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                              Vol. 1, Issue No: 7, July - September 2012
Education,
Nutrition,
Rehabilitation & IT,
                              SAMHITA
Sports & Culture,
Environment,
Get Involved




INSIDE
· GLOBAL NEWS                    · ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS AND CULTURE
· CORPORATE NEWS                 · EVENTS
· CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT      · AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
· ORGANIZATION UPDATES           · SPECIAL MENTION – ACHIEVER OF THE QUARTER
· NEWS FROM NORTH KARNATAKA      · WHAT'S NEXT & HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
“Samhita”, Samarthanam's quarterly newsletter,
                                                        was initiated with the objective of keeping
                                                        stakeholders updated with key developments,
                                                        events and achievements , as well as our plans for
                                                        the future. This issue consolidates information
                                                        pertaining to the quarter Jul-Sep 2012.
                                                        Samhita literally means proceeding from/ put
                                                        together/ relating to, and Hita is welfare. “Samhita”
                                                        is a means to communicate Samarthanam's
                                                        welfare activities.

     FOREWORD


     In this issue of the newsletter prior to the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, we hope to share with
     you our excitement about the impending tournament. When a visit to Sri Lanka during the T-20
     World Cup Cricket was planned, to meet the teams and brief the players about the Blind Cricket World
     Cup, we did not anticipate the kind of support that we got from them. There was an overwhelming
     response from the Indian cricketers; their standing by us will take the event to greater levels.

     We began preparations for the World Cup in Q2 2011, when the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC)
     granted hosting rights to India. All the hard work of our employees, volunteers and well-wishers is
     now about to pay off. Their efforts would have fructified in December 2012, with the successful
     culmination of the event. We solicit your support in organizing this mega event and making it a grand
     success.



          Mahantesh G Kivadassanavar
           Founder Managing Trustee                                                         The Newsletter Team –
                                                                                                            Binoy
                                                                                                        Prashanth
                                                                                                      Mallikarjun
                                                                                                   Chandrashekar
                                                                                                   Kishore Joseph
                                                                                               Kumaraswamy C.R.
                                                                                              Arundhati Venkatesh

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GLOBAL NEWS

 In 2011, Samarthanam was incorporated in MA as a non-profit, making it by definition a charity by
 Law of Commonwealth. We are pleased to inform you that Samarthanam USA has now received tax
 exemption by federal and state law and 501C3 status.
 In 2012, we began a series of interviews with the Board members of Samarthanam USA. This is the
 third in the series, with Ms. Raji Kompalli.


                                    Interview with Ms. Raji Kompalli
                              Member of Board and Director, Samarthanam USA

                I am Raji; I am on the Board of         challenged students and have an electronic
                Samarthanam USA. My day job is in       education program to support students with
                an R&D lab of a building materials      visual challenges. All of these programs nicely
                company. I have two lovely              gelled to represent Samarthanam's core
                daughters and live in Connecticut.      principles. The vision is so profound and
 I have personally known Samarthanam for over 11        commitment is incomparable. Mahantesh is a
 years now. It all started in 2001 when GE in India     visionary and his leadership skills are
 was very active with a program called ELFUN. I was     commendable. While I know what Mahantesh is
 working with GE and we were adopting NGOs so           personally capable of, the support team is also
 that the employees can contribute to society           very commendable.
 during their free time. Samarthanam was identified     Samarthanam USA is a non-profit organisation
 as one such project. In the initial months, I was a    by itself in the U.S., satisfying all the United States
 volunteer reading to the kids, recording lessons       regulations. We would like to strengthen our
 and just spending my Saturday mornings with the        team here and share some of the core principles
 then Samarthanam team. As months rolled by, I          of the team in India. We have a dedicated Board
 started to lead the project and act as a liaison       of Directors, and would like to hire a full-time
 between GE and Samarthanam. During this                person who would handle day-to-day activities
 process, we wrote proposals for funds, equipment       of the organisation. Our mission is to collaborate
 and plain old volunteer hours. When I think back,      with similar organisations based in USA. We
 those were probably the best spent days of my life.    would like to increase awareness about the
 I relocated to USA in 2003 and since then have         achievements of Samarthanam among the
 been in electronic communication with                  Indian Community in US. This will ensure that we
 Mahantesh & team. I recently visited Samarthanam       have volunteers and well-wishers to contribute
 in India and am amazed at the phenomenal               to the greater good of the organisation.
 growth the team has achieved. I am in awe and out      I have seen the phenomenal growth of
 of words seeing their achievements. As a team,         Samarthanam in India. I wish them many more
 they now support an orphanage, have a shelter for      achievements and successes, and hope to see
 battered women, house and train several visually       them spread the message all over the country.


www.samarthanam.org
www.samarthanam.org
Corporate Acknowledgement (for the Quarter Jul-Sep 2012)

     ·   We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to TIMKEN India for contributing towards the
     barrier-free accessible school building being constructed at HSR Layout, Bangalore.
     · We thank CISCO for their generous contribution towards our education programme
     · We are thankful to the Karnataka state government for their support of the T-20 World Cup
     Cricket for the Blind

     CORPORATE NEWS
                                                          developing educational, social, cultural and
     Chat with TIMKEN India                               technological aspects. As an organization,
                                                          Samarthanam has achieved several milestones
     TIMKEN India's relationship with Samarthanam         but we appreciate the fact that the zeal of the
     has been further strengthened in recent months.      organization to serve the society has never
     TIMKEN has committed to sponsoring two floors        diminished.
     of the barrier-free accessible school building       We feel proud that we have also become a part
     being constructed at HSR Layout, Bangalore.          of a major project - Timken has contributed
     Here is what Ms. Shirley, their representative,      funds towards the disabled-friendly school
     had to say on the association with                   building in HSR Layout to bring children from
     Samarthanam:                                         various backgrounds under one roof and
                                                          provide them the best of education and
     At Timken, we believe in extending our support       infrastructural support.
     to organizations that we feel are genuinely          The experience of working with the people at
     working at the grass root level. Timken India's      Samarthanam has also helped our associates
     association with the prestigious Samarthanam         grow as better human beings. They have a
     Trust will always be cherished.                      vision of a society free of discrimination.
     We really appreciate the earnest efforts made by     We would like to extend our heartiest and best
     the trust that strives to make a difference in the   wishes to Samarthanam to keep up the noble
     lives of the differently-abled and the               work. We look forward to work with them
     underprivileged. What distinguishes                  hand in hand in their future endeavors, and
     Samarthanam is its mission to change lives not       take this relationship to new heights.
     only through economic means but also

     ORGANIZATION UPDATES
     Techvision Graduation Ceremony
     Techvision programme was initiated by Samarthanam in association Karnataka State Electronics
     Development Corporation (KEONICS). As part of a six month course, students are trained in
     computers and soft skills. The beneficiaries include those with visual impairment, orthopedical and
     learning disability, mild neurological disorders and underprivileged rural youth.
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At a function organised, the 11th and 12th batches comprising 27 students received their certificates
 from the Chief Guest Mr. Harsha Kadam Director of SKF. Mr. Manu Kidave and Mr Phalgun of SKF also
 graced the occasion. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Mr. Harsha applauded the continued
 education initiative and stressed upon having ambitious goals and the determination to achieve
 those goals.


 NEWS FROM NORTH KARNATAKA

 ·   We are pleased to inform you that land has been allotted to Samarthanam by the government
 authorities, which will enable us to increase the beneficiaries of our welfare activities in North
 Karnataka. The allocation letter for land allotted by the HUDA (Hubli-Dharwad Urban Development
 Authority) has been received.

 ·    On the occasion of Teacher's Day, children expressed their love for the teachers and celebrated
 with great enthusiasm.

 SPORTS
  Samarthanam team at Sri Lanka

  Samarthanam's representatives were at Sri              Samarthanam team meets Chris Gayle &Yuvraj Singh
  Lanka during the T-20 World Cup, where they
  met with players like Yuvraj Singh, Irfan
  Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Virat Kohli, R. Ashwin
  and Chris Gayle. The Indian cricketers were
  briefed about the T-20 Blind Cricket World
  Cup. We are overwhelmed by their response;
  they have all pledged their support for the T-
  20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind.




   Samarthanam team with Arjuna Ranatunga & Ashwin R            Samarthanam team with Virat Kohli,
                                                                   Zaheer Khan & Irfan Pathan


 CULTURE

   'Sunadha', Samarthanam's cultural troupe,
 performed at Orion mall. A spellbound audience
 was treated to a fantastic performance, and
 inspired, as the six visually impaired artistes
 transcended physical barriers.

                                                               ‘Sunadha’ performance at Orion Mall
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EVENTS

      Unveiling of Mascot for the T-20 Blind Cricket
      World Cup

      Former captain of the Indian cricket team,
      Sourav Ganguly, was formally introduced as
      Brand Ambassador of T-20 World Cup Cricket
      for the Blind. Ganguly unveiled the official
      mascot for the tournament at Le Meridien,
      Bangalore. The mascot is named the Tiger
      named after legendary captain, Tiger Pataudi.

      Speaking on the occasion, Ganguly said “It                      Sourav Ganguly unveiling the mascot
      gives me great pleasure to be a part of this           first T20 World Cup for the blind has already
      special World Cup… everybody should have a             had a very positive impact on creating
      chance of proving themselves. I wish these             awareness about the game which the game
      young passionate cricketers all the best and           and the cause richly deserve, and we are very
      hope they succeed in bringing the world cup            thankful to him for that.”
      home and want them to know the nation will
      be cheering for them”.          Sourav also            The British Deputy High Commissioner Mr.
      autographed bats at the venue that will be             Ian Felton, Senior members of TE
      auctioned later to raise funds for the same            Connectivity, and Mr. Subu Kota from
      event.                                                 Boston Group United States,.Mr. Ashok
                                                             Khenny, M.D. NICE Ltd. and Mr. Praveen. K.
      Addressing the gathering, Mr. G.K. Mahantesh           M.D. Reddy structures Pvt. Ltd. among many
      said “…who believe in their abilities, and are         others, were present in the gathering to
      here to encourage them to perform to the best          extend their support.
      of their abilities. Sourav' s association with the
     CEOs Meet

