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The World Today (well, in 1999 …)The World Today (well, in 1999 …)
Source: The State Of The World’s Children (UNICEF)Source: The State Of The World’s Children (UNICEF)http://www.unicef.org/sowc99http://www.unicef.org/sowc99
The World Today (well, in 1999) …The World Today (well, in 1999) …
Source: The State Of The World’s Children (UNICEF)Source: The State Of The World’s Children (UNICEF)http://www.unicef.org/sowc99http://www.unicef.org/sowc99
Literacy in IndiaLiteracy in India
0%
50%
100%
20011901 1951
Social DisparitiesSocial Disparities
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Total Rural Urban
Persons Males Females
Variation in Literacy Rates
Lite
racy
rate
( in %
)
Source: Indian 2001 Census data
Regional DisparitiesRegional Disparities
Source: Indian 2001 Census data
Variation in Literacy Rates
Lite
racy
ra
te (
in
% )
91
65
48
94
76
60
88
54
34
0
10
20
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100
Kerala All India Bihar
Persons Males Females An outline map of India
A Vicious Cycle?A Vicious Cycle?
DependenceDependence
Lack of EducationLack of
Education
PovertyPoverty
Can we do something……to make a DIFFERENCE ?Can we do something……to make a DIFFERENCE ?
HOW?HOW?
“To catalyze socio-economic change in India through the education of
underprivileged children”
Mission StatementMission Statement
Asha FactsAsha Facts
• Formed in 1991, Berkeley, CA
• Asha = ‘hope’
• Today, 66 chapters: 45 in US, 14 in India, 7 in Europe, Singapore, Australia
• Several fundraisers: Work An Hour, Marathon, Concerts
• Over 300 projects in India spanning 22 states, $4 million in funding disbursed since founding
• Decentralized, volunteer based structure
• At many universities• In most large cities• Satellite Chapters paired with mentor chapters
Over 400 active volunteersOver 400 active volunteers
FactsFacts
Funds RaisedFunds Raised
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
$3K $10K$30K$53K$92K$0.2M
$0.2M
$0.4M
$0.7M
$1.0M
$1.1M
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$1,250K
Asha Projects:
• Urban/Rural• Street Children• Sexually exploited children• Tribal Population• Migrant Laborers
Our WorkOur Work
Asha Centers
Asha Fellowship
Legislative Awareness:
• 83rd Amendment• NCERT curriculum• FCRA Regulations
Our WorkOur Work
Our WorkOur Work
Technology Initiatives
• Wireless Local Loop
Use technology to connect rural India using corDECT which provides high-quality voice and data connectivity.
VOICE, Mumbai
Target populationStreet children
ActivitiesEducationHealthcareCurriculum
Asha Boston Projects SamplerAsha Boston Projects Sampler
FeaturesUnfortunately, these children need to work
during the day and can’t come to school. So VOICE takes the school to them! Some classes are held on railway platforms.
Natpurwa, UP
Target populationChildren ofsex workers
ActivitiesAwarenessEducationSelf-employment
Asha Boston Projects SamplerAsha Boston Projects Sampler
FeaturesThese are some of the most vulnerable children in
the country. The 2 project coordinators are both residents of the village themselves. True example of the thrust for change coming from inside the community.
Vivekananda Foundation, Karnataka
Target populationGovernmentschools
ActivitiesTeacher trainingMaterial
Asha Boston Projects SamplerAsha Boston Projects Sampler
FeaturesThe organization works with government schools to
improve the quality of education. Able to bring change to more children’s lives, since the organization doesn’t have to spend on costs such as salaries, infrastructure.
• 100% Volunteer-based
• Minimal Hierarchy
• Non-political, non-religious
• Minimal overhead
• Credibility is the focus
Asha’s Guiding PrinciplesAsha’s Guiding Principles
Donate…• Work An Hour
• General Donations
• Sponsor marathoners
• Buy merchandise
How can YOU help?How can YOU help?
Volunteer…• Organization: Help us with events, coordination
• Fundraising: Contact individuals, corporations, anyone!
• Projects: Be a steward, get involved
• Publicity: Websites, presentation, media
• Many other avenues, whatever you’re good at!!
Less of this …
MORE of this …
Our hearts, their minds, one hopeOur hearts, their minds, one hope
Asha for Education
www.ashanet.org
www.ashanet.org/mit
All donations to Asha for Education are tax deductible under IRS code 501 (c ) 3.
