Mumbai base Social Activist Sailesh Mishra Conferred 'KARMAVEER JYOTI’ 2016 National Karmaveer Puraskaar

We are extremely delighted to share that Shri Sailesh Mishra Founder of Silver Innings, a social enterprise working with Senior Citizens has been conferred the prestigious 'KARMAVEER JYOTI - the highest iCONGO Karmaveer Global Award for Social Justice and Citizen Action' at New Delhi on 26^th Nov 2016.

Sailesh was felicitated the coveted ‘Karmaveer Jyoti’ Golden Puraskar’ award on the 26th of November at Delhi Public School, Gurgaon, New Delhi at the exclusive awards function which is a part of “iCONGO’s RIGHT every WRONG conclave” a national forum for social justice and citizen action where various social justice issues are discussed by very eminent and concerned citizens.

Sailesh Mishra, Son of Million Parents is a Social Entrepreneur and Mentor, Founder of Silver Innings®  a community dedicated to Senior Citizens in India. Through his organisation Silver Innings (since April 2008) he is working towards creating Elder Friendly World where Ageing becomes a Positive and Rewarding Experience. He has left his well-paid corporate job to work for his passion to work with Senior Citizens, which he believes is the most neglected and ignored segment. His work in the field of Dementia is worth to be commended. Having delved deep into the lives of the aged and understanding their challenges,  their emotional needs, their wishes and their aspirations and hopes, he was felt compelled to start ‘A1 Snehanjali’ Mumbai city First 24 x 7 Assisted Living Elder Care Home and also started Innovative program promoting Talent and Companionship among Elders. He effectively uses his Social Media, PR, Networking & Advocacy skills to outreach people of all ages around globe for the cause, making Silver Innings group pioneer in Asia Pacific region for using ICT. His vision for an elder-friendly world has garnered support from individuals and organizations across society. A belief that these silver-haired, golden-hearted people deserve to enjoy their “second childhood” with dignity, respect and care has driven Sailesh Mishra and his team of committed souls to reach out to seniors in as many ways as possible.

His dream is of India being global leader in the Holistic sphere of the globe, a network beyond borders, between technology, innovations and a socio-psychological approach. His dream is of a society where all generations are empowered, they are independent to choose and decide their careers and future. He foresee a growth in start-ups and social entrepreneurs for today’s youth and tomorrow seniors.

This award is given to Individual of extraordinary work for the society, by iCONGO – Indian Confederation of NGOs. iCONGO team of Advisors, Mentors and all our VOLUNTEERS, we congratulate Sailesh Mishra on his selection for the Karmaveer Puraskaar- Global Awards for Social Justice and Citizen Action. He was also welcomed as Karmaveer Noble Laureate 2015-16. It was great privilege to have him as an integral part of the REX and Karmaveer community and the Joy of Giving and Right every Wrong Movement.

In the year 2008, Sailesh Mishra was Awarded the coveted ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ for his commendable work in the field of social service, especially for Senior Citizens.

The ‘Karmaveer Puraskar’ is a national award for Social Justice & Citizen Action. The award is instituted by iCONGO – Indian Confederation of NGOs – the people sector association- in partnership with government, business, media, civil society and other sectors and leading global and national organisations which over the years include institutions like TISS, BCCI, NASSCOM FOUNDATION, PHDCCI, CMS, RAI, UNMC, UNODC, The art of living, UNDP, World Bank, UNFPA, GTZ, WOTR, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, NDTV, Business World, Outlook and various others.

KARMAVEER PURASKAAR was created in 2006 by the people sector through iCONGO to recognize only individual citizens from all sectors (media, corporate, government, civil society, performing arts, professionals who have been pivotal for “being and leading the change” beyond their personal daily lives and business as usual by being committed on individual levels to work for social justice issues with proactive citizen action. The awards are given to individuals from various sectors for their contribution to promote social justice through citizen action. The basic philosophy of the awards is based on Gandhiji’s “Be the change you want to see in the world” and given to citizens who go beyond being apathetic and believe in doing their bit for social justice and know that it is “better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”. Past awardees include living legends and some eminent citizens like Verghese Kurien, Anu Aga, James Michael Lyngdoh, Vikram Akula, M. S. Swaminathan, Alyque Padamsee.

Know more about Silver innings: http://www.silverinnings.in/

Know more about Sailesh Mishra: https://saileshmishra.net/

Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.

