Aim For Seva Newletter 2009

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AIM for Seva All India Movement for Seva

News @ AIMS Vol.1, Oct 2009

"Just as no part of one's body is remote from the person, no part of a country can be called remote – they are integral parts of a nation's body – a human being is inherently empathetic and therefore has to reach out to people who need help".

From the editor's desk Dear Readers, It is with a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness that I share the events and projects undertaken by AIM for Seva. AIM for Seva was started in 2000 with the prime reason of making education accessible to every child in India. AIM for Seva with a team of dedicated and devoted staff committed to the cause of education, through their hardwork and sincere efforts have been able to take education to the doorstep of under privileged children in India. Student homes or Chatralayas have been built to provide basic needs- food, shelter, healthcare, to children in the tribal, rural, urban areas of our country. Thus the 3000 students in our 78 fully operational student homes, in 14 states, are given a healthy, clean environment which is conducive to learning, a holistic education. AIM for Seva has under its purview 18 educational institutions, with more than 18,000 students enrolled in various programmes Our 75th student home was inaugurated on the 9th of June 2009, at Palani, Tamil Nadu. To commemorate this landmark occasion, a 'Postal Cover' was released by Mr. S. K. Chakrabarti, Chief Post Master General, Tamil Nadu Circle, on June 25th 2009 We have been able to reach so far only because of the support of our sponsors and donors. The festive season is fast approaching and may I make an earnest appeal to all our donors, sponsors and well wishers to help make the occasion a happy one for our students. Deepavali, one of the most auspicious festival of lights in the Hindu Calender will be celebrated with sweets and new clothes. Your generous donations on this auspicious day will help us to educate our children. Please contribute generously to bring a smile on the happy faces of our children. I take this opportunity to wish you and your family good health and happiness on the happy occasion of Deepavali.

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Our Young Achievers It is with a sense of pride that we place on record that all the 28 students of AIM for Seva Student Home, Dindori, Madhya Pradesh, successfully completed their VI standard final exam – April 2009. Raju Singh Durbe | First Rank | 76 % Yugal Kishore Marco | Second Rank | 58% Ankit Soni | Third Rank | 57 % Krishna Kumar Paraste | Outstanding Student Monitor

At Seva Niketan AIM for Seva Student Home, Solan, Himachal Pradesh Sandeep – III Rank in College, 19th rank in the State first year B.Com. Exam

Aman – Secured admission in First year B.Com.

Nishant – I Rank in State level exam diploma in Computer Science

Heera Singh – Secured admission on merit into BCA at government college

Chakra, Madan and Ajay have enrolled themselves for vocational training.

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At Smt. Krishna Rani Papneja AIM for Seva Student Home, Kareli, Madhya Pradesh Satyam Kaurao participated in a competition on Thulasidas Ramayana – reciting and writing. He secured the first place – 100%, at AIM for Seva Student Home, Amreli, Gujarat

Toppers

Krishna Hareshbhai Joshi

Chirag Khimjibhai Boricha

Jagdish LabhAbhubhai Bharad

Earn While You Learn Our students Aman, Nishant, Heera Singh, Chakra, Ajay and Madan at Solan, proved their mettle by finding part time jobs – tutor, data entry, computer repair, masonry work They were able to supplement their income and fund a part of their fees.

Our Sportsmen At Solan Chakra – II prize in district level wrestling competition Ajay

– Member of the wrestling team

Amazing Success Stories Durgaram Suresh from Gundala Somaram village, Adilabad, is one of the 7 siblings. Determined to find himself a good education, he joined the student home at Alwal, Andhra Pradesh, in 2004. His grit and perseverance found ample support from the staff at the student home. He completed his undergraduate course in computer science and has now enrolled in Shakthi Hotel Management College, Hyderabad. Ashitosh is a sixth standard student at the student home in Dindori, Madhya Pradesh. Hailing from a poor rural background, he proved his mettle by securing the first rank in his class with 76%. Our congratulations to these two young boys. The credit for their excellent performances proves their capacity to work diligently and more so to the guidance and support of the staff at the respective student homes.

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Cultural Activities At the Emirates AIM for Seva Student Home, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, 19 girls were trained in 'Thappattai', – a village folk art.In a short span of time these students mastered the art of rhythm and found themselves a pride of place in the local newspapers. Their excellent performance was viewed by all at the district level Independence Day celebrations on August 15th 2009.

Other Areas of Work Healthcare is another important area of concern. AIM for Seva runs 5 hospitals, 6 healthcare centres, 6 mobile medical units,that serves the needs of over 200,000 people. AIM for Seva has initiated several projects which cater to the care of special children and

senior citizens.

