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November 16, 2009

Setting Up a Centre for NGO Colorss Foundation - Pune

 

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From: Anand Koti <anand.koti@gmail.com>
Date: 2009/11/16

Dear Chandni,

I write to introduce you to the Colorss Foundation and our newest project, Colors of Life, in Pune. Our organization is called the Colorss Foundation; we are based in India, and we seek to improve the lives of the marginalized members of our society by helping them to integrate into the social and economic life of the nation.  Colors of Life, involves the use of technology to enable disabled and otherwise disadvantaged children to teach children to develop an e-magazine, while learning leadership skills, communication skills, and developing their personalities and interpersonal relationships.  We want this project to be self-sustaining.

Colors of Life is about to get started near Pune, in the state of Maharashtra, at the Sai Baba Seva Dham center.  Students from the municipal schools and some disabled children who live in the village will be the first class; these students will learn how to develop their own e-magazine — they will provide the contents and fillers. Colors of Life aims is to reduce the school drop-outs and to give a platform to marginalized and disabled children to enhance their personality at a holistic level.

We have high hopes for them, and we are confident that they will do their best, and indeed discover skills and abilities that they may not have known that they had. One of the most important parts of their education in Colors of Life is learning how to use technology for positive ends—specifically using computers.  To be sure, technology and media have had negative influences on the lives of children throughout the world; but Colors of Life intends to reverse that trend for its participants, to show them that technology can be a good thing for children and for everyone.  The productive nature of Colors of Life ensures that this initiative will be a shining example of how technology can improve the lives of the disabled and marginalized. Here we are working directly on the holistic development of the rural child with the help of technology as a medium to motivate the child

We have made a good start with this project, having obtained space at Sai Baba Seva Dham, and we have also assembled our first class of students who will learn about the positive uses of technology and the importance of education in improving their lives.  In order to get everything up and running, though, we still have some equipment that we must obtain.  We would sincerely appreciate any donations that you could provide.  Below is a description of the items that we still require.

First, we wish to have ten computers and the proper furniture for them, as well as a printer, a generator, and an inverter to support the computers.  The specific technical demands are listed below:

  1. Nine (9) compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, with holders
  2. Ten desktop computers (they can and likely will be old computers)
  3. One laser printer
  4. One generator, with capacity for ten computers and a CFL
  5. One inverter, with capacity for ten computers and a CFL
  6. UPS for ten computers
  7. Four multi-utility power-point holder

Second, we will need to get the proper furniture and other accommodations for the students.  The following list details these needs:

  1. Furniture for ten computers: tables or desks
  2. Ten plastic chairs
  3. One fan
  4. Two carpets to increase the seating capacity in the room, for large presentations etc.
  5. One Almira, for storage
  6. Stationery paper, pens, pencils, rubbers, notebooks, files, and educational books for the students.

Also, it is very important that we obtain a BUSINESS LICENSE for Microsoft Office so that we can utilize the program on multiple computers at our site.  This last item is absolutely essential for the success of Colors of Life.

Please feel free to visit http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20924&id=1661432241&l=fcf6c43cdd, to see photographs of our office space at Sai Baba Seva Dham.

Please remember that 50% of all donations to Colorss are exempt from taxation under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.  These donations are exempt under Income Tax Act 80G(5), registration number BRD/CIT/1 80G (20) (105) 2009-10.  This registration is valid under 31 March 2012.

Again, any assistance that you could provide will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you so much for your commitment to improving the lives of these children.

For Love,

Anand

emailcolorss@gmail.com

anand.koti@gmail.com

 


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Kind Regards,
Anand Koti | Founder
Colorss Foundation
w: www.colorss.org


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November 15, 2009

Sponsor Orchestra Event in Bombay for Maharogi Seva Samiti

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From: Parag Sancheti <paragsancheti@gmail.com>
Date: 2009/11/16
Subject: Fwd: Appeal Letter
Cc: kaustubh <kvamte@gmail.com>

Dear Chandni,

Find attached the following:

1. Brochure for Swarandwan program orchestra in Marathi
2. Brief Appeal for the programme in English
3. Quarterly newsletter from Anandwan

Information on the Orchestra: http://www.anandwan.in/orchestra.html

Programme Details:

  • Friday 25Dec.09, 9.45 a.m. at Savitribai Phule Natyagrah, Dombivali
  • Saturday 26Dec. 09, 5.45.p.m. at Vishwakarm Trust Ground, Malad
  • Sunday 27Dec.09, 9.45 a.m. at Prabhodankar ThakreNatyagruh, Borivali
  • Tuesday 29Dec.09, 5.45 p.m. at Rangsharda Natyagruh, Bandra
Support Required:

1. Sponsorships for programmes
2. Tickets
3. Advertisments for Souvenier

Contact Person:
Narendra Mestry (anandvanmitra@yahoo.in)-9322663626 or:
Parag Sancheti (paragsancheti@gmail.com)-9372886761

Chandni please send across in your network.

