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Masumkhan Visitor Dec 20, 2005 - 13:16    NGO RESOURCE CENTRE,LATUR Mr.Masumkhan BSW & MSW (Development Cosultant) Naaz Cottage, Ayesha colony, Golden Jubilee Raod, Latur-413512, Maharashtra State, India. Mobile:9422657141 E-mail:masumrim@hotmail.com Foreign Funding Opportunity To President/Secretary NGO/Voluntary Organization/Private Voluntary Organization/ Civil Society Dear Sir / Madam Subject:- Information on Foundations, Funds & Granting Agencies. We rejoice with you at what your organization is doing assist the poor and the needy people of your area. We take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as NGO consultant. We are dedicated to the success of NGOs financial, technical & material appeals. Our mission is to strengthen the resources of NGOs. For the past five years, we have been conducting workshops & trainings in resource mobilization for the NGOs. As a result, hundreds of NGOs have benefited through our consultancy services. A world wide information available on International Development organizations, foundations, funds, granting agencies, trusts, non-profit organizations, charities & institutions in Social welfare, education, health, human rights, charitable hospital, poverty elimination, reproductive and sexual health, HIV/AIDS, cancer prevention, women’s empowerment, watershed development, disability rehabilitation, youth educational program, vocational program, etc. Latest international (Foreign) funding information available with grant application forms , guidelines, details address, phone, fax, e-mail, www, etc. And documentation services available for NGOs, various Project Proposal for foreign funding. Welcome to NGO Resource Center Guide to Funding for National & International Programs Imagine the time you will save by having, in a single convenient source, a list of hundreds of U.S.A., U.K., Scotland, Germany, Netherlands, and other countries foundations, corporate direct givers, and public charities that award millions of dollars to nonprofit institutions and projects in the abroad. These grant makers support a wide range of needs: international relief, education, health, HIV/AIDS prevention & care, income generation, women’s empowerment, environment, poverty elimination, watershed development, disability rehabilitation, conferences, disaster assistance, human rights, civil liberties, community development, and more. Get all the facts you need to bolster your target list of funding prospects: and Central Government Schemes from India. Take advantage of this collection of resources designed to help you secure funding for national and international programs. This collection is now available on CD-ROM at a special price of one CD-ROM Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only.) Project Proposal Documentation Charges: Rs.5000/- per Project. Payment Information: all orders must be prepaid, out station payment will be accepted by Demand Draft (DD) only in Favoring “Masumkhan Pathan”Payable at Latur. For Project Proposal the following document required in zerox ; (1) Registration Certificates of Trust, Society, FCRA. (2) Memorandum of Association. (3) Latest List of Executive Committee Members.(4) Audit Reports and Annual Reports for last 3 years. (5) Bank details, etc. For further information send your organization details with Project Proposal for which donor agency/funding information/consultancy service you require. Thanking You Yours Sincerely (Mr.Masumkhan)

Sally-Ann Winter New Collaborator Registered: Jan 2006 Post Number: 1 Jan 08, 2006 - 13:53    I am hoping that there is someone out there who can point me in the right direction.... I cannot afford to send money to sponsor a child right now, as I have been off sick for a year & am on benefits....However, I would love to write to a few children, that would benefit from a letter/card each month - does anyone have any ideas of such children, possibly in orphanages? Please e-mail me direct at pitstopbunny29@aol.com Many thanks x

Ojolowo Aderemi New Collaborator Registered: Jan 2006 Post Number: 1 Jan 24, 2006 - 09:41    My Name is Ojolowo Aderemi Idowu, i am in the process of establishing an Organisation to take care of Homelessness (Vagrant),Disabled ,Orphans, Child Abuse, Destitutes on the street, Old age and the Drug Addiction in Lagos Nigeria. I am seeking for your Organisation advise and every form of assistance. I have programmed myself and ways to go about it but i am making every contacts to established organisations in similar operations that will help me when we start to functions. What are the process to make us legalise and how do we source for funds, I will appreciate every form of your Organisation help on information and Information Materials. This is to also seek for training for some of our Volunteers to enable them function well. Hope to hear from you again. OJOLOWO Aderemi Idowu 17-19 Mabo Street Surulere Lagos State Nigeria West Africa 234(1)7216223 thevoices@africamail.com

Julia Visitor Feb 04, 2006 - 08:06    We still have some places available for Spring / Summer 2006 internships and volunteer work in India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia and China as well as Singapore. For more information kindly visit our website: www.perspectives-inc.com or e-mail at www.info@perspectives-inc.com

James Visitor Mar 17, 2006 - 17:42    Dear Friend Kenya is one of the most popular destinations for Travelers and volunteers vacations. Volunteering abroad in Kenya in East Africa region is the experience of a lifetime as hundreds of visitors and volunteers travel there to work and make a real difference in the lives of local people. The Volunteer programs are organised by Touch-Humanity International Voluntary Services (THIVS)a Kenyan- based non-profit organization which works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community. For more information about the programmes, time and how to participate, kindly click: http://www.freetocharities.org.uk/thivs/

