 to Bank- Canara Bank, H block, market Sarita Vihar, New Delhi- 76 Swift Code- CNRBINBBDFS
FOR PEOPLE BASED IN USA, can also send in their contributions through the Arpan Foundation, website-www.arpanfoundation.org mentioning clearly that it is for GOONJ.
FOR PEOPLE BASED IN UK, can also send in their contributions through the Asian Foundation for Help, website-www.asian foundation.org.uk mentioning clearly that it is for GOONJ.
Kindly inform ‘Raahat’ at rashmi.borole@gmail.com or yatin.sethi@gmail.com after sending your donations so that we can keep a track of all the donations and update your names in the DONOR’S LIST on our facebook page.
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The situation
A massive cloudburst occurred in Leh after torrential rains in the intervening night of 5-6 August 2010. The
worst hit areas are Leh Bus Stand and nearby Choglamsar village. So far, 136 persons have lost their lives
and 200-250 are injured. Five relief camps have been opened in the affected areas.
Reported damages so far are:
• BSNL exchange and Bus Stand in Leh town has completely been washed away.
• The Civil hospital and Leh airport has been inundated.
• The Nyoma-Leh road has been blocked due to heavy mud-slide.
• The Fayang Bridge on the National Highway between Kargil and Leh has been washed away, thus
disrupting traffic.
• The pumping station has been washed away thus, disrupting water supply in Leh township.
• The Cultural Institute of Buddhist Studies has been affected.
• The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp completely washed away.
Around 6,000 army and paramilitary personnel have been deployed for rescue and relief operations in the
affected areas.
TEMS
Medium arctic tents
Tarpouline
Angle cutter
Inflatable boat
Chain saw
Generator set
Bolt cutter
Hand saw
MFR kit
Breathing system
Oxygen cylinder
Medicine from RML Hospital, Delhi
The disaster management division, MHA, have been provided with five (5) units of INMARSETs to the state
government of Jammu and Kashmir, Leh, for emergency communication purpose.
More than 1,400 people have died across 19 of India’s 28 states during the monsoon rains this year.
Coordination and partnerships
On review of the difficult terrain and the presence of government resources on the ground and considering
its axillary role, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) has been closely working with the government through
the Ministry of Health for responding to the emergency situation in Leh following the cloudburst. A team of
Red Cross staff and volunteers have been working from the onset of the disaster.
A meeting was conveyed in the Emergency Operations Centre by the IRCS secretary general to appraise
actions taken by the national society in response to the cloudburst in Leh to the Movement partners in the
country. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has been extending
its fullest cooperation to the IRCS in planning and mobilisation of relief supplies. IFRC has made available its
disaster management manager to the national society to lead the IRCS team in Leh.
The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) is in contact with various embassies and consular
services to have a coordinated reunification of family links (RFL) strategy. ICRC will participate in
coordination meetings in New Delhi and facilitate contact in Leh with the IRCS team.
ICRC is preparing an imminent deployment of a small RFL/assessment team (one RFL specialist and two
cooperation FO) to Leh to support the IRCS team there.
Red Cross and Red Crescent action
The IRCS national headquarters, along with the IFRC India country office, is closely monitoring the unfolding
situation in Leh and is in regular contact with the affected state branch. The IFRC India country office is
closely following-up with the IRCS national headquarters on the rising needs from the state branch on
technical support request, in carrying out the emergency assessment in the affected areas.
IRCS is meeting daily to review the situation and to discuss the next steps to take. The daily meetings
include the IFRC head of India office, while several other technical meetings are held daily between IRCS
and IFRC to best coordinate the relief efforts and the best response to the affected areas.
The IRCS chairman and the union health minister, along with the IRCS secretary general, visited Leh on 7
August. Following this visit, IRCS has sent the following relief supplies to Leh:
Item
Blankets
Kitchen sets
Tents
Nomad Units
Body bags
Gum boot
Gloves
Masks
Boiler Suits
Along with these items, a team of three people have departed on 10 August for Leh from Delhi. This team
has been joined by four Red Cross staff and volunteers who have been involved in the operation since the
start of the disaster.
The Ministry of Health and Defense are coordinating arrangements for transportation of goods and personnel.
The needs
Some 1,000 families have been identified as the worst affected. The goods and personnel are being sent to
Leh based on the recommendations submitted by the IRCS Jammu and Kashmir branch. As soon as the
deployed teams arrives at Leh, the teams will operationalize the NOMAD water purification units and will
assess further needs of the affected population which will be the base for further action to be taken by IRCS.
The proposed operation
An experienced team of national disaster response trained (NDRT) volunteers will be deployed by IRCS for
operationalising the NOMAD water purification units and distribution of non-food items. This team will also
continue with the assessment of the area while working of the assigned tasks.
Relief distributions (food, basic non-food and emergency shelter items)
Objective: The immediate needs of at least 1,000 flood-affected families (5,000 beneficiaries) have
been met through relief distributions.
Activities planned:
• Detailed need assessment by IRCS and mobilisation of national disaster water and sanitation
response team (NDWRT) members and volunteers.
• Procurement for replenishment of non-food item (NFI) stocks.
• Dispatch and transportation by IRCS to the distribution sites.
• Storage and distribution of relief items by trained IRCS volunteers and staff.
• Regular detailed monitoring and reporting of distributions.
Emergency health, and water, sanitation and hygiene promotion
Objective: The risks to the flood-affected people from waterborne or water and sanitation related
diseases are reduced through the provision of safe water and adequate sanitation to population of
40,000 persons.
Activities planned:
• Deploy NOMAD water purification units in Leh.
• Assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene situation.
• Mobilization and operationalization of water purification units in the affected areas to supply potable
drinking water to the population of 40,000.
