Indus Conference 95b The World Today If the earth’s population was 100 people, there would be:  52 females and 48 males  6 people would possess 59% of the entire world's wealth - all 6 would be from the US  80 would live in substandard housing  50 would suffer from malnutrition  1 would own a computer  70 would be unable to read  1 (yes, only one) would have a college education

Indus Conference 95b Literacy Rates Worldwide Source: UNICEF 1999

Indus Conference 95b Where Does India Stand? Source: Calculated from census data

Disparity in literacy 62% 30% 11% 7% 9% 3% 0% 50% 100% LiterateBelow Class 5Beyond Class 10 MaleFemale 45%

The Vicious Cycle Lack of Education Lack of Education Dependence Poverty

Can we do something… …to make a DIFFERENCE ? Can we do something… …to make a DIFFERENCE ? HOW?

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever does” - Margaret Mead Beginning in Berkeley, to Over 400 active volunteers in over 40 chapters At most major universities At most large metro Satellite Chapters paired with mentor chapters

“To catalyze socio-economic change in India through the education of underprivileged children” MISSION STATEMENT

Funds Raised- Over $ 1.5 Million in 10 years Raised Disbursed Over $1 million raised in 2000 Funds Disbursed

Raising Funds and Awareness Individual Donations Asha Merchandise Individual Donations Asha Merchandise

YearFunds collected Projects funded , , , weeks 1404 donors $102,000 pledged 5 projects History

Harbingers of Hope – Runners for Education A Marathon training program – Asha trains runners – Runners raise money for Asha from friends & family Started in Year runners in Raised $ 85, runners in Raised $ 125,000 Previous Marathons: – Honolulu, Silicon Valley & Royal Victoria (Canada) 2002 Marathons: – Maui & Silicon Valley Marathons

Larisse Dhillon (Honolulu Marathon – 2000) “I am very lucky to be well educated and I want to make a difference by helping to provide the opportunity of education to others. The training program is an excellent way for me to contribute to Asha because in addition to helping education in India, I am also helping myself to become a much healthier person." Silicon Valley Marathon October 28, 2001 (Cisco Way, San Jose) Mile 8 of 26.2 miles !! Runners’ Age : 22 – 62 years old First time Runners : More than 50 %

Asha Events Stanford - Holi A Fun Cultural Event – First organized 4 years ago – Attended by 200 people In 2001 – Attended by 1100 people – Raised $12,000 Asha Stanford We invite you to celebrate Holi tomorrow – Stanford Wilbur Field at 11:00 am

Our Work Asha Projects: Urban/Rural Street Children Sexually exploited children Tribal Population Migrant Laborers Asha Stars

Asha Centers Asha Fellowship Legislative Awareness 83rd Amendment NCERT curriculum FCRA Regulations Our Work

BCT- Bhagavatula Charitable Trust Vishakapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh for last 30 yrs Led by Dr. Parameshawar Rao Integrated rural development in 3 mandals To achieve Universal Elementary Education (UEE) in the three mandals Currently –103 full day non-formal education centers –Each with a maximum strength of 50 children and 2 teachers –5000 children, 10% in classes V – VII The Future –Target to become 300 centers and children in 5 years. –Need help from outside agencies like Asha to build this scalable model

BCT- Bhagavatula Charitable Trust A Scalable Model After 30 yrs, BCT has a scalable model that it wants to replicate to reach as many communities as possible –Stage wise education curriculum –Central Administration for training and leadership –Involvement of villagers 5 yrs

Lalpur, district Hardoi UP An experiment in education Objectives: –Inculcate human values for a just human order, –Impart skills which will help an individual become self-reliant when he/she grows up. Free education and health facilities to the villagers Asha Center

A workshop on alternative energy Beekeeping Innovative building technology Health camps A community development center Asha Center Activities

Asha and Prof. Jhunjhunwala’s Initiative Wireless Local Loop Objectives and Goals Use technology to connect rural India, in particular Asha projects so that the experiences and knowledge from one project can be leveraged at other sites. Technology corDECT provides cost-effective, simultaneous high-quality voice and data connectivity in both urban and rural areas.This revolutionary new technology provides voice communication using 32 Kbps ADPCM, and Internet connectivity at 35/70 Kbps.

- 70% of India’s billion people live in small towns and villages - telephone penetration level of less than 4%, - 3 months to deploy an access tower - Access tower to serve 50 kiosks in 10 villages - Interconnect Asha schools Pilot Project in Chennai Replicable Scalable Enables wealth creation Brings government-citizen-business access points closer

Ongoing Asha Stars Projects 34 Projects Covering 10 Zones 13 Chapters

100% Volunteer-based Minimal Hierarchy Non-political, non-religious Zero overhead Credibility is the focus Guiding Principles

Less of this … Our Hearts, Their Minds, One Hope MORE of this …

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