Paadhai is a non-profit organization that was formed in response to the 2004 Asian tsunami. It focuses on educating, training, and empowering impoverished women and children in remote communities in India. Some of its key projects include running supplementary education centers for Dalit villages, creating educational content for high schools, implementing women's empowerment and microcredit programs, and supporting health and environmental conservation initiatives. Paadhai works with local NGO partners and seeks to create sustainable long-term impact through detailed project planning and monitoring.
Interested in global public health? Bridge to Health Medical and Dental has worked in partnership with local grassroots organizations and government agencies in rural communities across southwestern Uganda and Kenya to provide education and training, clinical services, and build innovative solutions to complex problems. Come learn about these initiatives, connect with Rotarians who build sustainable collaborations to improve health and education, and be inspired to take action.
Organizing a Global Grant VTT Maternal Mortality Reduction ProgramRotary International
It takes a team of dedicated Rotarians to organize a new and holistic approach to reducing maternal and child mortality in resource-poor areas. The work includes needs assessment, discussion with governments, securing required resources for a VTT, and improvement of infrastructure. Are you up for the challenge? We'll discuss your situation and guide you through each step so you can achieve your goals.
Adolescent Pregnancies, Population Growth, and Family Planning (Zaidi)Rotary International
Girls who become pregnant as adolescents can face an increased likelihood of major health risks and dropping out of school, and a reduced lifetime earning potential. This session will explore these issues and more. We will discuss how Rotary can help improve the lives of adolescent girls, reduce the risks of child marriage, provide broader access to family planning resources, and lower population growth.
CBRD - Bridging faith and scholarship; influencing policy and practiceRaymund Habaradas
The Center for Business Research and Development is the research and advocacy arm of the Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business of De La Salle University.
Interested in global public health? Bridge to Health Medical and Dental has worked in partnership with local grassroots organizations and government agencies in rural communities across southwestern Uganda and Kenya to provide education and training, clinical services, and build innovative solutions to complex problems. Come learn about these initiatives, connect with Rotarians who build sustainable collaborations to improve health and education, and be inspired to take action.
Organizing a Global Grant VTT Maternal Mortality Reduction ProgramRotary International
It takes a team of dedicated Rotarians to organize a new and holistic approach to reducing maternal and child mortality in resource-poor areas. The work includes needs assessment, discussion with governments, securing required resources for a VTT, and improvement of infrastructure. Are you up for the challenge? We'll discuss your situation and guide you through each step so you can achieve your goals.
Adolescent Pregnancies, Population Growth, and Family Planning (Zaidi)Rotary International
Girls who become pregnant as adolescents can face an increased likelihood of major health risks and dropping out of school, and a reduced lifetime earning potential. This session will explore these issues and more. We will discuss how Rotary can help improve the lives of adolescent girls, reduce the risks of child marriage, provide broader access to family planning resources, and lower population growth.
CBRD - Bridging faith and scholarship; influencing policy and practiceRaymund Habaradas
The Center for Business Research and Development is the research and advocacy arm of the Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business of De La Salle University.
Albert Park: Economic consequences of demographic changes in emerging marketsHKUST IEMS
Two leading experts—Prof. Albert Park of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Prof. Jack Goldstone of George Mason University—examined the political and economic ramifications of the population challenges facing emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil, and North Africa.
Learn more about the event at http://iems.ust.hk/events/event/political-economic-consequences-demographic-change-emerging-markets-hkust-iems-ey-hong-kong-emerging-market-insights-series/
Latvijas augstskolu komunikācija sociālajos medijos - LU, RTU un RSU piemēriGunita Krilova
Bakalaura darbs par sociālo mediju komunikāciju izstrādāts Latvijas Universitātē. Tā mērķis ir izpētīt augstskolu (Latvijas Universitātes, Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes un Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes) sociālo mediju komunikāciju un noskaidrot mērķauditorijas viedokli par to. Darba pētnieciskajā daļā ir veikta augstskolu sociālo mediju satura analīze, strukturētās intervijas ar universitāšu pārstāvjiem un sekotāju aptauja.
