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JAINA has a vibrant team of leaders currently executing the following projects.
JAINA MOBILE APPLICATION Project
PLANT-BASED MEAL Initiative
Scope
Scope
To keep with latest technology by create a JAINA mobile application to provide a paperless way to learn more about JAINA, Jainism, temple finder, and other features. This is currently in development and will be released during the 2013 JAINA Convention.
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
JAINA ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT Project
POST-RESEARCH ANIMAL SANCTUARIES Project
Scope
Scope
Seeks to protect animals (chimpanzees, monkeys, horses, goats, etc.) previously used for research and marked to be put down at federal expense.
Impact
By 2020, establish a JAINA centralized office, with 15 full-time staff members, a team of interns, and dedicated volunteer corps. We currently have one full time manager who works with 11+ project leaders, manages our membership portal, social media channels, along with the day to day manage of JAINA operations.
Impact
The US Congress approved legislation to build animal sanctuaries so these animals can live in peace.
JAINA WRITERS' CIRCLE Project
UPLIFTING UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES Initiative
Scope
Scope
Spreads the awareness of Jainism by writing articles on socially relevant topics from the perspectives of Jainism.
Impact
This program nurtures and develops new writers. Publishing articles weekly creates awareness to the Western about the Jain way of life.
Assists underprivileged Jain families in urban and rural parts of India to come out of poverty through quality education and vocational training leading to higher paying jobs. This program is helping over 1,000 underprivileged children in Hiralal Jain School in Delhi. The Shiksha Sahayogita project in Bundelkhand and the Udhyogni project in Gujarat, teach garment sewing and other skills.
Impact
JAINLINK ONLINE Portal Project
YATRA Project
Scope
By 2015, to create an international member Scope Arranges cost effective Jain Yatras, especially database of 50,000 community members for
for senior citizens and youth. specific outreach. This would also include a variety of tools for Jain leaders at the local
Impact Nearly 10 teerth yatras for seniors have been and regional levels.
arranged, with over 300 yatries participating.
The team went to Palitana tirth in 2011-2012, We now have 12,000 members, 15+ groups,
where over 75 yatries climbed Palitana 99 and regular e-blasts being distributed.
times in 60 days. With your donation, we can grow these projects and take on many more...
Impact
JAINA Fund Raising Committee
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