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                  women to rise above poverty and inequality through
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              <h2>News &amp; Events</h2>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-09-16">September 16, 2021</time>
              <p> Good thought to ponder this morning?<br>
                <img src="images/sep21_picture1.jpg" alt="Saying by Lily Tomlin"

                  height="600" width="500"> </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-09-7">September 7, 2021</time>
              <p> We stand for SDG4 and SDG5.<br>
                Gates Foundation<br>
                Progress is possible, but only if you create it.<br>
                In 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals to end
                poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change by 2030.
                What's your number? Goalkeepers2030<br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/11309713071/posts/10160294545253072" target="_blank">
                https://www.facebook.com/11309713071/posts/10160294545253072/</a>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-09-3">September 3, 2021</time>
              <p> If girls in rural areas are not making it to schools,
                education should be brought to them either remotely or educators
                in mobile schools going to rural areas! Pardada Pardadi
                Educational Society<br>
                Beti Bachao!<br>
                Beti Padhao!</p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-08-27">August 27, 2021</time>
              Are you wondering how you can support girls in Afghanistan? There
              are three ways to do this!<br>
              <a href="https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/articles/3-ways-you-can-support-girls-and-women-in-afghanistan/"

                target="_blank">https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/articles/3-ways-you-can-support-girls-and-women-in-afghanistan/</a><br>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-08-19">August 19, 2021</time>
              <p> A great article on the importance of educating girls!<br>
                <a href="https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2021/08/19/why-educating-girls-is-even-more-important-than-people-realise"

                  target="_blank">https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2021/08/19/why-educating-girls-is-even-more-important-than-people-realise</a></p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-08-19">August 18, 2021</time>
              <p> Here is an example of how any one can easily raise money using
                FB fundraiser!<br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/167440228687856/4093464044114063/"

                  target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/donate/167440228687856/4093464044114063/</a><br>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-08-17">August 17, 2021</time>
              </p>
              <p> If you know an young girl who can benefit from this, please
                let her know about this scholarship available from Girl Up.<br>
                The Girl Up Scholarship Fund just announced a new round of
                scholarships for young leaders in Sports thanks to the help of
                WWE! *Update: STEM scholarships are not available this round<br>
                Please visit <a href="https://www.girlup.org/scholarship" target="_blank">https://www.girlup.org/scholarship</a>
                for more info and apply by September 17. <time class="tdate-1"

                  datetime="2021-07-27">July 27, 2021</time> </p>
              <p> Inspiring older generation for the next generation of girls!<br>
                <a href="https://fb.watch/v/5xQ4C3X52" target="_blank">https://fb.watch/v/5xQ4C3X52</a><br>
                "One thing that I have learned from these women is tenacity, but
                tenacity coupled with optimism. The optimism that we can bend
                the curve, we can defy expectations, and that we can make dreams
                come true."--Diva Dhar, Gates Foundation economist </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-07-23">July 23, 2021</time>
              <p>We need to support ANEW as it copes with Covid Pandemic to
                continue delivering girl and women education under these trying
                circumstances!<br>
                ANEW - 'Association for Non-traditional Employment for Women'<br>
                The new normal!!<br>
                Batches are split to help students attend sessions at ANEW in
                small groups!! </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-07-22">July 22, 2021</time>
              <p>Covid impact highlights digital divide and mental health
                issues!<br>
                <a href="https://link.medium.com/KZEjpuX9Zkb" target="_blank">
                 https://link.medium.com/KZEjpuX9Zkb</a><br>
                <br>
                Protsahan is helping children learn during the Pandemic school
                closures.<br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/106400072733741/posts/6127557010617987%20target="

                  _blank"="">https://www.facebook.com/106400072733741/posts/6127557010617987</a>
                <br>
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              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-07-6">July 6, 2021</time>
              <p>Well said!<br>
                Melinda French Gates<br>
                Here's the message I shared at last week's Forum--the largest
                gathering in 26 years of people working for gender equality:<br>
                It is precisely when we confront how broken things are that we
                have the most power to reimagine them and lay a foundation for a
                more resilient society. Finally, we can center women and girls
                in all their diversity instead of marginalizing them. </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-07-5">July 5, 2021</time>
              <p>We need your support to educate &amp; empower girls!<br>
                UN Girls' Education Initiative<br>
                Estimates predict that 20 million more secondary school-age
                girls could be out of school after the COVID19 crisis.<br>
                <a href="http://ow.ly/iXsX50FmBv8" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/iXsX50FmBv8</a>
                <br>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-07-3">July 3, 2021</time>
              Very insightful article on how women are disproportionately
              impacted by Covid crisis.<br>
              <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/why-women-have-suffered-more-financially-during-the-pandemic"

                target="_blank">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/why-women-have-suffered-more-financially-during-the-pandemic</a><br>
              Very effective forum. I attended some sessions virtually!<br>
              <a href="https://www.facebook.com/1834646273486845/posts/2968188050132656/"

                target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/1834646273486845/posts/2968188050132656/</a><br>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-06-30">June 30, 2021</time>
              <p> Gates Foundation makes a big commitment to gender equality
                today at the UN Women Generation Equality conference in Paris.<br>
                <a href="https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/media-center/press-releases/2021/06/gates-foundation-commits-2-1-billion-to-advance-gender-equality-globally"

                  target="_blank">Gates Foundation</a><br>
                While we have seen progress over the past quarter century,
                nowhere on earth are women on equal footing as men.<br>
                That's why we're committing $2.1 billion over the next 5 years
                to advance gender equality. One can learn more at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/actforequal"

                  target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/actforequal</a>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-06-29">June 29, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">This is happening in Paris starting
                tomorrow. We support SDG#5, please visit:<br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/genderequality" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/genderequality</a>
              </p>
              <p><a href="https://www.unwomen.org/en" target="_blank">UN Women</a><br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/generationequality" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/generationequality</a>
                Forum in Paris starts tomorrow! It's a landmark event to
                accelerate progress on gender equality.<br>
                One can also visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/actforequal"

                  target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/actforequal</a>
                and become part of building an equal future! Register now and
                join us virtually:<a href="https://unwo.men/DMF450FjU1F" target="_blank">https://unwo.men/DMF450FjU1F</a>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-06-29">June 29, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Our focus for 2021 and beyond will be
                on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education
                for girls. "We need...to break the glass ceiling and expand
                opportunities for women and girls in science," says Batyrkanova,
                who works to promote STEM education for young women and girls,
                including courses on soldering, 3D-modeling, and 3D-printing.<br>
                <img src="images/june21_picture1.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
              </p>
              <p>Protashan is leading the efforts for STEM education for girls.<br>
                We're ecstatic for our girl champions and so proud of them! 30
                girls graduated from our STEM courses, which prepare them for
                digital, financial, and career-ready skills, between March and
                June 2021. Taking steps towards becoming working professionals,
                university students and, most significantly, digitally informed
                and empowered youth. They continue to inspire us with their
                magic every day! </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-06-27">June 27, 2021</time>
              <p>Please join us and Kriti Sanon in supporting Protsahan
                Foundation based in New Delhi to help the victims of Covid-19.<br>
                <a href="https://fb.watch/6okVAcw7qa/" target="_blank">https://fb.watch/6okVAcw7qa/</a><br>
                The lovely and humble Kriti Sanon - immensely celebrated and
                loved Bollywood actor - stands in solidarity with Protsahan
                India Foundation's work on the frontlines for most marginalized
                children impacted by Covid-19. Listen to what she has to say! </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-06-23">June 23, 2021</time>
              <p>My mother was an young widow facing enormous challenges of
                bringing up four children by herself! Here is what we can do!<br>
                "Empower widows to support themselves and their families and
                live with dignity by ensuring access to education and training
                opportunities, decent work and equal pay, and by reversing
                social stigmas that exclude, discriminate, or lead to harmful
                and violent practices against widows."<br>
                <a href="https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2021/6/explainer-what-you-should-know-about-widowhood"

                  target="_blank">
https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2021/6/explainer-what-you-should-know-about-widowhood</a>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-06-22">June 22, 2021</time>
              <p>Post Covid-19 initiative to introduce STEM education to girls
                is a top priority for us. Please donate today!<br>
                The risk of regression is real. So it is crucial that, even if
                governments of poor countries have to tighten their belts, they
                prioritize spending on education and girls. Donors should help,
                too. Persuading girls to stay in school longer is not only a way
                to teach them Science and Maths; it is also a chance to
                vaccinate them and teach them about birth control, consent and
                self-assertion. It can even be an opportunity to advise parents
                about the downsides of child marriage and sharing a COVID-19
                Update. </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-06-13">June 13, 2021</time>
              Here is an update on how your support is helping provide Covid
              Relief in India:<br>
              <ol>
                <li>1) VHS Hospital, Adyar, Chennai - INR 1,086,000<br>
                  Maquet Servo-S upgradeable ICU ventilator has been delivered
                  to VHS hospital, Adyar, Chennai on June 1, 2021. It has been
                  installed in the COVID ward of the Hospital and has been put
                  to immediate use to save lives.</li>
                <li>2)Hindu Mission Hospital, Chennai - INR 1,100,000<br>
                  Adult-Pediatric Hamilton C1 with HFO (ICU Ventilator) was
                  delivered to Hindu Mission Hospital, Chennai on June 10, 2021.
                  It has been shifted to COVID ward of the hospital.</li>
                <li>3)Annaii Hospital, Chennai - INR 450,000<br>
                  20 Oxygen Cylinders have been delivered to Annaii Hospital,
                  Chennai on June 9, 2021 for use in it's COVID special ward. </li>
                <li>4)Provision of Food at Trichy, Tamilnadu - INR 150,000<br>
                  Food distribution to the blind, physically challenged,
                  homeless, mortuary workers, Ambulance drivers at Trichy in
                  association with an NGO (Vrudhashram) has been done from May
                  17 to June 10, 2021. On an average 2,500 food packets were
                  distributed. </li>
                <li>5)Vivekananda Mission, Attappady (COVID treatment center for
                  Tribals), Kerala - INR 450,000<br>
                  Funds provided for the purchase of capital items and
                  consumables for COVID treatment facility in Attappady covering
                  Tribal villages. The center is currently located in Dr.Abdul
                  Kalam School in Pattimalam, Kerala with 50 beds (20 beds with
                  Oxygen support).</li>
              </ol>
              <br>
              <p> Please donate generously, so we can reach more people in need,
                impacted by Covid crisis in India. </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-31">May 31, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Girls to know and be inspired by, for
                all young girls and women everywhere! <br>
                <a href="https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/10/compilation-girls-to-know"

