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TOI : PUNE: Colourful handicrafts, dress materials, candles, home utility items, greeting cards, stationary items, pottery, paintings, eatables, home decor and much more. The second Yellow Ribbon NGO fair flaunts all these varieties for the next three days.

The fair began at Ishanya Mall on Thursday and will be open till October 4, from 11 am to 8 pm each day. It was inaugurated by Sumantai Kirloskar. P Satish, chief general manager, Maharashtra region, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was also present. “We always find a missing link between the products these women make and a ready market. But to bridge this gap, we want institutions to take such works and display them, so that these women can earn their livelihoods,” said Satish.

The fair has been organised by Ishanya Foundation. The first edition of the fair last year had some 47 stalls. This year, the number has almost doubled.

More than 70 stalls by NGOs and women’s self-help groups have put up their products for sale. NGOs and SHGs from Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Wardha and Uralikanchan have put up the stalls.

“We wanted to create opporunities for everyone in the society and offer a helping hand to the underprivileged. The event focuses on society helping society rather than asking for mere donations,” said Parul Mehta, director of Ishanya Foundation.

“In the last one year, the NGOs and SHGs have networked better, upgraded the quality of their products and have begun competing in the market,” observed Mehta.

She further said that there are plans to provide a permanent platform to these organisations. “We are keen on starting a permanent space for their displays here, but that will take time. Meanwhile, we are spreading awareness about their products,” she added.

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TOI : PUNE: If you believe in the power of knowledge, this is your chance to show that you care. Teach For India (TFI) is here in Pune looking for outstanding final-year students and young professionals, who are interested in the two-year, full-time fellowship programme. The movement is focused on selecting about 150 young leaders from across the country and the world who, in the short run, will teach for two years, and in the long run become advocates for educational equity. Explains CEO Shaheen Mistri, “Teach For India can change this nation for every child by building a movement of leaders who understand the challenges first hand, develop the skills and mindset to tackle it, and work relentlessly through their lives to maximise every child’s potential.”

The TFI is a nationwide movement that aims to narrow down the educational gap in the country by placing the country’s most outstanding college graduates and young professionals, of all academic majors and careers, in low-income schools to teach for two years. In June 2009, Teach For India has placed their first batch of Fellows in English-medium primary schools in Mumbai and Pune. By its fifth year, Teach For India aims to place hundreds of fellows in the country’s top metropolitan cities and surrounding rural areas.

Those who join the paid fellowship will be trained in innovative teaching methods and overall leadership. After two years, the fellows will be supported by Teach For India in their search for corporate and social sector jobs, to work in the government, or to join higher educational institutions. The model is to support them as they continue to work as advocates for educational equity. Students in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or young professionals working full time are eligible to apply.

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TOI : PUNE: Colourful handicrafts, dress materials, candles, home utility items, greeting cards, stationary items, pottery, paintings, eatables, home decor and much more. The second Yellow Ribbon NGO fair flaunts all these varieties for the next three days.

The fair began at Ishanya Mall on Thursday and will be open till October 4, from 11 am to 8 pm each day. It was inaugurated by Sumantai Kirloskar. P Satish, chief general manager, Maharashtra region, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was also present. “We always find a missing link between the products these women make and a ready market. But to bridge this gap, we want institutions to take such works and display them, so that these women can earn their livelihoods,” said Satish.

The fair has been organised by Ishanya Foundation. The first edition of the fair last year had some 47 stalls. This year, the number has almost doubled.

More than 70 stalls by NGOs and women’s self-help groups have put up their products for sale. NGOs and SHGs from Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Wardha and Uralikanchan have put up the stalls.

“We wanted to create opporunities for everyone in the society and offer a helping hand to the underprivileged. The event focuses on society helping society rather than asking for mere donations,” said Parul Mehta, director of Ishanya Foundation.

“In the last one year, the NGOs and SHGs have networked better, upgraded the quality of their products and have begun competing in the market,” observed Mehta.

She further said that there are plans to provide a permanent platform to these organisations. “We are keen on starting a permanent space for their displays here, but that will take time. Meanwhile, we are spreading awareness about their products,” she added.

Topics: Pune NGO fair More Stories from this section Spitting to attract Rs 1,000 fine Enrol now, Teach For India is…More

TOI : PUNE: If you believe in the power of knowledge, this is your chance to show that you care. Teach For India (TFI) is here in Pune looking for outstanding final-year students and young professionals, who are interested in the two-year, full-time fellowship programme. The movement is focused on selecting about 150 young leaders from across the country and the world who, in the short run, will teach for two years, and in the long run become advocates for educational equity. Explains CEO Shaheen Mistri, “Teach For India can change this nation for every child by building a movement of leaders who understand the challenges first hand, develop the skills and mindset to tackle it, and work relentlessly through their lives to maximise every child’s potential.”