• Provision of safe drinking water to flood-affected families.
• Ongoing monitoring and technical advice by IRCS national headquarters and IFRC.
Action Plan
The initial plan is to deploy human resource, water purification units and non-food items to Leh to intensify
the intervention. However, the deployed personnel will be responsible for the development of further plan of
action based on the assessment which will give direction to the operation.
The items will be distributed by the IRCS state/district branch staff and volunteers, in close consultation and
cooperation with the state and central authorities.
Communications – Advocacy and Public information
The steady flow of timely and accurate information between those working in the field and other major stake-
holders will support the programme objectives of this DREF, increase the profile, funding and other support
for the national society and the International Federation.
It will also provide a platform on which to advocate in the interest of vulnerable people. In close collaboration
with the operation, those affected by this emergency will be provided with information to support their relief
and recovery. Donors and national societies will receive information and materials they can use to promote
this operation, and communications initiatives will help build the information and public relations capacity of
the host national society for future emergencies.
The IFRC’s work is guided by Strategy 2020 which puts
forward three strategic aims:
1. Save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery
from disaster and crises.
2. Enable healthy and safe living.
3. Promote social inclusion and a culture of nonviolence
and peace.
For further information specifically related to this operation please contact:
In India:
• Indian Red Cross Society: Dr. S P Agarwal, Secretary General;
email: spagarwalsg@indianredcross.org; phone: +91.11.2371.6441;
fax: +91.11.2371.7454
• International Federation country office in India: John Roche, Head of country office;
email: john.roche@ifrc.org; phone: +91.11.2332.4203; fax: +91.11.233.4235
International Federation South Asia Office in Delhi:
• Mr. Azmat Ulla, Head of regional office, email: azmat.ulla@ifrc.org, phone: +91 11 2411 1122,
fax: +91 11 2411 1128.
• Michael Higginson, Regional programme coordinator; phone: +91.11.2411.1125;
fax: +91.11.2411.1128; email: michael.higginson@ifrc.org
International Federation Asia Pacific zone office in Kuala Lumpur:
• Jagan Chapagain, deputy head of zone office,
phone: +603 9207 5700, mobile: +6012 215 3765, email: jagan.chapagain@ifrc.org
• Elzat Mamutalieva, operations coordinator, phone: +603 9 207 5724; mobile: +6012 283 7305,
email: elzat.mamutalieva@ifrc.org
• Alan Bradbury, resource mobilization and PMER coordinator,
email: alan.bradbury@ifrc.org; phone: +603 9207 5775, fax: +603 2161 0670
Please send all pledges of funding to zonerm.asiapacific@ifrc.org
• Jeremy Francis, regional logistics coordinator,
phone: +6012 298 9752, fax: +603 2168 8573, email: jeremy.francis@ifrc.org
• Patrick Fuller, acting zone communications manager, mobile: +6012 387 0829,
Not too long ago, a region much loved by BCMTians, Ladakh, was ravaged by cloudburst and flashfloods. This has led to large scale devastation in and around Leh and even in Nubra Valley.
While search, rescue and relief operations are still on, we as responsible citizens of India, have to realize that there is a holistic approach needed, which goes much beyond the initial relief operations and helps people of Ladakh, get back on their feet, as soon as possible.
With this in mind, we are holding Ladakh Charity Meet on 14th August 2010 in New Delhi, India. Where money would be collected and with it, supplies (water and medicines) would be bought for immediate relief of people of Ladakh and handed over to the Army, who is overseeing search, rescue and relief mission in Ladakh.
By sending in supplies, instead of money, we hope to ensure that those who are in need of help actually are the beneficiaries, rather than those, simply in it for the money!
Like I have said earlier, we need to approach the whole situation holistically, so this is only going to be the first step we would be taking to help people of Ladakh. A much larger and country wide initiative would be launched a little later on, where we will try and help out the organizations working on the ground in Ladakh, to help rebuild the infrastructure, which was destroyed by these flashfloods. Hence we request those, who are planning to contribute to both the steps, to please allocate their budget in such a way that they are able to support both the initiatives, without hurting their own pockets.
For people outside Delhi, we request them to wait and keep patience, remember, we need to be there for people of Ladakh, after much of world has forgotten the tragedy and moved on. Because that is the point, at which they will need help the most and only a few will be there to answer.
Ladakh Charity Meet
14th August 2010, 8:30AM
Dhaba opposite Sahajyoga Building
Qutub Institutional Area,
New Delhi
In case of any questions or queries, please contact, me at 9891211270.
A meeting will be conducted at Ladakh Buddhist Vihara, Near ISBT on 15th August, 3.30 PM with all volunteers. In addition we will be distributing the donation booklets among the volunteers. We need more volunteers to work for relief fund campaign.
ProtoVillage is underway in Tekulodu Panchayat, a cluster of 3 villages in Chilamathur Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India (13⁰51’47.30”N, 77⁰39’51.06” E)
ProtoVillage is a 1095-day project to develop a remote village cluster in Andhra Pradesh, India into the prototype of an Adequate village cluster, sustainable and replicable - that sees the inhabitants directly involved in its thinking and making.
We call this desired state "Adequacy", and it has 12 inter-linked, and interdependent dimensions: Food, Water, Shelter, Clothing, Energy, Income Generation, Education, Health Care, Public Domain, Connectivity, Social Equity and Eco-Conservation&Disaster Management.
If you are a Field Expert you can contribute in developing one of the twelve dimensions:
If you are a student you can join us in the action research phase of the project and spend some time with us in the village and participate as an intern:
If you are an artist you can help us design a new vision and language
If you are a journalist you can write about ProtoVillage and help us documenting and making public its steps and progress
165 people were killed and a few more hundred people are feared washed away due to the cloudburst followed by heavy rains and flash floods that devastated some of the villages in Ladakh region of India on Aug 5th night which is morning of Aug. 6th.
