Greenpeace is looking to establish a network of like-minded people working in technology and the creative industries in Bangalore who want to get involved with our campaigns. At this inaugural meeting we will be looking at our iconic campaign against the Dhamra port in Orissa, and holding an open session to look at the next steps as this campaign draws to a close. The session should be of special interest to anyone who uses video for advocacy purposes, as we look at how
viral video can boost our existing online campaign.
Location:
Jaaga
15 Rhenius Street,
Shanti Nagar,
Opposite Hockey Stadium Main Entrance,
Between Foodworld & TV 9
Bangalore, India
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Volunteer at the Farmers Market - Bandra - Mumbai
Volunteer Meet planned at sharp 11am on Saturday, 25 Sept at Nilgiri Garden, Linking Road, Bandra (W)
Come meet us at the market & you can help farmers to sell since they are unable to cope with aggressive urban folk. Even an hour worth of help makes a difference. See you Sunday 3 October !
Season two begins Sunday October 3, 2010
Nilgiri Garden,
Bandra Hindu Association,
Linking Road,
Bandra (W)
Sundays, Noon - 7pm!
South-West of National College
Opposite The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf/Amarsons
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Come meet us at the market & you can help farmers to sell since they are unable to cope with aggressive urban folk. Even an hour worth of help makes a difference. See you Sunday 3 October !
Season two begins Sunday October 3, 2010
Nilgiri Garden,
Bandra Hindu Association,
Linking Road,
Bandra (W)
Sundays, Noon - 7pm!
South-West of National College
Opposite The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf/Amarsons
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=345442782802
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Antardrishti Forum for Friends of Blind's Meeting October 3 · 10:30am Agra
Location Antardrishti
113, Tagore Nagar, Dayal Bagh
Agra, India
Antardrishti, a social development organisation is committed to the cause of blind people in our society. Towards this we had made a humble beginning in 2006. It is registered as a Public Charitable Trust under Indian Trust Act, 1882.
Vision
Antardrishti aims at creating an inclusive society with equal and full participation of the blind or visually impaired people in conformity with the principles of equity, justice, participation and collective accountability of different stakeholders.
Our belief
Antardrishti firmly believes that the visually impaired people do not constitute any social or personal liability- on the contrary, they are our valuable assets.
They do not need sympathy but an enabling environment – an environment that promotes and translates their innate potential into creative and productive energy
Mission
Antardrishti’s mission is to promote self-reliance among the visually impaired people by empowering them through education, skill building and developing life skills.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19173809528
113, Tagore Nagar, Dayal Bagh
Agra, India
Antardrishti, a social development organisation is committed to the cause of blind people in our society. Towards this we had made a humble beginning in 2006. It is registered as a Public Charitable Trust under Indian Trust Act, 1882.
Vision
Antardrishti aims at creating an inclusive society with equal and full participation of the blind or visually impaired people in conformity with the principles of equity, justice, participation and collective accountability of different stakeholders.
Our belief
Antardrishti firmly believes that the visually impaired people do not constitute any social or personal liability- on the contrary, they are our valuable assets.
They do not need sympathy but an enabling environment – an environment that promotes and translates their innate potential into creative and productive energy
Mission
Antardrishti’s mission is to promote self-reliance among the visually impaired people by empowering them through education, skill building and developing life skills.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19173809528
Friday, September 17, 2010
Breakthrough an international human rights organization
Breakthrough is an international human rights organization that uses the popular culture, media, and education to transform public attitudes and promote values of equality, justice, and dignity. We are a nonprofit organization and are currently working in India and the US on issues such as violence against women, HIV/AIDS, and immigration policy.
In 2000, Breakthrough produced the album Mann Ke Manjeere and an award-winning music video on domestic violence that reached over 100 million households in India and was translated into 6 international languages. The album was composed of a collection of popular and folk songs, with a strong emphasis on issues and actions and was sung by Shubha Mudgal.
Our latest multimedia campaign, 'bell bajao' takes a fresh look at the issue of domestic violence - a project designed by Ogilvy & Mather. It’s a 360 degree campaign with TV, Radio, Print, and Internet as means to reach out to millions of people across the country. This entire campaign is being done in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare and UNIFEM. This media campaign is being supported by on the ground force of youth and community leaders. Breakthrough reaches out to thousands of youth and members of NGOs and community based organizations. Our intensive training on human rights, gender, sexuality, prevention of HIV, and right of HIV positive people has equipped more than 70,000 people to be change agents in their community.
Ashish Dubey | Trainer
Breakthrough: bring human rights home
E-1 A Kailash Colony | 1st Floor | New Delhi 110048 | India
t +91.11.41666101 | m +91.11.9336329008
Skype ashishdubey008 | Twitter @breakthrough | www.breakthrough.tv
Bring domestic violence to a halt. Ring the Bell!
Twitter @bell_bajao | www.bellbajao.org
In 2000, Breakthrough produced the album Mann Ke Manjeere and an award-winning music video on domestic violence that reached over 100 million households in India and was translated into 6 international languages. The album was composed of a collection of popular and folk songs, with a strong emphasis on issues and actions and was sung by Shubha Mudgal.
Our latest multimedia campaign, 'bell bajao' takes a fresh look at the issue of domestic violence - a project designed by Ogilvy & Mather. It’s a 360 degree campaign with TV, Radio, Print, and Internet as means to reach out to millions of people across the country. This entire campaign is being done in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare and UNIFEM. This media campaign is being supported by on the ground force of youth and community leaders. Breakthrough reaches out to thousands of youth and members of NGOs and community based organizations. Our intensive training on human rights, gender, sexuality, prevention of HIV, and right of HIV positive people has equipped more than 70,000 people to be change agents in their community.
Ashish Dubey | Trainer
Breakthrough: bring human rights home
E-1 A Kailash Colony | 1st Floor | New Delhi 110048 | India
t +91.11.41666101 | m +91.11.9336329008
Skype ashishdubey008 | Twitter @breakthrough | www.breakthrough.tv
Bring domestic violence to a halt. Ring the Bell!
Twitter @bell_bajao | www.bellbajao.org
Aham Bhumika work with destitute, orphans and widows - Bhopal
Aham Bhumika is a NGO based in Bhopal, India. We work mainly with the destitute, orphans and widows from the nearby rural area and provide them with food and clothes we collect from donors. We have successfully carried out various campaigns to the day like the bicycle donation campaign, Vastrasamman campaign to name only a few. Our NGO is run by individuals who have full time jobs to support their family but also harbour passion for giving back to the society. Currently we’re looking for sponsorships and donations in cash or kind to further expand our scope of work. You can reach us at ahambhumika@gmail.com or @ahambhumika or call Subrat on +91 98264 72718. We look forward to getting in touch with you!.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Registering a charitable organisation in india
Registering and Managing Voluntary Organisations
Since time immemorial, India has an ancient and rich tradition of philanthropy. There are virtually hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations (registered and unregistered) operating all over India. In Maharashtra alone, there are over four lakh charitable organizations registered with the office of the Charity Commissioner.
"Charity" being a State subject allows different states in India have separate Acts to govern and regulate charitable organizations. For example, all public charitable trusts in the state of Maharashtra are governed by the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950.
The same Act, with minor changes, is also operational in the state of Gujarat. Rajasthan, too, has a trusts Act of 1959, while Madhya Pradesh has an Act of 1951. In certain southern states like Andhra Pradesh, there are endowment Acts, while a number of northern and north-eastern states in India have no trust Act
at all. Even the capital of India- New Delhi-has no trust Act.
The Societies Registration Act, 1860, however, is an All-India Act, with each state adopting certain modifications.
What is the difference between a Trust and a Society
Trust: A trust can be established by two or more individuals and registered under the Trusts Act of the State. The main instrument of trust is the trust deed which is executed on non-judicial stamp paper. Trustees generally hold office for life, unless otherwise provided in the trust deed. New trustees are generally appointed by invitation by the surviving trustees. The minimum and
maximum number of trustees should be specified in the trust deed. A trust is generally irrevocable.
Society: A society, on the other hand, can be established by seven or more individuals and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, all societies must also simultaneously be registered as trusts under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. The
main instrument of a society is the memorandum and articles of association which need not be executed on stamp paper.
Members of the managing committee/governing body generally hold office for a certain period of time and may stand for re-election, if necessary.
A society may also be wound up if three-fifths of the members of the general body of the society so desire.
A society, in other words, is a more flexible and democratic set-up.
A charitable organization may also be registered as a section 25 company under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 by seven or more individuals.
Whether a trust, society or a section 25 company, the Income Tax Act gives all three categories equal treatment, in terms of exempting their income u/s 11 and 12 and granting 80G certificate.
How to Register a Charitable Organisation?
In India you can register an NGO in 3 ways:
1. As a society under societies act
For national level society you need at least 7 persons from seven different states. It can be registered at New Delhi OR For state level society/NGO there are some certain rules and state society acts.
2. As a Non-profit company under section of 25 of Companies Act.
3. As a Public Trust.
For registration of public trust there are some different acts and procedures.
You must be specific, what is your aim to form an NGO and the area of operation and the state you live in.
Place of Registration
The registration of a society is to be done under the Act wherever obtaining the registration and not in the State where the benefit is claimed. Once the person proposing to form a society has decided upon the name of the society and has prepared drafts of Memorandum and Rules and
Regulations of the society, procedure adopted in following paragraphs may be adopted for getting the society registered.
Signing of Memorandum of Association
All the subscribers (minimum seven) should sign each page of the memorandum and the signatures should be witnessed by either an Oath Commissioner, Notary Public (Rs. 3/- Notarial stamp duty affixed), Gazetted Officer, Advocate, Chartered Accountant or 1st Class Magistrate
with their rubber / official stamp and complete address.
Persons desirous of forming a society should also become members of the first governing body.
An outsider cannot become member of the governing body in the first instance.
Signature on Rules and Regulations
The Rules should be signed by atleast three members of the governing body. Following certificate should be given at the end of the rules and regulations: ""Certified that this is the correct copy of
rules and regulations of the Society"".
File the required documents with the Registrar of Societies
Following papers should be filed with the Registrar of Societies for registration of a society under the principal Act or corresponding Acts enacted by various State Governments: Covering letter requesting for registration stating in the body of letter various documents annexed to it. It should be signed by all the subscribers to the memorandum or by a person authorised by all of them to sign on their behalf Memorandum of Association in duplicate along with a certified copy (as per Sec. 3 of the Principal Act). It should be neatly typed and pages serially numbered
Rules and Regulations / Bye-laws in duplicate duly signed
Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value sworn by the President or Secretary of the Society stating relationship between the subscribers. The affidavit should be attested by an Oath Commissioner, Notary Public (Rs 3 Notarial Stamp affixed) or Ist Class Magistrate.
Documentary proof such as House Tax receipt, rent receipt in respect of premises shown as Registered Office of the society or no objection certificate from the owner of the premises
Registration Fee
Normally fee of Rs 50/- is payable as registration fee of a society and it should
accompany the request for registration payable in cash or by Demand Draft. In
Union Territory of Delhi the Registrar intimates the applicant society by a letter
stating that all the formalities have been completed and the documents filed are
acceptable. The applicant society is required to deposit the registration fee after
receipt of this letter. Formalities of registration and requirement of documents etc.
may differ slightly from State to State. The applicants may, therefore, contact in
advance the Registrar of Societies having jurisdiction.