                  target="_blank">https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/10/compilation-girls-to-know
                  </a></p> <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-24">May 24,
                2021</time>
              <p> You can do your share of addressing this critical issue
                impacting women everywhere!<br>
                <img src="images/may21_picture1.jpg" height="624" width="624"></p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-20">May 20, 2021</time>
              <p> "Supporting girls to get 12 years of quality education is one
                of the smartest investments we can make as the world recovers
                from Covid-19. Otherwise we risk creating a lost pandemic
                generation," said Mr Johnson. </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-12">May 12, 2021</time>
              <p>Today is International NURSES day!<br>
                We thank all the home nursing assistants and hospital workers
                for choosing this profession and serving with commitment
                especially during this Covid Crisis.<br>
                Our thanks extend to the NGOs - ANEW and Sarva Vidya for
                imparting the training to many of them in India. </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-9">May 9, 2021</time>
              <p>Happy <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mothersday" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mothersday</a>
                Cheers to all the phenomenal mothers around the world who
                provide care, laughs, lessons, protection, inspiration,
                strength, love and so much more.<br>
                <img src="images/may21_picture2.jpg" height="624" width="624"> </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-7">May 7, 2021</time>
              <p> I have a special fundraiser now for Covid Relief in India.
                Please review and consider donating to this effort. Your support
                is urgently needed to execute this in a timely manner and save
                lives.<br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/1011574672923734/3801897036604100/"

                  target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/donate/1011574672923734/3801897036604100/</a>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-6">May 6, 2021</time>
              <p> Protsahan is based in New Delhi. Please support their efforts
                to care for children without one or both parents impacted by
                Covid tragedy in India.<br>
                <img src="images/may21_picture3.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
                As COVID claims thousands of victims, it creates a thousand more
                in its wake. Countless children have lost one or both parents to
                COVID and are left without any caregivers. Protsahan's frontline
                workers are actively involved in identifying vulnerable children
                in our communities and providing them shelter, support and care.<br>
                The Reuters covered our work today. To aid our efforts, please
                consider donating to our Ketto campaign. </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-5">May 5, 2021</time>
              <p> Make a difference this Mother's Day. Shop for gifts at <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-4708552"

                  target="_blank">smile.amazon.com/ch/45-4708552</a> to generate
                donations for Surya-Chandra Foundation. </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-05-1">May 1, 2021</time>
              <p>Protsahan, NGO based in New Delhi for disadvantaged girl
                children is stepping up during COVID to help young children who
                have lost their parents due to the Pandemic. <br>
                <img src="images/may21_picture4.jpg" height="416" width="624"> </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-04-25">April 25, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">We need to educate and empower girls,
                so that they can decide for themselves when it is appropriate to
                get married!<br>
                <br>
                <img src="images/april21_picture1.jpg" height="416" width="624"><br>
                <br>
                In India, Tasmani, 15, stopped her impending marriage by
                informing the local authorities. We need to empower girls to say
                no to child marriage and strengthen systems that protect girls'
                rights. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/endchildmarriage"

                  target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/endchildmarriage</a><br>
                Story &amp; photo: UNFPA - UNICEF </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-04-24">April 24, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Young girls who understand the impact
                of climate changes on planet earth better than some politicians!<br>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-04-22">April 22, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">You can help make a difference while
                you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you! Simply
                follow the instructions below to select "Surya-Chandra
                Foundation" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app.
                They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases
                to us. It is really easy:<br>
                1. Open the Amazon app on your phone<br>
                2. Select the main menu &amp; tap on "AmazonSmile" within
                Programs &amp; Features<br>
                3. Select "Surya-Chandra Foundation" as your charity<br>
                4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in
                the mobile app </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-04-12">April 12, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">The vulnerable girls need your help!<br>
                <br>
                <img src="images/april21_picture2.jpg" height="416" width="624"><br>
                <a href="http://www.protsahan.co.in/" target="_blank=">Protsahan
                  India Foundation</a><br>
                At the height of the pandemic, Protsahan is making sure to not
                give up on any little vulnerable girl who needs support and
                care. Sometimes its a meal, sometimes access to a digital device
                or tuition support, sometimes access to sanitary pads, or
                sometimes access to a caring teacher who will not let her fail.
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-04-8">April 8, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Nice to do list for everyone! A ton of
                work ahead. <br>
                <a href="https://www.unwomen.org/en" target="_blank">UN Women</a><br>
                To-Do:<br>
              </p>
              <ul>
                <li>End gender-based violence</li>
                <li>Challenge gender norms</li>
                <li>Empower each other</li>
                <li>Celebrate diversity</li>
                <li>Break stereotypes</li>
                <li>Reject the binary</li>
                <li>End discrimination</li>
                <li>Speak up for justice</li>
                <li>Fight for an equal future</li>
                <li>Stand up for human rights</li>
              </ul>
              <p></p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-03-20">March 20, 2021</time>
              <img src="images/03_2021_award.jpg" height="416" width="624">
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Vinodini Sudhindran, President-ANEW, an
                NGO we have supported since 2013, receives the NGO AWARD 2020 at
                Infinity Social Welfare and Research (ISWAR) Foundation's CSR
                Summit.<br>
                Ms. Vinodini was also invited by them to be on their expert
                panel for the event for a discussion on women empowerment.<br>
                Thank you ISWAR Foundation... we are humbled by the honor and
                recognition. We would like to thank everyone involved in the
                planning, organizing and conduction of the event</p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-03-13">March 13, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">If you have a teenage daughter, you
                might want to encourage her to seek a role with Girl UP! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/107450972620538/posts/4034958736536389/?substory_index=0">Girl
                  Up</a></p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-03-9">March 9, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Here are the 5 action plans that came
                out for International Women's Day. Surya-Chandra Foundation is
                engaged in a few of the activities:<br>
                1) Helping girls learn and thrive 2) Rehabilitating victims of
                violence and abuse<br>
                There are many small things all of us can try to do for
                advancing gender equality. Please read through the action plans
                to learn more details.<br>
                <img src="images/03_2021_5ways.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
                <br>
                <img src="images/03_2021_wbe.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
                <br>
                <img src="images/03_2021_stop.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
                <br>
                <img src="images/03_2021_thrive.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
                <br>
                <img src="images/03_2021_health.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
                <br>
                <img src="images/03_2021_enable.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-03-5">March 5, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Don't forget March 8th is International
                Women's Day!<br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/iwd2021" target="_blank">International
                  Women's Day</a><br>
                Women are no longer taking a back seat, waiting for equality.
                Women are leading the world to a better future. March 8, is the
                day to join the fight for women's rights. Are you with us?<br>
                <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/generationequality" target="_blank">Generation
                  Equality</a><br>
                <img src="images/03_2021_incharge.jpg" height="624" width="624"><br>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-02-9">February 9, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot"> Did you know you can generate
                donations while shopping for your valentile or any other
                occasion at no extra cost? Simply start your shopping at <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-4708552"

                  target="_blank">smile.amazon.com</a> to confirm "Surya-Chandra
                Foundation" as your charity of choice, and AmazonSmile will
                donate a portion of your eligible purchase price to our
                organization.</p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-02-3">February 3, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot"> We earned a 2021 Gold Seal of
                Transparency! Learn more about our organization's impact at<br>
                <a href="https://www.guidestar.org/profile/45-4708552" target="_blank">guidestar.org</a>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-02-2">February 2, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot"> Girls can do anything. Sometimes all
                they need is the opportunity to shine and break the gender bias.
                <img src="images/girls_can_do_anything.jpg" alt="girls can do anything"

                  height="624" width="624"><br>
                <img src="images/girls_can_lead.jpg" alt="girls can lead" height="624"

                  width="624"><br>
                <img src="images/girls_can_speak.jpg" alt="girls can speak" height="624"

                  width="624"><br>
                <img src="images/girls_can_play.jpg" alt="girls can play" height="624"

                  width="624"><br>
              </p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-23">January 23, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Our NGO partner ANEW had a successful
                job fair. Please see the details in a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/199717360070100/posts/4939264992781956/"

                  target="_blank">Facebook Posting</a></p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-20">January 20, 2021</time>
              <p class="prev-indent-bot">Today, Kamala Harris makes history as
                the first woman sworn in as the Vice President of the United
                States. <br>
                <img src="images/kamla_harris.jpg" alt="vice president Kamla Harris"

                  height="623" width="624"><br>
                Photo courtesy of Hillary Clinton</p>
              <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-20">January 20, 2021
                <p></p>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Get to know <a href="https://www.youthinvestfoundation.org"

                    target="_blank">YouthInvest,</a> a Jharkand based NGO
                  focused on girl education for school dropouts.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-16">January 16, 2021</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Happy New Year, Everyone!<br>
                  <img src="images/happy_new_year.jpg" height="523" width="624"></p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-13">January 13, 2021</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">An excellent definition for Empathy<br>
                  <img src="images/empathy.jpg" alt="definition of empathy" height="624"

                    width="624"></p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-10">January 10, 2021</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Sad but true!<br>
                  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ0JIx9J3W5/?igshid=uiskvplpl3dm"

                    target="_blank">Instagram posting</a> </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-13">January 5, 2021</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">An excellent analysis of lessons from
                  Covid-19 crisis<br>
                  <a href="https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/five-global-issues-to-watch-in-2021/?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_medium=Organic&amp;fbclid=IwAR01mY7AI2PGgbTp3PPPdN2rsnoivbjA91P2c3Mss3sdRUURCTl64xcNAec"

                    target="_blank">A blog posting</a> </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-5">January 5, 2021</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">You grow, girl<br>
                  Did you know Girl Up's leadership development programs have
                  impacted 75,000 girls in over 125 countries around the world?
                  We are inspiring a generation of girls to be a force for
                  gender equality and social change. Tap the link below to learn
                  more about Girl Up today!<br>
                  <a href="https://girlup.org/about" target="_blank">https://girlup.org/about</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-5">January 5, 2021</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Very good advice to all young Parents
                  out there!<br>
                  <img src="images/economic_independence.jpg" alt="economic independence"

                    height="794" width="551"> <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2021-01-3">January
                    3, 2021</time> </p>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Do you know one of these women
                  personally? If so, please introduce our Foundation to her.
                  Thanks.<br>
                  <a href="https://www.forbes.com/power-women/#3f49f0a75e25" target="_blank">Forbes
                    Article</a> </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-12-24">December 24, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/greetings.jpg" alt="greetings card" style="vertical-align:top"

