www.KARNA.org

Nobody can do everything,

however everyone can do

something.

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us;

what we have done for others & the world

remains and is immortal.

Who was KARNA?Who was KARNA?

Who was KARNA?Who was KARNA?

One of the greatest warrior from the Indian epic “Mahabharata”

Son of Surya (Sun God) and Kunti Had Golden Armor and Earrings, which made

him invincible Indra, king of Devas and father of Arjuna,

disguised as a Brahmin and asked KARNA for the Golden Armor and Earrings

Even after getting warned by Sun God, without thinking twice, he readily gave them away

Known as Danveer, or the “biggest giver” in the history.

What is KARNA.org?What is KARNA.org?

KARNA is a voluntary, not-for-profit, non-self-serving, non-

governmental, non-partisan and independent organization involved in the promotion of social justice

and development.

KARNA’s KARNA’s Mission…Mission…

“KARNA's mission is to improve and advance the public good, the quality of

life of those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized and

encourage students who demonstrate intellectual distinction and interest in

socio-development needs.”

Why support a Charity?Why support a Charity?

Opportunity to give back – share your fortune and blessings with those who are unfortunate.

Opportunity to support the cause you believe in.

Opportunity to be involved/kept updated in something that you believe in/are passionate about.

Why support KARNA?Why support KARNA?

Registered as 501(c)(3) organization in USA

Supported by people who are passionate about making the change

Runs on a 100% volunteers basis.

No overhead cost.

Supports projects in all parts of India

KARNA (India based) advocatesKARNA (India based) advocates

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) V.K.Nayar PVSM, SM

Mr. Julio Francis Ribeiro Padma Bhushan

Mr. Arun Shourie Padma Bhushan, Magsaysay award

Mr. Prakash Singh Padmashri

Dr Kiran Seth, founder of SPIC MACAY

Mr. T. N. Pandey Ex chairman of CBDT

Journey of KARNAJourney of KARNA

Started in 1999 to help the victims of the destructive cyclone in Orissa, India.

Strengthened its operation in 2001 to help the victims of Gujarat earthquake

Started a scholarship scheme allowing NRI’s to establish scholarships to honor their alma mater with Independent Board.

Started supporting various causes where there was donor interest and direct or indirect involvement.

Started project hOMeshakti in 2006 to help large sections of underprivileged children in Lucknow (UP).

Orissa Cyclone

Gujarat Earthquake

Tsunami relief

KARNA’s Relief EffortsKARNA’s Relief Efforts

Relief efforts: Orissa CycloneRelief efforts: Orissa Cyclone

1,102 lbs of clothes, pots and pans, and footwear

$15,000 collected through donations, print media, and word of mouth

Worked with many Non-Governmental Organizations in order to channel the supplies and money to the right places.

Relief efforts: Gujarat EarthquakeRelief efforts: Gujarat Earthquake

Collected and packed almost 2700 lbs of clothing

Through donations, can drives, and other relief efforts, raised close to $27,000

Fund-raising was done through publicity provided by local print, visual and audio media, direct mailers anddoor-to-door campaigns.

Relief efforts: Tsunami reliefRelief efforts: Tsunami relief

Raised US $9,000 in 2 days

In total, KARNA helped provide $30,000 to the affected areas through Vivekananda Kendra.

Distributed saris, skirts, dhotis, towels, plates, tumblers, soaps, oils, mats, bed sheets, food grains, perishable items, toothpaste, etc.

National Scholarship

Honor/memorial scholarships

KARNA’s ScholarshipsKARNA’s Scholarships

National Honor ScholarshipNational Honor Scholarship

Select five outstanding students on a national basis to award the prestigious KARNA National Scholarship.

The selection will be done nationally from amongst students of the outgoing batch of class XII. A national media campaign shall publicize the Scholarship.

The scholarship award to each student shall be Rs.1,00,000. The grant will be spaced over the period of the Bachelor's program.

Honor/Memorial scholarshipsHonor/Memorial scholarships

Following the same stringent guidelines as for the National Scholarship, thus maintaining the integrity and prestige of the KARNA Scholarship program.