Registration Certificate
On receiving the documents mentioned above the Registrar shall satisfy himself about the compliance of the provisions of the Act and correctness in his hand that the society is registered under the Principal Act 1860 or other corresponding Acts.
Presumption of Registration
Presumption that the society was duly registered under the Act arises not on the Certificate of Registration granted by the Registrar but on the copies of the Rules and Regulations and Memorandum certified under Sec. 19 which constitutes them prima facie evidence of the matters
therein contained.
Why register as an NGO?
Registration of a charitable organization has several advantages. It adds to the general credibility and reliability of the organization and aids in formalisin a corporate identity.
Complexity in Registration
Unfortunately, there is complexity and bureaucracy around this process and charitable organizations often feel burdened and stifled by the various legislation and authorities governing them.
At the state level, it is the Charity Commissioner of the Registrar of Societies which registers a charity
At the federal level, it is the Income Tax Act which has the authority to register a charity
If the organization receives foreign contribution, the Home Ministry also begins to exercise its jurisdiction.
Also, the various Trusts Act and the Societies Registration Act have, to an extent, become dated. For example, the Societies Registration Act is even older than the Indian National Congress and has been a product of the historic Revolt of 1857. Both the Acts are not designed to cover the wide and varied activities of modern developmental organizations.
http://www.karmayog.com/formation.htm
http://canaresh.com/Data/Other_Laws/faq_on_BPT.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_NGOs
http://wirc-icai.org/wirc_referencer/Other%20Laws/Bombay%20public%20trust.htm
Since time immemorial, India has an ancient and rich tradition of philanthropy. There are virtually hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations (registered and unregistered) operating all over India. In Maharashtra alone, there are over four lakh charitable organizations registered with the office of the Charity Commissioner.
"Charity" being a State subject allows different states in India have separate Acts to govern and regulate charitable organizations. For example, all public charitable trusts in the state of Maharashtra are governed by the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950.
The same Act, with minor changes, is also operational in the state of Gujarat. Rajasthan, too, has a trusts Act of 1959, while Madhya Pradesh has an Act of 1951. In certain southern states like Andhra Pradesh, there are endowment Acts, while a number of northern and north-eastern states in India have no trust Act
at all. Even the capital of India- New Delhi-has no trust Act.
The Societies Registration Act, 1860, however, is an All-India Act, with each state adopting certain modifications.
What is the difference between a Trust and a Society
Trust: A trust can be established by two or more individuals and registered under the Trusts Act of the State. The main instrument of trust is the trust deed which is executed on non-judicial stamp paper. Trustees generally hold office for life, unless otherwise provided in the trust deed. New trustees are generally appointed by invitation by the surviving trustees. The minimum and
maximum number of trustees should be specified in the trust deed. A trust is generally irrevocable.
Society: A society, on the other hand, can be established by seven or more individuals and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, all societies must also simultaneously be registered as trusts under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. The
main instrument of a society is the memorandum and articles of association which need not be executed on stamp paper.
Members of the managing committee/governing body generally hold office for a certain period of time and may stand for re-election, if necessary.
A society may also be wound up if three-fifths of the members of the general body of the society so desire.
A society, in other words, is a more flexible and democratic set-up.
A charitable organization may also be registered as a section 25 company under the Indian Companies Act, 1956 by seven or more individuals.
Whether a trust, society or a section 25 company, the Income Tax Act gives all three categories equal treatment, in terms of exempting their income u/s 11 and 12 and granting 80G certificate.
How to Register a Charitable Organisation?
In India you can register an NGO in 3 ways:
1. As a society under societies act
For national level society you need at least 7 persons from seven different states. It can be registered at New Delhi OR For state level society/NGO there are some certain rules and state society acts.
2. As a Non-profit company under section of 25 of Companies Act.
3. As a Public Trust.
For registration of public trust there are some different acts and procedures.
You must be specific, what is your aim to form an NGO and the area of operation and the state you live in.
Place of Registration
The registration of a society is to be done under the Act wherever obtaining the registration and not in the State where the benefit is claimed. Once the person proposing to form a society has decided upon the name of the society and has prepared drafts of Memorandum and Rules and
Regulations of the society, procedure adopted in following paragraphs may be adopted for getting the society registered.
Signing of Memorandum of Association
All the subscribers (minimum seven) should sign each page of the memorandum and the signatures should be witnessed by either an Oath Commissioner, Notary Public (Rs. 3/- Notarial stamp duty affixed), Gazetted Officer, Advocate, Chartered Accountant or 1st Class Magistrate
with their rubber / official stamp and complete address.
Persons desirous of forming a society should also become members of the first governing body.
An outsider cannot become member of the governing body in the first instance.
Signature on Rules and Regulations
The Rules should be signed by atleast three members of the governing body. Following certificate should be given at the end of the rules and regulations: ""Certified that this is the correct copy of
rules and regulations of the Society"".
File the required documents with the Registrar of Societies
Following papers should be filed with the Registrar of Societies for registration of a society under the principal Act or corresponding Acts enacted by various State Governments: Covering letter requesting for registration stating in the body of letter various documents annexed to it. It should be signed by all the subscribers to the memorandum or by a person authorised by all of them to sign on their behalf Memorandum of Association in duplicate along with a certified copy (as per Sec. 3 of the Principal Act). It should be neatly typed and pages serially numbered
Rules and Regulations / Bye-laws in duplicate duly signed
Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value sworn by the President or Secretary of the Society stating relationship between the subscribers. The affidavit should be attested by an Oath Commissioner, Notary Public (Rs 3 Notarial Stamp affixed) or Ist Class Magistrate.
