As it is known, all Action Centers frequently come up with novel ideas every now and then to raise funds for Vibha supported projects in India. Recently, on November 11, 2017, NJ/NY Action Center had organized a high profile and high-energy dance competition, ‘Vibe- Dancing for a Cause’, where total 13 teams involving a choreographer…
The Dream Mile, often the largest fundraising effort held by Vibha Action Centers, is a major undertaking with volunteers beginning preparations months in advance. While the New York/New Jersey Action Center executed their Inaugural Dream Mile this year, the dedication of their volunteers made it seem like they had years of practice. Beginning the sunny…
‘She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.’ – Proverbs 31:25. These are the words that first came to mind when I looked into Sajan’s eyes, the color of glowing coal, dancing with joy, excitement and anticipation, eager to see what the new day would bring. One of…
Over the years, Vibha has proved that it not only works toward education and empowerment of children and women, but also extends hands to people in need. In 2015, when parts of Tamil Nadu were damaged severely by floods, causing destruction of entire human life by ruination of crops, loss of livestock, deterioration of health…
In February 2017, I volunteered at Jan Madhyam, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of economically challenged children and those with special needs. At Jan Madhyam, therapies, music, dance, yoga and life skills training are carried out by teachers and volunteers in order to prepare such children to go out into the…
On the morning of 14th June 2017, our party of 5 headed for Motaganahalli Government Higher Primary school in Magadi village on the outskirts of Bangalore. The party consisted of Kannan Udayarajan, Ashwini Kumar and myself from Vibha USA and Venkatesh Reddy and Sunil Nanjundappa from Sikshana Foundation, Bangalore.IMG_3485 In a case of sheer and…
Throughout the year, various Vibha Action Centers along with local volunteers conduct fundraisers to raise money. These volunteers and the patrons of such events are all dedicated to helping students in India receive help and education they deserve, but few understand the specific use of these funds. Vibha is a catalyst charity. That means it…
To organize and energize a group towards an agreed upon goal is a task that sometimes takes more than one individual. The Vibha NJ/NY Action Center did just that through ‘Game Day 2017’ on June 3rd at Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ. A core group of volunteers, under the leadership of Dimple Kapoor, organized this event,…
