Year: 2013

US Government-Funded Fulbright Scholarships, established in 1946 by Senator J. William Fulbright, are designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of United States and other countries all over the world. These scholarships offer grants to US citizens (and now also to citizens of other countries) for teaching and training, advanced research, graduate study and professional…

Summer Camp For the fifth consecutive year, a Summer Camp was held for more than 365 children, organized by the facilitators, coordinators and volunteers at SARVAM. After the schools closed for summer vacation, the children were enthusiastically looking forward to the Summer Camp this year, and anticipating the fun with the various activities planned for…

The US Consul General Jennifer McIntyre inaugurated the “English Access Microscholarship Program” at Satyam, the SARVAM Children’s Corner at Poothurai Village, on the 29th of September, 2013. In the presence of village representatives, teachers and the 110 students of the Program, Mrs Jennifer McIntyre and Mr David Gaynor – US Consul General Public Affairs – kick-started…

The US General Consul Jennifer McIntyre inaugurated the “English Access Microscholarship Program” at Satyam, the SARVAM Children’s Corner at Poothurai Village, on the 29th of September, 2013. In the presence of village representatives, teachers and the 110 students of the Program, Mrs Jennifer McIntyre and Mr David Gaynor – US General Consul Public Affairs –…

For the fifth consecutive year, a Summer Camp was held for more than 365 children, organized by the facilitators, coordinators and volunteers at SARVAM. After the schools closed for summer vacation, the children were enthusiastically looking forward to the Summer Camp this year, and anticipating the fun with the various activities planned for them. The…

An exhibition and sale of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Society handicraft products was organized at Cadbury’s corporate office on the occasion of World Environment Day. Various products like candles, incenses, perfumed sachets, paper products, books and soaps were on display, available for sale. The 400-odd employees of Cadbury’s appreciated the products and the efforts by…

The Loomba Foundation based in London which works towards empowering the widows have decided to donate 100 sewing machines to the widows of the Sarvam villages. Widows who do not have any financial backing would be helped through this program. They would be given training in garment making for two months. On successful completion of…

The US Embassy is supporting Sarvam in The English Access Microscholarship Program which provides a foundation of English language skills to bright, economically disadvantaged 13 – 20 year olds through two years of After School Instruction and Intensive Sessions. Access students also gain an appreciation for U.S. culture and democratic values through enhancement activities. A…

On 2nd February 2013, Sarvam observed its 9th Foundation Day in a simple yet profound function. Every year this day is commemorated by meditating, contemplating the past year(s) and the learning gathered from all the positives and negatives, renewing the aspiration to continue to work for the Divine. This year it was decided to keep…