Documentary proof such as House Tax receipt, rent receipt in respect of premises shown as Registered Office of the society or no objection certificate from the owner of the premises
Registration Fee
Normally fee of Rs 50/- is payable as registration fee of a society and it should
accompany the request for registration payable in cash or by Demand Draft. In
Union Territory of Delhi the Registrar intimates the applicant society by a letter
stating that all the formalities have been completed and the documents filed are
acceptable. The applicant society is required to deposit the registration fee after
receipt of this letter. Formalities of registration and requirement of documents etc.
may differ slightly from State to State. The applicants may, therefore, contact in
advance the Registrar of Societies having jurisdiction.
Registration Certificate
On receiving the documents mentioned above the Registrar shall satisfy himself about the compliance of the provisions of the Act and correctness in his hand that the society is registered under the Principal Act 1860 or other corresponding Acts.
Presumption of Registration
Presumption that the society was duly registered under the Act arises not on the Certificate of Registration granted by the Registrar but on the copies of the Rules and Regulations and Memorandum certified under Sec. 19 which constitutes them prima facie evidence of the matters
therein contained.
Why register as an NGO?
Registration of a charitable organization has several advantages. It adds to the general credibility and reliability of the organization and aids in formalisin a corporate identity.
Complexity in Registration
Unfortunately, there is complexity and bureaucracy around this process and charitable organizations often feel burdened and stifled by the various legislation and authorities governing them.
At the state level, it is the Charity Commissioner of the Registrar of Societies which registers a charity
At the federal level, it is the Income Tax Act which has the authority to register a charity
If the organization receives foreign contribution, the Home Ministry also begins to exercise its jurisdiction.
Also, the various Trusts Act and the Societies Registration Act have, to an extent, become dated. For example, the Societies Registration Act is even older than the Indian National Congress and has been a product of the historic Revolt of 1857. Both the Acts are not designed to cover the wide and varied activities of modern developmental organizations.
http://www.karmayog.com/formation.htm
http://canaresh.com/Data/Other_Laws/faq_on_BPT.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_NGOs
http://wirc-icai.org/wirc_referencer/Other%20Laws/Bombay%20public%20trust.htm
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Let's rebuild Ladakh - a fund raising photography exhibition September 20 Delhi
Location
Central Atrium, Select CITYWALK
Saket
New Delhi, India
The exhibition showcases the beauty of Ladakh and all the photographs are up for sale. All the donations will be received directly by Ritinjali, our NGO partner.
Besides,raising funds, the objective of the exhibition is also to make people aware of the difficulties the people of Ladakh are going to face as winters approach. This will also enable the NGO in collecting donations from people who may not want to buy the photographs.
Exhibition showcases the works of Munish Khanna, Hemant Sud, Amit Bhatia and Munish Kaushik
Central Atrium, Select CITYWALK
Saket
New Delhi, India
The exhibition showcases the beauty of Ladakh and all the photographs are up for sale. All the donations will be received directly by Ritinjali, our NGO partner.
Besides,raising funds, the objective of the exhibition is also to make people aware of the difficulties the people of Ladakh are going to face as winters approach. This will also enable the NGO in collecting donations from people who may not want to buy the photographs.
Exhibition showcases the works of Munish Khanna, Hemant Sud, Amit Bhatia and Munish Kaushik
Ritinjali working marginalized communities of areas in and around Delhi,
Ritinjali welcomes contributions and volunteers for its cause.
Current Volunteer Positions
1. All India Institute for Medical Sciences
You can volunteer for counselling sessions and Provide assistance to patients, doctors and nurses in procedural tasks.
2. Tihar Jail # 2,5&6(New Delhi)
RITINJALI provides counselling, rehabilitation and legal representation services to juvenile inmates aged 16 to 21. You can volunteer for legal assistance, counselling and advocacy programmes
3. Naari Niketan (New Delhi)
RITINJALI provides counselling, rehabilitation and legal representation services to women who are victims of crime and social abuse. You can volunteer for legal assistance, counselling and advocacy programmes .
4. Ritinjali, s Second Chance School-Mahipalpur (New Delhi)
A school for youth who did not get the first chance. You can volunteer for youth mentoring, vocational training, placement and employment programmes and entrepreneurship programmes.
5. Ritinjali Centre at Dalil Ekta Camp (New Delhi)
A school for Marginalised children staying in the slum clusters located behind Vasant Kunj Police station. You can volunteer to support their education, educational excursions and other co-curricular activities.
6. Ritinjali Centre at Kusumpur Pahari (New Delhi)
A center for community development and responsible citizenship. You can volunteer for programme and establishment development, Women development, counselling sessions and awareness programmes.
7 Ritinjali Centre at Nathupur Pahari (New Delhi)
A school for marginalised children, which helps educate them and tries to give them back their future. You can volunteer to support their education, educational excursions and Ritinjali’s Weekly Lunch Programme.
8. Ritinjali’s INA Night school
School for the marginalised children at INA Market. The school caters to boys between the ages of 12 to 20 years who work as porters during the day and attend school by night. You can volunteer to support their education, educational excursions and other co-curricular activities
9. Product Marketing
At many of Ritinjali’s project locations, communities produce products such as pickles, garments jams etc. We would greatly appreciate assistance in the marketing and sale of these products at all capacities.
10. Office Management
Ritinjali requires Volunteers to assist in managing its offices and centres across various project locations. We will appreciate assistance in accounting related work, newsletter publishing, website updating, infrastructure development and establishment related activities.
General Responsibilities of Ritinjali Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and skills to the Ritinjali. The quality work of our volunteers greatly contributes to the success of Ritinjali’s projects. Like ourselves, our volunteers are committed to empowering and helping others, and recognize that each one of us must do something to help the Marginalised. This document details the general guidelines and policies for volunteers participating in Ritinjali’s projects abroad. We appreciate you taking the time to familiarize yourself with the conditions and guidelines for becoming a Ritinjali volunteer.
* Volunteers are responsible for their own housing and living expenses.
* Volunteers are required to conduct themselves at all times in a professional manner while participating in Ritinjali projects or working at Ritinjali sites.
* Participants are expected to work responsibly to complete the tasks outlined in their position description to the best of their abilities.
* Volunteers are requested to cite Ritinjali and any Ritinjali project locations in any publications relating to work conducted while working on Ritinjali approved projects.
* Participants must produce and submit a final written report on progress made during their volunteership, which must be received by Ritinjali no later than 60 days after the ending date of their position.
* Ritinjali may request that volunteers submit intermediate progress reports from the field (most often by email) in the case of extended projects.
* All participants are expected to provide Ritinjali with copies of data, notes, photos, recordings, theses or publications that result from your volunteership.
* Participants are expected and encouraged to pass on their knowledge, and the information they have collected, to local people whenever possible, and to listen carefully to and incorporate the ideas and knowledge of local people. If appropriate, you may organize workshops, seminars and other presentations, and should at all times strive to involve those with whom you routinely interact.
* Finally, participants are encouraged to be flexible, when situations arise that require adapting the initial description of your expected duties (after all, this is field work).
Volunteer Application Instructions
Our volunteer program operates under a set of guidelines to ensure that both the volunteer and the recipient project enjoy the maximum gain from the interchange. Volunteers provide assistance to ongoing projects, and also serve as representatives of international culture and their home country in particular. Please read the above conditions and guidelines carefully before applying to one of Ritinjali’s volunteer positions.
To apply, send the following materials to Ritinjali at the address below:
* Volunteer information coversheet (download as Word document).
* Your CV (curriculum vitae) or resume.
* A passport photo (you may send this by email as a .jpg image).
You may email or fax items 1-3. Applicants who are already in India may submit the materials at Ritinjali’s office in Mahipalpur (Contact Ritinjali for details).
Please send all materials to:
Ritinjali, K-99, 1st street
Opp IDBI Bank, Mahipalpur,
New Delhi –110037
Phone Numbers-011-26789072
E-mail: -ritinjali@ritinjali.org
You will be notified within one month of receipt of all your application materials if your application has been approved. We may request to interview you, particularly for positions that require specific skills. Due to the volume of applicants, negative replies will not be mailed, however you may contact Ritinjali at your convenience to check on the status of your application.
For further details, please contact:
Name
Phone
Arun Kapur 011-26789072 arunkapur@ritinjali.org
Dipika Nanjappa 9811066550 dipika@ritinjali.org
Anju Dhar 011-26789072 anjudhar@ritinjali.org
Ashish Alex 011-26789072 ashish@ritinjali.org
Ritinjali
K-99, 1st Street,
Mahipalpur,
New Delhi-110 037 (INDIA)
Phone: 91-11-26789072
http://ritinjali.org/
Kids for Kool Karma Beach Clean-up on Juhu beach September 23
Although Plaster of Paris (POP) idols seem attractive due to the bright colours & massive idols, they use toxic colours, binding agents & POP, which do not dissolve on immersion and pollute our lakes & seas. This leads to massive deaths of aquatic plants and animals (incl. migratory birds), preventing sunlight from entering the water and reducing the water’s dissolved oxygen...
Join hands with SPROUTS on SEPT, 23th 2010 for BEACH CLEANUP on JUHU BEACH from 7:00-9:30am to reduce the harmful effects of immersion (visarjan) of POP Ganeshas & give the marine life a clean-n-safe home to live in...
RSVP: Vidhya-98920-99304, or Yagnesh-98217-28781
Email: sproutsonline@gmail.com
Office Address: SPROUTS Earth Shop, 5, Pawar Shops, Rani Sati Marg, Malad (East), Mumbai - 400 097, India
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=235598434087
Join hands with SPROUTS on SEPT, 23th 2010 for BEACH CLEANUP on JUHU BEACH from 7:00-9:30am to reduce the harmful effects of immersion (visarjan) of POP Ganeshas & give the marine life a clean-n-safe home to live in...
RSVP: Vidhya-98920-99304, or Yagnesh-98217-28781
Email: sproutsonline@gmail.com
Office Address: SPROUTS Earth Shop, 5, Pawar Shops, Rani Sati Marg, Malad (East), Mumbai - 400 097, India
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=235598434087
Souvenir making workshop for children in Leh Relief camps September 21st - 27th 2010
Art Pitara is now spreading its wings outside Mumbai. We will be conducting our next art activity - Souvenir making workshop, with the kids in LEH (Ladakh) relief camps.
As we all are aware, the recent cloudburst, has brought the picturesque and culture-rich Leh, down to its knees. Caught in the midst of all the destruction and despair, are so many children sheltered helplessly in relief camps, waiting for things to get back to ...normal, waiting to return to school and waiting to play with their friends again!
Art Pitara wishes to do something for these children, to preserve their innocence and bring back smiles on their faces, and naturally so, despite the unfortunate turn of events that they have been forced to be a part of, we would like to teach them to look at every adversity that comes their way as an opportunity-a stepping stone.
---WHAT DO WE PLAN TO DO?---
We think it will help if we can divert their mind from their cheerless surrounding for just a little while and direct their energies and thought in doing something good, something creative and something they love!