We as an NGO known as "JULAY LADAKH" been active in Ladakh with activities for sustainable development through preservation of environment, traditional culture and Education support to disadvantaged children. We also do various educational exchange programs between Ladakh and Japan in particular.
Now, we decided to do an appeal to raise fund for relief and rehabilitation for the waste effected people in Ladakh from the recent deadly floods that took hundreds of lives and damaged properties. Ladakhi people never have experienced such a big tragedy before in their known times.
Our staff in Leh has been studying the current conditions of the effects in Ladakh and we’ll update reports on our homepage on the usages of this fund time to time.
We appreciate for your kind support for the people suffering in Ladakh due to the natural disaster.
Donations are accepted at the below account. Please transfer your donation to the following account:
Please write “Fund for relief and rehabilitation of flood disaster victims in Ladakh” as a reference and please let us know if you need receipt or not.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
julayladakh@gmail.com
JULAY LADAKH 3-35-13-204 Higasikomatsugawa, Edogawaku, Tokyo 132-0033 tel:81-3-3655-1079
Registration is open for a 3-day ICT workshop for non-profits in Manali, Himachal Pradesh September 6 - 8 2010.
This workshop is for participants from regions in and around Himachal Pradesh. Preference will be be given to organizations who nominate at least 1 female candidate. A maximum of 2 participants from each organization can apply. If you wish to nominate a third candidate, a nominal fee of 350 /- will be applicable for th...at candidate.
Applicants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs. Food will be provided at the venue, and there is no registration fee for the workshop unless otherwise mentioned. Exact venue details will be communicated to selected candidates one week before the event.
Agenda * Introduction to the Free Software philosophy * Free, stable and secure alternatives to the expensive operating systems on the market. * Office applications for documents, presentations and spreadsheets which are royalty-free and support working in your local language and are free to download and redistribute to anyone. * Simple and powerful audio and video editing tools which can be used to capture and edit your video and audio files. * Free professional grade photo editing software which is easy to install and use. * Email services for your domain and collaboratively work on documents and spreadsheets within and outside your organization. (No more sending attachments back and forth to make corrections, you can do it in real-time!) * Alternative licensing concepts for your original creative work like photos, videos, stories and more which help you share your work with others without copyright issues. * Free online materials for reading and research, free e-books for download, free online encyclopaedias * Social media applications for effective campaigning
and more...
Free software is a matter of liberty, not price. "Free" stands for freedom in this case, though most of the software is also free of cost.
LADAKH DISASTER RELIEF 2010
A LIVE TO LOVE INITIATIVE REGISTRATION FORM FOR VOLUNTEERS ONE FORM PER PERSON
JOINT REGISTRATION CENTERS:
LIVE TO LOVE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (INTERNATIONAL) PEL DRUKPA CHARITABLE TRUST (INDIA)
Thank you for your interest in registering as a volunteer for the Live to Love Initiative – Ladakh Disaster Relief
2010 Emergency Volunteer Group. Kindly provide the following details and allow us to review the areas where
you are able to contribute your expertise.
In the event that we are not able to accept you as a volunteer on ground zero, please do not be disheartened: it may be that the impending situation does not require your expertise and experience for the time being, but there will be opportunities to help in other ways. As this is an emergency situation, we will reply to you as
soon as possible.
You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Are you able to travel on 17 August 2010 to Leh? ___ Yes ___ No
If yes, how long are you able to stay in Leh ___ days
Are you able to travel in September 2010 to Leh (date will be informed later) ___ Yes ___ No
AREAS OF QUALIFIED EXPERTISE/INTEREST/EXPERIENCE WHERE WE NEED HELP
Medical (Doctors) ____ Fundraising ____
Nursing ____ Procurement ____
Public Communications ____ Counseling ____
Construction ____ Architecture ____
SPECIAL NOTES
1. This is a voluntary service, all traveling expenses are self‐financed.
2. You will be going to disaster‐hit areas in Ladakh. In some instances, you may be required to help the victims and
survivors. Therefore, you have to be mentally prepared to witness deaths, injuries, mudslides and other results of
the calamity. If you are physically or emotionally unable to carry on during the operation, please do not hesitate
to take leave.
3. You are required to arrange for your own travel and health Insurance and ensure that you are covered for
emergency helicopter evacuation, in case of unforeseen health issues. Travel Insurance will also ensure that you
will be covered in the event of a cancelled or shortened trip due to unforeseen circumstances.
4. All meals are vegetarian. We discourage volunteers from bringing disposable items, as this will pollute the
Himalayas, where the source of water is very precious and rare.
5. Please bring your own mug and container.
6. We ask that everyone be as understanding and tolerant as possible, as we have no idea what will happen during
the journey and what kind of experience you will go through internally. Please refrain from breaking down
emotionally as this will affect relief efforts, and will add further strain to the situation on ground zero.
7. We are going to a high altitude of approximately 3000m above sea level. Please take care of yourself.
COST ESTIMATES
1. Delhi‐Leh return airfare: Rs17,000‐Rs20,000 more or less, depending on the date of booking
2. Rs1,200 per night and 3 meals a day on a twin‐sharing basis (i.e. Rs600 per person) and Rs1,000 for single
occupancy. This is a special arrangement made with Ladakh Sarai.
