On 13^th February, 2010, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled (ST) collaborated with Youth for Seva (YFS) volunteers to conduct a painting competition on the theme “Waste Management” for children in schools in which the YFS volunteers work during their free time.

Do check out the pictures !!

Chiguru 2009 was an event held for all the Government schools and govt aided schools in Katthruguppe and Basavanagudi .

zones on December 13th, 2009 at Vijayabharthi School in Girinagar. About 180 students from 8 schools from class 5 to class 10 participated in the event. They were accompanied by their respective teachers and the volunteers from YFS. There were 8 competitions like singing, group dancing, collage, painting, Bhagvadgita recitation, quiz, story telling and pick 'n speak. Books and certificates were given out for the first second and third prizes. Ramakrishna ashram sponsored the books. A group of 10 volunteers from Katthruguppe zone were involved in the event to make it a grand success.

You are cordially invited to clebrate "National Youth's Day" on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jayanathi.

Keynote address followed by Q/A eith Pujya Swami Harshanandaji Maharaj, President, Ramakrishna Math, Bangalore.

Date & Time
23 JANUARY 2010
SATURDAY
9:30 AM to 12 noon

Vanavasi Kalyana Dandeli

When 'Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram' in Dandeli requested YFS to send few volunteers to work with students in the hostels for boys and girls from the nearby villages, Aparna, a lecturer at BMS Engineering college readily ageed and spent 2 weeks there in July 2009. Apart from helping students in their academics, Apana did a systenatic study of the health issues and also spoke to Execuives at KPCL factory regarding their involvement in these activities.

Media Coverage for YFS

 YFS volunteerssetup www.parisaraganapati.net and did extensive media campaign to raise awareness about using eco-friendly Ganesha idols for the pooja. YFS organized a press conference in this regard and 8 newspapers covered the campaign. Many families have switched to Ganesha idols made of pure clay in this Ganesha festival season.

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_youth-place-clay-idols-on-pedestal_1284198 has the story from DNA newspaper.

We have seen the extent of damage on TV and read it in newspapers. Now, it’s time for us to do something. Here is an appeal from ‘Youth for Seva’ to provide support to the victims in all possible ways.

Already 4 full-time volunteers from YFS are working at the relief camps at Bagalkote and Raichur. We are working in partnership with ‘Seva Bharati’ which is running relief centers in Bagalkote, Raichur, Belgaum and Gadag areas serving over 30,000 people.

Families are being provided with basic necessities like blankets, bed sheets, utensils and ration for few days. It costs only Rs.1000/- to support one family. In the long term, we plan to take up rebuilding of homes in villages.

To manage funds for exclusively for this cause, our parent organization (Hindu Seva Pratishthana) has opened a bank account in the name of “H.S.P.Natural Calamities Relief Fund”

Please write cheques in the name of “H.S.P.Natural Calamities Relief Fund” and send it to our office at:

“Ajitashree”, 8/28 Bull Temple Road

Basavanagudi, Bangalore 56004

To do online transfers, the account details are below. After the transfer, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your complete address to send the receipts.

“H.S.P.Natural Calamities Relief Fund”

Savings Bank A/c# 64050593389

State Bank of Mysore

Shankarapuram Branch.

 IFSC code : SBMY0040195

Note: All your contributions are eligible for tax exemption under 80G.

From charitysale_2008

On the occassion of Deepavali, YFS is arranging charity sale in various companies and colleges where products made by mentally challenged children and also people with multiple disabilities will be on sale. YFS is partnering with NGOs like Aruna Chetana, Seva-In-Action, Asha, Prerana, Heart and Soul Foundation, Bon Free, etc. and all the proceeds will go directly to these NGOs. Typically, a stall will be setup in Cafeteria or some common place in the companies for few hours on 1 or 2 days.

If you are interested in facilitating the sale in your company, please contact Nishchita  9844465275 or Avinash 9964054995.