Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram::

Established in the year 1952 at an obscure, remote place Jashpur, in Madhya Pradesh, the Vanavasi
Kalyan Ashram (V.K.A.) has now expanded its activities in each and every state of our country. VKA has earned the proud distinction of operating the highest no. of seva projects (7648 as on 1-3-97) conducted by any Sangh inspired organization in our country. They propose to cross the 10,000 mark by the end of 1997.
Out of a total of 276 vanavasi districts, the V.K.A currently operates in 171 districts, covering 4974 places and with dependable, active contacts established in over 20,000 villages. In addition, the V.K.A. also operates in all major cities and in 43 other non-adivasi districts. It proposes to reach each of the remaining vanavasi districts in the next two years.

A remarkable feature of this organization is that nearly 50% of their full-time workers come from the vanavasi areas (528 out of 1115). Their remarkable methodology of grooming local leadership is bound to have a snow - balling effect in fulfilling all their ambitious expansion proposals.

The V.K.A operates in all the Sevakaryakshetras i.e. Health, Education, Social organization, Economic development as well as carrying out numerous casual/need-based programs. But their major in-puts are in the field of education, development of sports, re-establishing and strengthening the blurred cultural links and weaning the vanavasi away from the evil influence of foreign missionaries, anti-social, and anti-national forces, etc. The impact of the selfless, untiring, all encompassing activities and programs are now becoming manifest in all the places where the V.K.A operates. The burgeoning demand for opening V.K.A seva projects, the growing self-reliance of the Vanavasis and financial support from all over the country are indicators of V.K.A's favorable impact.

'Swa'-RoopWardhinee

A Non-Government Voluntary Social Organization devoted to the overall development of the children and youth of India.

'Swa'-RoopWardhinee is an organisation that is trying to create social awareness through education among youth and children. 'Swa'-Roopwardhinee believes in imparting education through an intimate relationship between the teacher and his students and creating an environment through this education that would promote good habits, good thoughts in the students at an young age. 'Swa'- Roopwardhinee tries to impart education that would not only lead to good marks in the examination but make the student think of his environment , his family , friends , society and ultimately the welfare of his society. This education makes the student extend the radius of his own self to the entire society at large. This itself is the meaning of Swa-Roopwardhinee.

