Come join us for an evening of food, music, games and more on this Saturday, the 12th of December at 6 pm. There will also be a short year-end summary of Asha's accomplishments. This should be a great opportunity for volunteers, marathoners and well-wishers of Asha to catch up with each other in a fun atmosphere before dispersing for the holidays.
The event is scheduled to be held at the MIT Student Center (W20) room 306 ("Twenty Chimneys" room), 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139.
Please try to let us know (RSVP to mit@ashanet.org) if you will be coming to help us better plan the evening.
DETAILS:
What: Asha-MIT Holiday Party
Where: MIT Student Center (W20) room 306 ("Twenty Chimneys" room), 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
When: Saturday, 12th December 2009 at 6 pm
Running a marathon is one of the most exhilarating experiences that one can experience. Asha and AID have trained many first-time runners to complete marathons and in the process have raised funds for education and sustainable development projects in India. Our yearly marathon program is the single-most important fund-raising source and a great way to contribute to Asha's mission. Learn More
Each year volunteers from around the world come together in a show of great human spirit to helpeducate underprivileged children and support other social causes in India. Under the Work An Hour program, we ask you to symbolically contribute one hour of your time by donating an hour's worth of your salary or more. Read about the 2008 WAH program that raised over $120,000 for education and social programs in India.
*WHAT:* Bhopal-Natyam: A dance tribute to human resilience, showcasing vibrant and effusive Indian classical dance performances by some of the best local talents
*WHEN:* Friday, September 18th, 6pm
*WHERE:* Kresge Little Theater, MIT, 48 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
*HOW:* Buy Tickets here! *https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/79044*
Early Bird (before Sep. 5th): $12, At the door: $15, Students: $10
Please note: This is an equal-access event! Those who cannot afford the full price of a ticket are welcome to make a donation in an amount they are comfortable with at the door.
*More info at: www.bhopalnatyam.org*
*Facebook Event:* *http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138263534047*
If you can't come, donations are very much needed - *you can donate online at: *https://www.panna.org/system/onlineDonationBhopal.php*
*Why Bhopal?*
On December 3rd, 1984, thousands of people in Bhopal, India, were gassed to death after a catastrophic chemical leak at a Union Carbide pesticide plant. More than 23,000 people have died as a result. Few know that the company responsible has never been held accountable and that it has allowed its derelict factory to poison the drinking water of 25,000 people in Bhopal.
In September 2007, ASHA Boston/MIT sponsored a night of Indian classical music, featuring Sri Ramakrishnan Murthy who was accompanied by K.V.S. Vinay on the Violin and Sri. Pravin Sitaram on the Mridangam
An integral part of the experience of working with Asha is knowing that you are part of a community of committed people working toward social change.In the spring of 2007, volunteers organized a social evening of food, fun and games.
Asha showed a strong presence at the Hatchshell in Boston during Indian Independence Day Festivities sponsored by the Indian Association of Greater Boston. A great venue to spread the Asha spirit to the New England community on a nice summer day amidst song, dance and patriotism.