3. Airport transfer will cost around Rs150 per trip.
4. Full day rental of a jeep – Rs1,600 per day.
5. Daily expenses – approximately Rs1,200 per day.
The Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (LAMO) is a public charitable trust established to articulate an alternative vision for the arts and media in Ladakh. The organization set up the LAMO Centre in Leh, the main town of the region, to provide a space for the understanding and development of the arts. The complex on which the Centre is located comprises two historical houses below the 17th century Namgyal palace. The houses were restored by LAMO and converted to an arts space with offices, galleries, a library and reading room, screening room, conference room, and open-air performance site. The Centre is designed to conduct outreach programs, research, workshops, and exhibitions that showcase Ladakh’s material and visual culture, performing arts and literature.
The Lamo Centre
Below Namgyal Palace
Old Town, Leh
Ladakh 194101
Tel: 01982-251554
Website: www.lamo.org.in
http://www.lamo.org.in
HOW TO SEND MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR LEH FLOODS
by Raahat - Collection Drive for Leh Relief on Saturday, August 28, 2010
Thank You for supporting the collection drive for Leh. In case of any queries, please feel free to email us.
We are working with Pankhudi Foundation (www.pankhudifoundation.org) to run this collection drive in 5 cities. All contributions will be sent to GOONJ (www.goonj.org) for further distribution in Leh. GOONJ is a recognized non-profit with initiatives running across 20 states in India and several awards to their credit including 'Indian NGO of the year' in 2008. They played a huge role in bringing relief to the victims of the Bihar Floods in 2008 and the Karnataka and Andhra Floods in 2009.
After sending your contributions, please inform us at rashmi.borole@gmail.com / yatin.sethi@gmail.com so that we can keep track and update your names in the DONOR LIST on our facebook page.
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DONORS WITHIN INDIA
1) Send a Cheque/Demand Draft by post to this address: GOONJ, J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076. INDIA. Tel.- 011-26972351, 41401216. Please mention your Name, Address, Phone no and PAN no behind the cheque for accounting purposes.
2) Hand it over to one of Pankhudi Foundation coordinators in Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai or Pune. Contact details of coordinators - http://pankhudifoundation.org/Leh-collection.shtml
DONORS OUTSIDE INDIA
1) Send a Cheque by post (from a bank in India or abroad). Post the cheque to GOONJ, J-93, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi-110076. INDIA. Tel.- 011-26972351, 41401216. Please mention your Name, Address, Phone no and PAN no behind the cheque for receipt purposes.
2) By Wire Transfer (only through overseas bank), informing us at ruchikagoonj@gmail.com.
Rotate it (valid only for overseas donations) - through Wacovia Bank, New York Swift Code- 2000193008933, to Bank - Canara Bank, H block market, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi- 110076. Swift Code- CNRBINBBDFS (GOONJ A/C No - 2591101004644)
DONORS IN USA
Can also send their contributions through the Arpan Foundation website (http://www.arpanfoundation.org/about_us/donate.asp). Please mention clearly that it is for GOONJ.
DONORS IN UK
Can also send their contributions through the Asian Foundation for Help website (http://www.asianfoundation.org.uk/donations.html). Please mention clearly that it is for GOONJ.
The recent cloudburst in Leh has created havoc on the lives of all those affected. Hundreds of lives have been lost, houses have been destroyed and people have lost everything they have. According to Mr. Anshu Gupta (Founder, Goonj) who has actually visited the site, the extent of damage is immense. "In a population of around 20K, 200 recovered dead bodies, 500 missing people, hundreds of houses totally crumbled, heavy loss to crop, cattle and property is not a small loss. Many families have been wiped out completely; even the dead bodies are still under the 6- 7 ft. of mud, which suddenly entered their homes as they were sleeping. The prime concern is the upcoming winter. In winters the temperature of Leh goes down to -20 degree centigrade and this time due to lack of homes it’s going to be quite a miserable time. There is also a bigger question of food security as the affected people have lost the stocks they created to use in the 6 months of harsh winters."
To offer whatever assistance we can in their time of need, Pankhudi Foundation is doing a collection drive for the victims of the floods. We are collecting money and other items that will be needed by the victims to now and in the coming months to re-build their lives.
Material Contributions:
* Good quality woollens and blankets (Important)
* Tarpaulins and thick plastic sheets
* Export surplus or Cotton cloth for making sanitary napkins
* Cooking and water storage utensils or buckets
* School material- toys & games, stationary, notebooks etc.
* Lanterns, candles, matchbox, torch & batteries
Material donations must be packed in plastic gunny bags to make storage and transport easier. All donations will be sent to Goonj for further distribution on the ground. The Goonj team recently visited Leh to do a basic assessment of the situation and have connected with local organizations to help the Leh victims.
Material Contributions:
* Donations must be in the form of CHEQUES / DRAFTS ONLY in the name of “GOONJ”. We cannot accept cash.
* Tarpaulins and thick plastic sheets
* All your donations are eligible for Tax Exemption under 80G. For receipts, please write the following information behind your cheques/drafts – Name, Address, Phone No. and PAN No.
Taking material to Leh is costly and difficult therefore GOONJ will be using the money we raise to buy materials from cities near Leh
For donations please provide your details HERE. The last date for sending in your contributions is 10th September 2010.
