Jain Study Center NC Raleigh 1999 08 Twenty Years

Author(s): Jain Study Center NC Raleigh
Publisher: USA Jain Study Center NC Raleigh

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Surabhi Shah worked with UTTHAN and Mahiti, NGOs in Gujarat, through a CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) Award. Her work there focused on rural drinking water issues. Previously, she served on the YJA Advisory Board and was an active member of JAINA's Jivdaya Committee.
Shilpa Shah spearheaded the formation of YJP (Young Jain Professionals) and the first YJP Convention. She has continued to coordinate YJP events since that time. Shilpa previously served on the YJA Executive Board as Membership Coordinator and led many efforts as an active member of JAINA's Jivdaya Committee.
Ami Zota worked in Madagascar with Conservation International, an international organization, and a local women's collective to evaluate a conservation development project. Her experience was part of a study abroad program through UNC-CH.
Sejal Zota worked with India Health Organization in Bombay on AIDS awareness issues, and volunteered with Behavioural Science Center in Ahmedabad (Gandhi Nagar) working on legal issues affecting Dalits. She also volunteered at Mother Teresa's Hospital for the dying and the Gandhi School in Calcutta.
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