Environment protection is another area of focus along with Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation.

Inauguration of Student Homes Photo of Dharmapuri I Floor Inauguration Emirates AIM for Seva Girls Student Home, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu Date of Inauguration of the I floor of the student home : 15th May 2009 Donor : Emirates Foundation

AIM for Seva Student Home for Boys, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu Date of Bhoomi Puja : 15th May 2009 Donor : Mr. Ram Mohan Pai

Dayasagar AIM for Seva Student Home, Palani, Tamil Nadu Date of inauguration: 9th June 2009 Donor: Mr.Subramani Sundaresh & Mrs. Radha, Mumbai

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Seshachariar AIM for Seva Student Home, Cumbum, Tamil Nadu Date of inauguration: 28th June 2009 Donor: Mr. Melpakkam Narayanan & Family

Arun–Divya AIM for Seva Student Home Date of inauguration: 11th August 2009 Donor: Mr. Gopala Gopalakrishnan Supported by : Mr. Ramesh, Mr. Vignesh and Ms. Geetha for the year 2009 -10

“Kosuri – Doraiswamy” AIM for Seva Student Home, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh Date of Bhoomi Puja : 6th September 2009 Donor : Mr. Eshwar Kosuri & Family

AIM For Seva Student Home, Raya Durga, Andhra Pradesh Functioning in a rented place from June 2009

Meeting of Coordinators of AIM for Seva

Swami Dayananda Saraswati's Talks in Chennai

Coordinators of AIM for Seva projects from Karnaprayag to

The people of Chennai were blessed with the visit of Swami

Kanyakumari met at the Semmangudi Higher Secondary

Dayananda Saraswati, from June 21st to 27th 2009 .

school, Sembangudi, Tamil Nadu, on 10th August 2009. During the week Swamiji delivered a series of lectures on Ms. Sheela Balaji, Secretary & Managing Trustee, AIM for

the topic – 'Turning Adversity to One's Advantage', at the

Seva, speaking on the occasion, stressed the importance of

Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, Chennai .

education. The core belief of AIM for Seva is imparting 'real life education' – basic knowledge of language, maths, science

Swamiji stressed on the point, that there are only

and civics that gives them confidence and skilled training

challenging situations in life and no adversities. Every

linked to emerging opportunities in rural and urban areas.

challenge we face is a means for us to grow and can be turned into our advantage.

Mr. S. Ravichandran, Principal, Semmangudi Higher Secondary School, and Mr. S. Sivakumar–faculty of physics –also addressed the gathering.

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AIM for Seva Student Homes ANDHRA PRADESH 1.

AIM for Seva Tribal Boys Student Home, Alwal

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AIM for Seva Student Home, Bapatla

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AIM for Seva Student Home, Bobbili

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AIM for Seva Tiruvikrama Bala Student Home,Gudivada

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AIM for Seva Student Home, Kamalapuram

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AIM for Seva Tribal Balika Student Home, Nandyal

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AIM for Seva Student Home Kaviti,Palasa

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AIM for Seva Student Home, Pedapadu

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AIM for Seva Tribal Boys Student Home, Rampachodavaram

10. AIM for Seva Tribal Girls Student Home, Rampachodavaram 11. AIM for Seva Student Home,Raya Durga 12. AIM for Seva Balura Student Home, Utnoor

GUJARAT 13. Samadarshan - AIM for Seva Student Home, Chunakhan 14. Mayur Patel AIM for Seva Student Home, Kankanpur 15. AIM for Seva Student Home, Kheroj 16. AIM for Seva Adivasi Kumar Student Home, Limkheda 17. AIM for Seva Student Home, Amreli 18. Vishwamangalam AIM for Seva Student Home, Singana, Surat**

HARYANA 19. Sri Chunilal Vij AIM for Seva Student Home, Rohtak

HIMACHAL PRADESH 20. Seva Niketan AIM for Seva Student Home, Solan

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KARNATAKA 21. AIM for Seva Student Home for Girls, Anavatti** 22. AIM for Seva Student Home for Boys, Belgaum 23. AIM for Seva Student Home for Boys, Chikkamagalur 24. AIM for Seva Dayananda Student Home, Chunchanakatte** 25. AIM for Seva Dayananda Dhama Student Home, Dharwad I** 26. AIM for Seva Dayananda Dhama Student Home, Dharwad - II 27. AIM for Seva Dayananda Vidyaranya Student Home, Hubbali** 28. AIM for Seva Dayananda Vidhya Bharati Student Home, Kalabhavi** 29. AIM for Seva Student Home, Kanasigere** 30. AIM for Seva Sri Krishna Student Home, Karki** 31. AIM for Seva Student Home, Kusanur** 32. AIM for Seva Dayanand Student Home, Malgunda** 33. AIM for Seva Leelavathi Student Home, Mysore** 34. AIM for Seva Dayananda Student Home, Sagar** 35. Jaya Smrithi Dhama AIM for Seva Student Home, Udipi

