1. 1 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference1 Asha-Fwg (fellowship working group) Update for Asha-16

2. 2 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference2 Purpose To remove financial burden and support individuals who are committed and who will work in a sustained manner for social impact initiatives To remove financial burden and support individuals who are committed and who will work in a sustained manner for social impact initiatives

3. 3 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference3 Timeline... 1999 Initial Discussion

4. 4 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference4 1999 – Initial Discussion “To create a coherent Asha Fellowship Scheme proposal and to continue work on it to bring the scheme to fruition” “To create a coherent Asha Fellowship Scheme proposal and to continue work on it to bring the scheme to fruition” Dialectic between critic and protagonist Dialectic between critic and protagonist Aim - 1). search, attract and financially support people of the highest quality and unquestionable dedication 2). support only those whose work in time will have a large positive impact by creating an insitution or a methodology 3). be enabling. it should help the individual to break away and work freely on that for which she receives the grant which she couldn't have done otherwise. Aim - 1). search, attract and financially support people of the highest quality and unquestionable dedication 2). support only those whose work in time will have a large positive impact by creating an insitution or a methodology 3). be enabling. it should help the individual to break away and work freely on that for which she receives the grant which she couldn't have done otherwise.

5. 5 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference5 1999 – Initial Discussion Area of support include, but are not limited to: Education, Income Generation, Women's Empowerment, Integrated Rural or Slum Development, Addressing Dominant Social Concerns like Child Labor, Bonded Labor Area of support include, but are not limited to: Education, Income Generation, Women's Empowerment, Integrated Rural or Slum Development, Addressing Dominant Social Concerns like Child Labor, Bonded Labor fellowship will not be awarded for organisations, dissertations and other academic work including post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate research fellowship will not be awarded for organisations, dissertations and other academic work including post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate research

6. 6 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference6 Timeline... 1999 Initial Discussion 2000 First document detailing process First 7 fellows supported by individual volunteers

7. 7 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference7 2000 - First fellows funded 7 individuals were supported in Spring 2000. Sandeep, Shanmuga, Arundhati, Chandrabhushan Tiwari, Biju Borbaruah, Ajit Kumar and Anil Sharma. The total monthly support of $800 ($50 to $200/month) was provided by nine Asha volunteers independent of Asha funds or Asha’s tax-ID. Support was provided to Sanjay Rai also. 7 individuals were supported in Spring 2000. Sandeep, Shanmuga, Arundhati, Chandrabhushan Tiwari, Biju Borbaruah, Ajit Kumar and Anil Sharma. The total monthly support of $800 ($50 to $200/month) was provided by nine Asha volunteers independent of Asha funds or Asha’s tax-ID. Support was provided to Sanjay Rai also. 3 focus area's – Education only, Education+, Anything 3 focus area's – Education only, Education+, Anything 65% funds allocated for first two focus areas 65% funds allocated for first two focus areas At least 80% of work-time (ie., 32 hours per week) performing the work outlined in the application - and will not be compensated for that work or receive support from any other group for that time commitment. At least 80% of work-time (ie., 32 hours per week) performing the work outlined in the application - and will not be compensated for that work or receive support from any other group for that time commitment.

8. 8 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference8 2001 – Fellowship Evaluation

9. 9 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference9 Timeline... 1999 Initial Discussion 2000 First document detailing process First 7 fellows supported by individual volunteers 2003 1 st review - Two fellowships funded through WAH 2001 Fellows meet in Chennai

10. 10 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference10 2003 – Two more fellows! 12 Criteria for evaluation - 12 Criteria for evaluation - Creativity, Taking initiative, Ethical/moral fiber, Role, Originality, Social impact of the idea, Gestation period, Costs involved, Prototypes, Sustainability, Replicability Creativity, Taking initiative, Ethical/moral fiber, Role, Originality, Social impact of the idea, Gestation period, Costs involved, Prototypes, Sustainability, Replicability

11. 11 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference11 2003 Asha South Fellows Meet Dr. Subbaramaiah, Hameed Manjeshwar, Siddamma Dr. Subbaramaiah, Hameed Manjeshwar, Siddamma Need to interact amongst fellows, share with asha Need to interact amongst fellows, share with asha Update at Asha India conference: Update at Asha India conference: 17 applications so far, about half have been supported through Asha, some others (2-3) supported through individuals. 17 applications so far, about half have been supported through Asha, some others (2-3) supported through individuals. Some discussion around amount of support given by other organizations (AID, NBA, Ashoka) Some discussion around amount of support given by other organizations (AID, NBA, Ashoka)

12. 12 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference12 Timeline... 1999 Initial Discussion 2000 First document detailing process First 7 fellows supported by individual volunteers 2003 1 st review - Two fellowships funded through WAH 2001 Fellows meet in Chennai 2005 2 nd review - Suggestion for two categories: Asha Fellows and Asha Corps Asha-14 ARC process proposed

13. 13 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference13 2005 : Asha-14 Two kinds of fellowships There were increasingly official or unofficial fellows suggesting three kinds of categories 1) Individuals who have proposed new, innovative ideas and have worked to implement these in geographical areas where these have never reached. 2) Individuals who are a part of Asha and have worked on various activities of Asha or have taken up various responsibilities within Asha. These include project management. 3) Individual who work on vital administrative and logistical tasks like accounting, site visits, project evaluations, etc within Asha that are necessary to keep records and details of funding updated.

14. 14 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference14 2005 : Asha-14 Two kinds of fellowships Not to confuse with worth/value of work done – but that they are different. Not to confuse with worth/value of work done – but that they are different. Asha-Fellows (for category 1 and 2) and Asha- Corps (for category 3) Asha-Fellows (for category 1 and 2) and Asha- Corps (for category 3) Discussions in Asha-Fellows group concludes with fellowship process document proposed to ARC (Asha Representative Council) as strategic decision requiring discussion at each chapter. Discussions in Asha-Fellows group concludes with fellowship process document proposed to ARC (Asha Representative Council) as strategic decision requiring discussion at each chapter.

15. 15 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference15 Fine Tuning

16. 16 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference16 Timeline... 1999 Initial Discussion 2000 First document detailing process First 7 fellows supported by individual volunteers 2003 1 st review - Two fellowships funded through WAH 2001 Fellows meet in Chennai 2005 2 nd review - Suggestion for two categories: Asha Fellows and Asha Corps Asha-14 ARC proposal 2006 ARC process approved Know your fellows Sept06- April07 2005 2 nd review - Suggestion for two categories: Asha Fellows and Asha Corps Asha-14 ARC process proposed

17. 17 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference17 Know your fellows calls Conference call dedicated to learning about the activities of fellows and to help us answer questions we may have by talking to the fellows. Conference call dedicated to learning about the activities of fellows and to help us answer questions we may have by talking to the fellows. Calls to continue this year… Calls to continue this year…

18. 18 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference18 Case-study of a fellowship Anu and Krishna Anu and Krishna

19. 19 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference Architects focusing on working with tribal children Architects focusing on working with tribal children Thulir ("a tender shoot) at Sittilingi Valley, Dharmapuri, TN Thulir ("a tender shoot) at Sittilingi Valley, Dharmapuri, TN http://thulir.org/ After school program for 30-35 children After school program for 30-35 children 3 areas of work – being a child, 10th pass!, technology training. 3 areas of work – being a child, 10th pass!, technology training. Part of the larger people’s initiative (Tribal Health Initiative – Hospital, organic farming, etc. Part of the larger people’s initiative (Tribal Health Initiative – Hospital, organic farming, etc.

20. 20 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference 1 year Technology Course One year course for children who have dropped out of mainstream school. Training in buliding, electrification, plumbing, etc. Visitors train children in the areas of their expertise.