                  height="351" width="624">
                <p class="img-indent-bot">Surya-Chandra-Foundation wishes
                  Season's Greetings to all our Patrons, Donors and Volunteers .</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-12-22">December 22, 2020</time>
                <p class="img-indent-bot">Girl Up announces STEM and S.T.E.A.M.
                  Program<br>
                  "We hoped to equip young activists with STEM and arts
                  (S.T.E.A.M.)-related entrepreneurship skills that could be
                  used to address community-based gender inequalities.<br>
                  Additionally, we hoped to provide participants with a
                  welcoming environment in which they could create new
                  connections, share ideas with one another, and feel empowered
                  with their unique skill sets." - Girl Up Pacific Coast.<br>
                  With 25 eager and ambitious participants, the Pacific Coast
                  Regional leadership team was set for the S.T.E.A.M. Into
                  Action program! Tap the link below to read more about their
                  event. <a href="https://girlup.org/voices/pacific-coast-regional-leaders-s-t-e-a-m-into-action"

                    target="_blank">https://girlup.org/voices/pacific-coast-regional-leaders-s-t-e-a-m-into-action</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-12-13">December 13, 2020</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot"> Sangeeta Bhatia - an excellent role
                  model for young girls!<br>
                  <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0404/04-bhat-nf.html"

                    target="_blank">
                    https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0404/04-bhat-nf.html</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-12-13">December 13, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/sdg.jpg" alt="listing of sdg" style="vertical-align:top"

                  height="381" width="624">
                <p class="img-indent-bot">At Surya-Chandra Foundation, we focus
                  on goals 4 and 5 -- these are Quality Education for Girls and
                  Gender Equality in all walks of life.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-12-3">December 3, 2020</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">ANEW opines on Gender Equality and
                  Gender Based Violence<br>
                  "Talk to MEN and BOYS, include them in the discussion" says
                  Cani, a committed member of team ANEW. Being a mother of two
                  lovely boys, she feels the right place to start is at home !<br>
                  Including men and boys in the discussion is crucial to end
                  Gender Based Violence. <br>
                  GBV against women and girls, should be recognised as NOT A
                  WOMEN'S ISSUE ! The perpetrators of the crime, are the issue
                  !!! It is important that they are a part of the discussion on
                  GENDER EQUALITY. <br>
                  Gender Based Violence is based on one gender feeling superior
                  to the other, whereas in reality, as humans, we are ALL equal!
                  <br>
                  Gender Equality is the state in which access to rights or
                  opportunities is unaffected by gender. For gender based
                  violence to stop, gender equality must be addressed. <br>
                  The discussion must go on! </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-12-1">December 1, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/givingtuesday.jpg" alt="giving tuesday" style="vertical-align:top"

                  height="499" width="624">
                <p class="img-indent-bot">Surya-Chandra Foundation solicits
                  donations.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-11-29">November 29, 2020</time>
                <p class="img-indent-bot">You can make an impact while you shop
                  for Black Friday deals. Simply shop at<br>
                  <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-4708552" target="_blank">https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-4708552</a>
                  and Amazon Smile will donate a percentage of the sales amount
                  to Surya-Chandra Foundation at no cost to you.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-11-26">November 26, 2020</time>
                <p class="img-indent-bot">Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful to
                  all of our friends, supporters, and volunteers who make our
                  programs possible. </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-11-7">November 7, 2020</time>
                <p class="img-indent-bot">We have supported PCVC in their
                  efforts to rehabilitate burn victims in Chennai, India. <br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/307774869416725/posts/1567672870093579"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/307774869416725/posts/1567672870093579</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-11-1">November 1, 2020</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot"> Job Offers for Sarva Vidya's Nursing
                  Assistant Trainees </p>
                <p class="img-indent-bot">Thanks to all our donors and
                  volunteers, Sarva Vidya batch of 2018-20 have all gained
                  employment in a very high sought after demand for Nursing
                  Assistants.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-10-23">October 23, 2020</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Anniversary Message </p>
                <p class="img-indent-bot">23rd Anniversary Message from our NGO
                  Partner ANEW in India <br>
                  <a href="https://youtu.be/TTBHO7hhihg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/TTBHO7hhihg</a><br>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-10-11">October 11, 2020</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">International Girls' Day </p>
                <img src="images/sally_ride_scaled.jpg" alt="Sally Ride American Astronaut and Physist"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="600" width="600">
                <p class="img-indent-bot">Today, we celebrate the day of
                  international girls everwhere! "Young girls need to see role
                  models in whatever careers they may choose, just so they can
                  picture themselves doing those jobs someday." - Sally Ride,
                  American Astronaut and Physicst.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-08-20">August 20, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/bollyx_stream_scaled.jpg" alt="bollyx_stream" style="vertical-align:top"

                  height="400" width="400">
                <p class="prev-indent-bot"> Please join BollyX-The Bollywood
                  Workout fundraiser for our cause on Sunday, August 23rd at 11
                  AM ET.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-07-30">July 30, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/women_trafficing_scaled.jpg" alt="Women Trafficing"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="400" width="400">
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">July 30th is World Day for us to
                  raise our voice against human trafficking! Women and girls do
                  not have s price tag. Women and girls should not be sexually
                  exploited.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-06-12">June 12, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/students_taking_exam_remotely_scaled.jpg" alt="remote_learning"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="403" width="400">
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">ANEW entry level IT training course
                  students took their exam online due to Covid-19 lockdown in
                  India!</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-02-14">February 14, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/sue_with_pcvc_victims_scaled.jpg" alt="pcvc_victims"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="300" width="400">
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">We met with two waitresses at
                  Writer's Cafe - both rehabilitated burn victims from PCVC, an
                  NGO that needs support to rehabilitate more of these young
                  women!</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-01-26">January 26, 2020</time><br>
                <img src="images/sarda_vidyalay_after_school_program_scaled.jpg"

                  alt="after school program participants" style="vertical-align:top"

                  height="400" width="533"><br>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">On January 26th, we met with Sarada
                  Vidyalaya high school students and interviewed several of them
                  to learn about their progress through Sarva Vidya After School
                  Program. Completing secondary school is a game-changer for
                  girls. But the odds are all too often stacked against them.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-01-20">January 20, 2020</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">On January 20th, we met with
                  Ms.Prasanna Gettu of International Foundation for Crime
                  Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC) to learn more about her
                  untiring contributions to fighting gender based violence. She
                  recently received the Anne Klein Women's award for 2020 from
                  Heinrich Boell Stiftung in Germany.<br>
                  <a href="https://www.boell.de/en/anne-klein-womens-award-2020"

                    target="_blank">Anne-Klein-womens-award-2020</a></p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2020-01-13">January 13, 2020</time>
                <img src="images/sarva_vidya_success_stories_pic1_scaled.jpg" alt="success stories"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="400" width="323"> <img src="images/sarva_vidya_success_stories_pic2_scaled.jpg"

                  alt="success stories" style="vertical-align:top" height="533"

                  width="400">
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">On Monday, January 13th, in a hall
                  filled with Alumni Graduates, Current Students, Educators, and
                  Other Dignitaries, Sarva Vidya Success Stories Book (a
                  compliation of 50 heart warming stories) was released by
                  Director Sue Nakappan. Several Alumni spoke with enthusiasm
                  and gratitude to share their life journeys enabled by the
                  education as Care Givers received at Sarva Vidya.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2019-11-02">November 2, 2019</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Please visit our fundraiser to learn
                  about how you can help burn victims of domestic abuse.<br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/535163337303669/%20"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/donate/535163337303669/</a>
                  <br>
                  29% of women aged 18 to 49 experience some form of domestic
                  violence in India!<br>
                  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C-N2zOwNIw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C-N2zOwNIw</a>
                  <br>
                  Over 18,000 cases of stalking was registered between 2014 and
                  2017 in India. 4 out of 5 women faced some form of harassment
                  or violence in public in India. 92% women faced some form of
                  sexual violence in public spaces in their lifetimes. Can
                  workspaces support women in addressing sexual harassment in
                  public spaces?<br>
                  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&amp;v=eONtqrh990w&amp;t=221s&amp;fbclid=IwAR0lZnOy7lfqnFczCi68NdmO83c2Fr_MY9N_kYaO7Jr5ikf2JrkqwEdYOjY"

                    target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&amp;v=eONtqrh990w&amp;t=221s&amp;fbclid=IwAR0lZnOy7lfqnFczCi68NdmO83c2Fr_MY9N_kYaO7Jr5ikf2JrkqwEdYOjY</a>
                  <br>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2019-10-13">October 13, 2019</time>
                <img src="images/sue_in_brazil_scaled.jpg" alt="Sue in Brazil" style="vertical-align:top"

                  height="400" width="533">
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">Visit with Primary School Girls and
                  Boys in Iguazú, Brazil.</p>
                September 18, 2019
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">“Gender inequalities persist. Women
                  represent less than 40 per cent of those employed, occupy only
                  about a quarter of managerial positions in the world and
                  (according to data available from a limited set of countries)
                  face a gender pay gap of 12 per cent. About a fifth of those
                  aged 15 to 49 had experienced physical or sexual partner
                  violence in the past 12 months. There is simply no way that
                  the world can achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
                  without also achieving gender equality and the empowerment of
                  women and girls.”</p>
                <p>From the SDG Progress Report 2019 issued by the U.N.
                  Secretary General<br>
                  <a href="https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2019/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2019.pdf"