Or contact one of our Local Representatives in your city:
City Name Contact Email
Bangalore Mr. Anuj Bhargava/
Ms. Chhavi Arora +91 9739137485 /
+91 9740375954 sahayata@pankhudifoundation.org
Delhi Mr. Amit Garg/
Mr. Vaibhav Khandelwal +91 9971006580 /
+91 9310121285 sahayata@pankhudifoundation.org
Hyderabad Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh/
Mr. Ramesh Kolluri +91 9704165208/
+91 8008099898 sahayata@pankhudifoundation.org
Mumbai Mr. Abhishek Shenoy/
Mr. Aditya Karandikar +91 9920396422 /
+91 9004991505 sahayata@pankhudifoundation.org
Pune Mr. Shrikanth Iyer/
Mr. Sachin Agrawal +91 9730580513/
+91 9604895693 sahayata@pankhudifoundation.org
Other locations Mr. Rohan Honawade +91 9986203352 sahayata@pankhudifoundation.org
For any other queries, email us at sahayata@pankhudifoundation.org
Corporate Letter:
Sahayata: Collection Drive for Leh Flood Relief
About Goonj:
Goonj is a recognized non-profit with initiatives running across 20 states in India and several awards to their credit including 'Indian NGO of the year' in 2008. They played a huge role in bringing relief to the victims of the Bihar Floods in 2008 and the Karnataka and Andhra Floods in 2009.
www.goonj.org http://pankhudifoundation.org/Leh-collection.shtml
Contributions in any form will be much appreciated... food material,bottled water,blankets,clothes,cash... ANYTHING. Thousands of people have nothing left of their possessions except for the clothes on their back. -- Tsering Ladol
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Chandigarh
Candle march by Disaster Management Students and Ladakh Student Association (LSA) Chandigarh 13th August
Jullay,
The students of Disaster Management of Panjab University in collaboration with the Ladakh Student Association (LSA) Chd is organizing a candle light vigil march to pray for the victims of the Disaster that struck leh ladakh and to raise funds for the same on 13th Aug... ..
The march will begin at 5:30 pm. So all are requested to be at Student Center Panjab University on time.
I as a student of disaster management and a member of LSA want to take initiation to make the Calamity that struck our motherland to make it a National Calamity so that we can get a funds not only from the National Calamity Contingency Fund but also from the MPs of the respective States from their MPLADS funds, AND i suggest it to all other Student Bodies too, so that we can pressurize the Center Govt at a large scale . The MP Karan Sing had already announced a donation of 50 lakh if it so happen.. May god bless all the victims who met their fate on that fateful night and give strength to the families and all of us to overcome from this tragedy.
Student Center Panjab University on time.
Sector 14
Chandigarh, 160022, India
puchd.ac.in
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#CommMsgs?cmm=18320272&tid=5502011067071539401&na=2&nst=41
Student Center
http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=20368066
Panjab University,Chandigarh
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Delhi
------------------------------------------------------------------ Delhi Students Union
Ladakhi students in Delhi are actively involved in relief campaign. We are also collecting materials @
Ladakh Student Union Delhi: Flood relief Fund
Ladakh Buddhist Vihara Mandir Bela Road Delhi-110054
Contact, Phuntsok @ +91-9990894450
-- Dorje Dawa
On Behalf of Ladakh Students Union Delhi and Help Ladakh Campaign:
Its been three weeks since the flash flood struck in Ladakh. Over the last three weeks many Ladakhis outside from their homeland (US, Europe, Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu etc) were actively as well as silently involved in relief campaigns. Moreover the Ladakhi students and youths who are studying/working outside Ladakh (Delhi, Jammu and Chandigarh) are actively involved in collecting donations in cash and kind and organizing campaigns. One such campaign was organized by Ladakh Student Union Delhi and they managed to collect Rs 5 Lakh and expected to touch approximately Rs 6 Lakh by 6th of September. On behalf of Ladakh students Union Delhi and Help Ladakh Campaign we would like to thank few of the contributors whose help, advices and significant assistance were very valuable during such a harsh time: Few names that I would like to take are Art of Living Delhi, Major Vinod Kumar, Ka Rigzin Samphel, Rahul IAS institute and Rishi.
On 29th of August (Sunday), Ladakh Student Association Delhi and Help Ladakh Campaign decided to donate an ICU ventilator to SNM hospital, Leh with the collected donation. The details and costs of the machine will put on the board shortly.
We have already stopped collecting materials @ Ladakh Buddha Vihara-Bela Road because all the volunteers are students and also we will stop collecting after 6th of Sept. It was decided initially that the campaign would be carried out for one month. However we are silently continuing with the relief campaign by selling T-Shirt @ concerts, Cultural meets, shows, etc. T-Shirts will be available from tomorrow (i.e., 1st of Sept-@ Rs 250/ T-shirt). I was unable to update the designs selected for the T0shirts. Unfortunately we are left with only 200 nos of T-shirts. I would like to thank all the designers, particularly Prateek Sethi, Prakash Thapa and Tsetang Angmo for their conceptual designs. Contact Gyatso and Dawa for Tees.
Juley!
Ladakh Student Union
To donors in Delhi
Those who would like to donate in kind please drop your goods at following address and we will be sending it by road transport as soon as we will have enough materials. Blankets and warm clothes would be in utmost need as winter is approaching and such clothings and blankets would be of immense use.
Ladakh Student Union Delhi: Flood relief Fund
Ladakh Buddhist Vihara Mandir
Bela Road
110054
A meeting will be conducted at Ladakh Buddhist Vihara, Near ISBT on 15th August, 3.30 PM with all volunteers. In addition we will be distributing the donation booklets among the volunteers. We need more volunteers to work for relief fund campaign.
Aditya Shinde
We are leaving for Ladakh on the 13th, in case any one of you want to send any relief material (clothes, food) drop it at our office at:
Synapses Adventures
1021, Sector-29 Noida.
Call: 9910043205 / 9910053205
we have already collected INR 23,000/- towards the ladakh relief. Thank you guys!
We are leaving on the 13th Aug for Ladakh.
Any form of contribution is welcome...clothes, food, monies.
contact us on: 9910043205 / 9910053205
connect@synapses.in
http://www.synapses.in/
Our mailing address is -
Synapses Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
1021,Sector - 29
Noida - 201301
Uttar Pradesh
India
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Initiative of Ibex Expeditions ,Patrick and Samarpan Foundation - Delhi
Dear All,
We are trying to rustle up some blankets, money, utensils etc to send to Leh which has been devastated by the flash floods and the best is to send this through the Samarpan Foundation.
