LEAD is a Sewa International's  Internship Program for High School students.  It introduces socially conscious leadership to Sewa enthusiastic volunteers.  It provides a platform to the participant to serve the greater community and experience the joy of giving.

Hereby we invite applications for LEAD 2019 summer volunteer program.  A great opportunity to meet socially aware community leaders, develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills,  serve community and have fun along the way besides achieving Sewa recognition and USA President’s award.

General Eligibility: High School Students (who are in or going to high school).  Fellows need to be sincerely committed to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.

Selection Criteria: Limited seats, on first come first serve basis.  Equal opportunity employer.  Open to all nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Program Fee: $100 / candidate.  To pay the costs of the program.

Job Description:

●      Participating in Sewa service activities.

●      Sewa  Marketing and Public Relations.

●      Research & Documentation.

●      Event Planning and organizing the events.

●      Fundraising to support our projects.

●      Conducting Sewa awareness and outreach programs.

●      Interaction with community leaders.

●      Workshops.

Sign Up for Volunteering HERE

Sewa International has partnered with Vyasa Houston & Yoga Bharati (US based Yoga Institutes affiliated with S-Vyasa University) to offer this program in U.S.A. through its local chapters to improve public health, in particular those having diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Yoga Workshop Objectives:

• Helps pre-diabetic individuals from becoming diabetic (Type II)
• Helps diabetic individuals to control and manage their diabetic condition. 
• Reduce probability of other health complications arising from diabetic conditions.
• Reduce diabetic condition from severe to moderate, moderate to mild, and from mild to normal.

Yoga Workshop Includes

• Asanas - Yoga postures and stretches
• Pranayam & Meditation - Yoga breathing and relaxation
• Guidance regarding diet and nutrition from certified Dietician
• Basic medical screening prior to the start of Yoga workshopto determine physical fitness to practice yoga. 
• Concepts of Integrated approach to help individuals change their Life Style 
• Materials provided to practice

Structure of Yoga Workshop

• 14 Sessions – each 1.5 hours, 4 days a week(Tue, Thu, Say, Sun)
• Locations: Fremont, San Jose, San Ramon, Saratoga ....
  
• Deposite $150 (Payable on first session)
  

Contact
Seema - 801-471-1729
Email - sdm-bayarea@sewausa.org

Sewa International's RTP chapter brings its annual fund raising event:

 8th Charity Volleyball Tournament "Spike for Sewa" on Aug 24th in Cary!

 Don't be shy if you are a beginner, we have "Learn 'N' play for Beginners" with   coach Nimisha Shah.

 If you are interested, please reply back to this email.

 Registrations are open @ https://sewausa.org/event-3400132

 Details @ https://www.facebook.com/events/405429606959643/

 All the proceeds from this tournament will go to - Sponsor a Child. Learn more   @ https://sac.sewausa.org/

 Your support in any manner would be really great. If you would like to   volunteer, please get in touch.

Come enjoy Various Tastes of India by participating in the gala hosted by SEWA organization. Exquisite, home-made authentic food from several parts of India will be served along with light entertainment.

Some or all of the regional foods will be offered:

• • Andhra Pradesh: Telugu cuisine is a cuisine of South India native to the Telugu people from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Generally known for its tangy, hot and spicy taste, the cooking is very diverse due to the vast spread of the people and varied topological regions. All three regions — Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana — have distinctive cuisines, where in semi-arid Telangana state region millet-based breads (roti) is predominant staple food, while rice is predominant in irrigated Andhra. Pappu, tomato, gongura, and tamarind are largely used for cooking curries. Spicy and hot varieties of pickles form an important part.

    
    
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  • Telangana: Telangana cuisine, there is a special place for rotis made from millets, such as jonna rotte (sorghum), sajja rotte (penisetum), or Sarva Pindi" and Uppudi Pindi (broken rice). In Telangana a gravy or curry is called Koora and Pulusu (Sour) in based on Tamarind.

  • Gujarat: Gujarati cuisine is one of the the oldest culinary treasures of India and is primarily vegetarian. It offers a wide variety of dishes each with its unique cooking style, different kinds of pickles, farsans, chutneys and foods that are always high on nutritional value. But the real essence of Gujarati food lies in the creative use of everyday vegetables and mild spices. It is an exquisite blend of flavors where sweet notes dominate most dishes like the famous Gujarati Kadhi, Dhokla and Fafda. 

  • Maharashtra: Maharashtrian cuisine includes mild and spicy dishes. Wheat, rice, jowar, bajri, vegetables, lentils and fruit are dietary staples. Peanuts and cashews are often served with vegetables. Distinctly Maharashtrian dishes include ukdiche modak, aluchi patal bhaji and Thalipeeth.

  • Tamil Nadu: Tamil cuisine is a cuisine native to the Tamil people who are native to the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka.  The region has a rich range of cuisine involving Vegetarian, and traditionally vegan dishes. Rice, legumes and lentils are used extensively and flavor is achieved by the blending of various spices. Tamil dishes are prepared in an elaborate and leisurely way and served in traditional style on a banana leaf. The traditional way of eating a meal involves being seated on the floor, having the food served on a banana leaf, and using clean fingers of the right hand to transfer the food to the mouth. After the meal, the fingers are washed, and the banana leaf becomes food for cows. Typically breakfast includes idli or dosa and rice accompanied by sambar and rasam, followed by curd for lunch.

  • West Bengal: Bengali cuisine is a culinary style with an emphasis on fish; vegetables and lentils are served with rice as a staple diet. Known for its subtle and fiery flavors, as well as the spread of its confectioneries and desserts. It also has the only traditionally developed multi-course tradition from the cuisine of the Indian subcontinent that is analogous in structure to the modern service a la russe style of French cuisine. Don’t miss the Mishti-Doi and Rosho-gulla.

  • Karnataka: The cuisine of Karnataka includes many Vegetarian cuisines. It is one of the oldest surviving cuisines and traces its origin to the Iron Age. a typical Kannadiga Oota (Kannadiga meal) includes the following dishes in the order specified and is served on a banana leaf: Uppu (salt), Kosambari, Pickle, Palya, Gojju, Raita, dessert, Thovve, Chitranna, rice, and ghee. The meal is completed with a serving of curd rice.

  • Kerala: The cuisine of Kerala is linked to its history, geography, demography and culture. Kerala cuisine offers a multitude vegetarian dishes prepared with rice. Chillies, curry leaves, coconut, mustard seeds, turmeric, tamarind, and asafoetida are all frequently used.

  • Rajasthan: Rajasthani cuisine is  influenced by both the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in this arid region. It is also known for its snacks like Bikaneri Bhujia, Mirchi Bada and Pyaaj Kachori. Other famous dishes include Bajre ki roti (millet bread) and Lashun ki chutney (hot garlic paste), Mawa Kachori from jodhpur, Alwar ka mawa, Malpauas from pushkar and Rassgollas from Bikaner, "paniya"and "gheriya" from Mewar.

  • Punjab: Punjabi cuisine has a rich tradition of many distinct and local ways of cooking. One is a special form of tandoori cooking that is now famous in other parts of India, UK, Canada, and in many parts of the world. Main dishes include Sarson ka saag (a stew whose main ingredient is mustard greens) and makki to roti (flatbreads made with cornmeal). Basmati rice is the indigenous variety of Punjab and many varieties of rice dishes have been developed with this variety. 

  • Odisha: Odia cuisine uses less oil and is less spicy while nonetheless remaining flavourful. Rice is the staple food of this region. Mustard oil is used in some dishes as the cooking medium, but ghee (made of cow's milk) is preferred in temples. In old times food was traditionally served on banana leaves or disposable plates made of sal leaves. Yoghurt is used in dishes. Many sweets of the region are based on chhena (cheese).

  • Street foods from around India: Street food is ready-to-eat food or drink sold by a hawker, or vendor, in a street or other public place, such as at a market or fair. It is often sold from a portable food booth, food cart, or food truck and meant for immediate consumption. Some notable examples are Paapri Chhat, Dahi Puri, Bhel Puri, Samosas etc.

Sewa Bay Area  

Presents

Bike/Run/Walk on August 25th

Contact Information:

Sanket : 201-238-6324 OR 646-4Y4-SEWA
nymetro-sports@sewausa.org

 

Tournament Info 

• What: 8 Overs, 8 player cricket teams, Hard tennis ball knockouts When: Sept 7th, 14th and 15th : 8am - 10pm 
• Where: Lincoln Park West, Jersey City 
• GPS: Co-ordinates: 40.727134, -74.091178 || Nearest address: 344 Duncan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 
• Formal Closing Ceremony : 6 - 8 PM on Sat, 15thSep, 2018
• 10% discout on Cricket equipment at Bat & Ball with code Sports4Sewa
• Food Coupons are included

Register: https://sports4sewa.eventbrite.com

Get Directions

Sewa International has partnered with Vyasa Houston & Yoga Bharati (US based Yoga Institutes affiliated with S-Vyasa University) to offer this program in U.S.A. through its local chapters to improve public health, in particular those having diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Yoga Workshop Objectives:

Yoga Workshop Includes

Structure of Yoga Workshop

• 14 Sessions – each 1.5 hours, 4 days a week(Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)
• Each Tuesday,  Thursday - From 7 to 8.30 PM
  
• Each Saturday & Sunday - From 9 to 10.30 AM
• Location: Reno Dr, Evergreen, San Jose, CA. Address will be shared with registrants.
• Deposit $150