                    target="_blank">https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2019/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2019.pdf</a>.
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2019-09-10">September 10, 2019</time>
                <p class="prev-indent-bot">September 10, 2019 Press Release<br>
                </p>
                <p>Contact: Murli Nakappan, Founder and CEO<br>
                  Surya-Chandra Foundation<br>
                  info@s-c-foundation.org</p>
                <p><strong>Join in the Fun</strong><br>
                </p>
                <p>September 10, 2019. Simi Valley, CA. The Surya-Chandra
                  Foundation, a charity that provides funding to help women
                  eclipse poverty and inequality in India, is celebrating its
                  sixth anniversary with a free and entertaining event. The
                  community is invited to join in the fun for an afternoon of
                  dance, music and food. Admission and parking are free.</p>
                <p>The event will be held on Sunday, September 22, at the Rancho
                  Santa Susana Community Center, located at 5005 E. Los Angeles
                  Ave., Simi Valley from 3 pm to 6 pm.</p>
                <p>The Foundation was started by Directors Murli and Sue
                  Nakappan to help young girls and women in India to overcome
                  extreme poverty. According to Murli Nakappan, founder and CEO
                  of the Surya-Chandra Foundation, “More than 1.3 billion people
                  live in extreme poverty on less than $1.25 a day, and more
                  than 30% of them—400 million people—live in India.”</p>
                <p>The Foundation, whose mission is to stop violence against
                  women, empower underprivileged women to rise above poverty and
                  inequality through encouragement, basic education and
                  vocational skills, is a not-for profit corporation.</p>
                <p>“Investing in girls' education is one of the most effective
                  ways to reduce poverty. Investments in secondary school
                  education for girls yield especially high dividends. Girls who
                  have been educated are likely to marry later and to have
                  smaller and healthier families,” says Director Nakappan.
                  Educated women recognize the importance of health care and
                  know how to seek it for themselves and their children.
                  “Education helps girls and women to know their rights and to
                  gain confidence to claim them,” Director Nakappan adds.</p>
                <p>The Surya-Chandra Foundation, named after the founder’s two
                  sisters, began its operation by helping six female students to
                  pursue higher education in India. During the last five years,
                  the Foundation has raised over one hundred thousand dollars
                  and has helped 1143 girls and women to empower themselves by
                  overcoming gender inequality.</p>
                <p>“Fighting against poverty and domestic violence is of global
                  importance,” says Director Sue Nakappan. “We hope the
                  community will come to support us as we work to eliminate
                  both.” </p>
                <p>Please RSVP "Yes” to <a href="mailto:info@s-c-foundation.org">info@s-c-foundation.org</a>.
                  For more information, call (818) 991-8895 or visit:<br>
                  <a href="http://www.s-c-foundation.org/" target="_blank">http://www.s-c-foundation.org/</a><br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/</a></p>
                <p>Donations are welcome.</p>
                <p>Surya-Chandra Foundation<br>
                  Empowering women to eclipse poverty and inequality</p>
                <p>Celebrating Sixth Anniversary An afternoon filled with music,
                  dance and snacks September 22nd, 2019 3 PM to 6 PM</p>
                <p>Rancho Santa Susana Community Center<br>
                  5005 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063<br>
                  Event Sponsored by Sue and Murli Nakappan<br>
                  Cultural Event Supported by Below Schools &amp; Families</p>
                <p>Program:<br>
                  2:55 PM: Seating, please be seated by 2:55PM to help us start
                  the program on time<br>
                  3:00 PM: Welcome by Sue and Murli Nakappan<br>
                  3:10 PM: Invocation Songs by Sangeetha Sadhana Carnatic
                  Classical Music school<br>
                  3:25 PM: Introduction to Surya-Chandra Foundation<br>
                  3:40 PM: Bharatha Natyam by Natyadwani Dance School<br>
                  4:05 PM: Presentation<br>
                  4:15 PM: Dance by DanceBolloywoodDance School<br>
                  4:30 PM: Break, snacks<br>
                  4:45 PM: Presentation<br>
                  5:15 PM: Dance by DanZiFit<br>
                  5:30 PM: Q&amp;A<br>
                </p>
                <p>Sangeetha Sadhana: Vijaya has been teaching music last 13
                  plus years, disciple of Sri Daruri Seshachary, Sangeetha Natak
                  academy awardee. Vijaya is a professional career woman for
                  past 25 plus years along with passion for music and fine arts
                  focusing on self-esteem of children through music and bringing
                  community together with a belief in women’s strength and
                  empowerment.<br>
                  Natyadwani: Guru Arathi Srinivas, a disciple of Guru Smt.
                  Geetha Ananthanarayan, is a virtuoso in Bharatanatyam,
                  Kalakshetra Style. She is gifted with the talent and has
                  imbibed the artistic nuances of classical ballet dancing and
                  choreography skills.&nbsp;Arathi has been teaching through her
                  well-established school in Thousand Oaks. Along with dance,
                  Arathi has acted in theatre and teleseries. She has won awards
                  and accolades from many prestigious sabhas. <br>
                  DanceBollywoodDance: Monica Sarin has been conducting classes
                  in local community and taught in UK for 15 years.<br>
                  DanZiFit: Zini Joshi has been teaching Zumba and Bollywood
                  dance since 2016. DanZiFit is where FITNESS and PASSION for
                  BOLLYWOOD DANCE meet!! <br>
                </p>
                <p>*All contributions should be made as check payable to
                  ‘Surya-Chandra Foundation’</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2019-07-19">July 19, 2019</time>
                <p>We want to share some update(s) for 2nd quarter 2019.&nbsp;
                  Surya-Chandra Foundation is participating in the Gala
                  Committee for Boys &amp; Girls Club of Conejo Valley.&nbsp;
                  The upcoming event is on September 14th at the Four Seasons
                  Hotel in Westlake Village, CA. </p>
                <img src="images/boys_and_%20girls_gala_flyer.jpg" alt="Boys and Girls Gala 2019"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="400" width="400"><br>
                <p>In other news, 180 girls attended the Bridge Course for
                  College Bound.&nbsp; Our NGO Partner, ANEW in India conducted
                  this productive training course and issued certificates for
                  successful completion.</p>
                <p>Surya-Chandra Foundation congratulates ANEW graduates of
                  summer school program for 180 college bound girls!</p>
                <img src="images/summer_course_pic1.jpg" alt="Summer Course for College Bound 2019"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="600" width="600">
                <p>The course saw 180 girl students go through varied sessions
                  on Digital literacy, Career guidance, Spoken english &amp;
                  communications, Dance fitness and Self defense training.</p>
                <br>
                <a href="https://fb.watch/1OTwXZBguu/" target="_blank">https://fb.watch/1OTwXZBguu/</a>
                <br>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2019-04-19">April 19, 2019</time>
                <p>We kicked off the year with a donation to ANEW for their new
                  vocational training for 10 Girls in Logistics
                  Operations.&nbsp; All ten of them are gainfully employed with
                  a median salary of Rs. 8,000 per month. We also supported the
                  summer bridge course at ANEW for 180 girls pursuing college
                  education.&nbsp;Their training included: Digital Literacy,
                  Career Guidance, Spoken English, Dance Fitness and Self
                  Defense.</p>
                &nbsp; <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2019-02-26">February 26,
                  2019</time>
                <p>Our NGO partner ANEW receives an award from the Governor of
                  Tamil Nadu.</p>
                <p>Proud to be the recipient of "The Women Achiever" Award under
                  the SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR (NGO) category, by FICCI FLO, Chennai
                  Chapter. <img src="images/feb26%202019_award_presentation_scaled.jpg"

                    alt="ANEW President Receving Award" style="vertical-align:top"

                    height="400" width="599"><br>
                  ANEW President, Vinodini Sudhindran, receiving the award from
                  the Honorable Governor, Mr. Banwarilal Purohit, at the awards
                  ceremony held on 25 February 2019 </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-12-24">December 24, 2018</time>
                <img src="images/dec24_2018_christmas_eve.jpg" alt="Merry Christmas 2018"

                  style="vertical-align:top" height="269" width="405">
                <p>It's been a wonderful year for Surya-Chandra Foundation, but
                  we couldn't have done it without you, our loyal supporters.
                  Since inception, we have supported the education and
                  empowerment of 953 girls and women over five years. </p>
                <p>We have helped hundreds of young women at ANEW to receive
                  vocational training as Home Nursing Assistants, IT entry
                  level, and Vision Care Technicians. This April, we sponsored a
                  bridge course for 150 Girls to prepare for and pursue college
                  admission after completing high school.</p>
                <p>We have funded scholarships for 60 young women in 2-year
                  Nursing Certificate program at Sarva Vidya Nursing Institute
                  for 2017-19. We added scholarships for 60 more in the next
                  batch for 2018-20.</p>
                <p>We provided full scholarships and nutritional meals for 78
                  girls in secondary schools for 2017-18. We continued similar
                  support for 71 Girls for 2018-19.</p>
                <p>In 2018, we also started partnering with PCVC -- a non-profit
                  organization, based in Chennai, working for more than a decade
                  offering support services to women &amp; children impacted by
                  domestic violence &amp; interpersonal violence and creating
                  opportunities for understanding and stopping violence in
                  homes. They offer rehabilitation services for burn victims.
                  PCVC has provided the following support for 100 women in 2018:
                  • Wound Care Materials • Pressure Garments • Regular Medical
                  Tests • Food &amp; Nutrition • Physical Therapy</p>
                <p> We have the opportunity to expand our programs for hundreds
                  of deserving girls and women in 2019 and beyond.</p>
                <p>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-12-10">December 10, 2018</time>
                <p>We support ANEW in their efforts to fight gender based
                  violence in India. 1. Voice your support against GENDER BASED
                  VIOLENCE (GBV)<br>
                  2. Speak to someone for help, if you are an ABUSED / an ABUSER<br>
                  3. Form of violence can be PHYSICAL, SEXUAL or PSYCHOLOGICAL<br>
                  4. BREAK the SILENCE.. Speak up against Violence<br>
                  5. Do NOT normalize Violent Behavior <br>
                  6. SUPPORT Survivors... Stand together for Human Rights<br>
                  7. STOP Child Marriage <br>
                  8. STOP Sexual Harassment<br>
                  9. EDUCATE the Girl Child<br>
                  10. Encourage women to become FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT <br>
                  11. Encourage women to MAKE DECISIONS at all levels (at home
                  &amp; work !) <br>
                  12. RAISE ASPIRATIONS of Girls &amp; their Parents<br>
                  13. Empower MOTHERS<br>
                  14. Promote GENDER EQUALITY<br>
                  15. Talk to MEN &amp; BOYS <br>
                  16. Raise the socio-economic STATUS of WOMEN </p>
                <p>ORANGE DAY @ ANEW <br>
                  We're committed to Empowering Women &amp; promoting Gender
                  Equality - #Participate_SpreadAwareness - Participants are
                  encouraged to wear a touch of ORANGE on the 25th of every
                  month in solidarity with the cause.</p>
                <p>Although school enrollments have shown an upward trend over
                  the past decades, retention and consequently transitions to
                  successive cycles of education are a matter of concern. The
                  number of girls who discontinue education before completing
                  Class 5 is 24.4% which increases to 41.3% at the level of
                  Class 8. Domestic duties, especially in the lower-income group
                  households mean that the girls have to stay back and cook, run
                  errands or take care of their younger siblings in order to
                  support parents, who are typically out at work.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-11-20">November 20, 2018</time>
                <p>We must educate our sons and daughters about these issues.
                  Sakshi is a great example for them to learn from.<br>
                  <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/10/13/656973135/a-super-girl-scout-makes-movies-to-make-life-better-for-vulnerable-girls?linkId=59881329"

