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ANKURA is a non-profit organization working with the poor and marginalized people around the world towards making a sustainable improvement in their quality of lives through educational, technological, social and economic empowerment.
Founded by professionals from different walks of life but working towards a common goal, ANKURA strives to bring social and economic equity to the under-privileged through innovatively utilizing existing resources and know-how available in their community.
It is hoped that this will not only create economic sustenance for the poor but also pave the way for social and economic development of the entire community as jobs and micro-entrepreneurial opportunities are created.
ANKURA is entirely volunteer driven and we work with social entrepreneurs and partner with non-profits in the developing world to support projects that have a measurable impact, are sustainable and scalable.
Initiative by some Medhavis. For more information visit; http://www.ankura.org/
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There are some social enterpreneurs, who are members of Medhajournal, who you can be contacted.
1. Shaibal works with a non-profit "Jagriti" in India and is doing good work. They are working with local rural women and artisans to create local products. I have requested Shaibal to share their work.
2. Murali Krishnamurti is involved with SEF, vision 20/20 and works with Indian counterpart and creating eye hospitals and surgeries free for poor people. www.giftofvision.org
3. Murali and Radha Eswar, is involved with a non-profit in Bangalore; http://atfindia.org/content/ten-first-steps-toward-lighter-living
4. www.pratham.org
If you would like they can be contacted to inquire about volunteer opportunities in India.
We hope to hear you views, contributions!
Warm Regards,
Hatimtai
Can you elaborate a little more as to how one can teach people to change their perceptions about poverty? It sounds like a very interesting concept.
I found lots and lots of them online, but personal contact will feel better!
Hoping to be able to help Medha Seva!
Evgeny