Thanks


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From: Narendra Mestry <anandvanmitra@yahoo.in>
Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2009
Subject: Appeal Letter

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November 15, 2009

Work done by 'India Helps' in the past one year...

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From: India Helps <indiahelps@gmail.com>
Date: 2009/11/16

About India Helps
 
What is India Helps?
India Helps is a group of like-minded citizens, formed in the aftermath of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. It began as a blog, which attempted to put people who wanted to help victims in direct touch with the victims. Several bloggers and non bloggers joined up, pledging their support and resources and thus we grew into a grassroots organisation where the only qualification needed to participate is the desire to help.
We come from all walks of life, and our core team, based in Mumbai, consists of professionals (lawyers, architects, educators, entrepreneurs, market researchers, corporate communicators) and homemakers. We now have chapters in Delhi, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata, apart from representatives in the US, (East and West Coast) and UK.
We are bound together by our desire to directly help fellow Indians in need. The events of November 26, 2008, served as a catalyst to assemble us as a grassroots, hands-on citizens' action force, but we have already begun to extend our efforts beyond 26/11 victims.
 
What do we do?
India Helps began with the priority task of helping the families of the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks get functional again. We established contact with most of the families of the CST victims, assessed each case and where geographically possible, we provided handholding through the grief, and to a rebuilding of their lives. We provided resources (rehabilitative care, children's education, employment opportunities and contacts, medical aid) and immediate funding (rent and groceries, in cases of loss of breadwinner's life). We have also forwarded high priority cases to the Taj Public Welfare Trust for longterm assistance to victims and/or their families. 
 
How do we do it?
As we learn of a case, we conduct an initial meeting and post a report on the India Helps blog and post information about aid required. Donors can then choose a case they wish to assist and contact us or the family directly. Every member of India Helps has alternate sources of income and all work done toward this effort is entirely voluntary and free of charge. All monies and material goods received are channeled directly to the intended recipients and administrative costs are borne by the team members themselves. 
 
 
Visit us at: www.indiahelps.org
Read about us at: http://indiahelps.blogspot.com/
Email us at: info@indiahelps.org
~India Helps: Whom Did You Help Today?~

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November 15, 2009

Funding Mindful Schools - A Program to Bring Mindfulness to Children Who Need It


From: Randima Fernando <randy.fernando@gmail.com>

Date: 2009/11/15

Subject: Mindful Schools - A Program to Bring Mindfulness to Children Who Need It


Hello Chandni,

If you know of anyone who would like to financially support this work here in the US, please let me know.  I think we all know that this type of thing is critically important to the future of children!  :)

Best wishes,

Randy


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Hello everyone,

I work with a non-profit called Mindful Schools (www.mindfulschools.org).

We teach elementary school kids (primarily in Oakland right now) how to be more mindful of their thoughts and actions, as well as how to be more empathetic.  We've taught over 7,000 children and 300 teachers in 26 schools, 77% of which serve low-income children.  The program is completely secular, and is highly acclaimed by both teachers and principals.  If you have 4 minutes, I highly recommend this ABC Local News clip: 

(Or if you prefer Windows Media format: http://www.mindfulschools.org/Mindful_Schools_PC.wmv).  

You may also want to look at our overview slides:

There are so many children that need these kind of mental skills.  Just this morning I met with a school founder in Richmond, and the stories she shared were deeply moving.  She said that in a recent district meeting of principals, they identified mental well-being as the biggest challenge facing children in the area.  And I believe that is also true of children who are financially better off.

If you're interested, there are three main ways you can help (please email me to follow up):
  1. Volunteer with us.  Opportunities are listed here: http://mindfulschools.org/volunteerpositions.aspx.  Grant research and grant writing are additional areas where we could use help.
  2. Help get the program to a local school.  If you know of schools in the Bay Area (especially the South Bay) who could benefit, we may be able to help them.
  3. Help develop funding leads.  Any leads or introductions to foundations, wealthy individuals, or social venture capitalists would be immensely useful. As you might guess, funding is a real challenge, especially these days. :)
Any general comments or suggestions would also be great... those are the best ways for us to improve. :)

Thank you for taking the time to read this.  I wish all of you the very best with the great work you do.

Take care,
Randy
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November 15, 2009

Buying a Book - 'Indian Ocean Strategy - Indian School of Management in Practice'


From sandeepconsultant@gmail.com
Nov 15, 2009
Subject: Needed your Rs100/-

Dear Friends


In Bharat new books of accounts are worshipped and opened on Deepawali
day. The books are marked with the signs of Swastik, Ganesha and Shubh
Laabh meaning auspicious profit. It sets the approach for business
activity i.e the profit has to come by fair means. No need to read books
or attend conferences for business ethics (like rest of the world).

