National Technology Day - IDF launches SKY

National Technology Day - IDF launches SKY

National Technology Day is a very special day for Indian Technology since 1999. It is so significant because India achieved a huge technological advancement on the day. The first, indigenous aircraft “Hansa-3” was test flown at Bangalore on this day. Not only this, India also performed successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the same day. India also executed three successful nuclear tests, carried out at Pokhran, in Rajasthan May 11.

The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life and motivates students to adopt science as the career option.

On National Technology Day, Indian Development Foundation launches SKY (Skills, Knowledge and You), a programme which will involve teaching students in IDF Bal Gurukuls through Skype.  Distance will not matter for the volunteers when we have technology with us. One can get connected to the Bal Gurukul students through Skype and teach the young minds. Initially we will be focussing on coaching students on English language.  The first programme was tried by the twin-sisters Gayathri and Gowri from University of Minnesota and taught children in IDF's Carmel Bal Gurukul at St. Anthony's Higher Primary School, Jayanagar, Bangalore for an year.  IDF appreciates the wonderful support extended by the twin-sisters in coaching 50 students.  Inspired by them, many volunteers have signed up for volunteering to teach through Skype.  IDF has launches SKY programme to teach children through Skype on this National Technology Day.

The sponsorship for SKY programme in a Bal Gurukul is USD1500 or INR90,000/= for the first year which would cover 240 students in an year and the cost per student works out to Rs.4.70 per day.  The second year it would be USD750 or INR45,000/= and again 240 students will receive the benefit with an expense as low as Rs.3.12 per student per day.  This is the most economical innovative intervention to transfer knowledge through technology.  Those desirous of sponsoring an IDF SKY programme in a Bal Gurukul may write to idfsky@idf.org.in.  This will help us to reach many students in India and connect them globally.

Goodness beyond boundaries

Dr. ARK Pillai and Dr. Narayan Iyer from Indian Development Foundation  (IDF) congratulated Mrs. Suja Chandran, Founder, IDF-UK.with Social Action Award  on the successful completion of 2nd year of Goodness Journey of IDF -UK on '28th April 2016' 

IDF records special thanks to Team IDF-UK for extending support to IDF's Bal Gurukul projects  in India.
Salutations to all the supporters from IDF-UK.

Sweetness and Goodness beyond boundaries

Sweetness and Goodness beyond boundaries.... .
Sweets at the University of Minnesota for Bal Gurukuls !!!!

Gayathri and Gowri, IDF Social Ambassadors, from Minnesota (USA) had put up a stall in the University of Minnesota during Diwali festival. The stall had personally designed greeting cards, home-made sweets and savories for the festive occasion. The proceeds of the sale were earmarked for IDF Bal Gurukul projects in India. Indian Development Foundation salutes the excellent social initiatives of both the sisters supported her their parents to reach-out children in Bal Gurukuls. Currently both the sisters are teaching English for IDF Bal Gurukul students in Bangalore using Skype facility....... Many more volunteers to join hands to spread goodness and spread smiles.

Social Reformer Dayabai received `Face of Compassion' Award from IDF USA

Social Reformer Dayabai received `Face of Compassion' Award from IDF USA.

Dayabai known for her fight for the uplift of the tribal communities visited IDF USA office at Chicago.

Social Ambassadors Twinkle and Sophia welcomed the legend with flowers. The Board of Trustees of IDF USA led by Mr. John Trivedi (President) presented her the `Face of Compassion' Award for her relentless service to uplift the tribal people in India.

Dayabai spoke on her long journey of service from a teenaged novice from Pala in Kerala to work for the tribal population in the midlands of India.