ROARING OPPORTUNITY FOR RESOURCE MOBILISATION & DEVELOPMENT EVANGELISTS IN INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA

A coveted Opportunity To Moonlight (work from home and from your computer) while continuing with your current job/ business as usual and earn handsome success fees. Inviting people working in NGOs, Corporate Foundations, Students, Homemakers, Retired folks and just about anyone and everyone who wants to contribute for a noble cause.

Important - this is not a full time/part time job/ consultancy and the select people who are chosen based on your intent & interest shall be remunerated based on their outcomes and results and also be given a certificate as our Evangelist on successful delivery. You shall also get an opportunity to attend our workshops & conferences as an esteemed team member.

iCODEVGURUKUL is the acronym for “iCONGO’s Development Gurukul” created in partnership with Skillshare International( India) Trust. Apropos the ancient wisdom, GURUKUL means that the GURU (Mentor) is always available and has close proximity to the SHISHYAS (mentees), where they work together as equals for fulfilling the greater purpose of life.

Skillshare ( www.skillshare.org ) works for poverty alleviation through sustainable development in partnership with the people and communities of nine African countries and India, and The International Confederation of NGOs- (www.icongo.in) passionately works with PEOPLE, for encouraging social justice through citizen action.

The Development sector will be coming together in June 2012 for the 2nd Annual Development and Sustainability Gurukul. to develop the Power to Lead in the art of Fundraising, beyond sustainable CSR, integrated marketing communications, cross value analysis integrating CRM, Social, Online Marketing, PR and Social Media, from real time practitioners whose understanding and skills of the Indian context have been time tested. The focus of the Gurukul is to fill the gap in the skill sets of the Development workers and equip them with the right skills to sustain their ventures.

The Gurukul aims to reach out to as many as possible. To do this, iCODEVGURUKUL seeks Evangelists to work in their own space and time, over internet, email and social networking sites like linked in, facebook, twitter etc. to mobilise participants.

SUCCESSFUL Evangelists shall be paid a success fee on the following basis and this may be a great opportunity to generate some additional income by simply networking in your circles from your armchair & computer as all you need to do is forward a mail and get people to sign up over the phone.

10% of the fees on up to 10 participants,

15% on 11 participants and above.

Fee per participant is Rs 10,000/-

iCODEVGURUKUL shall be imparting specialist mentoring in development and besides the Developent & Sustainability Gurukul, we shall also be organizing other workshops and events. Once we choose you as our evangelist, you shall have the opportunity to also work with us for promoting other programs/ campaigns (like Karmayuga) that we organize through the year. You could also help recruit good NGOs as members of the federation. More details about our various programs/ movements are on  www.icodevgurukul.com and www.icoxchange.com .

CHOSEN EVANGELISTS may also be involved as volunteers for the long term for our e-commerce portal and campaigns based on merit & performance.

How to Apply: To begin with send us a brief profile with a short covering note with your “statement of purpose” to meenu@icongo.in  or bosco@icongo.in  Please outline your ideas on how you shall add value to promote participation in our fundraising conference through your efforts & networking. We shall revert back to you based on your seriousness of intent that would reflect in your short covering note. Please note only shortlisted & potential evangelists shall be contacted.

Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.

Internship Opportunity at Anugraha India 2012

Anugraha India is a national NGO ( Not for Profit) , working for marginalized communities since year 2000. Its activities range from health care programmes in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh to research studies in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Assam. Anugraha has covered a wide spectrum of issues in the community development and age care. 

Anugraha India invites application from Domestic & International Interns , who wish to work in India.

We require assistance in following areas:

1. Survey & field work

2. Outreach & mobilisation of senior citizens

3. Report writing, documentation, designing IEC material on ageing

4.Overall pubilicty and resource mobilisation campaign

5. Other areas may be considered , if the interns write to us.

Requirement: 

• The interns should be min graduates, not necessarily in social work but MUST have genuine interest and commitment to work hard & make a difference during their stay with Anugraha.
• They will have to make own arrangements for stay, however we will try to offer any assistance if they apply to us atleast one month prior they intend to join.
• At present we have projects in Delhi, Faridabad (Haryana), Ambala(Haryana) & Dehradun.
• We shall reimburse expenses incurred on TA or any official work assigned by us, as per our guidelines.
• No stipend will be offered.
• A certificate of appreciation & a token memento will be given at the end of their internship.

Those interested may contact: Ms. Arti Panchal at  anugrahaindia@gmail.com and phone at 011-22234969/65651539.

Please note we shall study the application / CV and expression of interest and might have a telecon before finalising.