The idea is to conduct some fun and creative art workshops for these children. We plan to use the same mud that caused the destruction (and other materials like wood and stones) to build colorful souvenirs. The souvenirs could be in the form of paper weights made of stones, monastery models made of clay, bookmarks, key chains, etc. Moderately priced at Rs. 10-100, these souvenirs, will be kept for sale for the tourists who wish to take some part of Leh, back home.
We are sure, the tourists will be more than happy to buy these little mementos made by beautiful little hands of the local children of Leh. All the funds raised will be donated to a local organization/family in need.
---HOW CAN YOU HELP US?---
If you like the idea, we sincerely wish to appeal to all of you to help us in any which way you can, to make this initiative a success. We would like to invite any volunteers for the same.
You can also support Art Pitara by contributing for the expenses of this activity (art supplies, local transportation, etc).
For contributions - please contact us at ArtPitara@gmail.com or 099705-36017.
Thanks,
Rashmi Borole.
ArtPitara@gmail.com
+91-99705-36017
Art Pitara – www.facebook.com/ArtPitara
As we all are aware, the recent cloudburst, has brought the picturesque and culture-rich Leh, down to its knees. Caught in the midst of all the destruction and despair, are so many children sheltered helplessly in relief camps, waiting for things to get back to ...normal, waiting to return to school and waiting to play with their friends again!
Art Pitara wishes to do something for these children, to preserve their innocence and bring back smiles on their faces, and naturally so, despite the unfortunate turn of events that they have been forced to be a part of, we would like to teach them to look at every adversity that comes their way as an opportunity-a stepping stone.
---WHAT DO WE PLAN TO DO?---
We think it will help if we can divert their mind from their cheerless surrounding for just a little while and direct their energies and thought in doing something good, something creative and something they love!
The idea is to conduct some fun and creative art workshops for these children. We plan to use the same mud that caused the destruction (and other materials like wood and stones) to build colorful souvenirs. The souvenirs could be in the form of paper weights made of stones, monastery models made of clay, bookmarks, key chains, etc. Moderately priced at Rs. 10-100, these souvenirs, will be kept for sale for the tourists who wish to take some part of Leh, back home.
We are sure, the tourists will be more than happy to buy these little mementos made by beautiful little hands of the local children of Leh. All the funds raised will be donated to a local organization/family in need.
---HOW CAN YOU HELP US?---
If you like the idea, we sincerely wish to appeal to all of you to help us in any which way you can, to make this initiative a success. We would like to invite any volunteers for the same.
You can also support Art Pitara by contributing for the expenses of this activity (art supplies, local transportation, etc).
For contributions - please contact us at ArtPitara@gmail.com or 099705-36017.
Thanks,
Rashmi Borole.
ArtPitara@gmail.com
+91-99705-36017
Art Pitara – www.facebook.com/ArtPitara
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Jamghat rehabilitating children living and working on the streets of Delhi.
Established in 2003, Jamghat comprises of young adult professionals and volunteers, with a variety of skills and experiences. We are a registered NGO that aims to rehabilitate children living and working on the streets of Delhi.
Mission:
Provide an environment where street children can evolve as physically and emotionally healthy, self-dependent individuals, living a life of their choice.
Use street and stage theatre to nurture self confidence in the children and built awareness in society on key social issues related to street children.
If you want to donate, volunteer, or visit the Jamghat home, please contact Amit Sinha at 9818705715 or mail us at jamghat@gmail.com
http://jamghatfamily.blogspot.com/
http://www.charitiesinindia.org/2010/02/jamghat-night-walk-into-life-of-street.html
Mission:
Provide an environment where street children can evolve as physically and emotionally healthy, self-dependent individuals, living a life of their choice.
Use street and stage theatre to nurture self confidence in the children and built awareness in society on key social issues related to street children.
If you want to donate, volunteer, or visit the Jamghat home, please contact Amit Sinha at 9818705715 or mail us at jamghat@gmail.com
http://jamghatfamily.blogspot.com/
http://www.charitiesinindia.org/2010/02/jamghat-night-walk-into-life-of-street.html
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sai children’s home - eco-friendly home for orphans and under privileged children - Pune
Sai children’s home is a secular, registered charitable institution, whose main objective is to provide an eco-friendly home for orphans and under privileged children, giving them shelter, security, love and education,
How to contribute:
The best way to help the children is by giving them your time. Teaching them a skill would be a major contribution towards their over all development.
You are most welcome to visit us at any time. In this way you will also be able to understand in what way you could contribute.
Name: Mrs. PANDIT
Tel: +91 2115 286324
Mobile: +91 9372400385
http://www.saichildrenshome.org
http://www.thehiddenoasis.com/map.html
How to contribute:
The best way to help the children is by giving them your time. Teaching them a skill would be a major contribution towards their over all development.
You are most welcome to visit us at any time. In this way you will also be able to understand in what way you could contribute.
Name: Mrs. PANDIT
Tel: +91 2115 286324
Mobile: +91 9372400385
http://www.saichildrenshome.org
http://www.thehiddenoasis.com/map.html
Friday, September 10, 2010
List of NGO participants at the first Social Media Baithak in Delhi
Disha Sethi
Administrative Liaison, The Butterfly Project
Rachit Sai Barak
Project coordinator, The Butterfly Project
The YP Foundation
www.theypfoundation.org
www.theyouthparliament.blogspot.comwww.twitter.com/theypfoundation
Vaidehi Krishnan
Honorary Board Member
Women’s Synergy
(a non-profit informal group of women on the verge of gaining legal identity)
Sayantoni Datta
Independent activist
workingin the field of child rights, environment and livelihood rights(land, water, forests), women’s economic, social, cultural rights. http://inthe21stcentury.blogspot.com/
Kuber Sharma
Coordinator, Media & Policy
CYC / The Youth Collective
www.commutiny.in
Bharat Chandra Sarkar
Doctor and a social activist
A homeopathic doctor practicing in Nitharivillage, Noida. After the Nitharimurder incidents, he, along with some others started a small informal school for children of migrant workers. His vision is to start a small knowledge centre for these children in Nitharito teach them computing , English and other subjects using internet based tools.
