Dear Sir,
GOONJ has provides us food material for 300 familiesa and we are
preparing familywise kits. We will distribute it on 1st OCT 2008. As
you know that our team is working in Murliganj Block (ward No 11 and
12) of Madhedpura district intensively. People of there are surrounded
by flood water still and administration is still not succeeded to make
communication with them. We reached there with boat and made a list of
about 300 most poor family. At first, we are providing food there.
After that, we will try to do other activities there like community
development, awareness, PRA etc.
As you know that GOONJ is giving us material support only and we have
to arrange other expenses ourselves. Our office is 55 KM far from the
affected area and we need some cash money also for transportation,
volunteers and other arrangements.
If anyone interested to help us, Please contact
1) Mr. Alok Kumar
State coordinator
Asha Vikash Pariyojana (AVP)
Cell No - 09234828161
2) Ms Pinky Kumari
Coordinator, Purnea (AVP)
Cell No - 09852275160
Sir, tomorrow I am going to Murliganj and return on 1st or 2nd october
2008. I will returned with some rare photographs also because we have
arranged a camera today.
With best regards,
Vinay Tarun
Journalist
Mob: 09234702353
E-mail: tarunvinay@gmail.com
Note- We are working with the NGO Asha Vikash Pariyojana (AVP). Anyone
can send cash support directly into its flood relief account.
CASH DONATIONS/SUPPORT - For Communication, Collection camps, storage,
sorting, packing, travel, Transportation and local distribution
expenses. Cash donations can be made directly into our Flood Relief
Account or you can send an account payee Cheque / Draft in favour of
ASHA VIKAS PARIYOJANA FLOOD RELIEF FUND payable at State Bank of India
Nathnagar, Bhagalpur branch. SBI Core Banking Account No -30475764609.
(All donations are tax exempted u/s- 80 G of IT act.)
Please send a letter about cash donations/supports.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Flood Relief in Remote Areas
Saturday, August 16, 2008
DEMOCRACY IN NEPAL
NEPAL BECAME FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. LET US HOPE THE FROM THE NEW DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY SHALL STRIVE TO BE STABLE AND CONTRIBUTE FOR THE PEACE, HARMONY AND PROSPERITY OF THE REGION.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
MOMENTS OF GRIEF AT ANANDVAN…
आनंदवन में दुःखद क्षण..
MOMENTS OF GRIEF AT ANANDVAN…
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Baba Amte passes away
Special Correspondent
MUMBAI: Great social worker and reformer Baba Amte, who spent his life serving leprosy patients and working for their rehabilitation, passed away at 4.15 a.m. on Saturday.
The end came at his commune for leprosy patients ‘Anandvan’ at Warora village in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. He was 93.
Murlidhar Devidas Amte, popularly known as Baba, was suffering from cancer for the past several years. His health deteriorated two days ago. He is survived by sons Prakash Amte and Vikas Amte, both doctors and are on the same path of service to humanity. They work among the tribals of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli.
Baba Amte was born on 26 December 1914 in a wealthy family of landlords of Hinganghat in Wardha district of Maharashtra. But as a child he used to play with children of other castes and eat with servants.
He was a freedom-fighter whom Gandhiji had called “abhay sadhak” (fearless seeker of truth). It is said that his encounter with a leprosy patients changed his life, and he made their welfare and rehabilitation a life-time mission.
He founded a commune called Anandvan Ashram for them at Warora. where he began practising law. Soon his work spread to over 60 villages around and other parts of Maharashtra.
Baba went to the Kolkata School of Tropical Medicine and learnt how to treat the leprosy patients with the wonder drug diamino-diphenyl sulphone. But above all he educated society to remove the stigma of the disease that had made the life of the patients so miserable.
Baba Amte undertook a number of social welfare and reform activities involving youth. He undertook the ‘Bharat Jodo’ movement to unite the country and promote peace, harmony and protection of environment. He joined the Narmada Bachao Andolan to fight for the cause of the tribals.
He received many national and international awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Gandhi Peace Prize, Ramon Magsaysay and Templeton Prize. His funeral will be held on Sunday at Anandvan.
Courtesy – The Hindu © Copyright 2000 - 2008 The Hindu
Tearful adieu to Baba Amte with full state honours
Special Correspondent
MUMBAI: Great social worker and reformer Baba Amte, who spent his life serving leprosy patients and working for their rehabilitation, passed away at 4.15 a.m. on Saturday.
The end came at his commune for leprosy patients ‘Anandvan’ at Warora village in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. He was 93.
Murlidhar Devidas Amte, popularly known as Baba, was suffering from cancer for the past several years. His health deteriorated two days ago. He is survived by sons Prakash Amte and Vikas Amte, both doctors and are on the same path of service to humanity. They work among the tribals of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli.
