Educate a Girl and You Educate Her Mother
“Earlier, I used to think it was for the adults to address all the social problems,” adds Izu of Jyotidaya. “I have now realized that we too have responsibility, and if we choose so, we can also make a difference,” she adds.
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Educate a Girl and You Educate Her Mother
In recognition of International Women’s day celebrated on March 8th, our March newsletter is about saluting amazing girls who are making difference in their community.
Mathma Gandhi once said, “You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.”
In Nepal, students at Jyotidaya School are proving that true.
“What Can I Give?” Asks President Dr. Abdul Kalam
Dr. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, visited Sarvodaya Movement on 22 January 2012. Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, Founder of Sarvodaya Movement Sri Lanka, welcomed Dr. Kalam to the Movement’s headquarter in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
“It is a great honor to entire Sarvodaya family to have his excellency visit us,” mentioned Dr. Ariyaratne.
During his visit to [...]
Match My Savings
My name is Preeti Lama. I am a sixth grader at Jyotidaya School in Nepal. I am saving a rupee a day to support construction of our school. Will you match my savings?
Thank You For Amazing 2011
In 2011, your support helped us serve thousands of people. Before we move on into 2012 , we would like to take a moment and say Thank you!
Buck For A Buck – A Campaign To Complete Jyotidaya School
300 school students at Jyotidaya School and Ullens School in Kathmandu between Grade 5 and 10 have committed to save at least a Rupee a day until the end of March.
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