                    target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/10/13/656973135/a-super-girl-scout-makes-movies-to-make-life-better-for-vulnerable-girls?linkId=59881329</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-09-30">September 30, 2018</time>
                <p>A heart warming story from our NGO partner ANEW.<br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/199717360070100/posts/2250552598319889/"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/199717360070100/posts/2250552598319889/</a>
                  <br>
                  ALUMNI AWARDEE 2018 (Computer Skills)<br>
                  Prathipa was born and brought up in Triplicane, Chennai. After
                  school she wanted to enroll for B.Com but as her older sister
                  was already studying in college &amp; there was a severe
                  financial crunch in her family, she was unable to afford
                  college education. Instead, she found herself a job at a
                  department store and managed to use her first salary to fund
                  her B.Com enrollment fee in distance learning education. But
                  times were difficult and she wanted more. That is when a
                  relative suggested ANEW to her and she hoped for a chance to
                  grow through ANEW. <br>
                  <br>
                  Prathipa joined ANEW for the three month course in computers
                  and completed her course by February 2008, after much
                  difficulty in being regular to classes. On nearing completion,
                  she took up part-time work at Imax Cinemas, City Centre, and
                  waited anxiously for a placement opportunity through ANEW.
                  Soon she successfully interviewed and got placed in Sudhindran
                  &amp; co, Royapettah, in the admin department making use of
                  her computer skills, with a starting salary of Rs.5000 p.m.
                  She has stayed with the same company since, and now having
                  completed 9 years draws a salary of Rs.16,500 p.m.. Working in
                  an audit firm, Prathipa keenly learnt a lot about auditing,
                  accounting and taxation which helped her in clearing her B.Com
                  exams as well. <br>
                  <br>
                  Prathipa considers ANEW her first home and her office her
                  second!! She is very grateful to both for supporting her in
                  everything she does. The exponential learning curve she has
                  had at her workplace has allowed her to dive deeper into
                  career advancement and she is currently pursuing MBA through
                  distance learning education! Confident and ever-willing to
                  learn, Prathipa is truly a role model for many young aspiring
                  students. She strongly recommends ANEW, for it’s ANEW that has
                  given her a life when she had nowhere to go.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-09-2">September 2, 2018</time>
                <p>Early Marriage &amp; Secondary Education in India<br>
                  Early marriage is a common phenomenon in the Indian
                  subcontinent. It is estimated that as many as 47% of the women
                  were reported to have been married by 18 years of age.
                  Moreover, this phenomenon is certainly not losing ground. In
                  fact, estimates project that 130 million girls in South Asia
                  will be married as children between 2010 and 2030. The moment
                  a girl hits teenage, the parents want to get her married off.
                  Concern for safety of girls is one of the chief reasons why
                  girls are married off early. This looms large as chastity and
                  virginity of girls is greatly valued in Indian society.
                  Parents and community members feel that, “early marriage
                  protects the girl’s marriageability which can be destroyed by
                  pre- marital sexual violence or choice.” Traditionally, girls
                  from lower castes and poorer backgrounds constantly face
                  molestation and violence from the upper castes and child
                  marriage is seen as a strategy to protect girls from sexual
                  abuse. <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-04-6">April 6,
                    2018</time> </p>
                <p>Due diligence Meeting with Sarva Vidya Management, interviews
                  with Students, and performances.<br>
                  In 2017, we supported 78 girls in the After School program for
                  tuition &amp; nutrition. They also received 100 per cent
                  scholarships for their regular school fees for about $8,000.<br>
                  We also supported 58 young women in the 2 year Nursing
                  Assistant Training program with partial scholarships at a cost
                  of $2,500.<br>
                  Vision Care at Sarva Vidya — with Sai Healing Trust Volunteer,
                  Priya Dharshini on January 30th, 2018. <br>
                  In partnership with Sai Healing Trust we have also delivered
                  monthly medical Check ups for all Sarva Vidya Students since
                  2016.</p>
                <img src="images/optometry_trainee_scaled.jpg" alt="eye exam" height="400"

                  width="600"> <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-03-24">March
                  24, 2018</time>
                <p>The International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim
                  Care (PCVC) will launch a national support line for women burn
                  survivors and a national domestic violence hotline.<br>
                  <a href="https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chennai/state-domestic-abuse-victims-to-get-hotline/articleshow/63420952.cms"

                    target="_blank">https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chennai/state-domestic-abuse-victims-to-get-hotline/articleshow/63420952.cms</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-03-19">March 19, 2018</time>
                <p>We all have scars, but not all of them are visible like
                  Yashodha’s. Like all scars, there is more to Yashodha’s story
                  than meets the eye, and she wants to share it with you. <br>
                  Listen, as she tells you her story about being subjected to
                  domestic violence, feeling trapped, and how she finally found
                  the strength to put her darkest days behind her. <br>
                  🎥: Pooja Batura Pathak, Lov Pathak<br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/287195427978924/posts/1786121714752947/"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/287195427978924/posts/1786121714752947/</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-03-17">March 17, 2018</time>
                <p>This short film captures the heart wrenching stories of
                  several women who have been rehabilitated at PCVC in Chennai.
                  Do you have 12 minutes which could help with supporting us in
                  the long term? Just watch &amp; share this film which
                  describes in depth all of their work at PCVC.<br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VidiyalPCVC/posts/850528445154524"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/VidiyalPCVC/posts/850528445154524"/</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-02-21">February 21, 2018</time>
                <img src="images/young%20vision%20care%20technician.jpg" alt="Vision Care Trainees"

                  height="338" width="450">
                <p>Young Vision Care Technicians recently trained by ANEW. In
                  2017, we have supported the vocational training in Vision Care
                  for 10 Girls for about 800 Dollars.</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-01-31">January 31, 2018</time>
                <p>India needs to get out of this awful practice of rejecting
                  girl children and the fear of dowry payments to get girls
                  married. This is only possible if boys and men start rejecting
                  dowry and start treating women as equal partners in life.<br>
                  <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/30/health/india-unwanted-girls-intl/index.html"

                    http:="" www.cnn.com="" 2018="" 01="" 30="" health="" india-unwanted-girls-intl=""

                    index.html<="" a=""> <br>
                    A truly inspiring story from Rajasthan.<br>
                  </a><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=I1kvbQiC"

                    target="_blank">https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&amp;v=I1kvbQiC</a>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-01-30">January 30, 2018</time>
                <p>Eye Camp for Sarva Vidya girls held on Jan 30th. Director Sue
                  and I were there in person to experience this annual event.<br>
                  Venue: Sarada Vidyalaya Middle School Campus, Ramanathan
                  Street, T.Nagar, Chennai<br>
                  Time: 10.10 AM to 12.45 PM<br>
                  Medical Team<br>
                  Sri Sankara Eye Hospital Pammal<br>
                  Dr.Bhuvaneswari<br>
                  Dr.Neelofer<br>
                  Dr.Arul<br>
                  Support Team<br>
                  Mr.Ganesan (Sankara Eye Hospital, Driver)<br>
                  Priya Darshini (Shree Sai Healing Trust)<br>
                  No. of Students Tested<br>
                  A Total of 127 students were tested<br>
                  Sarva Vidya Nursing Assistantship Course: 46<br>
                  Sarada Vidyalaya Middle School: 81<br>
                </p>
                <p> <img src="images/happy%20new%20year%201-1-2018.jpg" alt=""

                    height="397" width="560"> <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2018-01-1">January
                    1, 2018</time><br>
                  Happy New Year to all of our friends and well wishers!</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-12-24">December 24, 2017</time>
                <p>Course : Tally Certification<br>
                  Date - 22/12/2017<br>
                  No. Certified - 50 trainees<br>
                  <br>
                  Certificates distributed by Team ANEW<br>
                  <img src="images/Tally%20Certification%20Distribution.jpg" alt=""

                    height="800" width="800"></p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-12-18">December 18, 2017</time>
                <p>Chief guest : Rtn.Dr. Nandakumar. N, <br>
                  Director - Community Service-Development, RI District 3232 <br>
                  <br>
                  Course : Basic Computers<br>
                  No. Certified : 31 trainees <br>
                  Date : 12.12. 2017</p>
                <img src="images/basic%20computer%20training.jpg" alt="" height="600"

                  width="600"><br>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-12-6">December 6, 2017</time>
                <p>Did you know? Slavery still exists to this day. <br>
                  We must stop the pervasive means that women and girls are
                  trafficked and sexually exploited. <br>
                  <a href="https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2017/12/op-ed-ed-phumzile-16days-day11"

                    target="_blank">https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2017/12/op-ed-ed-phumzile-16days-day11</a>br&gt;
                  </p> <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-11-25">November 25,
                  2017</time>
                <p>5 things you can do to end violence against women.<br>
                  #16days #orangetheworld<br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/unwomen/videos/10155007641676905/"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/unwomen/videos/10155007641676905/</a>https://www.facebook.com/unwomen/videos/10155007641676905/<br>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-11-18">November 18, 2017</time>
                <p>Home Nursing Certification -<br>
                  Chief guest : Mr. Johnson, HR, Madras Medical Mission (MMM)
                  Hospital<br>
                  No. Certified : 31 trainees<br>
                  Batch no : 98<br>
                  Date of certification : 10.11.2017<br>
                  <img src="images/home%20nursing%20pic1.png" alt="" height="479"

                    width="610"></p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-10-8">October 8, 2017</time>
                <p>If you are in the area, please join us!<br>
                  <img src="images/diwali%20greetings%20card.jpg" alt="" height="530"

                    width="530"> </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-9-6">September 6, 2017</time>
                <p>Christine La Garde, IMF Director speaking in Seoul, South
                  Korea yesterday!<br>
                  "One avenue that has worked in all countries around the world
                  is to boost the proportion of women in the workforce . Korea
                  and Japan, for example, could further increase their focus on
                  reforming secondary earner taxation and boosting childcare
                  benefits and tax incentives for part-time work.<br>
                  <br>
                  Emerging and developing countries, such as Cambodia and India,
                  can benefit from expanding girls’ access to high-quality
                  education and promoting women’s access to finance.<br>
                  Taken together, these initiatives could become an economic
                  game changer. By some estimates, closing the gender gap in the
                  labor market could boost GDP by 9 percent in Japan, 10 percent
                  in Korea, and 27 percent in India."</p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-5-29">May 29, 2017</time>
                <p>Do you know some one who might be ignoring domestic violence?
                  Share this with them!<br>
                  <img src="images/domestic%20violence.jpg" alt="" height="600"