But have you ever thought how these small things which we generally
ignore as rituals, mythology are actually our history and have built
world class brands like Kanjeevaram Saree to Lucknawi Chicken works,
Silver Filgiri work to Bandini print, Kolhapuri Chappal to Banarasi
Sari, the list is almost endless.

Ever wondered who built these brands? How these brands survived and
grown magnificently? How these learning's can be used in the current
scenario? Are there organizations today using them? What is the strategy
behind them?

Well I am making an attempt to answer these questions in my second book
"Indian Ocean Strategy - Indian School of Management in Practice".

I am going to follow the community publishing model which I followed for
my first book "Business of Freedom - an initiative for School of Indian
Management" i.e. You can contribute Rs.100/- for one copy of the book.
(One can also contribute in the multiples of Rs.100/- for more copies.)
EVREY CONTRIBUTOR WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE BOOK. You can send your
contribution at the address given below.

The book will be approximately of 200 pages. Book will be tentatively
released in January 2010. (Books are a great gift whether individual or
corporate.)

I look forward to your support as always in sharing and spreading Indian
thoughts. Do forward this email to your friends.

With Passion,
Sandeep Singh
B/107, Nirman Apartment
Rajmata Jijabai Road
Andheri-East
Mumbai - 400093
sandeepconsultant@gmail.com, 9967135000
www.swastiks.blogspot.com
www.indianoceanstrategy.com

One is most welcome to contribute monetarily for the research
work of the book. The contributions for research will also be duly
acknowledged, the amount of contribution is immaterial.

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November 11, 2009

NGO Lokseva Shikshan Vikas Trust - Gujarat

Fund a child's education in Gujarat. Rs 2425 for a year. For Lokseva Shikshan Vikas Trust. http://bit.ly/17IqV

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November 11, 2009

NGO Priyadarshini Seva Mandali - Andhra Pradesh

To support kids and/or mothers with HIV in Andhra Pradesh: http://bit.ly/15KnWA. It's a @GiveIndia-certified NGO.

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November 11, 2009

NGO Manav Sadhna's Greeting Card Catalogue

Some of the prettiest cards that I've seen and received were made at Manav Sadhna.

To read a bit about this NGO: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/50647

- Chandni

From: Sachi Maniar <sachimaniar@gmail.com>

Dear friends! 
Asalaam - Namaste ! 

For the past one month, I am working with Manavsadhna - an organization based in Ahmedabad in the Gandhi Ashram. The Organization does some really hardcore, grass root work with women and children in the slums of Ahmedabad and in the villages of Kutch. To mention the least, I have been deeply touched and moved by their efforts to make a difference in the society.I am writing to get some support for the Earn and Learn Project run by the organization.

Earn N learn project has been running for almost 10 years with the mission to give children who work on streets—shoe polishers, rag pickers and vendors—an alternative to income generation coupled with the opportunity to attend school. The children learn how to make greeting cards, paper bags and more - out of handmade paper. Through the combination of a nurturing environment, mentorship, nutrition and tution programs, many of the children who have come through this program have dramatically decreased habits such as chewing tobacco, swearing, fighting and worse. They have learned the value of hygiene, sanitation, working together, self-respect, hard work, creativity and much more. Earn N Learn gives these children an honest chance at a brighter future.  (To learn more check out our new website at www.earnlearn.org). I am attaching the Build-Your-Own-Card 2009 catalogue and another catalogue with more card designs. 

 
The challenge for the organization has been in maintaining a constant stream of orders to ensure sustainable work for the children. Hence, I request you to extend support in whichever way possible. We are accepting both individual and bulk orders in Mumbai. So, apart from personal purchases, if you know of companies that send out gifts for new years and would like to support the project please pass it on !! 

For individual orders, Cards come in packets of 5, each packet costs Rs 75. 

For bulk orders, we can custom make the cards and pack it the way you want it.. 

It would be nice to have all the Christmas card orders by November 25th. Cards would be delivered to you by Dec 10th.

As of this year, each card is signed by the child who made it so customers can go online and learn more about each child. 

Any support is deeply appreciated ...   For further information you can contact me on +91 9920877443. 

Thank you :) 
Smiles :) 
In service
Sach :)

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November 11, 2009

Sponsoring Jeevika Film Festival - Pune

From jdvsocialwig@gmail.com
Nov 11, 2009
Subject: An appeal for partners for the JDV - Jeevika Documentary Film Festival - 2009!

Dear Sir/Madam,

You would very well know Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV) is a pioneering
college in Philosophical and Theological studies of students from all
over India and some foreign students too. Centre for Civil Society
(CCS), a Delhi-based NGO working on livelihood issues and libertarian
views of the economically under-privileged. Jeevika is an annual Asian
livelihood documentary film festival organized since 2003.

