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This presentation by Kavitha Nellore highlights vital AID projects aimed at empowering marginalized communities in India, including vocational training for tribal women and the visually impaired in Maharashtra and Karnataka. With approved funding of over $8,000, these initiatives focus on education and livelihood skills. The review of ongoing projects like Vimukti aims to mobilize Dalits and support Devdasis. Fundraising efforts include events like the Indian Food Festival and the Walk-a-thon, aimed at enhancing community involvement and sustaining support for these transformative projects.
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AID - State College Presentation by Kavitha Nellore
PROJECTS • Academy of Developmental Sciences • Vocational training for tribal women and handicapped persons in Karjat, Maharashtra • $3500 approved • National Association for the Blind • Technical Training Institute in Karnataka • $4500 approved by AID- State College • AID-Cincinnati reviewing the project
PROJECTS UNDER REVIEW • VIMUKTI • Mobilization of Dalits and empowerment of Devdasis in Raichur,Karnataka • MDS (Mahila Dakshata Samiti) • Expansion of school for children in a Bangalore slum
FUND RAISING • Concession stands at PSU games - $3,000 • Indian food festival - $3,200 • Orissa cyclone relief campaign - $14,000 • Walk-a-thon • On campus donation tables • Donation boxes in departments • Phone-a-thon • Musical Nite
OTHER ACTIVITIES • Dr. M.P.Parameswaran’s visit • Documentary screening/discussion • “Sathyagraha in Domkhedi” (International Day of Action against Dams) • Project visits • ADS, Karjat • NABK, Bangalore • MDS, Bangalore
Fund raising Community involvement in fund raising activities Projects review neglected during fund raising Lack of community involvement in projects “Learning” process almost non-existent STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES