“Ekal Concert” : REV. ‘Ad-libbing Fillers’ for in-between song space

– Prakash Waghmare; “E V F”; PR/Exposure/Media-affairs Committee; (973-525-2250)

The Following is not in any particular order - Each takes less than 1 Min.

(1) “Ekal Vidayalaya Foundation”, although rooted in education, it has now blossomed into empowerment of rural/tribal areas of India. It has presence in over 102,000 villages, all across the country, with reach to about 300,000 villages. This includes conflict-regions of Jammu-Kashmir & Nepal with thousands of Ekal sponsored schools ... Pl donate generously to - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(2) $365 (or Dollar-a-day), supports a school of about 35 students for education & healthcare for the ENTIRE year. Ekal services are provided free-of-cost, irrespective of caste, faith or gender. Ekal is in existence for past 32 years grooming almost 2.8 Million children annually. ... Pl donate generously to - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(3) Numerous ‘Ekal Alumni’ have went on to become district-level authorities, technocrats and entrepreneurs ... They are involved in nation-building efforts too ... ‘Pinky Karmakar’, India’s torch-bearer at the London Olympics was also an Ekal Alumni. ... Pl donate generously to - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(4) Ekal‘s focus is on integrated Village development. In addition to education, it is supporting multiple skill-enhancing cottage industries for thousands of woman folks and has established 10 research Centers for farmers – each of which benefit at least hundred thousand villagers directly and one million collaterally ... Pl donate generously to - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(5) Ekal makes use of latest digital and solar technology in its projects, wherever feasible. Currently, it has 24 ‘Ekal-on-wheels’ computer-equipped mobile vans that go around villages ; each van training 5,000 youths annually. Total Cost for each : $70,000 over 5 yrs. It has also instituted 25 Computer Labs. Use of tablets in schools is bringing digital literacy to our grass-roots children … $500 can equip one school with tablets that they basically need. Pl donate generously to - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(6) For the fight against ‘Corona’, Ekal launched an ambitious initiative – Through its tailoring Ctrs, it produced 1 Million Mask and 50,000 liters of Sanitizers/Disinfectants in the month of April alone. This was provided free-of-cost to the authorities and healthcare workers. It undertook door-to-door awareness campaign of social-distancing, cleanliness in villages, put a total clampdown on movements to-and-fro villages, distributed food & grains and put emphasis on self-reliance … Pl donate generously to - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(7) Periodically, Ekal runs Health-clinics, adult-education sessions and women empowerment briefings. The emphasis is on community awareness. Because of this proactive holistic approach cases of anemia, drunkenness, violent outbursts and exploitation of every kind has been drastically curtailed in Ekal villages. People are motivated to channel their energy and resources to self-interest community projects. … Pl donate at - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(8) Ekal has distinguished itself with numerous awards and accolades. Last year, the Govt of India bestowed Iconic “Gandhi Peace Prize” award for its exceptional social work with gender equality. Only one organization is honored each year with it ... Pl donate generously to - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(9) During the lockdown, Ekal-USA has promoted several activities. Some of the Chapters in USA are making, distributing masks, providing food to the needy and helping out aid-agencies. In addition to hosting successful concerts, Ekal-USA is also running a national Art competition for people of all ages, free Art workshops. For more details visit Ekal website. … Pl donate at - ekal.org/us/<eventname>

(10) Be a part of the largest grass-root mass movement undertaken by Indians and NRIs all over. Rebuild India by investing in Ekal ... People donate, not because they have more; but because others have lot less ... Be generous … Pl donate at - ekal.org/us/<eventname>