     Top CEOs from India and U.K. came together to           Mr. Ian Felton, the British Deputy High
     raise funds for the T20 World Cup Cricket for the       Commissioner said, “I am happy to have been
     Blind. The meet at the ITC Gardenia Hotel was           involved with the Samarthanam Trust for the
     hosted by the British High Commission.                  Disabled. Britain has always been actively in
     Samarthanam is grateful for the participation of        sports including the recently concluded
     all the CEOs and their support for the cause, ITC       Paralympics. Samarthanam is a wonderful
     Gardenia and the British High Commission for            organization fostering not only education, art
     putting the event together.                             and culture but IT and sports as well, and
                                                             cricket in particular for the blind, which is a feat
                                                             in itself. I am
                                                             proud to be a
                                                             part of this event
                                                             and would be
                                                             happy to lend
                                                             my support in
                                                             whatever way I
                                                             can."
       Samarthanam team with the British High Commissioner                                  CEOs Meet
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Logo Launch Ceremony for the T-20 Blind Cricket
 World Cup

 The logo for the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the
 Blind was released by the musical legend Shri
 S.P. Balasubramaniam, in the presence of
 veteran cricketers B.S. Chandrashekar & Syed
 Kirmani, as well as yesteryear actors and
 reigning stars from the Kannada film industry.
 Following the logo launch, the man with the
 golden voice performed live as thousands of
 Bangaloreans present in the audience listened
 spellbound.                                                T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup Logo Launch Ceremony


                                                          ·      The Go Cycling Go Green event was
                                                          organized by Buzzintown.com and Woodland
                                                          to commemorate World Heart Day. Mr. G.K.
                                                          Mahantesh Founder Managing Trustee of
                                                          Samarthanam was part of the event and
                                                          cycled for the green cause.


     Samarthanam’s G.K. Mahantesh cycling for a cause

 ·      Happiest Minds Technologies, a next generation IT services provider founded by Mr. Ashok
 Soota, celebrated its first anniversary with our children performing for them.
 AWARDS & RECOGNITION
 Green Award                                              received the award from Sandalwood star
                                                          Puneet Rajkumar, at a function held at ITC
 Parisara, Samarthanam's environmental wing,              Windsor Manor Hotel. Among the dignitaries
 won the Star Green Award for its waste                   present on the occasion were Mr. E.S.
 management initiative. The awards were                   Chakravarthy, Centre Head, Bangalore, TCS,
 initiated by Procam International to mark the 5th        Murray Clushaw, Founder Chairman,
 edition of TCS World 10K.                                Bangalore Cares, Charity Partner, Atul Bhalla,
                                                          GM of ITC Windsor, Vivek B. Singh, Jt. MD of
                                                          Procam International, the promoters of the
                                                          event.
                                                          Parisara was declared the winner out of five
                                                          shortlisted entries on the basis of public voting
                                                          (30% weightage) and jury (70%). The eminent
                                                          jury comprising Mr. Karan Bhalla (WWF-COO),
                                                          Mr. Hem Pande (Joint Secretary, MOEF), Dr.
                                                          Anil Kumar Dikshit (IIT Bombay), Prof
   Samarthanam ‘Parisara’ receives the Star Green award   Damodaran (Prof IIM - Bangalore) and Mr.
                 from Puneet Rajkumar                     Vivek B Singh (Joint Managing Director,
                                                          Procam International) screened the final five to
 Mr. G.K. Mahantesh, Samarthanam founder                  judge the winner. The criteria for the award
 managing trustee, along with Girish MN                   were idea, innovation, scale and impact.
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Samarthanam Founder on CNN-IBN Live News

     Samarthanam Founder Managing Trustee Mr. G.K. Mahantesh appeared on the news bulletin of
     the T.V. channel CNN-IBN Live. Mr. Mahantesh spoke about Samarthanam alumni Girisha's
     Paralympic win and the forthcoming T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind.
     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezcjzK-5n1A


       Print Media Coverage




     SPECIAL MENTION
     Achiever of the Quarter
     Our heartiest congratulations to Samarthanam alumni Girisha Hosanagara
     Nagarajegowda for winning the silver medal in the high jump event at the
     London 2012 Paralympics.

     Girisha says, "I had no money, no rewards, no job, and not one person to
     support me". It was at this juncture that he enrolled himself for BPO training with
     Samarthanam. It was here that he was pushed to restart his sports training.
                                                                                             Paralympics medalist
     VOLUNTEERS SPEAK                                                                           Girisha H N

