Jain Digest 2014 11

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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An Introduction to JAINA
The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) is comprised of 67 Jain Centers in North America (NA), representing over 160,000 people. We have a long history of success in investing in community efforts in NA and abroad that spans the past 30+ years. Our philanthropists have already invested millions in support of hundreds of programs, benefitting thousands of people.
OUR MISSION
To promote religious and educational activities related to Jainism and to promote the study and understanding of Jain religion on a non-sectarian basis.
To provide and promote academic and cultural interchanges and cooperation among Jains in North America, India and other countries.
To assist and to promote charitable community service in North America, India, and other countries.
To promote tenets of Jain religion.
Together
We have accomplished a great deal
JAINA's vision is to be "the hub"
that provides community support, publishes educational materials about Jain values and practices, launches international aid projects, and establishes the Jain community as a powerful force with global impact.
We are beginning to achieve this in hundreds of exciting ways including disaster relief initiatives, academic scholarships, and leadership summits. In order to increase communication and collaboration between our organizations and projects, nationally and globally, we have embarked on the creation of a robust infrastructure and documented process flows for our operations.
Shared Vision:
Leading Our North American Communities to Live and Share a Jain Way of Life
Representing 67 Jain Centers and over 160,000 Jains!
British Columbia
AK
Alberts
Saskal
Manitoba
OK
MN
Ontario
MO
AR
Quebec
Nova Scotia
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