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JAINA has a vibrant team of leaders currently executing the following projects.
BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA (BSA) Project
JAIN MENTORSHIP Program
Scope
Scope
Brings Jain principles and the Scouting experience together to help youth develop confidence, character, and excellent attitudes.
To establish a national program of mentorship to facilitate professional and personal skill development for high school and college students.
Impact
Impact
Successfully established multiple Jain merit badges that teach Jain values. This team is currently exploring similar badges for Girl Scouts.
There are currently 50+ mentors working with 150+ mentees within the United Stations. We aim to grow this program significantly over the next several years.
CAMPUS OUTREACH Program
JAINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Program (JASP)
Scope
Scope
Provides need-based college scholarships to Jain youth
Connects Jain students on college campuses to support, promote, and establish activities in over 20 Jain clubs and organizations across North America. Over 15 Jains groups are actively involved in this program
Impact
Impact
The team plans to double the number of available scholarships to 10 this year and is also exploring the option of providing interest-free loans.
ECO-VEGAN Project
Scope
Spread the benefits of adopting a vegan lifestyle on a personal level as well as shifting center practices. Several Jain centers have replaced the use of ghee with oil in worship practices. Additionally they have incorporated vegan practices in the preparations of meals. For center meals.
Impact
JAINA DIASPORA Project Scope Connects Jain communities in 36 countries
outside of India, bringing greater unity in the global Jain community. Fosters common identities, views, and lifestyles among Jains by reaching out across borders and
continents. Impact The Jain Diaspora Conference (UDC) was held
during the 2009 and 2011 JAINA Conventions.
JAINA LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP (JALI) Project
Scope
ENGLISH TEACHERS TO RURAL SCHOOLS IN INDIA Project Scope
To provide teachers a 3-4 summer teaching program where they practice non-violence add breadth and depth to your curriculum through collaboration with likeminded, enthusiastic colleagues.
Interns in this program learn to advocate, defend, and protect the rights of Jains in America.
Impact
Impact
In 2012, 20 teachers from Boston participated in this program and taught in 5 rural schools
In partnership with the American Jewish Committee, interns learn to analyze issues that may compromise Jain values in America Two interns are trained in in Washington D.C. for 8 to 9 weeks each year.
With your donation, we can grow these projects and take on many more...
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