     Gian and Marius
                               We, Gian (19) and Marius (20),   day for more than 200 children between four
                               from Germany decided to          and 17 years, including visually impaired,
                               volunteer at Samarthanam's       mentally & physically challenged children,
                               Primary School in HSR Layout,    adolescents and adults, orphans or children
                               Bangalore.                       from economically disadvantaged families.
                               The school does not only         Also some of the teachers are physically
                               provide basic education, but     disabled. After having spent six weeks (Gian)
                               also shelter and three meals a   and two weeks (Marius), we got the
           Gian and Marius
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    www.samarthanam.org
impression that the children live a safe, regulated       notice their English having improved since we
       and good life without suffering hunger or fear.           have started teaching. The days are long and
       Both school staff and children welcomed us and            sometimes we are really exhausted in the
       it did not take a long time for us to feel accepted       evening, since we spend up to 13 hours a day
       and appreciated. Everybody is very interested             at the project.
       and wants to know everything about our                    In our opinion, volunteering is all about
       country, our culture and our families. We have a          teaching and learning from each other to aim
       lot of funny moments with teachers, children              for the best result. All in all we have a very good
       and the rest of the school staff, but also some           time with plenty of unique experiences and do
       serious conversations.                                    not really look forward to get back home in a
       Our job is to teach Basic English from 9:30 am to         few weeks.
       3:30 pm and to play with the children                     Samarthanam would like to thank Gian,
       afterwards, which is a huge contrast; while they          Marius and all the volunteers like them who
       can drive one crazy during class they are really          share their time and skills. We sincerely
       fun to be with while playing. Nevertheless it is a        appreciate their passion and dedication.
       lot of fun most of the time, especially if you can


       WHAT IS NEXT

           Samarthanam CABI to host World Cup Cricket in India

           The World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) conferred the hosting rights of the first-ever T – 20 Blind
           Cricket World Cup to India. The World Cup will be held between December 1st and 13th in
           Bangalore. Ten countries - Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa,
           West Indies, Sri Lanka Nepal and host country India - will be taking part.

           Sourav Ganguly is the brand ambassador of the event. All the Indian cricketers have pledged their
           support for the T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup.

           Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is chief organizer of the World Cup. Cricket Association for
           Blind in India (CABI), affiliated to (WBCC) World Blind Cricket Council, is the sports initiative of
           Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled. It is the apex body that organizes blind cricket across India.

           World Cup memorabilia, merchandising, T-shirts and promotional events are planned. Please get
           in touch with us to express your interest.



       Financial Summary                                                                     World Cup - Financials Breakup

       ·        Total requirement (cash + kind) – 6.32 Crores
       ·        30% in kind is expected to be received
       ·        Received till date – 2.5 Crores                                              Expected in kind
                                                                       Received till date     (in crores) 1.78
       ·        Shortfall – 2 Crores                                    (in crores) 2.5



                                                                                              Shortfall
                                                                                            (in crores) 2


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Want to Contribute?

       ·      Share your time and skills with us
       ·      Assist with sales of memorabilia
       ·      Raise funds for the World Cup
       ·      Network with organizations for sponsorships
       ·      Spread the word and promote the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind

       We urge you to contribute generously and have a hand in making this game-changing event a
       success. Seize the opportunity; make a difference.

       For more information, please contact us at +91-9449864699, +91-9448365929.



      Walkathon 2012 - Walk for the World Cup               Barrier-Free School

      The annual Samarthanam Walk-a-thon is                 A 100% accessible residential school is under
      scheduled to be held on November 17th, and            construction in Bangalore. Envisaged as a
      will be a fundraiser for the upcoming T-20 World      state-of-the-art facility, the school will cater to
      Cup Cricket for the Blind, besides being a forum      around 700 differently-abled & economically
      for creating awareness. This year we expect           underprivileged
      20,000 people from different walks of life to take    students. We request
      part in the walkathon. We urge you to support us      you to contribute
      – with your co-operation, contributions, and by       generously towards
      being there. Walk hand in hand with us for a          completion of the
      society free of discrimination!                       accessible school
                                                            project.
                                                                                        Upcoming Barrier-Free School
                                                                                               at HSR Layout


      How to Donate

      Donations to Samarthanam are exempted from tax under sec 80G & 35AC of Income Tax Act.
      Cheque or DD should be drawn in favour of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled (OR) you can
      donate online through our website www.samarthanam.org/Donate to Samarthanam
      For more details, please write to kumar@samarthanam.org/mahantesh@samarthanam.org or call
      +91-9449864775/ +91-9448365929.

      ·      If you would like to receive the e-newsletter by email and/or unsubscribe from the newsletter,
      please contact prashanth@samarthanam.org

      or CA: 39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560102 Karnataka State, India,
      Telephone: +91-80-25721444, Email: info@samarthanam.org
      with your complete postal address.

      ·      If you would like to make a financial contribution towards receipt of the newsletter, please
      write to kumar@samarthanam.org

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Cricket for the Blind




                                                                                                                 Sourav Ganguly
                                                                                                         T-20 World Cup Brand Ambassador

                                                                       1st-13th




       For sponsorship and other details contact: 9448365929, 9449864699, 9449864695, 9945145252, 9449864775, 9449864787
                                     Email: info@samarthanam.org, mahantesh@samarthanam.org
                                                         www.blindcricket.in




                                                          Presents




                                                       B E N G A L U R U

       On Saturday                            WALK-A-THON 2012
           17th
      November 2012                 In Aid of T-20 World Cup for the Blind

                       Kittur Rani Chennamma Stadium, Jayanagar 3rd Block,
                                 Near Cosmopolitan Club. @ 3 pm


                                                 Cultural Extravaganza
                                                 from 6.00 pm onwards
                                                                                                                          Roopika
                                                                                                                Walkathon Brand Ambassador