We have just returned from meeting Patrick, the faith healer who is attached to the Samarpan Foundation and is going to Leh to help the victims of the floods.
Blankets, utensils, food, money is all required so if any of you would like to send something, contact Shraddha at 9810012062 or Deepa Nath at 9810116992.
We are trying to rustle up all we can even through the travel industry and it's a good time for us to help in whatever way we can.
Initiative of Aquaterra Adventures
Aquaterra Adventures - Best of Himalayan Adventure Travel Collections are over 3 lakhs in 3 days, thank you all. The rest of you, come on, write that cheque and send them over. Ladakh needs your pen on paper.
Please courier to Vaibhav Kala, S-507, greater kailash 2 new delhi 48
http://www.facebook.com/aquaterraadventures http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aquaterra-Adventures-Best-of-Himalayan-Adventure-Travel/37176917081
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Donating items of urgent need to RLT Delhi Office by Friday, 13th Aug. We’ll make a larger collective parcel and dispatch it by weekend. Email rltladakh@gmail.com for item list, address and details
amit chaudhary (mob =91 9811500057)
c/o Road less Travelled
#6210,Ground Floor,
B9 ,Vasant kunj
New Delhi 110070 http://www.facebook.com/rltladakh
You can also contact Mr.Siddharth who is a theater artist from Mumbai . his number is 09768527862 , he is traveling to Ladakh with relief material .
I have spoken to Siddharth , all you have to do is to collect your donation and drop it at his mothers place at Punjabi Bagh West in Delhi.
-- Rigzin Samphel
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150542791629476
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In case u have collected Clothes , Food or Medical Aid , you may contact Mr .Harvinder Singh at 09811323625 in Delhi for Transport service to Leh . They are the oldest Transporters running on the Delhi -Leh highway for the last 35 years.
-- Rigzin Samphel
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150542791629476
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Save the Children initiative - Online
Save the Children is coordinating its relief efforts with international medical humanitarian NGO Medecins Sans Frontieres and local NGOs in Leh. “Together with MSF, we are dispatching supplies of blankets and hygiene kits to Leh immediately. We are thankful to Jet Airways and Kingfisher airlines for airlifting the much-needed supplies to Leh,” Mr. Chandy said.
People can call or SMS +918898619953/+91 9811320906. Alternatively, you can go to www.savethechildren.in to donate.
As all you know there has been a major calamity in Ladakh, the most memorable part of the world, a place which has been engraved on every individual's heart who has been there.
This heavenly region has been devastated by heavy flash floods and mud slides. Many people have lost their lives and those surviving have lost their everything. And in a region where to grow a small plant takes lot of hardship, they have lost all their stock food and even the shelter of their homes! And the on-coming winter (with temperatures plummeting down to -20, -30deg Celsius!! ) makes matters even worse.
In a region which shows no mercy to the weak, where the rule of 'Survival of the Fittest' applies the best, day to day survival is becoming a major challenge for these warm-hearted locals, let alone the mental agony they are facing.
Battling this are some of our near and dear friends who at present are in very awful condition, but still taking out m ud and bodies from house from and of their close friends! Padma's (some of you know him well) village, Saboo was the epicenter of the mudslide and were right in its way before it reached Choglumsar! ( Padma and his brother sounded an alarm when they, Luckily, saw the slide coming and saved many lives in the village)
We, Isha Tours and Sahyamitra, have started working to help these unfortunate friends and their villages. We would like to request those of you who wish to or have already show willingness to help, to provide monetary help for them. Some of you have offered to provide clothing and other necessities, but we advice otherwise as carrying them to Leh would prove difficult and they are or will be offered these by other groups. Whereas they are in need of money to be able to rebuild their house, buy groceries, utensils and other essentials as well as set up their farms and business (mainly tourist) now and later!
Hence those who want to kindly send your contribution to any of these volunteers:
Smita Rege : 09320031910
Vidya Parab: 09320231910
Geeta Mane: 09619199321
Usha Parab: 09920183131
Meghan Patankar: 09969695882
One group and most probably Atmaram is also expected to leave for Ladakh next week.
Prayers with the people of Ladakh.
Juley,
Meghan P. Patankar
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Another way to make sure relief gets to Leh... Through the LAMO Trust. LAMO stands for Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation (http://lamo.org.in) and my friend Sunetro works with them. You can send the cheques with your name and full address (and they'll send you a receipt) to his hom in Mumbai and he'll pass them on.
Pasting part of a msg from him...
We are setting up a relief fund to assist with the rebuilding of Leh, Choglamsar and the other affected villages. Also, Sonam Norboo Memorial hospital in Leh has lost all its equipment and we plan to help it get back into business.
There is much to be done and we need resources and funds. I can assure you that every paise we raise will be used in Leh. Please make out cheques in the name of ‘The LAMO Trust’ and post them to me at:
The Lamo Centre
Below Namgyal Palace
Old Town, Leh
Ladakh 194101
Tel: 01982-251554
http://www.lamo.org.in
More about Sunetro http://engopa.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=58
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BANGALORE
Initiative of Getoff Ur Ass
Ladakh fundraiser - saturday, 18:30, 14th august 2010
Ladakh..
It once beckoned to us as a dream. Since then, ten years and a multitude of adventures later Ladakh has become an integral part of getoffurass and in a lot of ways has helped us define what we are today. The land and the people has ha...d a huge impact on the way we see and feel things. It has touched our lives and changed us for the better. The friends we made here are the ones we would cherish for life.