The TFI is a nationwide movement that aims to narrow down the educational gap in the country by placing the country’s most outstanding college graduates and young professionals, of all academic majors and careers, in low-income schools to teach for two years. In June 2009, Teach For India has placed their first batch of Fellows in English-medium primary schools in Mumbai and Pune. By its fifth year, Teach For India aims to place hundreds of fellows in the country’s top metropolitan cities and surrounding rural areas.

Those who join the paid fellowship will be trained in innovative teaching methods and overall leadership. After two years, the fellows will be supported by Teach For India in their search for corporate and social sector jobs, to work in the government, or to join higher educational institutions. The model is to support them as they continue to work as advocates for educational equity. Students in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or young professionals working full time are eligible to apply.

“I’m having so much fun. It’s the most enriching experience of my life,” said 22-year-old Charag Krishnan, a fellow from…More

TOI : PUNE: Colourful handicrafts, dress materials, candles, home utility items, greeting cards, stationary items, pottery, paintings, eatables, home decor and much more. The second Yellow Ribbon NGO fair flaunts all these varieties for the next three days.

The fair began at Ishanya Mall on Thursday and will be open till October 4, from 11 am to 8 pm each day. It was inaugurated by Sumantai Kirloskar. P Satish, chief general manager, Maharashtra region, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was also present. “We always find a missing link between the products these women make and a ready market. But to bridge this gap, we want institutions to take such works and display them, so that these women can earn their livelihoods,” said Satish.

The fair has been organised by Ishanya Foundation. The first edition of the fair last year had some 47 stalls. This year, the number has almost doubled.

More than 70 stalls by NGOs and women’s self-help groups have put up their products for sale. NGOs and SHGs from Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Wardha and Uralikanchan have put up the stalls.

“We wanted to create opporunities for everyone in the society and offer a helping hand to the underprivileged. The event focuses on society helping society rather than asking for mere donations,” said Parul Mehta, director of Ishanya Foundation.

“In the last one year, the NGOs and SHGs have networked better, upgraded the quality of their products and have begun competing in the market,” observed Mehta.

She further said that there are plans to provide a permanent platform to these organisations. “We are keen on starting a permanent space for their displays here, but that will take time. Meanwhile, we are spreading awareness about their products,” she added.

Topics: Pune NGO fair More Stories from this section Spitting to attract Rs 1,000 fine Enrol now, Teach For India is…More

TOI : PUNE: If you believe in the power of knowledge, this is your chance to show that you care. Teach For India (TFI) is here in Pune looking for outstanding final-year students and young professionals, who are interested in the two-year, full-time fellowship programme. The movement is focused on selecting about 150 young leaders from across the country and the world who, in the short run, will teach for two years, and in the long run become advocates for educational equity. Explains CEO Shaheen Mistri, “Teach For India can change this nation for every child by building a movement of leaders who understand the challenges first hand, develop the skills and mindset to tackle it, and work relentlessly through their lives to maximise every child’s potential.”

The TFI is a nationwide movement that aims to narrow down the educational gap in the country by placing the country’s most outstanding college graduates and young professionals, of all academic majors and careers, in low-income schools to teach for two years. In June 2009, Teach For India has placed their first batch of Fellows in English-medium primary schools in Mumbai and Pune. By its fifth year, Teach For India aims to place hundreds of fellows in the country’s top metropolitan cities and surrounding rural areas.

Those who join the paid fellowship will be trained in innovative teaching methods and overall leadership. After two years, the fellows will be supported by Teach For India in their search for corporate and social sector jobs, to work in the government, or to join higher educational institutions. The model is to support them as they continue to work as advocates for educational equity. Students in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or young professionals working full time are eligible to apply.

“I’m having so much fun. It’s the most enriching experience of my life,” said 22-year-old Charag Krishnan, a fellow from…More

TOI : PUNE: Colourful handicrafts, dress materials, candles, home utility items, greeting cards, stationary items, pottery, paintings, eatables, home decor and much more. The second Yellow Ribbon NGO fair flaunts all these varieties for the next three days.

The fair began at Ishanya Mall on Thursday and will be open till October 4, from 11 am to 8 pm each day. It was inaugurated by Sumantai Kirloskar. P Satish, chief general manager, Maharashtra region, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was also present. “We always find a missing link between the products these women make and a ready market. But to bridge this gap, we want institutions to take such works and display them, so that these women can earn their livelihoods,” said Satish.

The fair has been organised by Ishanya Foundation. The first edition of the fair last year had some 47 stalls. This year, the number has almost doubled.

More than 70 stalls by NGOs and women’s self-help groups have put up their products for sale. NGOs and SHGs from Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Wardha and Uralikanchan have put up the stalls.

