by ashika | Dec 15, 2014 | Education
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of IDS, the funds raised from an event held in Pittsburgh in November were donated to IDS. The Joshi family established The Dr. Manohar Joshi Film Series in 2012, in remembrance of Dr. Joshi, a cardiologist and long-time resident...
by ashika | Nov 10, 2014 | Education
IDS support helped the Himalayan Education Foundation (HEF) with a solar installation project in a school operating in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The solar installation provides uninterrupted lighting to the classrooms, library, dormitories, dining hall,...
by ashika | Oct 27, 2014 | Education, Health Care
In July 2014, IDS approved a grant supporting AVANI’s efforts to empower the rag picking community in Kolhapur, Maharastra, for the next three years. The grant will enable AVANI, a new member of IDS’ charitable network, to help female rag pickers in Kolhapur tackle...
by ashika | Sep 28, 2014 | Education
In a year’s time, we have been able to convince rag-picker parents to send their children to our schools, and enrollment has boomed (https://idsusa.orgblog/2014/09/05/booming-enrollment-network-rag-picker-schools/). We have been working to not only improve...
by ashika | Sep 28, 2014 | Education
As incoming president, I am honored to help guide this already great organization as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Highlighted by an improved, interactive website and a scheme for assessing project outcomes in a more tangible way, 2013 was a very good year for...
by ashika | Sep 11, 2014 | Education
Our hostel/orphanage students in Gajapathinagaram won the award for best performance during a cultural workshop. Ten of our hostel students participated in “Telugu Language Day,” a cultural workshop and event organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs...