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Reflections of Veerayatan
"These kids are so strong, so much has happened to them in their short lives, but their spirits are still high. All you have to do is smile at a kid and they'll come running up to you and laugh with you and hug you and talk to you. They are very open children. It makes you realize that theres more to life than studying."
-Dimple Chheda, 3rd year Student at UT Austin School of Business
વીગયતન વિદ્યાપદ
Jain Education International 2010_03
In December of 2002, YJA sent 10 dedicated youth to Bhuj, India to volunteer with Veerayatan, an international organization founded by Acharaya Shri Chandanaji for the purpose of providing service to those who need it. The volunteers flew to the Gujurat Earthquake affected site on December 25th and continued their service until January 10th. Veerayatan's efforts are largely educational in Bhuj. The youth assisted in several significant ways: building architectural layouths, creating video documentaries, creating informational brochures, and implementing guildelines for acceptance into the school. The volunteers returned to the States in mid-January, overjoyed they made a significant difference in the lives of others and humbled of how fortunate their lives are. If you would like to participate in YJA-Veerayatan 2003, please contact our Director of Education, Ami P. Shah (ami.shah@yja.org).
Putting Ahimsa in Action:
Second Annual YJA-H4H
"Being the only Veerayatan representative this was a really responsible job for me. For the first time in my career I was handling some project on my own. I gained lots of confidence because of their trust and cooperative nature."
-Jinesh Mehta, Civil Engineering Student at Purdue University
Last year, over 100 youth in cities all across North America participated in YJA-H4H! Join us this summer as YJA teams up again with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for those less fortunate. Visit www.yja.org/h4h or email h4h@yja.org to learn more about how you can help your surrounding community while having a great time!
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YJA Exec Meets in Detroit
On January 2nd, 2003, YJA Executive Board gathered in Detroit for a four day meeting. The meeting started late Thursday night. and continued non-stop until Sunday afternoon. The board laid out an ambitious agenda for the next six months. Excited by the work of the last six months, feverishly worked throughout the entire meeting. Goals accomplished over the weekend included plans for YJA Convention 2004, H4H, Regional Projects, and Website additions. After four demanding days, the board members went their separate ways, ready to put their all in for the next six months.
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YJA Executive Board 2002-2003.
JAIN DIGEST Spring 2003/31
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