“We wanted to create opporunities for everyone in the society and offer a helping hand to the underprivileged. The event focuses on society helping society rather than asking for mere donations,” said Parul Mehta, director of Ishanya Foundation.

“In the last one year, the NGOs and SHGs have networked better, upgraded the quality of their products and have begun competing in the market,” observed Mehta.

She further said that there are plans to provide a permanent platform to these organisations. “We are keen on starting a permanent space for their displays here, but that will take time. Meanwhile, we are spreading awareness about their products,” she added.

Topics: Pune NGO fair More Stories from this section Spitting to attract Rs 1,000 fine Enrol now, Teach For India is…More

TOI : PUNE: If you believe in the power of knowledge, this is your chance to show that you care. Teach For India (TFI) is here in Pune looking for outstanding final-year students and young professionals, who are interested in the two-year, full-time fellowship programme. The movement is focused on selecting about 150 young leaders from across the country and the world who, in the short run, will teach for two years, and in the long run become advocates for educational equity. Explains CEO Shaheen Mistri, “Teach For India can change this nation for every child by building a movement of leaders who understand the challenges first hand, develop the skills and mindset to tackle it, and work relentlessly through their lives to maximise every child’s potential.”

The TFI is a nationwide movement that aims to narrow down the educational gap in the country by placing the country’s most outstanding college graduates and young professionals, of all academic majors and careers, in low-income schools to teach for two years. In June 2009, Teach For India has placed their first batch of Fellows in English-medium primary schools in Mumbai and Pune. By its fifth year, Teach For India aims to place hundreds of fellows in the country’s top metropolitan cities and surrounding rural areas.

Those who join the paid fellowship will be trained in innovative teaching methods and overall leadership. After two years, the fellows will be supported by Teach For India in their search for corporate and social sector jobs, to work in the government, or to join higher educational institutions. The model is to support them as they continue to work as advocates for educational equity. Students in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or young professionals working full time are eligible to apply.

“I’m having so much fun. It’s the most enriching experience of my life,” said 22-year-old Charag Krishnan, a fellow from…More

TOI : PUNE: Colourful handicrafts, dress materials, candles, home utility items, greeting cards, stationary items, pottery, paintings, eatables, home decor and much more. The second Yellow Ribbon NGO fair flaunts all these varieties for the next three days.

The fair began at Ishanya Mall on Thursday and will be open till October 4, from 11 am to 8 pm each day. It was inaugurated by Sumantai Kirloskar. P Satish, chief general manager, Maharashtra region, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was also present. “We always find a missing link between the products these women make and a ready market. But to bridge this gap, we want institutions to take such works and display them, so that these women can earn their livelihoods,” said Satish.

The fair has been organised by Ishanya Foundation. The first edition of the fair last year had some 47 stalls. This year, the number has almost doubled.

More than 70 stalls by NGOs and women’s self-help groups have put up their products for sale. NGOs and SHGs from Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Wardha and Uralikanchan have put up the stalls.

“We wanted to create opporunities for everyone in the society and offer a helping hand to the underprivileged. The event focuses on society helping society rather than asking for mere donations,” said Parul Mehta, director of Ishanya Foundation.

“In the last one year, the NGOs and SHGs have networked better, upgraded the quality of their products and have begun competing in the market,” observed Mehta.

She further said that there are plans to provide a permanent platform to these organisations. “We are keen on starting a permanent space for their displays here, but that will take time. Meanwhile, we are spreading awareness about their products,” she added.

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TOI : PUNE: If you believe in the power of knowledge, this is your chance to show that you care. Teach For India (TFI) is here in Pune looking for outstanding final-year students and young professionals, who are interested in the two-year, full-time fellowship programme. The movement is focused on selecting about 150 young leaders from across the country and the world who, in the short run, will teach for two years, and in the long run become advocates for educational equity. Explains CEO Shaheen Mistri, “Teach For India can change this nation for every child by building a movement of leaders who understand the challenges first hand, develop the skills and mindset to tackle it, and work relentlessly through their lives to maximise every child’s potential.”

The TFI is a nationwide movement that aims to narrow down the educational gap in the country by placing the country’s most outstanding college graduates and young professionals, of all academic majors and careers, in low-income schools to teach for two years. In June 2009, Teach For India has placed their first batch of Fellows in English-medium primary schools in Mumbai and Pune. By its fifth year, Teach For India aims to place hundreds of fellows in the country’s top metropolitan cities and surrounding rural areas.

Those who join the paid fellowship will be trained in innovative teaching methods and overall leadership. After two years, the fellows will be supported by Teach For India in their search for corporate and social sector jobs, to work in the government, or to join higher educational institutions. The model is to support them as they continue to work as advocates for educational equity. Students in their final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or young professionals working full time are eligible to apply.

“I’m having so much fun. It’s the most enriching experience of my life,” said 22-year-old Charag Krishnan, a fellow from…More