Chandni Parekh
FundA Cause
http://fundacause.posterous.com/
http://twitter.com/FundACause
RahulNainwal
Mitra/ I-Volunteer
http://www.mitra.org.in/index.htm
http://www.ivolunteer.in/
Geetika Kumar Gupta
Librarian and researchand documentation expert.
Worked with Centerfor Development of Instructional Technology (CENDIT), UNICEF and TAARSHI amongst others, extremely interested in learning how to effectively use the Social Media tools to increase my outreach.
Chaitali Bhatia
CREA
http://web.creaworld.org/home.asp
Rakhi Sehgal
National Trade Union Federation
Monu and Gayatri
Feminist Approach to Technology
http://www.fat-net.org/
Vikram Shoreon and Jessica Cohen
Center for Social Research
http://www.csrindia.org/
http://www.facebook.com/socialmediabaithak
Administrative Liaison, The Butterfly Project
Rachit Sai Barak
Project coordinator, The Butterfly Project
The YP Foundation
www.theypfoundation.org
www.theyouthparliament.blogspot.comwww.twitter.com/theypfoundation
Vaidehi Krishnan
Honorary Board Member
Women’s Synergy
(a non-profit informal group of women on the verge of gaining legal identity)
Sayantoni Datta
Independent activist
workingin the field of child rights, environment and livelihood rights(land, water, forests), women’s economic, social, cultural rights. http://inthe21stcentury.blogspot.com/
Kuber Sharma
Coordinator, Media & Policy
CYC / The Youth Collective
www.commutiny.in
Bharat Chandra Sarkar
Doctor and a social activist
A homeopathic doctor practicing in Nitharivillage, Noida. After the Nitharimurder incidents, he, along with some others started a small informal school for children of migrant workers. His vision is to start a small knowledge centre for these children in Nitharito teach them computing , English and other subjects using internet based tools.
Chandni Parekh
FundA Cause
http://fundacause.posterous.com/
http://twitter.com/FundACause
RahulNainwal
Mitra/ I-Volunteer
http://www.mitra.org.in/index.htm
http://www.ivolunteer.in/
Geetika Kumar Gupta
Librarian and researchand documentation expert.
Worked with Centerfor Development of Instructional Technology (CENDIT), UNICEF and TAARSHI amongst others, extremely interested in learning how to effectively use the Social Media tools to increase my outreach.
Chaitali Bhatia
CREA
http://web.creaworld.org/home.asp
Rakhi Sehgal
National Trade Union Federation
Monu and Gayatri
Feminist Approach to Technology
http://www.fat-net.org/
Vikram Shoreon and Jessica Cohen
Center for Social Research
http://www.csrindia.org/
http://www.facebook.com/socialmediabaithak
Sunday, September 05, 2010
t shirt painting workshop of 15 days for the children in the relief camp at Leh September 15th
T-Shirt Movement: "Resilience through art"
Conducting t shirt painting workshop of 15 days for the children in the relief camp at Leh , Ladakh.
I was going to do this workshop in early August but I had to postpone it due the huge heartbreaking cloud burst in Leh. I have now rescheduled it for September 15th and would be wonderful if anyone of you is willing to volunteer.
Confirm your participation asap on tshirtmovement@gmail.com or call on 9650787435.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/T-Shirt-Movement-Resilience-through-art/124998384203887
Conducting t shirt painting workshop of 15 days for the children in the relief camp at Leh , Ladakh.
I was going to do this workshop in early August but I had to postpone it due the huge heartbreaking cloud burst in Leh. I have now rescheduled it for September 15th and would be wonderful if anyone of you is willing to volunteer.
Confirm your participation asap on tshirtmovement@gmail.com or call on 9650787435.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/T-Shirt-Movement-Resilience-through-art/124998384203887
Friday, September 03, 2010
Help a 14 year old boy in hospital - Mumbai
Dear Friends
I have been trying to help a 14 year old boy who is in serious condition at Nanavati Hospital and ask for your help.
Master Sagar Narkar is 14 years old.He studies in Versova Welfare School. He lives in Joseph Patel wadi chawl.He lives with his father vinay,mother latika,and his 6 year old sister.
Three weeks ago his mother latika contacted a virulent strain of dengue and was admitted to nanavati hospital ICU .With lots of prayers and the skills of Dr Sahil Bendre latika pulled through total expense was approx Rs 90,000/-
Fieve Days after latika returned home ;Sagar also contacted dengue within 3 days he suddenly developed ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME - Dengue can cause bleeding in any part of the body .
Sagar developed capillary bleeding in the lungs.
He was admitted to Nanavati Hospital and put on a Ventilator (ward 11 . Bed No 2).
The daily medicines are nearly 5000/- Rupees to 7000/- Rupees.
Even small donations will help the Narkar family meet the daily hospital expenses .
His school teachers and principal (versova welfare school) helped out his family by a collecting 21,000/ Rupees
I have been helping the family but it has become extremely hard .
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP IN ADVANCE !!
Donors who have donated till now
- Dora and Sam
- Hema R
- Manoj L
- Versova welfare school students and teachers
- Jaiveer N
- Zaheer
- Shabab
- Amit R
- Udit
- People of the slum donated 100 Rs each making up 10,000
The boy has been shifted out of ICU to room No 11
Update September 15th
Sagar has finally been discharged - the medicine bills itself have come to 50,000 rupees.