IDF India salutes the service and sacrifice of Dayabai.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daya_Bai

http://www.thehindu.com/…/face-of-compass…/article913686.ece

IDF honoured Samaritans @ Abu Dhabi

IDF honoured Samaritans for supporting social causes for over 25 years. IDF Social Action Award was presented to Mr. Veda Ganesh, Mr. Venkat Ramani, Mr. Sivakumar Nair and Mr. Balasubramanian Velayutham for excellence in humanity sevice. Dr. Narayan Iyer addressed a group on IDF Goodness Journey (10-10-2015)

IDF Goodness Talk @ The Elite English School, Dubai, UAE

IDF Goodness Talk was delivered at The Elite English School, Deira, Dubai on 08-10-2015. Special thanks to Mrs. Vatsala Mathai, Principal of the School and Team EES for making wonderful arrangements. The session was organized as IDF's mission on `Goodness Beyond Boundaries'.  Dr. Narayan Iyer presented IDF Social Action Award to Mrs. Mathai.

The Elite English School also presented a contribution cheque for IDF's leprosy/ TB and education projects in India.

IDF Goodness Talk @ Gems Millennium School, Sharjah, UAE.

IDF Goodness Talk was delivered at Gems Millennium School, Sharjah on 08-10-2015. Thanks to Mr. Anthony Joseph, Principal - Mrs. Nirmala Subramaniam and Team Gems School for makinng wonderful arrangements. Special thanks to IDF Social Ambassador Mrs. Rekha Sriram for the co-ordination and support. The session was organized as IDF's mission on `Goodness Beyond Boundaries'.

IDF Goodness Talk @ Al Diyafah High School, Dubai

IDF Goodness Talk was delivered at Al Diyafah High School, Dubai on 07-10-2015. Thanks to Mrs. Michelle Menezes, Manager of the School, Mrs. Neetha Shetty, Headof the School, Mrs. Usha Menon, Mr. Abdul Basit and the Schoolteam for makinng wonderful arrangements. Special thanks to IDF Social Ambassador Mrs. Rekha Sriram for the co-ordination and support. The session was organized as IDF's mission on `Goodness Beyond Boundaries'.

Goodness beyond boundaries through IDF UAE

Friends of Indian Development Foundation (IDF) gathered at Ruwais in Abu Dhabi to listen to the journey of goodness Special thanks to all the friends and families members for strengthening the journey. (05-10-2015)

Cultural Exchange Programme

Foreign Social Interns Helen, Donate and Joe from Sun Yat-sun University, Mainland, China they have completed Internship with IDF They conducted Cultural Exchange Programme at Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya from 30th July, 2015 to 1st August, 2015.

We thanks to Team Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya for extending wonderful support to these international students.

And we also thanks to Mrs. Latha Venkat, Principal (Hindi Medium) and Mrs. Indrani Balan, Principal (English Medium) of Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya, Malad (W), Mumbai.

Certificates of internship presented by Dr. Sharad Nayampally, IDF Social Ambassador and 

Mr. N.C. Srinivas, Accounts officer was present during this presentation at IDF Mumbai.

IDF @ Royal Society of Chemistry, London

Met team at Royal Society of Chemistry, London and exchanged thoughts on training and developing science teachers in India. IDF extends fullest support to foster scientific temper. Team IDF - Suja Chandran and Narayan Iyer met Team RSC - Vibhuti Patel and Elizabeth at London on 09.04.2015. Our special thanks to IDF Education Ambassador Rekha Bajaj for making this meeting possible.

Networking for a cause

Team IDF met Mr.Ravi Solanki, President of Cambridge Development Initiative (CDI) and discussed on the possibility of a social partnership to support IDF's Health and Education projects. CDI is currently working in Tanzania. It was a matter of great privilege to join team IDF UK - Suja Chandran, Vishal Bhatnagar and Anu Bhatnagar - for the social initiative discussion at London.

IDF @ Kings College Hospital, London.

IDF @ Kings College Hospital, London.

It was a great honour to address a group of doctors at the Kings College Hospital, London on "TB Public Health Campaign in India" . The message was well received and they are keen to know more on the success model for implementation. Special thanks to Suja Chandran for organizing a meaningful session. Interacting with Dr. Surabhi Taori was indeed a great experience.

Team Indian Development Foundation USA ORG

Team IDF USA ORG appreciated the work of IDF in India and committed support to strengthen goodness journey.