KERALA 36. AIM for Seva Janaka Janani Kripa Gurukulam, Thiruvananthapuram 37. AIM for Seva Student Home, Haripad 38. AIM for Seva Student Home, Palghat

MAHARASHTRA 47. AIM for Seva Student Home for Boys, Chakkan 48. AIM for Seva Student Home for Girls, Chakkan 49. Dayasagar AIM for Seva Student Home for Boys, Ronapal, Sawantwadi 50. Dayasagar AIM for Seva Student Home for Girls, Ronapal, Sawantwadi 51. AIM for Seva Student Home, Katol, Masod 52. AIM for Seva Student Home, Maval 53. Ravi Rai Ces AIM for Seva Student Home, Kolhapur**

ORISSA 54. AIM for Seva Student Home, Jeypore 55. S.C. Gurukul AIM for Seva Student Home, Bhubaneswar

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PUDUCHERRY 56. IEROM Aim for Seva Student Home, Odiampet,Puducherry

RAJASTHAN 57. Arsha Vidya Tirtha AIM for Seva, Jaipur**

TAMIL NADU 58. AIM for Seva Dayananda Tribal Boys Student Home, Anaikatti 59. AIM for Seva Dayananda Tribal Girls Student Home, Anaikatti 60. AIM for Seva Kuppusamy Student Home, Polur 61. Seshachariar AIM for Seva Student Home, Cumbum 62. Emirates AIM for Seva Student Home for Girls, Kottur, Dharmapuri 63. AIM for Seva Dayananda Student Home for boys, Kadalur 64. AIM for Seva Sat Dharma Trust, Kolli Hills 65. AIM for Seva Student Home, Manjakkudi 66. AIM for Seva Student Home, Nagerkoil 67. Dayasagar AIM for Seva Student Home, Palani 68. AIM for Seva Student Home, Parali, Pillur Dam 69. AIM for Seva Girls Student Home, Sembangudi 70. Arun-Divya AIM for Seva Girls Student Home, Sembangudi 71. AIM for Seva Student Home, Sathyamangalam 72. AIM for Seva Asvattha Student Home, Thoothukudi 73. AIM for Seva Student Home, Tiruvidaimarudur 74. AIM for Seva Student Home, Uchimedu

UTTAR PRADESH 75. AIM for Seva Student Home, Ghaziabad

UTTARKHAND 76. AIM for Seva Student Home, Karnaprayag 77. AIM for Seva Student Home, Haridwar 78. Rani Girija Devi AIM for Seva Student Home, Srinagar ** Collabrative Projects

AIM for Seva, one of the larger NGOs with a wide reach across 15 states in India – is a movement initiated by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.

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From one student home in 2001, today AIM for Seva is a nationwide movement, touching the lives of over 10 million rural and tribal people across 15 States.

AIM for Seva All India Movement for Seva

It is the season for cheer, happiness, giving, sharing, celebrating and enjoying a sense of togetherness with near and dear ones. The coming months provide us with a series of occasions that usher in shopping sprees, festive get-togethers and memorable outings that brighten up our lives. If there's anything more joyful than this, it's sheer pleasure of brightening up this festive season for many children who may not be privileged as we are. AIM for Seva now brings you an opportunity to put a smile on many young faces with a kind gesture – by making a contribution.

Deepavali offers you a great opportunity to help and reach out to the less privileged children of our country. So you too can participate in the growth of a strong nation. There is no greater blessing or joy than giving and sharing with those in need, especially during the festive season. Your contribution - Encourage a child to study by giving Rs. 500 for books and stationary - Brighten a child's Deepavali with a special festive lunch at a student home (40 students) Rs. 2500 - New Clothes & Sweets for 10 children Rs. 3000

Donations are exempt from tax under 80 G of the Income Tax Act 1961 Cheques/DD in favour of AIM for Seva Sri Nidhi Apartments 32/4, Desika Road, Chennai 600004. Ph: (044) 2498 7955 / 66 E.mail: [email protected]

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