Sagar and his family thank the people who helped him when he was in hospital and their contributions saved his life.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Teach For India careers and volunteer options
Communities and Placement Associate - (Delhi 2+ years)
The Communities and Placement Associate will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with the communities, other NGOs working in and around the placement schools and schools to ensure that the Fellows and Program Associates are able to concentrate on delivering on their goals for the children.
Finance and Admin Associate - (Delhi 2+ years)
To execute the day to day operations of the finance function with respect to payment disbursement and management of books of accounts. Manage infrastructure, events and administration for the city of Delhi. Download detailed job description.
Impact Associate - (Mumbai/Pune 2+ years)
The Associate, Impact will support the achievement of Teach For India’s organisation goals by supporting effective performance management in all regions through the efficient management of data systems.
HR Associate - (Mumbai/Pune 2+ years)
The Associate, HR (Talent Hiring) will lead and execute Hiring Strategies for all Staff positions. This position will lead Volunteer Management Program along with supporting other HR Initiatives at Teach For India. Download detailed job description.
City Support Associate - Pune (2+ years)
The City Support Associate will be responsible for providing support to City Directors in managing smooth operations of the city and ensure roll out, ongoing monitoring and execution of systems in the city . Should have preferably done a data management and analysis role.
Recruitment Associate - Mumbai/North/South ( 2+ years)
To ensure a significant pool of quality applications from a particular region, which, will support the selection of the best intellectual talent for our Fellowship program.
Download detailed job description.
Selection Associate - Mumbai/Pune (2+ years)
The Associate, Selection will assist in building on our learnings from the past and integrate IT into our selection process as much as possible in order to create a more efficient and professional process. The Selection Associate will be required to help the Selection team execute all stages of the selection process (application review, phone interviews and in-person interviews).
Placement Manager (5+ years)
The Placement Manager (School and Communities) will be responsible for creating the strategy to secure school placements with Private and Government schools. This will involve establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with the government authorities, placement school leaders/authorities, other NGOs working in and around the placement school clusters and communities, to provide a conducive environment for Fellows and Program Managers to deliver on their goals for student achievement. MSW/MBA desirable.
If you are interested in short-term internship opportunities in Mumbai / Pune with us in the field of marketing, Fellowship recruitment or selection and impact, please do send a letter of intent with an updated resume to careers@teachforindia.org.
We are also looking for volunteers in Mumbai / Pune to -
* Assist our Fellows in their classrooms
* Help with Assessment Center logistics in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore
* Help with school partnership management in Mumbai and Pune
Please write to us at volunteermumbai@teachforindia.org or volunteerpune@teachforindia.org if you are interested in volunteering with us in either of these cities.
http://www.teachforindia.org/careers.php
The Communities and Placement Associate will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with the communities, other NGOs working in and around the placement schools and schools to ensure that the Fellows and Program Associates are able to concentrate on delivering on their goals for the children.
Associate communities & placement
View more documents from mumbaikaar.
Finance and Admin Associate - (Delhi 2+ years)
To execute the day to day operations of the finance function with respect to payment disbursement and management of books of accounts. Manage infrastructure, events and administration for the city of Delhi. Download detailed job description.
Impact Associate - (Mumbai/Pune 2+ years)
The Associate, Impact will support the achievement of Teach For India’s organisation goals by supporting effective performance management in all regions through the efficient management of data systems.
Associate impact
View more documents from mumbaikaar.
HR Associate - (Mumbai/Pune 2+ years)
The Associate, HR (Talent Hiring) will lead and execute Hiring Strategies for all Staff positions. This position will lead Volunteer Management Program along with supporting other HR Initiatives at Teach For India. Download detailed job description.
City Support Associate - Pune (2+ years)
The City Support Associate will be responsible for providing support to City Directors in managing smooth operations of the city and ensure roll out, ongoing monitoring and execution of systems in the city . Should have preferably done a data management and analysis role.
Associate city support
View more documents from mumbaikaar.
Recruitment Associate - Mumbai/North/South ( 2+ years)
To ensure a significant pool of quality applications from a particular region, which, will support the selection of the best intellectual talent for our Fellowship program.
Download detailed job description.
Selection Associate - Mumbai/Pune (2+ years)
The Associate, Selection will assist in building on our learnings from the past and integrate IT into our selection process as much as possible in order to create a more efficient and professional process. The Selection Associate will be required to help the Selection team execute all stages of the selection process (application review, phone interviews and in-person interviews).
Associate selection
View more documents from mumbaikaar.
Placement Manager (5+ years)
The Placement Manager (School and Communities) will be responsible for creating the strategy to secure school placements with Private and Government schools. This will involve establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with the government authorities, placement school leaders/authorities, other NGOs working in and around the placement school clusters and communities, to provide a conducive environment for Fellows and Program Managers to deliver on their goals for student achievement. MSW/MBA desirable.
Manager placements
View more documents from mumbaikaar.
If you are interested in short-term internship opportunities in Mumbai / Pune with us in the field of marketing, Fellowship recruitment or selection and impact, please do send a letter of intent with an updated resume to careers@teachforindia.org.
We are also looking for volunteers in Mumbai / Pune to -
* Assist our Fellows in their classrooms
* Help with Assessment Center logistics in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Bangalore
* Help with school partnership management in Mumbai and Pune
Please write to us at volunteermumbai@teachforindia.org or volunteerpune@teachforindia.org if you are interested in volunteering with us in either of these cities.
http://www.teachforindia.org/careers.php
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