21. 21 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference Being a child

22. 22 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference22 Timeline... 1999 Initial Discussion 2000 First document detailing process First 7 fellows supported by individual volunteers 2003 1 st review - Two fellowships funded through WAH 2001 Fellows meet in Chennai 2005 2 nd review - Suggestion for two categories: Asha Fellows and Asha Corps Asha-14 ARC proposal 2006 Know your fellows (Sept06 - April07) 2007 New fellows reviews Fellows India Conf 3 rd review Asha Corps 2006 ARC process approved Know your fellows Sept06- April07 2005 2 nd review - Suggestion for two categories: Asha Fellows and Asha Corps Asha-14 ARC process proposed

23. 23 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference23 2007 : Asha-16 Chapter Criteria (a) chapter has been in existence for >3 years or has a set of core volunteers who have volunteered with Asha for at least 3 years, (a) chapter has been in existence for >3 years or has a set of core volunteers who have volunteered with Asha for at least 3 years, (b) it identifies a steward for the review/fellow (b) it identifies a steward for the review/fellow (c) has sufficient funds for 2-4 years. Two or more chapters can decide to review and support a fellowship jointly. (c) has sufficient funds for 2-4 years. Two or more chapters can decide to review and support a fellowship jointly. Chapter(s) reviewing a fellowship program for the first time (this includes cases where there has been a complete volunteer turnover in the chapter since the last time a fellowship was considered) should necessarily review fellowships jointly with a chapter with a current fellowship program and/or the AFFG. Chapter(s) reviewing a fellowship program for the first time (this includes cases where there has been a complete volunteer turnover in the chapter since the last time a fellowship was considered) should necessarily review fellowships jointly with a chapter with a current fellowship program and/or the AFFG. Prior to approval, it is necessary that any person other than the nominator meet with the fellow. Prior to approval, it is necessary that any person other than the nominator meet with the fellow.

24. 24 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference24 Documents and Process Application Form Application Form http://data.ashanet.org/datastore/data/Focusgroups/Fellowships/ Forms/AppForm.doc http://data.ashanet.org/datastore/data/Focusgroups/Fellowships/ Forms/AppForm.doc Nomination Form Nomination Form http://data.ashanet.org/datastore/data/Focusgroups/Fellowships/ Forms/NomForm.doc http://data.ashanet.org/datastore/data/Focusgroups/Fellowships/ Forms/NomForm.doc Present and Discuss at Chapter Present and Discuss at Chapter Present and Discuss with FWG Present and Discuss with FWG Above two can happen in parallel Above two can happen in parallel

25. 25 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference25 2007 : Asha-16 update New applications being reviewed New applications being reviewed S.Sireesha - Lawyer – Timbaktu S.Sireesha - Lawyer – Timbaktu Muthayalaya – (Sarpanch) NREGA implementation– Timbaktu Muthayalaya – (Sarpanch) NREGA implementation– Timbaktu Aheli – RTI Delhi Aheli – RTI Delhi Saurabh – RTI Delhi Saurabh – RTI Delhi Review existing fellowships Review existing fellowships Fine tuning for learning through fellowships Fine tuning for learning through fellowships

26. 26 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference26 2007 : Asha-16 update Asha Fellows Conference (Dec 07) Asha Fellows Conference (Dec 07) Network among fellows, provide opportunity for fellows to conduct workshops in their speciality. Network among fellows, provide opportunity for fellows to conduct workshops in their speciality. Allow volunteers opportunity to interact and learn from asha-fellows Allow volunteers opportunity to interact and learn from asha-fellows Asha Saathi (Corps) Process Asha Saathi (Corps) Process Discuss the need for process reporting, etc in Asha India Conference (July 07) Discuss the need for process reporting, etc in Asha India Conference (July 07) ARC process if accountability, etc agreed upon at the Asha India Conference. ARC process if accountability, etc agreed upon at the Asha India Conference.

27. 27 May 26, 2007Asha-16 Conference27 Thank You!