asha’s mission catalyze socio-economic change in india through basic education how asha works
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Asha’s mission Catalyze socio-economic change in India through basic education How Asha works Through volunteers interested in the welfare of India Asha is secular Provides funding for projects that are dedicated only to the cause, and have no political or religious affiliations. Overview. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Asha’s mission
Catalyze socio-economic change in India through basic education
How Asha works
Through volunteers interested in the welfare of India
Asha is secular
Provides funding for projects that are dedicated only to the cause,
and have no political or religious affiliations
(Source: Charity Navigator - http://www.charitynavigator.org/)
97% of donor funds go towards projects!
1. Gnanodaya
Residential school for children from families affected by leprosy
Funds disbursed: $4,100
Project started in 2007
2. Vivekananda Foundation
Training for social workers to improve government schools (52 schools to date)
Funds disbursed: $3,650
Project started in 2001
3. Swarnivar
Rural development project for achieving self-sufficiency
Funds disbursed: $3,500
Project started in 1998
Donate your time
• Become an Asha volunteer in Madison
• Organize fundraising events
• Create publicity material
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with other volunteers
Contact: Jigyasa JyotikaPhone: 413-687-5767Email: [email protected]
Donate your money
• Support a child in India for just $10 per month
• Work an hour for Ashawww.ashanet.org/workanhour/
• Donate your old computer
• Donate by credit card
Contact: Ranjith KumarPhone: 608-469-4163Email: [email protected]
Donate your energy
• Sign up to receive Asha news and notices
• Participate in fundraising events (see banner above)
• Tell your family and friends about Asha
Contact: Pallavi GadkariPhone: 608-334-1847Email: [email protected]
Ping pong tournaments
Cricket matches
Documentary screenings
Sponsoring marathons
Classical music concerts
Introduction
• Started in 1991 at the University of California, Berkeley, by Indian graduate students
• Rated number one by Charity Navigator in the “Slam-Dunk Charities” category
• 100% volunteer-driven organization
• 385 projects supported to date across India
• Over 1000 active volunteers
• 66 chapters worldwide
• 45 chapters in USA, 14 in India
Funds
• More than $6 million disbursed from 1995 to 2004
• $160,000 obtained from 1296 donors in 2004
• $96,752 obtained from 996 donors in 2005
Some sponsored projects
• Support A Child (SAC) program
• Each One Teach One
• Relief efforts for Indian Ocean tsunami
Unsure?
Visit www.ashanet.org
Contact: Sangeetha or Sathish Phone: 608-237-6636Email: [email protected]
Overview Operational efficiency Facts about Asha
Distribution of Asha projects in India Asha Madison Chapter:Fundraising through fun!
Asha Madison Chapter:Projects funded recently
Contributing to Asha is easy!