                    width="800"></p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-4-7">April 7, 2017</time>
                <p>This real story has all the ingredients of 21st century
                  concepts -- manufacturing automation applied to an old line
                  industry, smart job creation, women employment, and made in
                  USA by an immigrant from India! I love this story!<br>
                  <br>
                  <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/06/technology/manufacturing-suuchi-ramesh/index.html"

                    target="_blank">http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/06/technology/manufacturing-suuchi-ramesh/index.html</a><br>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-3-23">March 23, 2017</time>
                <p> "People say, 'I want to earn enough and then give back to
                  society.' I don't think there is ever enough one can get,
                  there is never a perfect time to do what you wish to do and
                  yet you can .. NOW. I don't want to become old and then
                  fulfill my wishes. I believe in POWER OF NOW and AGE is just a
                  NUMBER. - Sakshi Sharma 😊<br>
                  <img src="images/sakshi%20pic.jpg" alt="" height="600" width="600"><br>
                  Our awesome intern raised INR 25,000 in span of a month on
                  Bitgiving to add some lovely books to Protsahan's library for
                  our little girls. Kudos to her passion. And she is only 19
                  years old! ❤️<br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chennai.usconsulate/videos/10154282157265817"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/chennai.usconsulate/videos/10154282157265817/</a></p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-3-18">March 18, 2017</time>
                <p>A short film that delivers the message very succinctly!<br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chennai.usconsulate/videos/10154282157265817/"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/chennai.usconsulate/videos/10154282157265817/</a><br>
                  This entry won the FIRST place in the Action Against Gender
                  Based Violence (GBV) film festival by <br>
                  U.S. Consulate General Mumbai<br>
                  : “Silence the Violence” - it’s not just the spouse who
                  suffers. Let’s #ActOnGBV to #EndViolence against women.
                  #16Days </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-3-11">March 11, 2017</time>
                <p>How one woman in Rajasthan is fighting early marriage through
                  education for young girls?<br>
                  <br>
                  <a href="https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/girls-voices/letting-girls-believe-in-their-dreams-again-ushas-story-india/?fbclid=IwAR3fdN8P3KiZkC5y3g6FW3zhgI8RRkGRtB04PwYYDzWHYw1RVobWwHR-VhM"

                    target="_blank">https://www.girlsnotbrides.org/girls-voices/letting-girls-believe-in-their-dreams-again-ushas-story-india/?fbclid=IwAR3fdN8P3KiZkC5y3g6FW3zhgI8RRkGRtB04PwYYDzWHYw1RVobWwHR-VhM</a><br>
                </p>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2017-1-5">January 5, 2017</time>
                <p> An eye opener for 2017!<br>
                  Nasreen Sheikh lives with her parents and two siblings in a
                  Mumbai slum. She’d like to become a doctor, but already she
                  believes that being female is holding her back. “If I were a
                  boy,” she says, “I would have the chance to make money … and
                  to wear good clothes.” I expect Nasreen will learn that gender
                  alone doesn’t preclude a good life (or, for that matter,
                  ensure it). But let’s be clear: In many places girls are
                  uniquely at risk. At risk of being pulled out of school or
                  doused with acid if they dare to attend. At risk of genital
                  mutilation, child marriage, sexual assault. Yes, youngsters
                  worldwide, irrespective of gender, face challenges that have
                  only grown in the digital age. We hope these stories about
                  gender will spark thoughtful conversations about how far we
                  have come on this topic—and how far we have left to go.</p>
                <p> <em>Year-end report to IFA for 2016 Sarva Vidya Project</em><br>
                  <br>
                  <em>Project Scope &amp; Objectives</em><br>
                  <br>
                  Consistent with our mission -- to stop violence against women,
                  and empower underprivileged women to rise above poverty and
                  inequality through encouragement, basic education and
                  vocational skills -- we collaborated with IFA (India Friends
                  Association) to provide 50 per cent scholarships for 60 Girls
                  from the State of Tamil Nadu enrolled in the 2-year Nursing
                  Certiﬁcate program for the years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. </p>
                <ul>
                  <li>This program is offered by Sarva Vidya Institute to
                    prepare the girls for employment at the local hospitals.</li>
                  <li>Together, we provided half of the 2-year course fees for
                    each of a total of 60 girls. We required that the remaining
                    half must be paid by the students themselves thus
                    establishing their personal stake in this effort.</li>
                  <li>The total budget for this project, consisting entirely of
                    the course fees, was $8770 over two years. The cost of
                    providing this scholarship for all 60 girls is US$4,385 for
                    each year.</li>
                  <li>IFA made a commitment in the amount of US$5,000 for both
                    years (US$2,500 per year), and SCF agreed to contribute the
                    remaining balance of US$3,770 for both years (US$1,885 per
                    year).</li>
                </ul>
                <br>
                <p></p>
                <p>Without this scholarship, each girl would have had to pay
                  Rs.9,500 per year in fees for the program. All of these girls
                  came from disadvantaged families with monthly income less than
                  Rs.10000. By mandating each girl's family to pay the remaining
                  50 per cent (Rs.4250 per year) to be admitted into the
                  program, we made sure that all participants had personal
                  stakes in the program. This reduced the possibility of drop
                  outs any time during the two year program. </p>
                <p><em>Accomplishments &amp; Challenges</em><br>
                  <br>
                  We are pleased to report that all 31 students in the 2015-
                  2017 Batch have progressed in their second year towards the
                  goal of completing the program as planned. There were 3 drop
                  outs from the 2016 -2018 Batch with 27 remaining from a total
                  of 30 students originally enrolled.<br>
                  Following are the details about the 3 Drop Outs and the
                  reasons for the same: </p>
                <table width="800" cellspacing="5px" cellpadding="5px" border="1">
                  <tbody>
                    <tr>
                      <td>Anandhi. V</td>
                      <td>13th Sep. 2016</td>
                      <td>Wanted to undergo Police Training and applied for the
                        same at Arakkonam</td>
                    </tr>
                    <tr>
                      <td>Dillibai. S</td>
                      <td>9th July 2016</td>
                      <td>To attend to her sick mother</td>
                    </tr>
                    <tr>
                      <td>Maalisha. M</td>
                      <td>9th Sep. 2016</td>
                      <td>Undergoing Teacher Training at Madhuranthagam </td>
                    </tr>
                  </tbody>
                </table>
                <p></p>
                <p>For Practical Training, all girls in both 1st and 2nd year of
                  the programs are assigned to hospitals that offer necessary
                  clinical experience and located at the nearest proximity to
                  the living quarters of the girls. </p>
                <p>To monitor the progress on a continual basis for all
                  students, Sarva Vidya has administered monthly tests for all
                  theoretical class work as planned and observed steady progress
                  among all participants during the year 2016 since enrollment.
                </p>
                <p>Sarva Vidya is also administering an effective annual
                  clinical evaluation program through feedback from Senior
                  Nursing Personal and/or Medical Officers at the hospitals
                  where practical training is received by the girls, and to
                  receive their clinical evaluation in the form provided by
                  them.&nbsp; One model evaluation form of two current 2nd year
                  students for their 1st year performance is attached
                  below:&nbsp; <br>
                  <br>
                  <img src="images/clinical%20evaluation.jpg" alt="" height="1034"

                    width="800"> </p>
                <p><em>Plans and Expectations for 2017-2018</em><br>
                  <br>
                  We expect that all 31 students of 2nd year will complete their
                  course work and graduate in June 2017 as planned. We are
                  confident that all 27 students in the first year of the
                  program will continue to stay in the program and progress to
                  the 2nd year in July 2017.</p>
                <p>Photographs of Girls at Class rooms and Hospitals</p>
                <img src="images/trainees%20at%20hospitals.jpg" alt="" height="600"

                  width="800"><br>
                <br>
                <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-8-13"><img src="images/medical%20trinees%20in%20classroom%20pic2.jpg"

                    alt="" height="1101" width="800"><br>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-8-13">August 13, 2016</time><br>
                  Our Associates, Sai Healing Trust evaluated the evening snacks
                  with the help of a Nutritionist on August 8th. Attached is her
                  Report. <img src="images/nutritionist%20report%20trimmed.jpg"

                    alt="" height="1040" width="800"><br>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-7-26">July 26, 2016</time>
                  <p>A local TV Station in Chennai is capturing the essence of
                    ANEW, an organization we have been supporting since the
                    launch of our Foundation.<br>
                    We were featured on Thanthi TV today <br>
                    Please circulate this video to help ANEW reach out to
                    deserving candidates<br>
                    ANEW hopes to train AND place 1000 girls per year .. 044
                    2621 0492 ( Anna Nagar, Chennai)</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-7-24">July 24, 2016</time>
                  <p>India Friends Association (IFA) based in Camarillo, CA has
                    partnered with us in supporting 60 Girls in the 2-year
                    Nursing Certificate program for the years 2016-18. We have
                    jointly provided 50% scholarship for these girls at Sarva
                    Vidya.</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-7-24">July 24, 2016</time>
                  <p>Our associates, Sai Healing Trust in Chennai has provided
                    the following micro-nutrient supplements to Sarva Vidya, for
                    the 88 children of Sarada Vidyalaya Middle School on 18th
                    July 2016.<br>
                    1) Vitamins A&amp;D<br>
                    2) Ferrous sulphate (Iron)<br>
                    3) Vitamin B complex(as syrup)<br>
                  </p>
                  <br>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-7-10">July 10, 2016</time>
                  <p> Our Associates Sai Healing Trust in Chennai conducted the
                    first medical camp for the current school year at Sarva
                    Vidya on July 4th.<br>
                    Shree Sai Healing Trust has commenced regular medical clinic
                    services for the students of the Nursing Assistant Course of
                    Sarva Vidya Trust, T.Nagar, and the students of Sarada
                    Vidyalaya Middle School, Chennai, on Monday, 4th July 2016.<br>
                    Venue: The camp was conducted at the Sarada Vidyalaya Middle
                    School, Ramanathan Street, T.Nagar, Chennai, from 11.00 AM
                    to 1.00 PM.<br>
                    Visiting Doctor: Dr. Lakshmi Ramanan<br>
                    Volunteers:<br>
                    Mr. Manikandan<br>
                    Mr.Lava<br>
                    Mrs. Priya Darshini<br>
                    A total of 60 students of the Nursing Course (I Year-16, II
                    Year-26, Graduating Group- 18) were examined by the doctor,
                    and medicines were prescribed as required.<br>
                    The doctor spoke to the students on a one-to-one basis on
                    taking care of their health and counseled them regarding
                    common gynecology issues and how to manage them.
                    Micronutrient supplements were given to the students.<br>
                    Shree Sai Healing Trust provided the students of the Nursing
                    course with female hygiene supplies.In the meanwhile, the 88
                    children of the Sarada Vidyalaya were provided with Vitamin
                    A and D, B-Complex and iron supplements, by the Trust,
                    through the headmistress of the school. 26 students of the
                    middle school, (and one member of the staff ), who had
                    various chronic complaints like stomach-ache, head-ache, eye
                    problems etc., were examined and required medicines were
                    provided to them. The doctor also counseled the children
                    during the course of examination on good habits and habits
                    to avoid.<br>
                    The doctor’s visit is planned to be once every month for the
                    benefit of the students, and prescribed medicines,
                    supplements and female hygiene supplies will be provided to
                    the students of the Nursing course following the doctor’s
                    consultation. Shree Sai Healing Trust shall provide the
                    middle school students with micronutrient supplements on a
                    weekly basis, and any child requiring medical consultation
                    will be attended to during the doctor’s visit.</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-6-11">June 11, 2016</time>
                  <p>We celebrated our 3rd Anniversary by holding an event for
                    our donors and associates in Agoura Hills at Isabelle and
                    Rajen Gupta's residence.<br>
                    <img src="images/2nd%20anniversary%20murli%20presentation.jpg"