Tika secināts, ka RSU sociālo mediju komunikācija ir visveiksmīgākā, jo ir vispiemērotākā sociālo mediju videi. Secināts, ka RTU komunikācija varētu būt aktīvāka, bet LU komunikācija – pielāgotāka sociālo mediju videi.
Agroknow presentation of the current analysis of the legal interoperability in the fishery and marine sciences domain. The presentation was made in the EGI ENGAGE workshop, organised by the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department.
WebRTC is free, open source real time communication platform that enables browser to browser connection for sharing audio, video and other data etc. without third party plugins and middle man.
This is part of talk at BDotNET community meetup happened on June 27 in Bangalore.
Albert Park: Economic consequences of demographic changes in emerging marketsHKUST IEMS
Two leading experts—Prof. Albert Park of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Prof. Jack Goldstone of George Mason University—examined the political and economic ramifications of the population challenges facing emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil, and North Africa.
Learn more about the event at http://iems.ust.hk/events/event/political-economic-consequences-demographic-change-emerging-markets-hkust-iems-ey-hong-kong-emerging-market-insights-series/
Latvijas augstskolu komunikācija sociālajos medijos - LU, RTU un RSU piemēriGunita Krilova
Bakalaura darbs par sociālo mediju komunikāciju izstrādāts Latvijas Universitātē. Tā mērķis ir izpētīt augstskolu (Latvijas Universitātes, Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes un Rīgas Stradiņa universitātes) sociālo mediju komunikāciju un noskaidrot mērķauditorijas viedokli par to. Darba pētnieciskajā daļā ir veikta augstskolu sociālo mediju satura analīze, strukturētās intervijas ar universitāšu pārstāvjiem un sekotāju aptauja.
Tika secināts, ka RSU sociālo mediju komunikācija ir visveiksmīgākā, jo ir vispiemērotākā sociālo mediju videi. Secināts, ka RTU komunikācija varētu būt aktīvāka, bet LU komunikācija – pielāgotāka sociālo mediju videi.
Agroknow presentation of the current analysis of the legal interoperability in the fishery and marine sciences domain. The presentation was made in the EGI ENGAGE workshop, organised by the FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Department.
WebRTC is free, open source real time communication platform that enables browser to browser connection for sharing audio, video and other data etc. without third party plugins and middle man.
This is part of talk at BDotNET community meetup happened on June 27 in Bangalore.
The Adani group’s important contribution to social reconstruction in DharaviAdani Dharavi
Dharavi, a bustling neighborhood in Mumbai, is known for its vibrant culture and dynamic residents. The prominent partnership Adani group recognized the need for social reconstruction in this area. The Adani Dharavi project aims to transform the lives of its residents, paving the way for a better and more empowered community.
FSD envisions a world where all people have the opportunity and capacity to direct economic, social, and environmental resources toward sustainable outcomes that improve lives and communities.
Our mission is to achieve community-driven goals through asset-based development and international exchange in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
FSD has been described as the “gold standard for global engagement programs.” We offer student internships, volunteer global service trips, and group programs, providing intensive pre-departure and in-country support. Programs include rigorous development theory and practical training, continuing educational and cultural activities, personal and group reflection sessions, and accommodation and transportation support. Our dedicated teams at each site are available 24/7 to guide you with cross-cultural, development and safety & security support.
Our program sites are in six countries and 10 cities, where for almost two decades we have supported more than 300 community partner organizations and trained more than 3,000 volunteers. Our community development efforts have maintained an ongoing project sustainability rate of nearly 80 percent, addressing health, social, environmental, and economic issues by responding to community priorities and offering training, grants, and volunteer support to our community partners.
Annually we support more than 200 projects and invest more than $800,000 in our partner communities, and our work directly impacts the lives of (on average) 150,000 people around the world. From a women’s beekeeping business in Kenya to nutritional education for mothers in Nicaragua and cook stove projects in India, FSD listens to community priorities and supports local leaders to achieve their vision for a better future.
