Jain Digest 2014 11

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

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JAIN DIGEST
Why Donate to JAINA?
As a partner in the shared vision of JAINA, your donation builds tighter Jain communities locally and globally, helps our leadership and service initiatives, and works to make Jainism common knowledge in North America through international projects. Your donation ensures that JAINA adequately equips the next generation with the teachings and values of the Jain Way of Life and provides a vital role in JAINA's continued existence.
We are proud of Young Jains of America (YJA), which serves the youth and young adult generation as well as Young Jain Professionals (YJP) organizations which foster professional development and networking within our Jain community.
Your contribution will have a profound impact on increasing awareness and promoting the values of Jainism with North American - Jains and Non-Jains.
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Young Jain Professionals
JAINA Academic Scholarship MAHAVIRA
Program (IASP)
"It is the direction of our progress that matters, NOT where we stand at present."
1981: JAINA initiated in Los Angeles and officialized in 1983 with the blessings of Guruji Chitrabhanuji and Guruji Sushil Kumarji.
THE PAST
JAINA UPUFTMENT PROGRAM
Bringa lainchild or family
out of poverty
Give Life to others &
JALI
20dults 00 ctitleColerimies 15fe Ongoing Projects, supporting youth and young adults to live the "Jain Way of Life"
Vision 2020
50% Jain kids (5-17 yrs. old) are learning about the principles of Jainism
6 million people know about Jainism and the Jain Way of Life
40 universities to include Anekantvad and NonViolence in business management teachings
35% of JAINA directors/ committee leaders will be under 40 years old
JAINA
THE
2020: A JAINA centralized office, with 15 full-time staff members