These scholarships will be funded by individuals who wish to contribute to the encouragement and development of promising students in India and, at the same time, honor or perpetuate the memory of a person or organization or repay their debt to the Alma Mater.

For KARNA Honor/Memorial Scholarships, the selection may be done from amongst students of the outgoing batch of class XII at a particular institution or from amongst students joining the graduation course at the selected college.

The criteria for selection of candidates remains the same.

Project hOMeshakti LUCKNOW

Project Utkarsha GWALIOR

Vivekananda Mission Medical Inst VARANASI

Shristi Special Academy BANGALORE

Mental Health & Rehabilitation MADURAI

KARNA’s ProjectsKARNA’s Projects

Project: hOMeshaktiProject: hOMeshaktiLucknow(UPLucknow(UP)

Project: hOMeshaktiProject: hOMeshakti Lucknow (UP)Lucknow (UP)

Serves as an after-school center for under-privileged children

Provides tutoring, snacks, and the use of computers

Project has grown to 5 centers in less than 3 years

Plans to have 10 centers by 2012

hOMeshakti- How You Can hOMeshakti- How You Can HelpHelp

Teacher(s) Support $1,000 Supplies $ 500 Computer facilities $ 400 Snacks (for a year) $1,000 Special snacks $ 50

Project: UtkarshaProject: Utkarsha Gwalior (MP)Gwalior (MP)

Project : UtkarshaProject : UtkarshaGwalior (MP)Gwalior (MP)

Supports children of Sahariya tribe with average annual income less than $120

Based on ancient Gurukul system of education

Provides free education along with a place to stay

Utkarsha- How You Can HelpUtkarsha- How You Can Help

US $325 pays for one student/year$100 for food

$100 for tuition/conveyance

$75 for school supplies

$50 for clothes/uniform/footwear

Project: Vivekananda Medical InstituteProject: Vivekananda Medical InstituteVaranasi (UP)Varanasi (UP)

Project : Vivekananda Medical InstituteProject : Vivekananda Medical InstituteVaranasi (UP)Varanasi (UP)

Provides health services in rural areas of 100 villages with a target population of 80,000

The Institute provides free: Cataract surgery camps Health checkup camps Child welfare camps

Vivekananda Medical Institute- Vivekananda Medical Institute- How You Can HelpHow You Can Help

Pay for one medical camp cost $500

Pay for one Eye camp cost approx. $600

Sustenance of volunteers $250/month

Project: Shristi Special AcademyProject: Shristi Special AcademyBangalore(Karnataka)Bangalore(Karnataka)

Project: Shristi Special Academy Project: Shristi Special Academy Bangalore(Karnataka)Bangalore(Karnataka)

The contrast that exists between special needs individuals and the rest of society is pronounced.

To lessen that disparity and eventually integrate special needs individuals into society.

Has grown in nine years to have 102 children in its main facility.

Most of the teachers are also special needs individuals and help prepare the children to the best of their potential.

Shristi Special Academy – Shristi Special Academy – How You Can HelpHow You Can Help

Medical Costs of the 125 children: $250/ month Intervention Program of a child for 1 year $400/year Sponsor a child for one year $800/year

Nutrition Program for 125 children $1400/ month Transportation Costs of 125 children $1800/month Salaries of 15 Therapists for a month $2800/month

Project : Mental Health Institute Project : Mental Health Institute Madurai (TN)Madurai (TN)

Project : Mental Health Institute Project : Mental Health Institute Madurai (TN)Madurai (TN)

Helps with the rehabilitation of tribal patients suffering mental health disorders.

Their mission is to “enhance the quality of life of the persons affected by mental disorders and facilitate their reintegration in the environment of their choice.”4

Mental Health Institute- Mental Health Institute- How You Can How You Can

HelpHelp Food expenses of a person with Mental

illness $ 40 per month Medical expenses of a person with Mental

illness $25 per month

Education of a child with Mental Retardation $10 per month

Vocational training $10 per month

Contact us…Contact us… Snail mail

KARNA Inc.

PO Box No. 1318

Peoria, IL 61654-1318

Email : karna.admin@gmail.com

Phone :513.677.5993