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YFS Hyderabad Conducts Eye Camp at Vatsalya Sindhu
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 | admin | No comment |
YFS Hyderabad Conducts Eye Camp at Vatsalya Sindhu

A team of 3 YFS volunteers conducted a basic eye screening camp at Vatsalya Sindhu (destitute center for boys) to identify students who need eye treatment. The camp started around 4:30PM and all  30 students were screened.  Students ranging from age 5 to 14 stay in the hostel. During the screening volunteers identified that most [...]

YFS Hyderabad team 10K run
Monday, November 29th, 2010 | admin | 4 comments |
YFS Hyderabad team 10K run

25 volunteers participated as a YFS Team in the  Hyderabad 10K run on 28th Nov. We raised awareness about the Kashmir issue and expressed our feelings that Kashmir was and will always be an integral part of India. Our feelings resonated well with the youth audience. Here is a report by Sagar from Infosys, followed by [...]

YFS Hyderabad Launches Seva Fellowships!
Thursday, November 25th, 2010 | admin | 7 comments |
YFS Hyderabad Launches Seva Fellowships!

Ever felt you would want to spend more time volunteering? Want to work in rural and remote areas? Be a YFS Seva Fellow! YFS promises to match you to a project of your choice anywhere in the country. Here are the salient points of the Seva Fellowship program: – Choose any location within the country and [...]

Prof.M.K.Sridhar(YFS Advisor) honoured with Rajyotsava award for 2010
Thursday, November 25th, 2010 | admin | 3 comments |
Prof.M.K.Sridhar(YFS Advisor) honoured with Rajyotsava award for 2010

Youth for Seva congratulates Prof.M.K.Sridhar who was awarded Karanataka Rajyotsava award for 2010.  YFS is privileged to have Prof.M.K.Sridhar on its advisory board since inception. Currently Prof.M.K.Sridhar is the Executive Director and Member-Secretary for Karnataka Jnana Aayoga(Karnataka Knowledge Commission), Government of Karnataka. Prof.Sridhat is Professor at Canara Bank School of Management Studies (CBSMS) and is on deputation [...]

YFS Hyderabad – Vana Yatra to Araku Valley
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 | admin | 3 comments |
YFS Hyderabad – Vana Yatra to Araku Valley

Namaste, 26 YFS Hyderabad Volunteers from 15 different companies went on Vana Yatra to Araku Valley from 19th-21st Nov. The goal was to live with the tribal and rural folks, like they do, and understand their problems. It was a fun filled and eye opening experience for all the Yatris. Memories which would be cherished [...]

Talk by Lead India 2020, Hyderabad
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | admin | 6 comments |
Talk by Lead India 2020, Hyderabad

Lead India 2020 Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, intellectual organization. The 1st National Movement for independence was started with the call “Quit India” made by Gandhiji. Lead India 2020 has been declared as ”The 2nd National Movement”, igniting passion in children and youth to lead India to lead the world by 2020. Vision Statement: Lead [...]

The Hindu 17 Nov 2010
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | admin | No comment |

Russel Market clean up drive

YFS Hyderabad – Children’s Day Celebrations at Patni Computers
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | admin | No comment |

Children’s Day 2010 celebrated at Patni Campus, Hitech City. 45 Children from Vidya Bharati which included 26 Tribal Girls took part in cultural program and games with Children of Patni Employees. Lot of fun, games and delicious food made it a memorable day for everyone. Here is a report by YFS volunteer Nidhi from IBM: [...]

YFS Hyderabad 10K Run – Team Registration
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | admin | 11 comments |
YFS Hyderabad 10K Run – Team Registration

Youth for Seva Hyderabad is participating in Hyderabad 10K run (http://www.hyderabad10k.com/) on 28th Nov as a team! During the run, we will raise awareness about National Integrity and Security by carrying appropriate banners and placards. Register for the run under the category ’8K Fun Run’ at any Cafe Coffee Day, Talwalkars and all SBH Branches. [...]

Mittur Survey (Oct-21, 2010)
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | admin | No comment |
Mittur Survey (Oct-21, 2010)

ANALYSIS OF MITTUR SURVEY – Oct 21, 2010 On October 21, 2010, a group of six volunteers visited Mittur village (Kolar) and conducted a survey which was mainly focussed on hygiene practises of women and sanitation facilities in the village. Some additional information related to education, occupation, etc was also collected. The analysis of each [...]