James Visitor Mar 17, 2006 - 17:45    Dear Friend Kenya is one of the most popular destinations for Travelers and volunteers vacations. Volunteering abroad in Kenya in East Africa region is the experience of a lifetime as hundreds of visitors and volunteers travel there to work and make a real difference in the lives of local people. The Volunteer programs are organised by Touch-Humanity International Voluntary Services (THIVS)a Kenyan- based non-profit organization which works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community. For more information about the programmes, time and how to participate, kindly click: http://www.freetocharities.org.uk/thivs/

Beth Visitor Mar 23, 2006 - 19:43    I am a student in dublin city university,Ireland. Me and 4 friends wish to volunteer in Kenya this Summer from the 1st June onwards. We would like to make a difference in our time there and also explore this amazing country. I am looking for information on any suitable projects.

John C. Kimbrough Visitor Mar 25, 2006 - 03:56    Teaching Yoga in A Cambodian Prison – Pain, Laughter, Awakenings, Enlightenment The lovely aspect of the teachings and disciplines of Yoga is that they can be learned and applied by people in any environment or situation in the world. This holds true for people living and working in Antarctica, or in The United States and Thailand, be they in prison, in poverty, in a drug rehabilitation center or in a nice home or apartment and have a good education and social or work position. In fact and in practice, those who learn Yoga in prison can sometimes make greater progress in it then those outside of prison because they do not have the sensual pleasures and escapes to run to and lose and involve themselves in that those who are outside of prison do. For those who are involved in teaching Yoga, it is worthwhile that in teaching it, we do not judge another human being based on his or her past actions, but instead teach with the understanding and knowledge that all can uplift themselves and that within every defiled and troubled mind and body, there is a potential Yogi, Buddha or saint. In the classes that this writer leads in a prison in Cambodia, we try to let the students know that the pain that they experience physically when practice the various postures and techniques of Yoga is one that is liberating them from the tension of the body, which does affect the state of mind and consciousness, making it more balanced and focused. But along the way, we want them to experience things that will make them laugh, as we understand the need to find something humorous or funny in their present experience and situation, and that learning and practicing Yoga does not all have to be somber and consist of a painful study and practice. Laughter can uplift the mind, soul and spirit of a man, just as postures and meditation can. And laughter, when trying to do a posture that is demanding and painful, such as the camel posture, can make its practice one that is less dreaded. We also see, as all teachers of Yoga do, a rapid evolution of mindfulness and energy in the learners, which can make them both appreciative of what Yoga is bringing them, and determined to carry on with their practice in a diligent manner and learn more about Yoga. Small and subtle awakenings are a form of enlightenment, whether they relate to ourselves and those that we are closest to, or the world as a whole and the teachings of Yoga. When men and women can experience awakenings, whether they are in prison in Cambodia or in the prison of their own mind and consciousness in their own home or house anywhere in the world, they can bring a sense of joy and fulfillment that temporary pleasures and entertainment can not, just because of the fact that they are something that can be built on and used in day to day living, to guide a man or woman to live in a better way. This is why we refer to Yoga and its practice as being a fact, that being that “Yoga is for Better Health and Living”. ©2006 John C. Kimbrough/Yoga is for Better Health and Living Providing free Yoga education programs and classes to the disenfranchised, underprivileged and troubled in Cambodia

John C. Kimbrough Visitor Mar 25, 2006 - 03:59    Some Reflections on Teaching Yoga to Prisoners in Cambodia The teaching and learning of Yoga can occur in any environment and only requires a place to learn and practice, a dedicated and competent teacher, and learners who are open to its teachings and willing to make the effort to learn. This is something that this writer has reflected on more over the last three months as he has taken on new responsibilities of teaching Yoga classes in Cambodia in addition to his regular classes in Bangkok, Thailand. These new classes in Cambodia have been taught to three groups of people, those being individuals who have been disabled by land mines, drug addicts and substance abusers in recovery, and men serving time in prison. Each one of these individual groups has presented a different set of factors to reflect on. Of the three groups, this writer would say that the men in prison are the most challenging to teach, because of both their situation and how this writer perceives their situation. Of course, perceptions change as we become more familiar with something and learn and grow through our interaction with it. The men in prison have varied futures to look forward to with some having to remain in prison for many years to come or their life, while others will be released, but upon their release, may return to an environment with limited options and opportunities and in a state of mind that lacks clarity or focus. Even though the teachings and disciplines of Yoga offer people a strong foundation for living, some prisons and prison systems are more supportive of what Yoga teaches a man then others. What this means is that those prisons and prison systems that provide reasonable and healthy food and opportunities for self – study and solitude will be more likely to elevate a man then those that do not. It is hard to say if Cambodian prisons are at present able to provide men with these things. Because the men face uncertain and varied futures, one wonders what they are getting out of the practice, except an opportunity to get out of their cells. That in itself is something, but it also noted that some come to the Yoga sessions not to learn Yoga but to ask for money and other things or request some assistance with their case. Because some men are shy or do not know how to ask questions or what to ask, or talk about themselves and their feelings, it is sometimes difficult to gauge what kind of progress they are making from their practice or what kind of insights they are generating. Also, since there are over 500 men in the prison, but only one class is held per day consisting of 22 men, the regular attendance of all of those people who are interested in Yoga is not possible, so classes have both new and old learners of Yoga attending. This does not present any kind of formidable challenges to teaching but can mean that it is difficult at times to build on previously taught concepts. Each time that this writer walks into this prison he feels more comfortable with being there and the people that he meets, knows and teaches there. Each time that this writer walks into this prison he feels a responsibility to explain and teach Yoga to the very best of his ability, but is sometimes discouraged by the lack of attention by some of the people who come to the class. And each time that this writer walks into this prison he wants to act and react to the men in it with loving kindness and compassion, but realizes that he is limited as to what he can do as regards this. But along with this, there is the realization that a prison can provide an environment where an individual can make great progress with Yoga because of the lack of other sensual impingements and desires to run to. As with the teaching and learning of Yoga in any environment, be it an ashram, health club, someone’s apartment or home, or a prison, much of the responsibility of making Yoga a fruitful part of an individual’s life is their dedication and motivation and the teacher’s ability to guide and support the cultivation of these characteristics on their part. ©2006 John C. Kimbrough