The activities of 'Swa'-Roopwardhinee commenced as a project, with carefully selected 12 students, who demonstrated a potential of development and who come from socially and economically deprived class of society.
At 'Swa'-Roopwardhinee, students attending different schools are selected on the basis of I.Q tests and interviews . Selected students have to attend "Swa-Roopwardhinee" each day for three hours all year round.
In all about 15 various subjects are taught here, comprising Mathematics, English, Science, Improvement of hand-writing, Basic writing skills, Faster reading etc.
As the work of 'Swa"-Roopwardhinee expanded , a definite need to develop its own premises was felt necessary. The community also appreciated the value and work of 'Swa"-Roopwardhinee and extended generous help with which the present five storied building could be constructed.This premise is entirely used for the society and houses many different activities, the details of which are as follows
PROJECTS CONDUCTED IN THE PREMISES
1) Gymnasium to build strong and radiant physique.
2) Study Centre - which functions between 5:00 a.m. & 12:00 midnight.
(10:00 p.m to 12:00 p.m - study under guidance)
3) Well equipped library & science laboratory.
4) "PAKOLI", a Balwadi (Kindergarten) handling about 300 children each day, functions between 8:30 a.m to 12:30 a.m.
5) "AAJOLE", a project for such needy boys and girls numbering 60 of Std.V to VII, where parents are not at home during day time. This project functions between 1:30 noon to 5:00 p.m
6) To generate awareness of the "SELF" and to promote "SELF-RELIANCE", vocational training for women from the weaker sections of society, covering skills in stitching, machine knitting, home nursing etc.( So far over 400 to 500 women have benefitted from this vocational training and around 300 women are already self employed, earning between Rs700/- p.m to Rs 3000/- p.m)
7) Marathi Language teaching class for Urdu speaking Muslim Women and girls numbering about 80.
8) Adult Education class for about 25 adults.
9) In cooperation with K.E.M Hospital , a Health Care Program is conducted twice a week for mothers and children, an immunization centre for colonies around the premises.
10) Marraige Counseling cell.
11) Student oriented development schemes in rural areas in Pune district.
This scheme imparts education so as to enable the student to learn largely by himself, thus making him self confident and self reliant. The students covered are those hailing from rural areas where facilities for laboratory and library are a rarity. The faculty comprises of experts in the related field and are voluntary. A well equipped mobile van is used for this purpose.
BRANCHES OF 'SWA'-ROOPWARDHINEE SPREAD OVER THE CITY OF PUNE AND ARE CONDUCTED ON ALL 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR.
1) RAMAKRISHNA SHAKHA IN MANGALWAR PETH. (Strength - 80)
2) SAMARTHA RAMDAS SHAKHA IN MANGALWAR PETH. (Strength - 40)
3) VIVEKANADA SHAKHA IN WADARWADI PANDAVNAGAR.(Strength - 60)
4) AKHANDANANDA SHAKHA IN BIBWEWADI.(Strength - 110)
5) SUBHODANANDA SHAKHA IN NAV-SAHYADRI SOC. KARVENAGAR. (Strength - 50)
6) BHAGINI NIVEDITA SHAKHA IN RASTA PETH.(Strength - 50)
7) ABHIMANYU BAL - SHAKHA IN MANGALWAR PETH. (Strength - 100)
All branches record an average attendance of about 90 persent.
In addition there are four branches functioning equally effective at Aurangabad Sambhajinagar (Devgiri) , which are run by trained youths of 'Swa'- Roopwardhinee.
ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY ALL THE BRANCHES :
1) Provision of supplementary diet comprising milk and germinated grami's etc.
2) Every Sunday reading of inspiring books and discussions for development of a sound mind.
3) Sharing of experiences of eminent personalities and social workers for the benefit of youth, is arranged every Sunday.
4) Study tours to break monotony of routine and to refresh the body and the mind.
5) Long distance educational tours and at-least two residential camps to educate and assimilate the students by introducing them to Art, Theatre, Elocution, Scientific attitude, Poetry, Social problems and such varied topics.
6) Celebration of festivals like Guru-Pournima, Rakhi-Pournima, Ganeshotsava, Sankrant etc... to enhance social awareness and motivate unity.
7) On the first day of Diwali, every year, sweets are collected with everybody's contribution and are distributed to such indivisuals / families / institutes, where Diwali is not celebrated due to poverty and other social problems.
8) Presentation of street plays on various social problems like, Dowry-deaths ,Hygiene & cleanliness , etc.
9) Promoting the social work / social workers in the neighbouring neglected communities.
10) Quaterly Blood Donation Programmes are conducted.
11) To undertake study visits to institutes like " Vidhyarthi Sahayak Samiti", "Anath Mahilashram", "Saper's home", "Muktangan De-addiction centre " etc. to understand the concerned society problems.
12) The project that started with just 12 students, now caters to about 400 students.
13) To participate in the Ganesh Immersion Procession and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi in the true fashion using "Zhanjha", " Lazim" , "Flags" etc...
14) The trust has recently undertaken a new activity of mobile laboratory for students in nearby slums and villages.
FINANCIAL POSITION AND FUTURE PLANS
So far we have received donations from generous persons/ institutes / trusts etc., to the tune of Rs.1.25 crores.
Out of this the building premises alone have cost about 45 lacs and we are very proud of mentioning here that the building is utilised for about 16 hours every day for various projects.
Rs 20 lacs app. have been spent so far for the development of boys, as well as for the needy women and girls. These expenses include medicine, fees, clothes, supplementary diets, operations, educational tours, library, laboratory etc.
Rs 25 lakhs for furniture, scientific equipment etc. Rs 35 lacs have been earmarked for the permanent corpus of the institute.
IT IS TRUE THAT EVERYONE HAS NOT BEEN GIVEN EVERYTHING , BUT THOSE IN NEED HAVE BEEN GIVEN WHAT THEY NEED, BECAUSE THESE CHILDREN ARE THE NATIONAL WEALTH THAT CAN PRODUCE GREATER WEALTH AND THEREFORE THIS WEALTH CANNOT BE WASTED.
The response fom the beneficiaries is extremely encouraging. We therefore wish to expand these activities in Pune City, district as well as in other districts of Maharashtra, & we are quite confident that we will achieve this aim.
To run and to expand these activities we definitely need financial support from generous persons / trusts / institutes like you.
LET YOUR DONATION BE AN EXPRESSION OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO A SMALL BUT SELFLESS DEDICATED GROUP OF WORKERS, IN THEIR NATION BUILDING MOVEMENT.
YOUR CO-OPERATION IS SOLICITED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER
1) INFORM YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THIS INSTITUTE .
2) YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT THE INSTITUTE WITH OTHER WELL-WISHERS AND GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTE .
3) SPARE SOME TIME FOR THE INSTITUTE IF POSSIBLE.
4) YOU MAY LIKE TO OFFER US THE BENEFIT OF YOUR EXPERIENCES.
5) WE WILL BE HAPPY TO RECIEVE MONETARY HELP FROM YOU AS WELL AS THROUGH YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES.
For India -Donations to the institute enjoy exemption under section -80(G) as well as 100% exemption under 35 AC of the Income Tax Act , 1961 .Cheques / Demand drafts may kindly be drawn in favour of 'Swa'-Roopwardhinee.
For NRI's Foreign contribution (Regulation) Act, Registration No - 083930260
For NRI's in the USA please make checks payable to IDRF(India Development and Relief Fund) with the Memo comment at the bottom as- "For Swa-Roopwardhinee India".IDRF has agreed to match fifty percent of the donations you make to Swa-Roopwardhinee. You can also get tax exemptions on your donations in the USA by sending donations through IDRF.
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Jankalyan samiti :: Gujarat

Jankalyan samiti is a voluntary Non Government Organization (NGO) registered with the Government under the public charitable trust no. E-1802. It is not-for-profit society, managed by the voluntary effort of a governing body whose members draw no remuneration from the organization.



Jankalyan samiti is a voluntary Non Government Organization (NGO) registered with the Government under the public charitable trust no. E-1802. It is not-for-profit society, managed by the voluntary effort of a governing body whose members draw no remuneration from the organization.It aims at arousing the feeling of self confidence, self-reliance and establishment of socially integrated society. With this objective it is functioning since 2000 in Jamnagar District.

http://www.jankalyansamiti.org

Presently its activities are spread over in the District of Jamnagar and Kutch transcending barriers of caste, class and religion. Jankalyan samiti is a united force running scores of social, medical, educational and character building projects with dedication and selfless service. It intends to funnel in the experience and resources from various vertical, narrow band programmes into a ‘people centric’ rather than programme centric approach.Its aim is to promote and conduct activities of health care, mass Literacy, employment generation training activities, cultural and of charitable nature among the poor and the neglected brothers residing in undeveloped colonies and slums.

No one can forget the disastrous earthquake that occurred on 26th January, 2001, where Lakhs of people had to face psychological, social, economical, financial, educational and clinical problems. Amongst all, the most affected area was kutch - Bhuj District. As a helping hand to these suffered peoples our centre started a mobile medical clinic wherein our Managing Trustee - Dr. Hitesh I. Jani along with doctors of Gujarat Ayurved university, Jamnagar provided free medical service to affected victims of Kutch - Bhuj for a period of one year. At present this mobile clinic is imparting rural health program in villages of Jamnagar.


Similarly, lots of schools were also affected by disastrous earthquake 2001. So the project under the name of "School on Wheels" was carried out, where in all relevant materials such as books, toys, school bag, stationery etc were made available to children of Kutch district at their door step. In the mobile van, 2-teachers along with one driver imparted education to children, played with them at scheduled time and place of particular village selected. This project is still ongoing in district of kutch - Bhuj and the expenses are borne by our organization.

Jankalyan samiti is running a clinical center under the name of Kamdhenu clinic, known for carrying out special types of clinical treatment through natural and scientific way (panchgavya) in Motihaveli, Jamnagar. Patients are treated free of cost by the expert panel of doctor's and medicines are prepared from GAU (Cow)'s ARK ( extracts) are provided at nominal rate.