To watch a calamity like this befall this land and its simple, beautiful, loving people has affected us a great deal. We have put together this event for raising awareness and doing what we can to help. With you, with us at this event we hope to reach out to as many people as we can.
Getoff Traveller Pankaj Trivedi was in the thick of action. He has come back with images and videos that we want to share with you. To know more about him, check his website – www.hornokplz.tv
On Saturday the 14th of August we have organised an event to share, understand and explore on how we can help our friends, people and the place, to get over this devastating time.
1 Shanti Road has been kind to offer us the place to meet.
So please make it there at 18:30pm, 14th August 2010 (pls RSVP)
No.1 Shanthi road/Shanti Nagar/Bangalore-25
For map and direction details – pls check http://www.1shanthiroad.com/
We also plan to have an exhibition of images contributed from folks we know soon. Sale proceeds from the exhibition will be forwarded to Ladakh towards any kind of rehabilitation work. More about the exhibition to be posted on Facebook; getoff and onthemove pages.
For more details – pls contact Sandhya@getoffurass.com hand phone; +919916192000
Helping out if you are in leh
If you are in Leh or if you are planning to travel to Ladakh this year, please help the relief efforts by making a donation. Any contributions would be appreciated.
Donation boxes will be placed around Leh. If in doubt, please feel free to contact one of the organisers, Juma Malik at Glaciers Travel, Old Fort Road (opposite Galdan Intercontinental Hotel and next to Fruit & Vegetable Market).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Redcross account no of Deputy Commissioner Leh.
Pl donate generously and motivate others too for donation.
Send a mail to dcleh-jk@nic.in with sub: Flash Flood relief giving details of donation you made for reconcilliation.thanks
The Bank Account Details for Donation is given below
For Flash flood Victims of Leh J&K.
1.Name of BankJammu & Kashmir Bank
2.Name Of Branch Leh Main
3.Title Secy RED CROSS Committee
4.IFSC Code JAKA0PRIEST
5.Account No 0069040500000276
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Ladakh Buddhist Association
State Bank of India
Acc. No. 31318196107
IFSC Code SBIN0001365
Swift Code SBININBB280
SBI Branch Adress: Main Branch, Opp. Chowkhang Vihara, Main Market, Leh-Ladakh, Pin 194101 (J&K), India
und deren e-mail ist hierfür: helpandsupportladakh@hotmail.com http://kroeger-blog.blogspot.com/2010/08/spenden-ii-lba.html
One thing about donating etc. is that the relief material should reach the people who are in need. The parts of Leh city which has been damaged is mainly the area of Skampari and the bus stand and Skalzaling and the Solar Colony at Choglamsar. The residents of these places are mainly from the middle and lower income group. They have left the villages and settled in Leh or have left rented houses and have made their own houses there. most of the construction has been haphazard as there have been no building norms. My main concern is that we have a plan for building shelters/ one room houses before the winter sets in. Water starts to freeze by the middle of October and no construction can be done.
What we should plan is to help with the basic requirements like kitchen utensils, wood stoves (bukharis), firewood for winter heating and clothing for the harsh sub-zero winters. Winters are long from End of October to the end of April. May is also quite cold. Immediate help can be given but if we do some thing we should have it done with keeping that the people who have lost their homes are to face a very harsh and cold winter. This is because to construct homes for all in this season will be an uphill task but they can have prefab housing or make one room structures for the families. This we alone cannot do we can have people at Leh . I am just giving my opinion. Rigzin can call his IAS friends etc to help as they may have some other ideas. In the end of this we have two tasks ahead of us the interim relief and the long term relief for the winter.
-- Daniel Phuntsog
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150542791629476
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Lets Do Dis...
Hi all, doctors @ Leh has reported a steady rise in the cases of gastroenteritis due to contaminated drinking water and many other disease , after the death and destruction. Bio-chemical water filters and Chlorine tablets etc will answer some purpose as per doctors. So as much as possible we need to send this to the peoples over dr. As i'm leaving for Leh on 14th Aug 2010. You can contact me for anything in Leh. I will try to do my level best for our people dr.
My Number @ Leh :- 9419324242 and @ Alchi:- 9419871689
Very Imptt to Note:- Doctors say even cases of post-traumatic disorder (PTD) are rising, So we need trained counsellors esp. who speaks ladakhi language. I hope lots of Volunteers will come forward in every single way to help the people and build their homes in coming days.
Note:- If any1 of you have any kind of suggestion Plz dont hesitate to speak out. This is the time we can return something to our birthplace.
Julei.
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HELPING STUDENTS IN LEH
A group of Ladakhi students, who belong to Kelibuk, Narchumg and Choglamsar villages of Thiksay area of Ladakh, said it had now become difficult for them to continue their studies and to meet their daily requirements in faraway regions, as they have to pay for their rents also.
They said the flash floods in Ladakh might have destroyed agricultural lands and live stocks, which were the only source of income for their families. Many students who were due to receive money from parents could not get it due to the snapping of all means of communication between Leh and Jammu.
Stanzin Amgmo, a student of Class XI, said, “I was due to receive money in the first week of this month but the flash floods have destroyed our property. Now my parents will not be able to send me money.”
Under such circumstances, these students have demanded financial help from the government till the time they are able to get support from their parents.
They also demanded restoration of ATM services in Leh.
here are sad cases coming in of Ladakhi students in various parts of the country who have suffered loss of loved ones and property.To assist them we are co-ordinating with the students union of Jammu , Chandigrah and Delhi to get the account numbers of their respective Treasurers. Keep checking
Contact person for Delhi Students Union is Mr .Chotak ,Law Student ,09718039477
PS mail me the contact numbers of students union of Jammu , Chandigrah helpers to mumbaingos@gmail.com
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STILL ALIVE .....DISASTER IN LEH ....SO NOW I AM STUCK I AM VOLUNTEERING HERE IN RESCUE WORK ....TODAY GOT OUT A FAMILY FROM ISRAEL ...(ALIVE )REST ARE NOT SO LUCKY ......IF U WANT TO HELP OUT THE VICTIMS YOU CAN DONATE THE MONEY IN THIS ACCOUNT .....ADITYA SOOD
0274000107131055
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK .........