Know more about Anugraha:

Anugraha is a national NGO, working for marginalized communities since year 2000. Its activities range from health care programmes in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh to research studies in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Assam, Anugraha has covered a wide spectrum of issues in the community development and age care.

Provided medical screening, MMU, medicines to over 15000 patients, 6000 cataract surgeries through Multi speciality Medical camps.  Participation and presentation made in about two -dozen National and International forums. Signed MOU with Senior Citizens Council, Republic of Mauritius. Anugraha implemented extensive initiatives on Slum health care & Environment improvement programme, Bal Shiksha, Bal Arogya, Corporate Social Responsibility programs, AIDS Control & Awareness along with a Project on Development & Empowerment of Adolescents. It collaborated with Ministry of women & child development for Skill development, awareness generation and training of 1000 BPL backward class women in U.P.

As a collaborative partner with Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI, it has organised several National seminars, training programs & Consultations.  In 2008, Anugraha in collaboration with Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI.  organized a National Consultative Meet on “Safeguarding  Rights of the Elderly in India” in context of the “Maintenance and Welfare of parents & senior citizen Act 2007”, at Delhi for NGOs, Judicial & police officers, State Govt. officials, State Human Rights Commissions of different states.  Trainings on “Management of Dementia” were organized in Uttarakhand & Delhi for NGOs, medical colleges, academic insts., psychologists and care givers. Community Training in Computers for Senior Citizens organized in Delhi, Dehradun, Rajasthan, Punajb & Ahmedapad. Sensitization programmes on Promoting Micro Credit among Elderly in Uttarakhand. As a part of its “active ageing” campaign, it has been celebrating International Day for Older Persons in collaboration with NISD since 2004; organizing walkathons, award ceremonies, Workshop on Madrid Plan and Mega Cultural Events with Padma awardees in Delhi.

As member of State Council for older persons, Govt. of Delhi NCT, Anugraha formulated the “State Policy on older persons”. In its Day Care & Recreation Center, supported by Govt. of Delhi NCT Delhi, Anugraha is running e-learning and computer center, library, counselling, spiritual, social support & health programs for senior citizens. Anugraha is a zonal chairperson of Indian society for Universities of Third age (U3A) and has forged effective partnerships with Dept. of social welfare, Govt. of Delhi, Delhi Police, Academic institutions and sponsored by corporate bodies- SRS Society for seniors, Haryana & ONGC, NTPC, OIL, SCOPE etc.  An internationally renowned agency on age care it has worked with International Collaborators like UNFPA, UN information center, UNESCAP, FAO, Southern Cross Care, Australia & International Federation on Ageing, Canada. 

Anugraha is headed by a qualified social gerontologist, doctorate in ageing & technical expert. It has trained staff in social work, educationists and counselors who manages their Elderly day care center and other activities. Many retired persons are engaged with Anugraha as counselors, care givers, trainers and social workers.

Address:

Anugraha India , DR.AABHA CHAUDHARY - Founder Secretary

Head office :   B-33, Arya Nagar Apts.,91, I. P. Extension, Patparganj, Delhi – 110092,

Ph. 011-22726632

Field Office : Dehradun, Uttaranchal, Rae Bareli, U.P., Bharuch, Gujarat.

Website :  http://www.anugrahaindia.net/

Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.

Citizen Journalism (CJ) , Exclusively 3 days course for Senior Citizens at Mumbai

The JM Foundation for Excellence in Journalism announces a new module of its Citizen Journalism programme from September 30 to October 2, 2011 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)  -- this time exclusively for senior citizens. Individuals aged 60 years and above are eligible to apply.

Silver Inning Foundation promotes this unique programme for Senior Citizens for the empowerment of silver citizens across the country, to harness the wisdom and experience of senior citizens towards a deeper participation in our democracy.

What
The course is designed as an extended weekend programme stretching over three days. Specialists from areas connected with the content of this course, professionals and domain experts would be conducting the training and information exchange programme.

Why
Increasingly, the citizen is being asked to contribute to the news gathering process, either through write ups, pictures, video or information. Moreover, there are issues which need to be reported about. Be it environment, transport or water conservation. Often, it could be something as critical as an inadequacy we notice in the state's performance.

But how does one go about it. How does one gather facts? How do one verify these facts? If one needs to seek information, does one know how to avail of the Right to Information (RTI) process? What are the basic laws which one is governed by, or which one sees being violated time and again, and against which one can raise a voice? Does one know the basic traffic and civic laws and redressal mechanisms, the penal code and basic constitutional rights. Does one know the process of seeking redressal? How do the courts in India function? Can I be heard there and how?

