KARNA “beyond the self”

1. KARNA“beyond the self” www.KARNA.org

2. Nobody can do everything, however everyone can do something.

3. What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others & the world remains and is immortal.

4. Who was KARNA?

5. Who was KARNA? • One of the greatest warrior from the Indian epic “Mahabharata” • Son of Surya (Sun God) and Kunti • Had Golden Armor and Earrings, which made him invincible • Indra, king of Devas and father of Arjuna, disguised as a Brahmin and asked KARNA for the Golden Armor and Earrings • Even after getting warned by Sun God, without thinking twice, he readily gave them away • Known as Danveer, or the “biggest giver” in the history.

6. What is KARNA.org? KARNA is a voluntary, not-for-profit, non-self-serving, non-governmental, non-partisan and independent organization involved in the promotion of social justice and development.

7. KARNA’s Mission… “KARNA's mission is to improve and advance the public good, the quality of life of those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized and encourage students who demonstrate intellectual distinction and interest in socio-development needs.”

8. Why support a Charity? • Opportunity to give back – share your fortune and blessings with those who are unfortunate. • Opportunity to support the cause you believe in. • Opportunity to be involved/kept updated in something that you believe in/are passionate about.

9. Why support KARNA? • Registered as 501(c)(3) organization in USA • Supported by people who are passionate about making the change • Runs on a 100% volunteers basis. • No overhead cost. • Supports projects in all parts of India

10. KARNA (India based) advocates • Lt. Gen. (Retd.) V.K.Nayar PVSM, SM • Mr. Julio Francis Ribeiro Padma Bhushan • Mr. Arun Shourie Padma Bhushan, Magsaysay award • Mr. Prakash Singh Padmashri • Dr Kiran Seth, founder of SPIC MACAY • Mr. T. N. Pandey Ex chairman of CBDT

11. Journey of KARNA • Started in 1999 to help the victims of the destructive cyclone in Orissa, India. • Strengthened its operation in 2001 to help the victims of Gujarat earthquake • Started a scholarship scheme allowing NRI’s to establish scholarships to honor their alma mater with Independent Board. • Started supporting various causes where there was donor interest and direct or indirect involvement. • Started project hOMeshakti in 2006 to help large sections of underprivileged children in Lucknow (UP).

12. KARNA’s Relief Efforts • Orissa Cyclone • Gujarat Earthquake • Tsunami relief

13. Relief efforts: Orissa Cyclone • 1,102 lbs of clothes, pots and pans, and footwear • $15,000 collected through donations, print media, and word of mouth • Worked with many Non-Governmental Organizations in order to channel the supplies and money to the right places.

14. Relief efforts: Gujarat Earthquake • Collected and packed almost 2700 lbs of clothing • Through donations, can drives, and other relief efforts, raised close to $27,000 • Fund-raising was done through publicity provided by local print, visual and audio media, direct mailers anddoor-to-door campaigns.

15. Relief efforts: Tsunami relief • Raised US $9,000 in 2 days • In total, KARNA helped provide $30,000 to the affected areas through Vivekananda Kendra. • Distributed saris, skirts, dhotis, towels, plates, tumblers, soaps, oils, mats, bed sheets, food grains, perishable items, toothpaste, etc.

16. KARNA’s Scholarships • National Scholarship • Honor/memorial scholarships

17. National Honor Scholarship • Select five outstanding students on a national basis to award the prestigious KARNA National Scholarship. • The selection will be done nationally from amongst students of the outgoing batch of class XII. A national media campaign shall publicize the Scholarship. • The scholarship award to each student shall be Rs.1,00,000. The grant will be spaced over the period of the Bachelor's program.

18. Honor/Memorial scholarships • Following the same stringent guidelines as for the National Scholarship, thus maintaining the integrity and prestige of the KARNA Scholarship program. • These scholarships will be funded by individuals who wish to contribute to the encouragement and development of promising students in India and, at the same time, honor or perpetuate the memory of a person or organization or repay their debt to the Alma Mater. • For KARNA Honor/Memorial Scholarships, the selection may be done from amongst students of the outgoing batch of class XII at a particular institution or from amongst students joining the graduation course at the selected college. • The criteria for selection of candidates remains the same.

19. KARNA’s Projects • Project hOMeshakti LUCKNOW • Project Utkarsha GWALIOR • Vivekananda Mission Medical InstVARANASI • Shristi Special Academy BANGALORE • Mental Health & Rehabilitation MADURAI

20. Project: hOMeshaktiLucknow(UP)

21. Project: hOMeshaktiLucknow (UP) • Serves as an after-school center for under-privileged children • Provides tutoring, snacks, and the use of computers • Project has grown to 5 centers in less than 3 years • Plans to have 10 centers by 2012

22. hOMeshakti- How You Can Help • Teacher(s) Support $1,000 • Supplies $ 500 • Computer facilities $ 400 • Snacks (for a year) $1,000 • Special snacks $ 50

23. Project: UtkarshaGwalior (MP)

24. Project : UtkarshaGwalior (MP) • Supports children of Sahariya tribe with average annual income less than $120 • Based on ancient Gurukul system of education • Provides free education along with a place to stay

25. Utkarsha- How You Can Help US $325 pays for one student/year $100 for food $100 for tuition/conveyance $75 for school supplies $50 for clothes/uniform/footwear

26. Project: Vivekananda Medical InstituteVaranasi (UP)

27. Project : Vivekananda Medical InstituteVaranasi (UP) • Provides health services in rural areas of 100 villages with a target population of 80,000 • The Institute provides free: • Cataract surgery camps • Health checkup camps • Child welfare camps

28. Vivekananda Medical Institute- How You Can Help • Pay for one medical camp cost $500 • Pay for one Eye camp cost approx. $600 • Sustenance of volunteers $250/month

29. Project: Shristi Special AcademyBangalore(Karnataka)

30. Project: Shristi Special Academy Bangalore(Karnataka) • The contrast that exists between special needs individuals and the rest of society is pronounced. • To lessen that disparity and eventually integrate special needs individuals into society. • Has grown in nine years to have 102 children in its main facility. • Most of the teachers are also special needs individuals and help prepare the children to the best of their potential.

31. Shristi Special Academy – How You Can Help • Medical Costs of the 125 children: $250/ month • Intervention Program of a child for 1 year $400/year • Sponsor a child for one year $800/year • Nutrition Program for 125 children $1400/ month • Transportation Costs of 125 children $1800/month • Salaries of 15 Therapists for a month $2800/month

32. Project : Mental Health Institute Madurai (TN)

33. Project : Mental Health Institute Madurai (TN) • Helps with the rehabilitation of tribal patients suffering mental health disorders. Their mission is to “enhance the quality of life of the persons affected by mental disorders and facilitate their reintegration in the environment of their choice.”4

34. Mental Health Institute- How You Can Help • Food expenses of a person with Mental illness $ 40 per month • Medical expenses of a person with Mental illness $25 per month • Education of a child with Mental Retardation $10 per month • Vocational training $10 per month

35. Contact us… • Snail mail KARNA Inc. PO Box No. 1318 Peoria, IL 61654-1318 • Email : karna.admin@gmail.com • Phone :513.677.5993

36. Thank you for supporting KARNA WWW.KARNA.ORG