                             For online registration: www.samarthanam.org/walkathon
                                               www.buzzintown.com


     Contact: CA#39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, Sector - 4, H.S.R. Layout, Bengaluru - 560102, Tele-Fax : +91 80 26582570
    E-mail: mahantesh@samarthanam.org, Mobile: +91 9449864687, For registrations contact : 9449864775, 9449864784

www.samarthanam.org
T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind
                                    1st - 13th December 2012 at Bangalore




                           Head Office: CA: 39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, Sector – 4, HSR Layout,
                                         Bengaluru – 560102 Karnataka State, India,
                                 Telephone: +91-80-25721444, Email: info@samarthanam.org


                                                                                                 Peenya Division:
  Bidadi Division:         Gadag Division:                Dharwad Division:                      Vividha Enterprises,
  #370/1,                  L H.Dudihalli Building,        Samarthanam Parisara, Door No. 48,     No.66, 6th Main, 3rd phase,
  Ashwini Umesh Arcade     4th Cross,Panchakshar Nagar,   Dasappa & Sons Building,               Peenya Industrial Area,
  Basement, B.G.S. Road,   Gadag, Karnataka,              5th Main, Gandhi Nagar,                Bangalore - 560058,
  Bidadi -562 109          Ph: Office: 08372237775        Dharwad 580 004, Ph: 0836- 3194038,    Mobile: +919449864778