                      alt="" height="533" width="800"> <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-5-2">May
                      2, 2016</time> </p>
                  <p>Son preference often causes parents to divert limited
                    resources to sons and neglect daughters.<br>
                    In India, and around the world, son preference takes many
                    forms. It can cause families to divert limited resources to
                    boys and neglect girls and to marry their daughters off at a
                    young age. In India, 47 per cent of girls marry before age
                    18 – and child brides are much less likely to be in school
                    and much more likely to be victims of sexual and
                    gender-based violence than other women and girls.<br>
                    A cultural preference for sons also results in pre-natal sex
                    selection and higher mortality of girls due to neglect – too
                    tragic but all-too common occurrences that have contributed
                    to 117 million women who should be alive today missing in
                    Asia alone.<br>
                    <a href="http://www.unfpa.org/news/investing-girls-cash-incentives-help-promote-gender-equality-india#"

                      target="_blank">http://www.unfpa.org/news/investing-girls-cash-incentives-help-promote-gender-equality-india#</a>
                    <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-4-26">April 26, 2016</time>
                  </p>
                  <p> There is a shortage of 200,000 secondary schools in India.
                    40% of schools do not have a separate toilet for girls. At
                    Surya-Chandra Foundation, we want to encourage girls to
                    complete secondary school, because:<br>
                    1) An additional year of schooling for adolescent girls
                    reduces infant mortality by 5% to 10%.<br>
                    2) Girls with secondary schooling are up to six times less
                    likely to be child brides than those with little or no
                    education.<br>
                    3) An extra year of secondary school increases a girl’s
                    potential income by 15-25%.<br>
                    India has 113 million adolescent girls – which is nearly 10%
                    of its population. Despite these numbers, they are a largely
                    invisible group. <br>
                    They can become successful agents of change. When they are
                    empowered, educated and kept healthy, a range of issues such
                    as maternal mortality, child survival and gender-based
                    violence can be resolved, and the cycle of poverty broken. <br>
                    Investing in girls translates into better futures for women,
                    children and families, which ultimately leads to
                    intergenerational impact.</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-4-21">April 21, 2016</time>
                  We can prevent Child marriages by keeping girls in Secondary
                  School! These are some important statistics about child
                  marriage in India:<br>
                  1) If present trends continue, 28 million girls born between
                  2005 and 2010 will become child brides by 2030.<br>
                  2) 22% of Indian girls have already given birth by age 18.
                  Girls under 15 are five times more likely to die during
                  childbirth than women in their early 20s. Infants of
                  adolescent mothers are 50% more likely to die during birth or
                  as newborns.<br>
                  3) For those aged 15-19, the lifetime opportunity cost of
                  adolescent pregnancy will total 12% of India's annual GDP.<br>
                  4) Child brides are twice as likely to report being beaten and
                  thrice as likely to report being subjected to forced sex. They
                  lack agency due to loss of peer networks and discontinued
                  education.
                  <p></p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-4-1">April 1, 2016</time>
                  <em>Quarterly Field Report – Q1 2016 </em>
                  <p>We strengthened our relationships with ANEW and Sarva Vidya
                    -- both organizations helping young women -- to educate and
                    empower girls from very low income families and distraught
                    segments of society. </p>
                  <p><em>Sarva Vidya On January 19th</em>, we visited Sarva
                    Vidya in their new School location in T.Nagar, Chennai. Sue
                    and Murli met with Ms. Thenmozhi, Mrs. Saraswathi, and Mrs.
                    Namagiri. Ms. Thenmozhi is in charge of operations and
                    administration, while Mrs. Saraswathi and Mrs. Namagiri are
                    responsible for the education of girls in the Nursing and
                    After School programs respectively. There are about 70 girls
                    in the 2-year Nursing Certificate program, and about 85
                    girls in the After School Program called NCLB. The girls in
                    the After School program range in ages from 11 through 16
                    attending Grades 6 through 11. First, the girls are given
                    some Nutritious Snacks, and then they are tutored in
                    English, Mathematics, and Science subjects in separate
                    classes depending on their Grade level. Most of these girls
                    belong to poor disadvantaged families and they lack a
                    conducive environment at home to do their daily homework. We
                    spent some time talking to the girls, and interviewing a few
                    selected girls, specifically sponsored by the Boys &amp;
                    Girls Club of Conejo Valley. </p>
                  <p>Please click on the link below to watch the short video of
                    these interviews: <br>
                    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfAjjvhc_Vg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfAjjvhc_Vg</a><br>
                    Surya-Chandra Foundation is pleased to report the following:
                    1) We are fully covering the cost of the meal program for
                    the current school year. 2) We are also covering the tuition
                    fees for 20 deserving girls. </p>
                  <p><em>ANEW On January 20th</em>, we visited ANEW in Anna
                    Nagar, Chennai. Sue and Murli met with Ms. Tanya, in charge
                    of Administration and Mrs. Vinodini Sudhindran, President.
                    We also met with 15 young women in the 6-month Home Nursing
                    program. Most of them were in their 20s or 30s, trying to
                    earn a livelihood especially coming from broken households
                    and heart-rending life experiences. You can click on the
                    links below to learn the stories of two such young women: <a

                      href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC37jaQPRLM%3C" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC37jaQPRLM</a><br>
                    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4WCpJZbbYk%20%3C"

                      target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4WCpJZbbYk
                      &lt;</a><br>
                  </p>
                  <p>Surya-Chandra Foundation is pleased to report that we are
                    fully sponsoring the education of 15 girls in the Home
                    Nursing program. On March 8th, as part of International
                    Women's Day celebrations, Rotary International in Chennai
                    honored both Ms. Vinodini Sudhindran, ANEW President, and
                    Dr. Annalakshmi, ANEW Treasurer with Women Achiever Awards.
                  </p>
                  <p><em>Boys &amp; Girls Club</em> We are partnering with the
                    Boys &amp; Girls Club of Conejo Valley to increase awareness
                    among the young minds about the plight of girls in
                    developing countries. Several girls at the Johnston Club and
                    Sequoia Club have pledged monthly contributions through
                    their fundraising efforts to support the Sarva Vidya After
                    School and ANEW Home Nursing programs. Recently, Anderson
                    Club also participated through one time contribution of $110
                    for the girls in India.</p>
                  <p>Awareness through Social Media We are also focused on using
                    social media (Facebook and Twitter) to educate others about
                    the critical issues faced by women in developing countries
                    like India. These issues include the following social and
                    economic issues:<br>
                    1) Female Feticide 2) Girl Trafficking 3) Early Marriage 4)
                    Poverty and Inequality of Women 5) Violence against Women 6)
                    Girl Education 7) Women's Health</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-3-12">March 12, 2016</time>
                  We interviewed 15 ANEW Home Nursing Students in January. Here
                  are two girls sharing their heart-rending life stories: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC37jaQPRLM"

                    target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC37jaQPRLM</a>
                  <br>
                  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4WCpJZbbYk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4WCpJZbbYk</a>
                  <br>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-2-15">February 15, 2016</time>
                  <p>We are proud to sponsor 20 girls in Sarva Vidya 'NCLB'
                    After School Program for 2015-2016. We are also providing
                    Nutritional meals for all 85 girls in the same program.</p>
                  <img src="images/nclb%20pic1.jpg" alt="" height="600" width="800"><br>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2016-1-10">January 10, 2016</time>
                  <p>The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Conejo Valley is raising money
                    for us to support young girls stay in secondary school --
                    another powerful voice to educate and empower girls!<br>
                    <img src="images/boys%20and%20girls%20club.jpg" alt="" height="600"

                      width="800"><br>
                    Surya-Chandra Foundation thanks the boys and girls at
                    Johnston and Sequoia Clubs for their contribution in 2015
                    and 2016 to help educate and empower girls half way across
                    the world in India.<br>
                    In a world filled with greed, fear, anger, and hatred
                    towards fellow human beings, these children have shown
                    unconditional love and compassionate concern for the girls
                    they have chosen to help.<br>
                    The girls in India are from impoverished families, who try
                    to eke out a living on less than two dollars a day. Without
                    the support from our boys &amp; girls:,<br>
                    1) they will not receive a nutritional meal every day in the
                    After School program 2) they will not have proper school
                    supplies including books, notebooks, pen, and pencils 3)
                    they will not stay in school until they complete high school
                    4) their parents might marry them off early without their
                    consent 5) they might be abused by others 6) they could
                    become victims of trafficking for slave labor or
                    prostitution 7) they might experience early pregnancy, and
                    worse yet die due to complications of unwanted pregnancy</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-12-12">December 12, 2015</time>
                  <p> Truly inspiring life story!<br>
                    <a href="https://yourstory.com/2015/08/ashweetha-shetty/?fbclid=IwAR0l1ki7aZOI6yk0z3U0npTTwAvx8T3l6DRskvf9B9NjEt89iT-cCrbKx0g"