Baba Amte was born on 26 December 1914 in a wealthy family of landlords of Hinganghat in Wardha district of Maharashtra. But as a child he used to play with children of other castes and eat with servants.
He was a freedom-fighter whom Gandhiji had called “abhay sadhak” (fearless seeker of truth). It is said that his encounter with a leprosy patients changed his life, and he made their welfare and rehabilitation a life-time mission.
He founded a commune called Anandvan Ashram for them at Warora. where he began practising law. Soon his work spread to over 60 villages around and other parts of Maharashtra.
Baba went to the Kolkata School of Tropical Medicine and learnt how to treat the leprosy patients with the wonder drug diamino-diphenyl sulphone. But above all he educated society to remove the stigma of the disease that had made the life of the patients so miserable.
Baba Amte undertook a number of social welfare and reform activities involving youth. He undertook the ‘Bharat Jodo’ movement to unite the country and promote peace, harmony and protection of environment. He joined the Narmada Bachao Andolan to fight for the cause of the tribals.
He received many national and international awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Gandhi Peace Prize, Ramon Magsaysay and Templeton Prize. His funeral will be held on Sunday at Anandvan.
Courtesy – The Hindu © Copyright 2000 - 2008 The Hindu
Tearful adieu to Baba Amte with full state honours
Warora (PTI): Gandhian and social worker of international repute, Murlidhar Devidas alias Baba Amte was given a state funeral at his Anandvan ashram on Sunday morning in the presence of thousands of his admirers and mourners from across the state.
A 21-gun salute to late Baba Amte was given as his mortal remains were lowered in a grave near the bamboo plantation in the ashram complex amdist a solemn atmosphere, highly charged with emotions. Mourners raised slogans like "Baba Amte amar rahe" (Baba Amte will be immortal) and "Bharat Jodo" (unite India).
His wife, Sadhnatai, sons, Dr Vikas and Dr Prakash, their spouses and grand children stood in grief as the nation mourned the loss.
Amte passed away on Saturday at 4.15 am due to a type of blood cancer. He was 94.
Earlier, the body wrapped in tri-colour was kept in an open area near his cottage for mourners to pay their last respect.
It was taken to the burial site in a decorated vehicle. Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh led the entire state and country in paying homage to the departed leader. He was accompanied by state Agriculture Minister Balasaheb Thorat and Dairy Development Minister Anees Ahmed and host of VVIPs and others.
Deshmukh, Thorat and Ahmed placed wreath to pay homage to the departed leader and a recipient of the state government's highest award "Maharashtra Bhushan" in 2004.
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For passing over condolences
Contacts of Baba's sons :-
For Anandvan Mr. Vikas Amte Phone : 91 7176 282034, 91 7176 282425 Mobile : 9822466734 Email : anandwan_ngp@sancharnet.in
For Hemalkasa, Lok Biradari ProjectMr. Prakash Amte Phone : 91 7134 220001Mobile : 9423121803 Email : lbp@sancharnet.in
For Anandvan Mr. Vikas Amte Phone : 91 7176 282034, 91 7176 282425 Mobile : 9822466734 Email : anandwan_ngp@sancharnet.in
For Hemalkasa, Lok Biradari ProjectMr. Prakash Amte Phone : 91 7134 220001Mobile : 9423121803 Email : lbp@sancharnet.in
"Baba felt that nobody should feel grief for any reason, hence he named it Anandvan. He always shared 'anand' with every inmate of the Anandvan. Now... the saddest moment, Baba left everybody... No, Baba is with us..always with us... in out thoughts, in our deeds ... He is giving a message to spread and see everybody in Anand i.e. happiness." - Dr. Babu
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana at the Youth Hostel, Puri on February 16 & 17 (Sat, Sun), 2008.
South Asian Fraternity,
6, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi – 11 00 24
&
Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar, Wardha – 44 21 11
Ref. No: SAF/Conf/_ _ _ _ Date: Jan 15, 2008
Dear friend,
Please refer to our Circular Letter dated 27.12.07, requesting you to participate & motivate young friends to attend the International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana at the Youth Hostel, Puri on February 16 & 17 (Sat, Sun), 2008.
You may be working for this. We shall be glad to get your positive response at your earliest convenience which will help us to make suitable arrangements for accommodation & food etc. Your late response may be inconvenient to you & us also, as we have limited the number of delegates, beyond that we may regret to admit.
Looking forward for your early response.
With good wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Satya Paul,
Secretary General,
South Asian Fraternity,
Lajpat Bhavan, Lajpat Nagar IV,
New Delhi – 11 00 24
Ms. Pravina Desai,
Secretary, Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar,
Wardha – 442 111. (Maharashtra)
<spaul_saf@bol.net.in> &
6, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi – 11 00 24
&
Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar, Wardha – 44 21 11
Ref. No: SAF/Conf/_ _ _ _ Date: Jan 15, 2008
Dear friend,
Please refer to our Circular Letter dated 27.12.07, requesting you to participate & motivate young friends to attend the International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana at the Youth Hostel, Puri on February 16 & 17 (Sat, Sun), 2008.