This year JDV in collaboration with CS presents the Jeevika Film
Festival in Pune. Towards that end, JDV seeks collaboration and
partnership with local institutions of repute. Partners can contribute
in cash, through personnel resources or both. We seek to encourage
students and young people to involve in this initiative, so as to
involve youth in such socially significant activities.

We count on your generosity to come forward as partners in organizing
this event.

Thanking you,

Yours truly,
Roby

PS: Partners may contribute anything more than Rs 5000/- and/or through
personnel resources. Any smaller amount from sponsors is also welcome.

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Social Coordinator of JDV
Ramwadi
Nagar Road, Pune
Pin 411014
Mob 91 9921947830

 

 

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November 11, 2009

Rural Health Project - Jharkhand


From MUKESH KUMAR MISHRA knunesco@gmail.com
Nov 11, 2009


The Krityanand UNESCO Club was established in 1992, since then the organization has been expanding continuously in terms of social development service. It has worked for the promotion of sustainable, equitable and participatory development, social welfare and social justice through: Program for social work, Human Resources Management,
Health service and other human service through social research and dissemination of socially relevant knowledge, social intervention through training and field action, contribution to social and welfare policy and program at state, National and International levels, over the years, the organization has among others (NGOs , societies) thrusts made a significant contribution to planning, action strategies and Human Resource Development in several areas, ranging from sustainable rural and urban development to education, health ,Agriculture, and Human Rights, in all case ,the focus has been on the disadvantaged and marginalized section of societies, such as women, children and tribal.

The Krityanand UNESCO Club has earned recognition as an institution (Organization) of repute from state Government of Jharkhand, India International agencies or organization such as the United Nations and its system, and various International NGOs. The organization contributing relevant education and Research work. In the year 1999-2000 the organization Krityanand UNESCO Club established its link directly to the UNITED NATIONS and its systems office throughout the world and the organization declare its work as “Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization “and the organization registered under section 12/A, of Income Tax Act, 1961, Government of India in the year 2001 and the organization also registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, Government of Jharkhand, India in 2004-05.

We are seeking Rs 9 lakhs for KRITYANAND UNESCO CLUB RURAL HEALTH PROJECT.

From 1st Jan 2010 to 31st December 2010 we want to bring awareness in Rural area of Jamshedpur and Seraikela Distt.about the basic rights of Health, and work towards Health Reforming systems in the community by providing medical support.

Most of the children, women are unable to go Health center or, Doctor as they‘re living a long distance from Health center due to lack of money and proper knowledge in Rural area of districts of Seraikela and East Singhbhum .  Our project will serve children of Rural Community and slum area, where most of the men are partially unemployed and women, old age women in the rural area who are employed as domestic work in low payment.

Strategies: Strengthening access to and maximize utilization of Rural community based service for Health for all round development of children, women and other members of the community. Methodology: Identifying people (from Rural community) for this programme encouraging people to visit the Health camp for free medical service. Encouraging visit from their family and their circle. Providing health care by visiting doctors and nurse.

Cost:
Resources Required
A Personnel Doctors - 2 Nurse - 2 Helper - 2

B Programme Expenditure
Funds for medicine and first aid Funds for visit and arrangement for health camp.
Proposed Budget: A Recurring Expenditure (Direct Expenditure) Required Medicine for Distribution 20,000.00 Rs Per/Month * 12 Months 2,40,000.00 Rs Field visit Programme with travel arrangements. 16,000.00 Rs Per/Month * 12 Months 1,92,000.00 Rs Visiting Arrangement for patients to Hospital ,Testing 5,000.00 Rs Per/Month * 12 Months 60,000.00 Rs B Salaries Visiting Doctor( 2) 2* 8,000.00 Rs Per/Month * 12 Months 1,92,000.00Rs Nurse (2) 2* 3,000.00 Rs Per/Month* 12 Months 72,000.00 Rs Field Supporter, (2) 2* 2,000.00 Rs Per/Month * 12 Months 48,000.00Rs

C Administration for Project Camp Camp Arrangement (including first aid fasicility) 3,000.00Rs Per/Month * 12 Months 36,000.00 Rs Stationary item for project Reporting and etc. 2,000.00 Rs Per/Month * 12 Months 24,000.00 Rs D Summary Direct Expenditure - 4, 92,000.00 Rs. Salaries - 3, 12,000.00 Rs. Administration - 60,000.00 Rs.

Total (A + B + C) = 8, 64,000.00 Rs.

MUKESH KUMAR MISHRA, M:(91-9204515540)

KRITYANAND UNESCO CLUB
 102/A,KALPANAPURI
 ADITYAPUR INDUSTRIAL AREA,JAMSHEDPUR
 Jamshedpur - 832109.
 Jharkhand

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