John C. Kimbrough Visitor Mar 25, 2006 - 04:01    Some Common Sense Guidelines and Reminders for Teaching Yoga to Prisoners When we teach Yoga in a place or environment that is not under our individual control or ownership, we need to abide by the rules of the owner or controlling individual or party. This is true whether we teach in an ashram, temple, health club, someone’s home or apartment, a school, a vocational center or a prison. But in teaching Yoga to men and women in prison there most likely will be more serious and important factors and rules to be mindful about, not just in the requirements and rules of the prison and prison system, but also regarding how we relate to the men and women who come to our classes. Some of these are given below. • Before going to teach in a local jail, prison or prison system make sure that you are very clear about what you will be teaching them and what your availability will be on a daily and long - term basis. If you start a program of teaching Yoga to men and women who are incarcerated and then suddenly have to stop it, you may generate bad or resentful feelings. • Before going to teach in a local jail, prison or prison system make sure that you make an appointment to meet with the relevant authorities, most importantly of course being the system director, prison warden or director, or those that are his or her representatives. At such a meeting try to look professional and be able to present your points regarding teaching and any material that you will give to the learners. This is because some things, such as perhaps a laminated card that shows the Yoga postures and practices may be considered to be prison contraband or be thought of as having the potential to use as a weapon that may cause harm to oneself or others. • Anytime that you wish to change your schedule or make some changes in your program or teaching, inform the authorities in charge. Many times this will not necessitate a meeting with a higher up but only a meting with the person who is in charge of your program or class. • Inform both your class and those who are in charge of your class if you will not be able to teach on a certain day or for a certain period of time. • If possible, always arrive early for your class and greet the men or women who come to it in a polite and respectful manner. • Do not show favorites in teaching a class to prisoners. This is extremely important as it could breed resentment and problems, in addition to causing problems with the prison authorities and perhaps your class and program as a whole. • It may be most suitable to have men teach male prisoners while women teach female prisoners, if this is possible. • There should be a prison guard or guards on duty and with the class while it is going on. This standard practice in most jails and prisons. • Do not get involved with any prisoners as far as their case or personal life and problems. Your job is to teach Yoga and teach Yoga only. Be compassionate to your students but also be mindful as regards the limits to how you can and should act on that compassion. • Do not look at the prisoners and those who are in charge of them as being a “them and us” thing or think of people as being good or bad guys. The people who are in the prison environment with you, bot prisoners and guards are there for a reason, and as Yoga teachers and practitioners, we are open, understanding and compassionate to all, not just some. • Do not use your class as a forum to air your views on the prison system, prisoner rights, human rights or any other subject outside the teachings of Yoga. • Be supportive, understanding and encouraging of the learners as you would in any Yoga class. Men and women need and benefit from the things that Yoga can offer them and if you are a Yoga teacher, it is highly recommended that you look into starting up a Yoga class or program at the local city jail, county jail or prison in your area. Yoga is currently be taught at various jails and prisons in the United Kingdom, India, The United States, Singapore and Cambodia, among others. Prison authorities and directors are for the most part sincerely interested in assisting the men and women who are under their care in dealing with their incarceration and their life in a manner that is positive or constructive. If they are presented with a program that is well thought out and they perceive the teacher as being professional and competent, they will most likely approve such a program. By teaching Yoga to men and women in prison, you may be providing them with a way to better understand and change their life for the better, both while they are in prison and upon their release. ©2006 John C. Kimbrough

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