Welcome! |
 You have reached the home of the Navin Desai Memorial
Fund. This fund was founded in the memory of Navin Desai; a father,
a friend, an inspiraton to us all. Before passing away in 2004, Navin
returned from a visit to India vowing to dedicate his life to the cause
of one Ram Ignole, founder of Amrapali Utkarsh Sangh, an non-profit
organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of underprivileged families
by providing safe-havens and education to their children. |
On this site you will find additional information
about Navin Desai, Ram Ignole and Amrapali Utkarsh Sangh. You will also
find out how to make a tax deductible donation through the U.S. based
Arpan Foundation, a 501(c) organization. There are many ways you
can help and no gift is too small to make a difference. Please view
our donations page for details. |
In addition you will find articles posted by the
family and friends of Navin Desai, and members, teachers and students
of Amrapali Utkatsh Sangh. We hope you will find these stories and as
inspirational as we do. |
| Thank you! |
Jun 20
On June 2, 2008, Prakash K. Desai, Air Marshall (Retired), visited Nagpur to review the progress of the NDRS. The following is his report.
- The first batch of 33 students has completed the first standard training. Except for 2 students who will need special coaching, rest have successfully cleared the first standard examination. Some 13 children who had left their schooling after few years were also allowed to enroll in the school and appear for examination for higher standards. The school has recognition till fourth standard from the State Education Board. Examination was conducted by Navin Desai School for children up to third standard. For fourth standard, examination was conducted by the state board and all the children passed the examination. For higher standards (above fourth standard) exams were conducted by other schools after permission was obtained from the education authority of the state. All these students have cleared their examination and will progress to pursue next higher standard in the Residential school while appearing for examination in other schools. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul 02
Ms. Savita Bhosale BA MSW BEd, Mrs. Neena Desai and Dr. Sushila Desai visited Nagpur to review the progress of the Navin Desai Residential School. The following is their report.
It has been decided to start the first class starting July 15, 2007. Following actions have been taken towards this end:
There are 104 stone quarries in Panchgaon area. Two counselors, Mrs. Karuna Kolhe and Mrs. Pinky Singh, BSW, have visited and talked to the labourers to motivate the parents of the children to send their children to school. Read the rest of this entry »
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