DONT HAVE WATER TO DRINK AND FOOD TO EAT
.....PLS GIVE THE DETAIL IF U HAVE DONATED MONEY
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initiative of ACT Alliance (Geneva , Switzerland); with local partners Church’s Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA) and Lutheran World Federation/Lutheran Service
India Trust (LWSIT)
Immediate needs
The most urgent needs are food, blankets, clothes, temporary shelter and medicines.
There is also an urgent need to think of medium and longer-term plans for restoring livelihoods and supporting communities to reduce the risks of such disasters happening in future.
A huge challenge will be the need
to re-construct peoples’ houses in Ladakh before the freezing winter sets in.
National and international response:
More than 6,000 troops, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police personnel along with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police have launched a massive relief and rescue operation. Six military aircraft,carrying relief material, rescue workers, doctors and sniffer dogs landed in Leh on Saturday 7 August.
Two teams from the Union Health Ministry, including a public health expert, two anesthetists, two surgeons and two orthopedic surgeons with five tones of medicines, also reached Leh from Delhi on Saturday. Civilian doctors are currently operating from the army hospital as the only civil hospital in the area is submerged.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is trying to clear roads, highways and paths of debris and slush.
ACT Alliance response:
Church’s Auxiliary for Social Action (CASA) and Lutheran World Federation/Lutheran Service
India Trust (LWSIT) are currently getting in touch with local partners in the area while closely
monitoring the situation. There are many concerns to be addressed including movement of supplies and
road links that have yet to be restored as well as a dire shortage of warehousing and accommodation
facilities.
CASA has local partners, including the Tibetan Relief Committee, to provide logistical and operational support. The Mountain Forum Himalayas, an apex body of NGOs working on issues of the mountain dwellers, is also lending support. Two senior CASA staff will reach Leh along with a representative of the Mountain Forum on 10 August to start setting up operations.
LWF/LWSIT plans to work with the Moravian church Ladakh, the Moravian Mission Welfare Society
and Moravian Mission School in Leh.
CASA and LWF/LWSIT will be submitting proposals for a preliminary appeal within the next few days. Any funding indication or pledge should be communicated to Jessie Kgoroeadira, ACT Chief
Finance Officer (jkg@actalliance.org).
Thank you for your attention.
For further information please contact:
ACT Deputy General Secretary, Jill Hawkey
(jha@actalliance.org, phone +41 22 791 6069) or
ACT Regional Program Officer, Michelle Yonetani
(myo@actalliance.org, phone +41 22 791 6035 or mobile phone +41 79 285 2916)
Please write “Fund for relief and rehabilitation of flood disaster victims in Ladakh” as a reference and please let us know if you need receipt or not.
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CEC Relief Fund Details CEC Relief Fund Details as recieved from Tsering Spalzes For electronic transfers
Rs.1.00 Lakh and above do RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) Instant Transfer Rs.1.00 lakh below do NEFT (National Electronic Fund Transfer) Takes 2 or 3 working days IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) =JAKAOPRIEST JAMMU AND KASHMIR BANK LIMITED BRANCH OFFICE, LEH MAIN BAZAR A/C No. 0069010200000128 CEC RELIEF FUND The account of the CEC Relief Fund is a current account. For international transfers and swift details, we suggest you to visit the link mentioned below on the website of J&K Bank Limited.
http://jkbank.net/nri_remit.php
Yours sincerely,
(Tsering Spalzes)
Personal Assistant Coordination Cell
Office of the Chief Executive Councillor Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh, Ladakh 194101 INDIA
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Feedback from Prayer meeting for the flood victims in delhi
yesterday at 5.30 pm an interfaith prayer was held in delhi university's mughal garden,followed by taking down names of volunteers who will collect donations in cash within delhi.The vice chancellor of delhi university also attended and made a personal donation of 5oo Rs for the flood victims.We have begun in delhi and... hope it will lead to good frution.Thank you rigzin samphal,dorjay dawa,tsewang puntsok, tsering puntsok and all others for the initiative. -- Stanzin Chostak
I thank all of you for yesterday (10th August, 2010) to share your grief at the candle light condolence meet at Buddha Garden, Delhi university North Campus . Those who are victimized due to recent flash flood in Ladakh need our help, support and care. Many of victimized people are directly or indirectly related to us.... It is difficult for most of us to be in Ladakh in such a difficult situation when they need us. However being far away with them does not mean we are paralyzed. All victimized, traumatized and affected people due to the unexpected catastrophe need our help, so let’s unite, dedicate and work heartedly for the fund raising campaign. -- Dorje Dawa
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150542791629476
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Are you feeling helpless ? feel you cannot help? watch the video below.And pick yourself up!! and make a difference.
How you can help
Things that can be done immediately by all of us who are outside Ladakh especially those in Kashmir and Jammu is to send Recharge Coupons to Airtell and Aircell Numbers that you know. This will go a long way in helping those who are stuck up holding the sets in dearth of Talktime on their mobile phones.
Things that are needed urgently include large size tarpaulins, about 20'x20' which can be put into various use. It should be light weight yet strong to withstand tears and punctures from normal use. Silpaulin is the brand that has some reputation and not any other cheap types from Azad Market of Delhi.
-- inputs from oops on the Ladakh Student's Forum