www.samarthanam.org

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  • 1. BOOK POST Vol. 1, Issue No: 7, July - September 2012 Education, Nutrition, Rehabilitation & IT, SAMHITA Sports & Culture, Environment, Get Involved INSIDE · GLOBAL NEWS · ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS AND CULTURE · CORPORATE NEWS · EVENTS · CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT · AWARDS AND RECOGNITION · ORGANIZATION UPDATES · SPECIAL MENTION – ACHIEVER OF THE QUARTER · NEWS FROM NORTH KARNATAKA · WHAT'S NEXT & HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
  • 2. “Samhita”, Samarthanam's quarterly newsletter, was initiated with the objective of keeping stakeholders updated with key developments, events and achievements , as well as our plans for the future. This issue consolidates information pertaining to the quarter Jul-Sep 2012. Samhita literally means proceeding from/ put together/ relating to, and Hita is welfare. “Samhita” is a means to communicate Samarthanam's welfare activities. FOREWORD In this issue of the newsletter prior to the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, we hope to share with you our excitement about the impending tournament. When a visit to Sri Lanka during the T-20 World Cup Cricket was planned, to meet the teams and brief the players about the Blind Cricket World Cup, we did not anticipate the kind of support that we got from them. There was an overwhelming response from the Indian cricketers; their standing by us will take the event to greater levels. We began preparations for the World Cup in Q2 2011, when the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) granted hosting rights to India. All the hard work of our employees, volunteers and well-wishers is now about to pay off. Their efforts would have fructified in December 2012, with the successful culmination of the event. We solicit your support in organizing this mega event and making it a grand success. Mahantesh G Kivadassanavar Founder Managing Trustee The Newsletter Team – Binoy Prashanth Mallikarjun Chandrashekar Kishore Joseph Kumaraswamy C.R. Arundhati Venkatesh 2 www.samarthanam.org
  • 3. GLOBAL NEWS In 2011, Samarthanam was incorporated in MA as a non-profit, making it by definition a charity by Law of Commonwealth. We are pleased to inform you that Samarthanam USA has now received tax exemption by federal and state law and 501C3 status. In 2012, we began a series of interviews with the Board members of Samarthanam USA. This is the third in the series, with Ms. Raji Kompalli. Interview with Ms. Raji Kompalli Member of Board and Director, Samarthanam USA I am Raji; I am on the Board of challenged students and have an electronic Samarthanam USA. My day job is in education program to support students with an R&D lab of a building materials visual challenges. All of these programs nicely company. I have two lovely gelled to represent Samarthanam's core daughters and live in Connecticut. principles. The vision is so profound and I have personally known Samarthanam for over 11 commitment is incomparable. Mahantesh is a years now. It all started in 2001 when GE in India visionary and his leadership skills are was very active with a program called ELFUN. I was commendable. While I know what Mahantesh is working with GE and we were adopting NGOs so personally capable of, the support team is also that the employees can contribute to society very commendable. during their free time. Samarthanam was identified Samarthanam USA is a non-profit organisation as one such project. In the initial months, I was a by itself in the U.S., satisfying all the United States volunteer reading to the kids, recording lessons regulations. We would like to strengthen our and just spending my Saturday mornings with the team here and share some of the core principles then Samarthanam team. As months rolled by, I of the team in India. We have a dedicated Board started to lead the project and act as a liaison of Directors, and would like to hire a full-time between GE and Samarthanam. During this person who would handle day-to-day activities process, we wrote proposals for funds, equipment of the organisation. Our mission is to collaborate and plain old volunteer hours. When I think back, with similar organisations based in USA. We those were probably the best spent days of my life. would like to increase awareness about the I relocated to USA in 2003 and since then have achievements of Samarthanam among the been in electronic communication with Indian Community in US. This will ensure that we Mahantesh & team. I recently visited Samarthanam have volunteers and well-wishers to contribute in India and am amazed at the phenomenal to the greater good of the organisation. growth the team has achieved. I am in awe and out I have seen the phenomenal growth of of words seeing their achievements. As a team, Samarthanam in India. I wish them many more they now support an orphanage, have a shelter for achievements and successes, and hope to see battered women, house and train several visually them spread the message all over the country. www.samarthanam.org www.samarthanam.org
  • 4. Corporate Acknowledgement (for the Quarter Jul-Sep 2012) · We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to TIMKEN India for contributing towards the barrier-free accessible school building being constructed at HSR Layout, Bangalore. · We thank CISCO for their generous contribution towards our education programme · We are thankful to the Karnataka state government for their support of the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind CORPORATE NEWS developing educational, social, cultural and Chat with TIMKEN India technological aspects. As an organization, Samarthanam has achieved several milestones TIMKEN India's relationship with Samarthanam but we appreciate the fact that the zeal of the has been further strengthened in recent months. organization to serve the society has never TIMKEN has committed to sponsoring two floors diminished. of the barrier-free accessible school building We feel proud that we have also become a part being constructed at HSR Layout, Bangalore. of a major project - Timken has contributed Here is what Ms. Shirley, their representative, funds towards the disabled-friendly school had to say on the association with building in HSR Layout to bring children from Samarthanam: various backgrounds under one roof and provide them the best of education and At Timken, we believe in extending our support infrastructural support. to organizations that we feel are genuinely The experience of working with the people at working at the grass root level. Timken India's Samarthanam has also helped our associates association with the prestigious Samarthanam grow as better human beings. They have a Trust will always be cherished. vision of a society free of discrimination. We really appreciate the earnest efforts made by We would like to extend our heartiest and best the trust that strives to make a difference in the wishes to Samarthanam to keep up the noble lives of the differently-abled and the work. We look forward to work with them underprivileged. What distinguishes hand in hand in their future endeavors, and Samarthanam is its mission to change lives not take this relationship to new heights. only through economic means but also ORGANIZATION UPDATES Techvision Graduation Ceremony Techvision programme was initiated by Samarthanam in association Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation (KEONICS). As part of a six month course, students are trained in computers and soft skills. The beneficiaries include those with visual impairment, orthopedical and learning disability, mild neurological disorders and underprivileged rural youth. 4 www.samarthanam.org
