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YJ International Young Jains India
Submitted by Manish Kasliwal, on behalf of YJI.
NEKANTVAAD
APARIGA
• Distribution of clothes, health & hygiene education at Mother India Orphanage, Hyderabad • Distribution of woollen and warm clothes to the poor living in huts and on streets across Delhi • Distribution of plates & spoons for mid-day meal, floor mats and trash cans at Rajawadi Municipal School - Mumbai • Blood Donation Camp in association with Sarvodaya Hospital and Holy Spirit Charitable Blood BankMumbai
oung Jains of India, an organisation started in
2005 by Dr. Manoj Jain (Memphis, USA) and Manish Kasliwal (Mumbai), is dedicated to promoting the Jain Way of Life through the three A's of Jainism viz, Ahimsa (Non-Violence). Aparigraha (Non- Possessiveness) and Anekantavaad (NonAbsolutism). Membership to Yjl is open for every individual irrespective of religion, caste, sect, gender or economic status.
AHIMSA
YJI Conventions The YJI annual conventions at Delhi (2006) and Indore (2005) have provided a great platform in uniting and networking the Jain youths from across India. They have provided an opportunity to the youths to meet and discuss on the 3 A's of Jainism with renowned speakers from India and abroad. The 2nd Young Jains of India (YJI) Convention concluded on a high note with two key revolutionary resolutions that are expected to transform the Jain community in the coming future. The key resolutions passed as a part of the convention are - "To exhibit humanity and compassion in all fronts by denying dowry system and practicing ahimsa by not promoting abortion".
Planned Projects for the Future • Adoption of Mother India Orphanage, Hyderabad - Ensure availability of basic requirements such as clothes, food, education and medical help • Adoption of Rajawadi Municipal School, Mumbai - Transform it into a model school equipped with basic infrastructure, educational tools, functional classrooms and superior education to underprivileged children at affordable low cost • Projects on Educational (AAA), Social and Spiritual track that will be undertaken across the country all throughout the year
Women Empowerment Projects to be undertaken in collaboration with the Times Foundation . Paathshalas to promote Jain Way Of Life and improvement of inner self utilizing spiritual methods.
Significant Projects • Distribution of leaflets propagating Ahimsa and spreading the teachings of Mahavir on Mahavir Jayanthi - across India • Creating awareness against wastage of food, ahimsa and vegetarianism. • Interactive audio-visual presentations on Vegetarianism & Beyond. • Creating a positive outlook using the principles of Jainism - Children's Remand Home, Dharwad • Young Jains of India, in association with Mrs Maneka Gandhi's organisation 'People for Animals, runs an animal rescue team in Pune.
Chandan Shah, Jyoti Mehta, Kirpa Shah and Kewal Shah with the
Young Jains of South India in Bangalore, December 2006.
Significant Projects - Social • 4000 Pledge for Eye Donation post death. • Distribution of food, chocolates, games among physically challenged and destitute children - Shanti Dham, Mumbai • Distribution of food and clothing at Astha Vridha Ashram.
Long term education and food funding for 3 children from economically backward sections.
Global Young Jains Young Jains of India is also working on collaborating with other Young Jain organizations world wide. In an attempt to build a global network YJUK and YjI have agreed to work together to establish communication with YJ Australia, Singapore, Nairobi and YJA and collaborate on social projects globally..
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