This and much more could be the reasons a citizen should avail this programme.

Who
This module has been tailored exclusively for individuals of/above 60 years of age. No formal qualification needed. You need to have a basic understanding of reading and writing.

Course Contents
Some of the key areas covered in the course include Citizen Journalism backgrounder and how it is practiced globally, basics of reporting, news gathering, presenting the story through words and pictures, ethics including accuracy and fairness, laws including slander and privacy, introduction to Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Criminal Procedure Code, civic laws and use of technology in Citizen Journalism.

Reporting by Citizen Journalists will be put on a portal dedicated to citizen journalism called CitizensReport.in

Eligibility
Any senior citizen interested in becoming a citizen journalist. Basic language skills in any Indian language or English needed.

Where
St. Andrew's College, Bandra (W), Mumbai.

When
September 30 - October 2, 2011. (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Fee: 
Rs. 1250/-inclusive of reading material, food on all three days,and a certificate of participation. Senior citizens keen on registering in groups of five and above can avail of a further discount of Rs. 250/- per participant.

To register:
1. Download and fill out the soft copy of the registration form , click here :  http://journalism.org.in/index.html

2. Mail the form as an attachment to lavanya.varadrajan@journalism.org.in
3. Send a draft or cheque of the requisite fee amount favouring "JM Foundation for Excellence in Journalism" to:
JM Foundation for Excellence in Journalism
104 Sanjay Appa Chambers, 83 Guru Hargobindraiji Marg,
AG Link Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400093.

Contact:

Lavanya Varadrajan: 022-40155197 / +91-98207 87949  /  +91-98209 85853 

Programme Directors
Shishir Joshi and Aloke Thakore

Shishir Joshi was till recently the Group Editorial Director of the Mid-Day group of publications, which includes Mid-Day (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune), Sunday Mid-Day, Gujarati Mid-Day and Inquilab. Prior to Mid-Day, Joshi was with the TV Today group, where he was executive editor. He has also been editorial consultant for the Sahara group, helping set up TV channels across India as well as recruiting and training professionals for them. Prior to that he was with NDTV as its sole business news correspondent based out of Mumbai. He has worked with CNN.com, written for Reuters and AFP and has contributed to UK based ITN-Channel 4 News and has been the South Asia Representative of Peter Arnett's Broadcast News Network (BNN TV). A law graduate, he is a Chevening Scholar. He is the co-founder of Journalism Mentor.

Aloke Thakore is a journalist, researcher and teacher. He has worked in print and television. At various times he has reported, written columns, authored academic articles, anchored programmes, taught at university and colleges, and coached in news rooms. He has also helped launched newspapers and magazines both as editorial and management consultant. He counts many journalists and media professionals among his students and trainees. A Media Leadership Fellow of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies, he has a Ph.D. in Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an AM in International Relations from the University of Chicago, an MS in Journalism from the University of Kansas. His first degree is from Calcutta University. He is the co-founder of Journalism Mentor.

Background
Citizen Journalism with its variants in Public Journalism or Civic Journalism acquired the accoutrements of a movement in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States. But the origins of Citizen Journalism are as old as journalism, when pamphlets and reports were issued by citizens. Some of the most powerful pieces of journalistic writing can be traced back to individual initiatives of citizens as reporters not reporters as professionals.

The need for citizens as journalists and for citizen journalists has been increasingly felt as media companies with their business and professional news gathering models do not necessarily commit enough resources to covering issues that beset a democracy such as ours or do not have any incentive to cover problems from a wide swathe of society. But not covering these problems and issues does not wish away the reality. And that is precisely where citizen journalists can reclaim the conversation. It needs to be remembered that the freedom of the press in India is an extension of the freedom of expression given to each citizen.

JM Foundation for Excellence in Journalism believes that India needs vigorous citizen journalism since it is well nigh impossible, for various reasons, for the news media organizations to cover all issues that need to be brought into the public eye. Hence, we have launched a Citizen Journalism initiative, which will both train citizen journalists and also provide them with a forum where they report.

JM Foundation for Excellence in Journalism
104, Sanjay Appa Chambers,
First Floor, Plot No 82,
Guru Hargobindraiji Marg,
A. G. Link Road, Andheri (E),
Mumbai – 400 093
Phone Nos:             +91-22-4015 5384       / 197
http://www.journalism.org.in
http://www.journalismmentor.in
http://www.citizensreport.in
 

Forget yourself for others, and others will never forget you.