We are proud of Gujarat's one and only one committee formed by our inspiration in village Ishwarya of the Lalpur taluka under the name of "Kamdhenu Divya Aushidhi women's co-operative society". The committee prepares household medicines from the leftover of 'Gaumutra'. These would enable the women of this village to be independent enough to earn their living. This cooperative Society is also registered.
We are organizing Multimedia shows to make general people aware about the importance of cow and scientific beliefs attached to it; cow milk; cowdung; Gaumutra as well as beneficial aspects of its byproducts and its usefulness by the means of 'Kamdhenu Katha'.


1000 females were surveyed by our Field female workers, of which 500 were highly educated and professionally qualified where as the remaining 500 females were not much educated but were earning by one means or other.The overall Survey was prepared in a Multimedia form and was presented to Honbl'e Shree Kailashpati Mishraji, Honbl 'e Governor of Gujarat during his visit at Jamnagar. That lead to the foundation of our Society under the name of SABLA. As the name suggests it's the society formed only for the women, by the women and of the women. The focus areas are training, research, awareness and development.

Yugandhara Pratishthan
It's a part of Jankalyan having identity of its own and carrying out several activities focusing children and women. At present the activities carried under this are Sanskar Kendra and Bal Pustakalay for children's belonging to low socio-economic profile running successfully at Kodidango, near digjam woolen mill, Jamnagar;
C. I. D. A centre has good collection of reading materials and Hi-tech multimedia presentations for the students, learners, readers or whoever is seeking to gain more knowledge of their interests.

W.I.C.A.S. As it is rightly said that women can be the best managers if given exposure to out side world. To prove this we are in a plan of establishing a small scale industrial set-up, completely governed by female group of members who will have to be the part of this society by buying shares worth Rs.1000. As per the rules and regulations there has to be a team of at least 51 members to begin with and at the end of the year divide the profit made by them. Registration for this society is also undertaken.

Professionals in Seva:::

Seva is an integral part of our society. Today, there is a greater need for doing Seva in a professional and strategic manner so that the nation's needs are met more effectively. This is where 'Professionals In Seva' has been working."Professionals in Seva" is a team of volunteers who have set out on a mission to educate, encourage and involve the community in Seva activities and help to uplift the needy sections of the society. In this regard, various activities are conducted which help the team and the community to align ourselves and move forward to achieve the ultimate state where no needy person is left uncared by the society.

The team conduct workshops and Seva Darshan programmes are meant to EDUCATE the community about the need for Seva and its potential to transform the needy sections of the society, and ENCOURAGE them to get associated with effective Seva projects. In addition, the team sets an example for effective INVOLVEMENT by conducting activities such as Blood Donation camps, Tuitions etc.

In order to help patrons and volunteers to get first hand information about the activities of Seva Projects, ‘Seva Darshan’ – a half day tour of various projects in Bangalore is arranged on a regular basis. Interested peoples, with their families are encouraged to participate in the tour. It is an opportunity to ‘feel’ and interact with needy persons who are the beneficiaries of the Seva projects. The experience of these visits creates a very positive perception in the minds of the visitors and propels them to contribute their time in service of the needy more effectively.
The Seva Darshan programme of Jayanagar consisted of 15 persons drawn from different companies and colleges. At 2.00PM on 28th Aug 2005, participants assembled near Ragigudda temple at Jayanagar. At the beginning, the team visited 'Narendra-Nele', a rehabilitation centre for boys. There are around 60 children. Participants were excited by the warm welcome with smiling face and chanting shlokas by the boys of Nele. The coordinator of Nele detailed about their day-to-day activities and took the participants around the campus showing the facilities available for those children. Team was happy to see that each child is enjoying homely stay there with proper guidance and education by inculcating good ‘Samskaras‘ in their life. Next, the team visited a Seva Basti (slum) in Anjanappa garden near Mysore road to witness the Non Formal Education (NFE) programme conducted by Rashtrothana parishat followed by a visit to Anatha Shishu Nivasa at Basavanagudi, an orphanage centre that takes care of small children ranging from newborn kid to kids of 10 years age. More than 60 children are getting a homely stay here including 5 small babies who are kept in cradle. The children demonstrated their skills learned and disciplines taught.Finally, the team visited 'Nivedita-Nele' at Thyagarajanagar, a rehabilitation centre for girls. Around 17 children are enjoying the homely stay at this center. Nele children showed their extra curricular activities by singing patriotic songs, shlokas, group dance etc. Participants were mesmerized by seeing their performance and their active participation.Coincidentally, the team also got an opportunity to participate in the Sri Krishna Janmastami celebration at Thyagarajanagar, which was held near to 'Nivedita Nele'. 'Mosaru kudike' programme was enjoyed very much by the team.

