YJ International Newsletter 2005 Vol 22 No 01

SR No.: 527785
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Young Jains (UK)
Publisher: UK Young Jains
Publication Year: 2005
Total Pages: 60
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, UK Young Jains, & UK
File Size: 13 MB

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Young Jain of the YearAward Winners' Alumni
Priya Kothari - Winner 2002 I. Working with others in YJ is a constant source of inspiration. The passion and dedication of each active member is (to borrow a YJ word) phenomenal, and I am blessed to be discovering dharma in this environment. Not only have I strengthened my understanding of the Jain philosophy through participating in Y) events, but by growing up in the organisation, I have formed strong bonds with so many people, who provide me with strength and encouragement in all my activities. 2. After graduating from Cambridge, I completed a Masters in Economics at UCL and am now working as an economist at the Bank of England. I am also an active volunteer, and have just finished putting together a child poverty campaign pack for Save the Children UK 3. Although I am not actively involved in YJ activities at the moment, I still spend time mentoring the YJ students who are involved in the various nodes across the country. I also enjoyed representing YJ at the UN's recent International Ahimsa Day celebrations in London and at the JAINA convention in New Jersey.
Paarul Shah - Winner 2003 1. Young Jains gave me an opportunity to grasp the essence of Jain dharma, which inspired me to find ways to learn more. Through it, I met many like minded people from whom I have learnt a tremendous amount. Young Jains also helped me develop. I also developed a great deal of confidence in volunteering at events. 2. Oxford University Studying Mathematics. 3. On the committee for YJS Oxford.
Kavit Haria-Winner 2004. I. YJ has been a safe and open platform for me to grow and has played a part in shaping me in who I am today. I have learnt many skills from presentation to leadership, co-ordination to facilitation. I have also learned a lot and taken a lot of value from the dharma side of things in terms of the Jain content I have learnt and also learnt to deliver. I am grateful for the experiences I have had within Y). 2. As of writing this (January 2008), I have five months to go in completing my BSc Medical Genetics. I am also involved in setting up my own health and wellness education business. 3. Within the last 12 months, I have organised a few game show evenings.
Sawan Dinesh Shah - Winner 2005 1. YJ has really built my confidence and my skills to what they were before I joined or interacted with the organisation. I now have many skills such as acting, public speaking, training, PA system operating, organising events, managing people, making new friends and introducing different people to each other. Some fantastic skills for life. 2. Right now I'm running my own company, PremAtma Ltd (www.prematma.com) which deals in video editing and video productions, as well as online marketing, 3. I am the current Communications Officer, looking after the website and bulletin, and an Executive Committee Officer
Jayni Gudka - Winner 2006 1. Provided opportunities to develop myself in areas, given me an amazing network of friends, (have met amazing people!). Increased my knowledge and enthusiasm for Jainism. 2. Studying 'The Study of Religions' at SOAS. 3. Currently helping with the newsletter, photography mostly. Trying to set up a Jain Society at my university (SOAS).
Parita Shah - Winner 2007 I. Within Young Jains I have gained a range of knowledge and understanding about Jain dharma, which has made me more confident in talking about Jainism to others. 2. I am currently doing a Diploma in Childcare at college. 3. As well as an active member of Young Jains I am a co-op on the committee. My role is to help the other committee members to develop and deliver successful events. At the events also manage the membership desk.
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