  • 5. At a function organised, the 11th and 12th batches comprising 27 students received their certificates from the Chief Guest Mr. Harsha Kadam Director of SKF. Mr. Manu Kidave and Mr Phalgun of SKF also graced the occasion. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Mr. Harsha applauded the continued education initiative and stressed upon having ambitious goals and the determination to achieve those goals. NEWS FROM NORTH KARNATAKA · We are pleased to inform you that land has been allotted to Samarthanam by the government authorities, which will enable us to increase the beneficiaries of our welfare activities in North Karnataka. The allocation letter for land allotted by the HUDA (Hubli-Dharwad Urban Development Authority) has been received. · On the occasion of Teacher's Day, children expressed their love for the teachers and celebrated with great enthusiasm. SPORTS Samarthanam team at Sri Lanka Samarthanam's representatives were at Sri Samarthanam team meets Chris Gayle &Yuvraj Singh Lanka during the T-20 World Cup, where they met with players like Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Virat Kohli, R. Ashwin and Chris Gayle. The Indian cricketers were briefed about the T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup. We are overwhelmed by their response; they have all pledged their support for the T- 20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. Samarthanam team with Arjuna Ranatunga & Ashwin R Samarthanam team with Virat Kohli, Zaheer Khan & Irfan Pathan CULTURE 'Sunadha', Samarthanam's cultural troupe, performed at Orion mall. A spellbound audience was treated to a fantastic performance, and inspired, as the six visually impaired artistes transcended physical barriers. ‘Sunadha’ performance at Orion Mall 5 www.samarthanam.org
  • 6. EVENTS Unveiling of Mascot for the T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup Former captain of the Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly, was formally introduced as Brand Ambassador of T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. Ganguly unveiled the official mascot for the tournament at Le Meridien, Bangalore. The mascot is named the Tiger named after legendary captain, Tiger Pataudi. Speaking on the occasion, Ganguly said “It Sourav Ganguly unveiling the mascot gives me great pleasure to be a part of this first T20 World Cup for the blind has already special World Cup… everybody should have a had a very positive impact on creating chance of proving themselves. I wish these awareness about the game which the game young passionate cricketers all the best and and the cause richly deserve, and we are very hope they succeed in bringing the world cup thankful to him for that.” home and want them to know the nation will be cheering for them”. Sourav also The British Deputy High Commissioner Mr. autographed bats at the venue that will be Ian Felton, Senior members of TE auctioned later to raise funds for the same Connectivity, and Mr. Subu Kota from event. Boston Group United States,.Mr. Ashok Khenny, M.D. NICE Ltd. and Mr. Praveen. K. Addressing the gathering, Mr. G.K. Mahantesh M.D. Reddy structures Pvt. Ltd. among many said “…who believe in their abilities, and are others, were present in the gathering to here to encourage them to perform to the best extend their support. of their abilities. Sourav' s association with the CEOs Meet Top CEOs from India and U.K. came together to Mr. Ian Felton, the British Deputy High raise funds for the T20 World Cup Cricket for the Commissioner said, “I am happy to have been Blind. The meet at the ITC Gardenia Hotel was involved with the Samarthanam Trust for the hosted by the British High Commission. Disabled. Britain has always been actively in Samarthanam is grateful for the participation of sports including the recently concluded all the CEOs and their support for the cause, ITC Paralympics. Samarthanam is a wonderful Gardenia and the British High Commission for organization fostering not only education, art putting the event together. and culture but IT and sports as well, and cricket in particular for the blind, which is a feat in itself. I am proud to be a part of this event and would be happy to lend my support in whatever way I can." Samarthanam team with the British High Commissioner CEOs Meet 6 www.samarthanam.org
  • 7. Logo Launch Ceremony for the T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup The logo for the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind was released by the musical legend Shri S.P. Balasubramaniam, in the presence of veteran cricketers B.S. Chandrashekar & Syed Kirmani, as well as yesteryear actors and reigning stars from the Kannada film industry. Following the logo launch, the man with the golden voice performed live as thousands of Bangaloreans present in the audience listened spellbound. T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup Logo Launch Ceremony · The Go Cycling Go Green event was organized by Buzzintown.com and Woodland to commemorate World Heart Day. Mr. G.K. Mahantesh Founder Managing Trustee of Samarthanam was part of the event and cycled for the green cause. Samarthanam’s G.K. Mahantesh cycling for a cause · Happiest Minds Technologies, a next generation IT services provider founded by Mr. Ashok Soota, celebrated its first anniversary with our children performing for them. AWARDS & RECOGNITION Green Award received the award from Sandalwood star Puneet Rajkumar, at a function held at ITC Parisara, Samarthanam's environmental wing, Windsor Manor Hotel. Among the dignitaries won the Star Green Award for its waste present on the occasion were Mr. E.S. management initiative. The awards were Chakravarthy, Centre Head, Bangalore, TCS, initiated by Procam International to mark the 5th Murray Clushaw, Founder Chairman, edition of TCS World 10K. Bangalore Cares, Charity Partner, Atul Bhalla, GM of ITC Windsor, Vivek B. Singh, Jt. MD of Procam International, the promoters of the event. Parisara was declared the winner out of five shortlisted entries on the basis of public voting (30% weightage) and jury (70%). The eminent jury comprising Mr. Karan Bhalla (WWF-COO), Mr. Hem Pande (Joint Secretary, MOEF), Dr. Anil Kumar Dikshit (IIT Bombay), Prof Samarthanam ‘Parisara’ receives the Star Green award Damodaran (Prof IIM - Bangalore) and Mr. from Puneet Rajkumar Vivek B Singh (Joint Managing Director, Procam International) screened the final five to Mr. G.K. Mahantesh, Samarthanam founder judge the winner. The criteria for the award managing trustee, along with Girish MN were idea, innovation, scale and impact. 7 www.samarthanam.org