                      target="_blank">https://yourstory.com/2015/08/ashweetha-shetty/?fbclid=IwAR0l1ki7aZOI6yk0z3U0npTTwAvx8T3l6DRskvf9B9NjEt89iT-cCrbKx0g</a><br>
                    Get to know the sustainable development goals (SDGs): <a href="http://www.culturalweekly.com/sustainable-development.../"

                      target="_blank">http://www.culturalweekly.com/sustainable-development.../</a></p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-11-29">November 29, 2015</time>
                  <img src="images/india%20needs%20feminism.jpg" alt="" height="800"

                    width="800"><br>
                  <em>Sarva Vidya 2015 Management Interview 2 of 2</em><br>
                  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866083430175216"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866083430175216</a><br>
                  <em>Sarva Vidya 2015 Management Interview 1 of 2</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866083166841909"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866083166841909</a><br>
                  <em>Sarva Vidya 2015 Students Interview 2 of 2</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082946841931"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082946841931</a><br>
                  <em>Sarva Vidya 2015 Students Interview 1 of 2</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082676841958"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082676841958</a><br>
                  <em>ANEW Management Interview 4 of 4</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082280175331"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082280175331</a><br>
                  <em>ANEW2015 Management Interview 3 of 4</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082006842025"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866082006842025</a><br>
                  <em>ANEW2015 Management Interview 2 of 4</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866081703508722"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866081703508722</a><br>
                  <em>ANEW2015 Management Interview 1 of 4</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866081373508755"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866081373508755</a><br>
                  <em>ANEW 2015 Ambulance Driver Interview</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866080786842147"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866080786842147</a><br>
                  <em>2015 Alumni Interview Videoclip</em> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866080276842198"

                    target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/empowergirleducation/videos/866080276842198</a><br>
                  <br>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-11-29"> November 29, 2015</time>
                  <p>We need your support to educate and empower girls, so they
                    can earn a livelihood and avoid early marriage!<br>
                    Here are some facts that you need to know:<br>
                    <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YwEhKu3T" target="_blank">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YwEhKu3T51Q</a><br>
                    <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-10-31">October 31, 2015</time>
                  </p>
                  <p>You probably know these facts -- Nearly 1/2 of the world’s
                    population — more than 3 billion people — live on less than
                    $2.50 a day. More than 1.3 billion live in extreme poverty —
                    less than $1.25 a day. But, did you know that almost 30 per
                    cent of those living in extreme poverty are actually in
                    India, not Africa or China? That is almost 400 million
                    people! Mind boggling, is it not? How many of these are
                    girls and women? This is estimated somewhere between 60 to
                    70 per cent in India, amounting to roughly 250 million girls
                    and women./</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-10-9">October 9, 2015</time>
                  <p>This slide presentation provides a good overview of the
                    progress and impediments to empowering women in South India.<br>
                    <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/Shabanajalal/women-empowerment-15657091?fbclid=IwAR0t_T5z7itfA0SRSAN-u4TiU6Tin826ITcatSxQm-9vhXEKzrm2YPlt1ik"

                      target="_blank">https://www.slideshare.net/Shabanajalal/women-empowerment-15657091?fbclid=IwAR0t_T5z7itfA0SRSAN-u4TiU6Tin826ITcatSxQm-9vhXEKzrm2YPlt1ik</a></p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-5-24">May 24, 2015</time>
                  <p>Second Anniversary of Surya-Chandra Foundation<br>
                    <img src="images/murli%20presentation%20second%20anniversary.jpg"

                      alt="" height="633" width="632"> </p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-4-25">April 25, 2015</time>
                  <p>Hello Friends,<br>
                    With as little as $10 per month, a girl child is ensured a
                    nutritious meal and tuition to nurture the body and mind. By
                    committing to do this, you will impact her life in the most
                    positive way possible!<br>
                    What happens if we don't help this poor girl? She becomes
                    one of the 31 million girls who do not complete secondary
                    school, could end up in early marriage between the ages of
                    12 and 16, become pregnant, and may become a victim of
                    domestic violence!<br>
                    What happens if you decide to help this poor girl? She
                    completes high school, marries at an appropriate age, has
                    fewer children, may even work outside the house, lead a
                    healthier life, and as a literate and educated woman, she
                    will ensure that her children are also educated to ensure a
                    better life for them!<br>
                    You can make the choice today!<br>
                    <a href="http://www.youcaring.com/.../nurture-the-body-and.../339479"

                      target="_blank">http://www.youcaring.com/.../nurture-the-body-and.../339479</a><br>
                    <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-4-19">April 19, 2015</time>
                  </p>
                  <p> India unfortunately holds the top spot for trafficking
                    girls!<br>
                    <a href="http://equalitynow.org/.../Global_Sex_Trafficking_EN_v4.pdf"

                      target="_blank">http://equalitynow.org/.../Global_Sex_Trafficking_EN_v4.pdf</a><br>
                    Very good analysis on Child Marriage issue! <a href="http://www.cfr.org/peace.../child-marriage/p32096"

                      target="_blank">http://www.cfr.org/peace.../child-marriage/p32096</a><br>
                    Five important steps to empower girls through education! <a

                      href="https://blogs.worldbank.org/.../five-steps-improve-girls..."

                      target="_blank">https://blogs.worldbank.org/.../five-steps-improve-girls...</a><br>
                    Gender inequality in India! <a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_inequality_in_India"

                      target="_blank">http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_inequality_in_India</a><br>
                    Education is the Great Equalizer! <a href="http://www.planusa.org/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/3122253"

                      target="_blank">http://www.planusa.org/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/3122253</a><br>
                    <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-4-1">April 1, 2015</time>
                  </p>
                  <p> Melinda Gates on the status of women's health! <a href="http://beijing20.unwomen.org/.../oped-health-melinda..."

                      target="_blank">http://beijing20.unwomen.org/.../oped-health-melinda...</a>
                  </p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-3-22">March 22, 2015</time>
                  <p>As reported in Sunday March 22, 2015, issue of Hindustan
                    Times, we are happy to report that one of the charities
                    supported by Surya Chandra Foundation was nominated for
                    Dasra Girl Power Awards. Our hearty congratulations to ANEW
                    Management for this outstanding achievement.</p>
                  <br>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-1-13">January 13, 2015</time>
                  <p>On January 13, 2015, we met with Avvai Home Management to
                    discuss our potential participation to assist the girls in
                    their newly introduced computer science curriculum. We are
                    awaiting details of the Girls who need sponsorship from us.
                  </p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-1-1">January 1, 2015</time>
                  <p> We are happy to report that we met with Dr. Annalakshmi at
                    ANEW on December 17th, 2014 to discuss priorities for 2015
                    and our continued support for the Nursing Assistants
                    Training Program. ANEW offers need based training programs
                    in various areas, after a feasibility study involving the
                    number of beneficiaries and the employability rates on
                    completion of the course. The courses are of short duration,
                    considering the economic background of the students, so that
                    they are financially independent as quickly as
                    possible.Underprivileged women who have completed middle
                    school level education, are eligible to train as nursing
                    assistants at ANEW. This course is supplemented with spoken
                    English and Personality Development classes. The trainees
                    are required to attend orientation programs at the Banyan
                    (Home for destitute women), KarnaPrayag (adoption centre),
                    Little sisters of the poor (Home for the aged) and SCARF
                    (Centre for Schizophrenia), as part of their course work.
                    They also undergo practical training at Sundaram Medical
                    Foundation (SMF), Appasamy Hospitals and Bone and Joint
                    clinic in Annanagar for hands on training in speciality
                    care. Basic physio therapy sessions are also provided as
                    part of the course. On completing the 6 months course work,
                    they are certified by the SMF as nursing assistants. Alumni
                    students are provided with refresher courses to update their
                    skills. This course has the widest reach, among women who
                    are the most vulnerable and are at the lowest rung of the
                    social ladder. The trainees are in high demand for their
                    services, as nursing assistants to take care of the patients
                    at home. The average salary of a nursing assistant ranges
                    from Rs.7000 to Rs.9000/month. Since 2013, we have supported
                    this training program by sponsoring 10-12 students each
                    year. For 2015, we are funding 12 deserving young girls from
                    impoverished families.</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2015-1-1">January 1, 2015</time>
                  <a id="story3">Sarva Vidya Nursing Students receive
                    scholarships </a>
                  <p>On December 15th, 2014, we met with Sarva Vidya Management
                    to discuss the support for their 2-year Nursing training
                    programs with 31 students in the second year and 38 students
                    in the first year. Sarva Vidya Trust is an educational trust
                    started with an aim to empower and enable girl children to
                    enable the society. They believe that each child
                    successfully educated and enabled with a satisfying job will
                    contribute to the upliftment of their family as well as
                    their society. Thus they work towards imparting job oriented
                    value based education to receive training as Nursing
                    Assistants. Sarva Vidya provides this vocational training by
                    conducting a two year Diploma course for Nursing Assistants.
                    (There are 38 students for the first year and 31 students in
                    the second year program.) We provided scholarships for all
                    69 girls to partially cover the cost of their education in
                    the sum of Rs.2,250 for each student. Names and pictures of
                    these receipients can be seen in our <a href="http://www.s-c-foundation.org/gallery.html%20target=_blank">Gallery</a>.
                    A complete roster of students receiving scholarships can be
                    seen <a href="http://www.s-c-foundation.org/Signature%20Documents%2020150227.pdf">here</a>.</p>
                  <time class="tdate-1" datetime="2014-9-1">September 2014</time>
                  <a href="https://1997anew.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/university-of-iowa-sociolgy-dept-interns-speak/"

                    target="_blank&quot;">https://1997anew.wordpress.com/2014/09/28/university-of-iowa-sociolgy-dept-interns-speak/</a><br>
                  <p class="img-indent-bot">Some of the students from Department
                    of Sociology, University of Iowa did their internship at
                    ANEW and share their experience in the subject blog. Some of
                    the pictures of these interns engaging in two-way discussion
                    with the ANEW students can be seen in our <a href="http://www.s-c-foundation.org/gallery.html%20target=_blank">Gallery</a>.
                    Our thanks to these interns for sharing their experience at
                    ANEW, in Chennai, India.</p>
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