We know from our experience that this development approach provides stronger social returns for our communities – find out more at fsdinternational.org. We invite you to continue to join us in our investment of affecting long-term, sustainable change to better the lives of the people we serve abroad.
I have a rich experience of 2 years in project implementation strategies for capacity building and monitoring & evaluation programs for the Not-for-Profit Organizations domain to ensure timely delivery of results.
VMIT Educational Trust
The journey of VMITET as a registered NGO began in 2004 by a group of people who shared a common dream, goal and had come together to contribute towards society & concentrated in the fields of Education, women empowerment, Health, and Community Development which we believe are the areas of greatest need and deserve to be the foci of our attention. We believe all are inter-related fields and together the only way to make a sustainable and impactful difference in the beneficiary population.
https://vmitedu.org/
2015 WASH e-Summit (Part 3): Engaging the community through WASH in SchoolsRotary International
Brought to you by Rotary and the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group, this final webinar in the series will focus on strategies to engage the community to implement sustainable WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene education) in Schools programs.
Sector experts will provide guidance on engaging the community through WASH in Schools projects to ensure local project ownership and lasting community improvements.
1. PAADHAI – The Way www.paadhai.org
Paadhai – means ‘Path’ in Tamil - grew out of the worldwide shock provoked by the Asian tsunami. A number of people with
different nationalities gathered to bring their energies together into a commitment full of meaning.
Their aim was to make a difference in the lives of impoverished ones. Not by feeding them; but by educating them, training them and
by showing them the way.
The focus of Paadhai has been on Education, Training and Empowerment of women and children. Paadhai attempts to reach out to
remote communities – typically native, tribal and isolated groups. Projects in Health, Environment and Placement of challenged
people have also been implemented, in selected areas.
Paadhai works on
identifying replicable projects that are likely to have long-term sustainable impact
working on projects that show measurable results over a period of time
implementing projects through partnerships with reliable local NGOs/groups
conceptualizing and planning all projects in detail - specifying milestones, providing technical and managerial guidance to the
implementing group, monitoring progress and carrying out audits
keeping donors fully involved through reports and visits; linking them with the target groups for direct rapport
Paadhai projects are supported by well wishers from all parts of the world. Projects are implemented in a number of states in India.
The NGOs supported by Paadhai include Anawim, Altius, Rural Community Trust, Bhoomika, Girijana Seva Trust, Nityata, Junglescapes
and Desh Seva Samiti. Paadhai is also working closely with global NGOs like One Million Lights. Cognizant, HLL and Ramsoft
Technologies are some of Paadhai’s corporate sponsors.
Key Projects
Education: Supplementary education centers for Dalit villages near Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
Infrastructure – Labs, Classrooms and Production center - for a Tribal School in Wayanad, Kerala
Content creation of high schools - Maths &Science from Khan academy – in Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka
Empowerment: Women empowerment programs – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Micro-credit programs, Production centers for women in dalit & tribal villages – Tamil Nadu & Kerala
Business creation for Handicrafts made by Women’s groups – Tamil Nadu & Maharashtra
Placement of physically challenged people – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Health: Community Based Rehabilitation programs – Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Environment: Seed-ball initiative, Solar lights for remote villages – Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu & Kerala
Reforestation, Lantana removal & employment for tribal populations – Bandipur, Karnataka
Wild life conservation – Otters in the Cauvery river basin - Karnataka
Ramesh SANTHANAM, ramesh@ramsoftech.com
CONTACT
Paadhai, C/o Ramsoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
104/A, 4th Cross Phase I Electronic City, Hosur Road,
Bangalore – 560100, INDIA
Fund Transfers to Paadhai within India:
All donations are deductible under 80G.
Paadhai, Account Number: 625301223439
Bank: ICICI BANK, NO:2, Kaushal Emerald,
Kumarapark, Bangalore – 560 001
IFS CODE: ICIC0006253