  • 8. Samarthanam Founder on CNN-IBN Live News Samarthanam Founder Managing Trustee Mr. G.K. Mahantesh appeared on the news bulletin of the T.V. channel CNN-IBN Live. Mr. Mahantesh spoke about Samarthanam alumni Girisha's Paralympic win and the forthcoming T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezcjzK-5n1A Print Media Coverage SPECIAL MENTION Achiever of the Quarter Our heartiest congratulations to Samarthanam alumni Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda for winning the silver medal in the high jump event at the London 2012 Paralympics. Girisha says, "I had no money, no rewards, no job, and not one person to support me". It was at this juncture that he enrolled himself for BPO training with Samarthanam. It was here that he was pushed to restart his sports training. Paralympics medalist VOLUNTEERS SPEAK Girisha H N Gian and Marius We, Gian (19) and Marius (20), day for more than 200 children between four from Germany decided to and 17 years, including visually impaired, volunteer at Samarthanam's mentally & physically challenged children, Primary School in HSR Layout, adolescents and adults, orphans or children Bangalore. from economically disadvantaged families. The school does not only Also some of the teachers are physically provide basic education, but disabled. After having spent six weeks (Gian) also shelter and three meals a and two weeks (Marius), we got the Gian and Marius 8 volunteering at Samarthanam www.samarthanam.org
  • 9. impression that the children live a safe, regulated notice their English having improved since we and good life without suffering hunger or fear. have started teaching. The days are long and Both school staff and children welcomed us and sometimes we are really exhausted in the it did not take a long time for us to feel accepted evening, since we spend up to 13 hours a day and appreciated. Everybody is very interested at the project. and wants to know everything about our In our opinion, volunteering is all about country, our culture and our families. We have a teaching and learning from each other to aim lot of funny moments with teachers, children for the best result. All in all we have a very good and the rest of the school staff, but also some time with plenty of unique experiences and do serious conversations. not really look forward to get back home in a Our job is to teach Basic English from 9:30 am to few weeks. 3:30 pm and to play with the children Samarthanam would like to thank Gian, afterwards, which is a huge contrast; while they Marius and all the volunteers like them who can drive one crazy during class they are really share their time and skills. We sincerely fun to be with while playing. Nevertheless it is a appreciate their passion and dedication. lot of fun most of the time, especially if you can WHAT IS NEXT Samarthanam CABI to host World Cup Cricket in India The World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) conferred the hosting rights of the first-ever T – 20 Blind Cricket World Cup to India. The World Cup will be held between December 1st and 13th in Bangalore. Ten countries - Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka Nepal and host country India - will be taking part. Sourav Ganguly is the brand ambassador of the event. All the Indian cricketers have pledged their support for the T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup. Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is chief organizer of the World Cup. Cricket Association for Blind in India (CABI), affiliated to (WBCC) World Blind Cricket Council, is the sports initiative of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled. It is the apex body that organizes blind cricket across India. World Cup memorabilia, merchandising, T-shirts and promotional events are planned. Please get in touch with us to express your interest. Financial Summary World Cup - Financials Breakup · Total requirement (cash + kind) – 6.32 Crores · 30% in kind is expected to be received · Received till date – 2.5 Crores Expected in kind Received till date (in crores) 1.78 · Shortfall – 2 Crores (in crores) 2.5 Shortfall (in crores) 2 9 w ww wa ms a m a rn h m . o r g. o r g .s w. artha t a anam
  • 10. Want to Contribute? · Share your time and skills with us · Assist with sales of memorabilia · Raise funds for the World Cup · Network with organizations for sponsorships · Spread the word and promote the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind We urge you to contribute generously and have a hand in making this game-changing event a success. Seize the opportunity; make a difference. For more information, please contact us at +91-9449864699, +91-9448365929. Walkathon 2012 - Walk for the World Cup Barrier-Free School The annual Samarthanam Walk-a-thon is A 100% accessible residential school is under scheduled to be held on November 17th, and construction in Bangalore. Envisaged as a will be a fundraiser for the upcoming T-20 World state-of-the-art facility, the school will cater to Cup Cricket for the Blind, besides being a forum around 700 differently-abled & economically for creating awareness. This year we expect underprivileged 20,000 people from different walks of life to take students. We request part in the walkathon. We urge you to support us you to contribute – with your co-operation, contributions, and by generously towards being there. Walk hand in hand with us for a completion of the society free of discrimination! accessible school project. Upcoming Barrier-Free School at HSR Layout How to Donate Donations to Samarthanam are exempted from tax under sec 80G & 35AC of Income Tax Act. Cheque or DD should be drawn in favour of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled (OR) you can donate online through our website www.samarthanam.org/Donate to Samarthanam For more details, please write to kumar@samarthanam.org/mahantesh@samarthanam.org or call +91-9449864775/ +91-9448365929. · If you would like to receive the e-newsletter by email and/or unsubscribe from the newsletter, please contact prashanth@samarthanam.org or CA: 39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560102 Karnataka State, India, Telephone: +91-80-25721444, Email: info@samarthanam.org with your complete postal address. · If you would like to make a financial contribution towards receipt of the newsletter, please write to kumar@samarthanam.org 10 www.samarthanam.org
  • 11. Cricket for the Blind Sourav Ganguly T-20 World Cup Brand Ambassador 1st-13th For sponsorship and other details contact: 9448365929, 9449864699, 9449864695, 9945145252, 9449864775, 9449864787 Email: info@samarthanam.org, mahantesh@samarthanam.org www.blindcricket.in Presents B E N G A L U R U On Saturday WALK-A-THON 2012 17th November 2012 In Aid of T-20 World Cup for the Blind Kittur Rani Chennamma Stadium, Jayanagar 3rd Block, Near Cosmopolitan Club. @ 3 pm Cultural Extravaganza from 6.00 pm onwards Roopika Walkathon Brand Ambassador For online registration: www.samarthanam.org/walkathon www.buzzintown.com Contact: CA#39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, Sector - 4, H.S.R. Layout, Bengaluru - 560102, Tele-Fax : +91 80 26582570 E-mail: mahantesh@samarthanam.org, Mobile: +91 9449864687, For registrations contact : 9449864775, 9449864784 www.samarthanam.org
  • 12. T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 1st - 13th December 2012 at Bangalore Head Office: CA: 39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, Sector – 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru – 560102 Karnataka State, India, Telephone: +91-80-25721444, Email: info@samarthanam.org Peenya Division: Bidadi Division: Gadag Division: Dharwad Division: Vividha Enterprises, #370/1, L H.Dudihalli Building, Samarthanam Parisara, Door No. 48, No.66, 6th Main, 3rd phase, Ashwini Umesh Arcade 4th Cross,Panchakshar Nagar, Dasappa & Sons Building, Peenya Industrial Area, Basement, B.G.S. Road, Gadag, Karnataka, 5th Main, Gandhi Nagar, Bangalore - 560058, Bidadi -562 109 Ph: Office: 08372237775 Dharwad 580 004, Ph: 0836- 3194038, Mobile: +919449864778 www.samarthanam.org