You may be working for this. We shall be glad to get your positive response at your earliest convenience which will help us to make suitable arrangements for accommodation & food etc. Your late response may be inconvenient to you & us also, as we have limited the number of delegates, beyond that we may regret to admit.
Looking forward for your early response.
With good wishes.
Yours sincerely,
Satya Paul,
Secretary General,
South Asian Fraternity,
Lajpat Bhavan, Lajpat Nagar IV,
New Delhi – 11 00 24
Ms. Pravina Desai,
Secretary, Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar,
Wardha – 442 111. (Maharashtra)
<spaul_saf@bol.net.in> &
International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana
South Asian Fraternity,
6, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi – 11 00 24
&
Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar, Wardha – 44 21 11
Ref. No: SAF/Conf/137 Date: 27.12.2007
Dear Friend,
The nation is celebrating the Centenary of Satyagraha initially started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1907 & also the 75th year of Geeta Pravachana written by Sant Vinobaji. Geeta Pravachana has been translated into 18 Indian & 8 foreign languages. So far more than 26 lakh copies have been sold. It contains guidelines for every aspect of life.
We are planning to organize an International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana at the Youth Hostel, Puri, Orissa on February 16 & 17 (Sat, Sun), 2008. We intend to invite about 200 youths from various countries & streams.
We shall invite articles on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana from eminent Gandhians to be read in the conference & published in the Souvenir. We shall invite some Gandhian thinkers to address the delegates.
Since we are not depending on government grant, we may not be able to reimburse the traveling expenses. However, we shall provide free vegetarian food & simple accommodation.
We extend invitation to all interested young friends to join in the deliberations of this conference to think over how Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana can help to solve the problems of violence & lead us to a joyful community life.
Suggested Topics :
1 Satyagraha in modern context in social and public life,
2 Role of Geeta Pravachana in preparing the real spirit of Satyagraha,
3 Spiritual / Moral base of Satyagrahis,
4 Geeta Pravachana to promote peace & communal harmony,
5 Satyagraha for preservation of environment,
6 Antyodaya to counter violence in public life,
7 Women empowerment through Geeta Pravachana,
8 Social justice through Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana.
Please motivate one male & one female young friend to participate.
Please send the application on a simple paper & wait for our selection letter.
With prayers for peace.
Yours sincerely,
Satya Paul,
Secretary General,
South Asian Fraternity,
Lajpat Bhavan, Lajpat Nagar IV,
New Delhi – 11 00 24
Ms. Pravina Desai
Secretary, Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar,
Wardha – 442 111. (Maharashtra)Email:
6, Lajpat Bhawan, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi – 11 00 24
&
Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar, Wardha – 44 21 11
Ref. No: SAF/Conf/137 Date: 27.12.2007
Dear Friend,
The nation is celebrating the Centenary of Satyagraha initially started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1907 & also the 75th year of Geeta Pravachana written by Sant Vinobaji. Geeta Pravachana has been translated into 18 Indian & 8 foreign languages. So far more than 26 lakh copies have been sold. It contains guidelines for every aspect of life.
We are planning to organize an International Youth Conference on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana at the Youth Hostel, Puri, Orissa on February 16 & 17 (Sat, Sun), 2008. We intend to invite about 200 youths from various countries & streams.
We shall invite articles on Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana from eminent Gandhians to be read in the conference & published in the Souvenir. We shall invite some Gandhian thinkers to address the delegates.
Since we are not depending on government grant, we may not be able to reimburse the traveling expenses. However, we shall provide free vegetarian food & simple accommodation.
We extend invitation to all interested young friends to join in the deliberations of this conference to think over how Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana can help to solve the problems of violence & lead us to a joyful community life.
Suggested Topics :
1 Satyagraha in modern context in social and public life,
2 Role of Geeta Pravachana in preparing the real spirit of Satyagraha,
3 Spiritual / Moral base of Satyagrahis,
4 Geeta Pravachana to promote peace & communal harmony,
5 Satyagraha for preservation of environment,
6 Antyodaya to counter violence in public life,
7 Women empowerment through Geeta Pravachana,
8 Social justice through Satyagraha & Geeta Pravachana.
Please motivate one male & one female young friend to participate.
Please send the application on a simple paper & wait for our selection letter.
With prayers for peace.
Yours sincerely,
Satya Paul,
Secretary General,
South Asian Fraternity,
Lajpat Bhavan, Lajpat Nagar IV,
New Delhi – 11 00 24
Ms. Pravina Desai
Secretary, Geetai Mission,
Paramdham Ashram, Paunar,
Wardha – 442 111. (Maharashtra)Email:
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