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those little details

looking back: looking forward:

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“Intense love doesn’t measure – it only gives.” -Mother Teresa

Bethania Kids was one of the earliest contacts we made in India (thanks to Laura, our networking guru). A non-profit whose ministry is rooted in the Christian faith, Bethania is in fact composed of two organizations: Bethania Kids-USA, based in … Continue reading

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2+2=5

MAYA Organic, the brainchild of Ashoka fellow Solomon JP, seeks not only to transform livelihoods of its workers but also to create a new brand of artisan-crafted products.

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“The platform child never grows up; he just ages.”

A common theme of empowerment through outreach and education is found within the non-profit organizations we had the opportunity to meet with in Bangalore and Chennai. The NGOs’ target population often include children who live in slums, street children, and … Continue reading

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Enabling people to enter the workforce, regardless of ability

EnAble India’s mission is to empower people with disabilities. Its core activities are employment of people with disabilities, pre-employment services, supplemental education, counseling and support services, consultancy and training for other institutions and NGOs and technology services. — enable-india.org I … Continue reading

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