The team dispersed after pooja and bhajan. All the participants of the Seva Darshan were impressed by the teachers of NELE, NFE and Sevavrathis of Anatha Shishu Nivasa. Some families have decided to visit the projects regularly and contribute in their own way. Some people saw Seva bastis for the first time and realized the challenges that our volunteers are facing there. Finally, everyone felt that "we can also do something" ! Similar Seva Darshan programme was organized by volunteers from Tippasandra area, where about 12 volunteers participated with their families. One fine Sunday, we, 16 of our folks from Mahalakshmipuram, set out on a different course. We visited Narendra-NELE, a home for street urchins. This project is run by Hindu Seva Pratishtana. We were greeted by curious kids with mischievous smiles on their faces. We sang bhajans with them, played games and more importantly listened to them. All the kids were trying to catch our attention with the special talents they had. One can understand the importance of parents only by looking at the orphan kids. We took the opportunity of sponsoring the lunch for the kids and also we had the lunch together with them. On our return, every one of us had a satisfaction for spending our time and money where it was needed the most. Totally, it was a gratifying experience and with the assurance that the future of these kids is in the safe hands of Narendra-NELE. You can be creative in Seva! The idea of sponsoring and having lunch with the children of the NELE was picked up by many others too.– As Narrated by a volunteer from Mahalakshmipuram

Professionals in Seva - Workshop - 2004 Blood donation camps Seva in Educational front Seva Darshan - a tour of Seva Projects Individual Contributions Executives in Seva - Workshop - 2005 NEW

Chetana : Special home for Special children

Chetana (a project of Seva Bharathi) is a developmental centre for the challenged providing therapeutic and educational services encompassing early intervention, academic and non-formal education, pre-vocational training, vocational training and respite care to children, young adults and adults with Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, Autism, Severe Learning Challenges, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other Developmental Challenges . CHETANA is a day-centre programme and has 63 students attending school five days a week from 9:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

http://www.chetanasociety.org
SEVA BHARATHI, a non-profit, voluntary service organization registered under the Trust Act (Reg. No. 119 dated 15.1.1993), is involved in a number of activities to help people in distress including:
Chetana, a training centre for the developmentally challenged
Asha Jyothi, a recreation club for the disabled & forum for care-givers
Intervention and support for children with Learning Challenges
Weekly medical camps providing diagnosis and treatment free of cost
Organising voluntary blood donation camps and providing blood and blood products to children with Thalassaemia & Haemophilia
Providing aids and appliances to the chronically ill/temporarily disabled through our Medical Equipment Bank
Disha, a family counselling centre .


TRAINING AT CHETANA focuses on maximum independence with self-care, communication, syllabus and need-based training, life skills and, above all, the confidence to face the world and its challenges .
The programme for every individual student encompasses a range of need-based specialized training that is provided by our core team of dedicated medical, paramedical and special education professionals. We are also fortunate to have committed volunteers who work with the team to provide these services.

Facilities
Disabled-friendly Transportation to and from home.
Special Education – screening, identification, assessment, individual education programmes, evaluation.
Paediatric Physiotherapy and Sensory Integration Unit.
Speech Therapy inputs.
Training in self-care, language and communication, social behaviour and domestic skills and functional academics.
Vocational Skills training – Tailoring, Screen Printing, Hand block Printing, Cover Making.
Syllabus-based mainstream academics.
Teacher Student Ratio 1: 5 or 6.
Music, creative arts, dance, games, picnics, excursions, festivals.
Weekly visits by Paediatrician and Homeopath.
Referral to other specialists whenever required.
Specialized furniture, teaching aids and appliances.
Counselling and guidance for family members.
Almost 85 per cent of our beneficiaries are from lower income and lower-middle income families.