What
is Be the Change?
Be
the Change, formerly known as National Gandhi Day of Service,
is an annual national day of service coordinated by SAALT. The purpose is to inspire and foster civic
engagement through volunteerism and community service. Every year,
hundreds of individuals participate in community service nationwide
in the spirit of Gandhi's most famous quote, "Be the change
you wish to see in the world." In 2008, Be the Change,
will occur on Saturday, October 4th.
The theme of Be the Change 08 is "Solidarity
in Service" - which reflects the way in which public
service can build coalitions, deepen relationships, and bring about
solidarity among people of different backgrounds. Be the Change
2008 will be an opportunity for individuals around the United States
to engage in collective public service activities that will lead
to further collaboration, civic engagement, and unity.
About SAALT
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering an environment in which all South Asians in America can participate fully in civic and political life, and have influence over policies that affect them. SAALT works to achieve this goal through leadership development, community education, community education, advocacy, and local capacity building. SAALT cultivates partnerships with and among South Asian organizations and individuals; amplifies the concerns of disempowered community members; and works in collaboration with broader civil and immigrant rights movements.
Schedule of Events for Oct. 4th- Arrive at Service Site: 8:30 - 9 AM
- Depart Service Site: 12:30 - 1 PM
- Arrive at George Washington University - Lerner Building Room LL102
- Lunch is Served!: 1 - 1:30 PM
- Keynote Speaker: 1:30 PM
* Please note the start and end time shown are approximate, site coordinators will contact volunteers with more specific information prior to Oct, 4th
| Registration Closed
Thank you to all who have registered for Be The Change 2008 DC. At this point registration has concluded and there are enough volunteers for all of the events on October 4th. Unfortunately additional volunteers can not be accomodated on the day of the event.
Please check back on both the SAALT website and this site for additional information (pictures, etc.) about the outcome of this year's events!
Once again thanks to all of the volunteers for signing up, and we encourage everyone to stay involved and look forward to your participation next year as well!
- DC Planning Team
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