Contact
Seema - 801 471 1729
Aarti - 408 768 8531
Email - sdm-bayarea@sewausa.org

Sewa International has partnered with Vyasa Houston & Yoga Bharati (US based Yoga Institutes affiliated with S-Vyasa University) to offer this program in U.S.A. through its local chapters to improve public health, in particular those having diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Yoga Workshop Objectives:

Yoga Workshop Includes

Structure of Yoga Workshop

• 14 Sessions – each 1.5 hours, 4 days a week (Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun)
• Location: Donegal, Newark, CA. Address will be shared with registrants.
• Cost: Free for Diabetics (Must attend all sessions).
  All others pay $150 as deposit. Payable to Sewa International by check on first day of the Class.

Contact
Seema Garg Murthy - 801 471 1729
Email - sdm-bayarea@sewausa.org

Cleveland Chapter Sewa International is organizing Run For Sewa, 5KM Run/Walk, on Sunday, September 8 in Avon Lake, Ohio at 9:00 AM. It is at the same place as the previous years. Please join us and make this event this year also.

As you may already know, the funds raised during this event are used to support Sewa ASPIRE Tutorial and Mentoring program for at-risk students. We currently have ASPIRE program in Euclid High School and Garfield Heights High School.  In the last two years, 32 Student athletes, who were failing in various subjects and ASPIRE tutors helped them to improve their GPA and go to college. We are getting requests from other high schools to start a similar program. Needless to say, ASPIRE program is enhancing  a positive image of all Indians in the Cleveland area. Please take a look at the YouTube video on ASPIRE in Euclid High School (https://youtu.be/Jwq0kd9N5WQ). This effort was also profiled in our local Channel 5 News (https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/euclid-football-players-achieving-academic-success-thanks-to-nonprofit-group). Please also note that Sewa International is a Not for profit 301(c) Organization (Tax ID #20-0638718)

You may register at: www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/runforsewa.asp. If you register online, we offer student discount (18 years or younger). Please check it out.

Thanks again for all your help and support. If you have any questions, please do let us know. Let us get healthy, help the poor and ngive the gift of knowledge at the same time.

If you would like to Donate, please click on the link below :

https://sewausa.org/admin/website/?pageId=18400 

In the donation form, please select the chapter as Cleveland and select ASPIRE in the field 'Donate for Project' as shown in the image below .

Sewa Chicago - Annual Garba Fund raising event with fun filled evening of Garba and Food 

Let’s make every girl child say “Yes, I can go to school!”

Namaha Foundation for the Arts, a San Ramon based Non-profit Art Organization is working in partnership with SEWA International USA, Bay Area chapter to raise funds for SEWA's "Girls Hygiene and Women's Empowerment" Programs, through a Multicultural Dance Extravaganza, Veera.

Venue:
San Ramon Performing Arts Center
10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon, CA 94568
On September 15, 3:00 PM (Seating starts at 2:30pm)

Tickets: $15 (Will be $20 after September 8^th) No ticket sale at the door.

Program Details:

• “Udaan” – A Flight to Freedom
• Ushanjali School of Dance, Indraadhanush shcool - odissi; Tarana dance academy and Sthree productions 
• A catwalk by and an introduction to Women of Strength in our society about their social contribution
• Followed by Group Performances by Bay Area’s Leading Dance Schools devoted to women’s power
• Essay Competition on current topics in the world
• Art Exhibition/sale
• On Site Dosa Stall and Pizza sale by LEAD kids

Essay Competition: Topic related to Current Topics in the World

• On the spot competition in DVHS Commons
• Start Time: 1-30 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes before
• $10 entry fee allows them to an entry to the show and Dosa festival
• 3 age groups: 8-10; 11-14 and 15-18 years
• Duration: 45 mins
• Contestants bring their own writing pads, pencils
• Prizes: 2 per group if there are more than 5 entries and one per group if less than 5

Contact:
Anita Kant  anitamkant@yahoo.com
Priyanka Marepally priya_mahesh97@yahoo.com
Guru Prasad gurunjoy@gmail.com

Kindly attend the program and support a noble cause!

About Sewa International’s Girls' Hygiene Project: https://sewausa.org/Toilets

It all began in 2013 when Jayanthi Ramanan ji scouted the streets and slums of Bangalore and realized that girl children are not sent to school due to lack of toilets and menstrual hygiene issues. She appealed to Sewa USA for this great cause of putting girl children ahead and break the gender inequality to give girls and women equal opportunities.

Thus, started Sewa International’s project of toilet building in India!

We have completed 407 toilets benefiting 24989 school children and 7803 families. Our aim for 2019 is to complete 523 toilets in 5 Indian states - Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. 

Our ongoing Google funded Project of building 50 toilets at Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi) and Karnataka (Belgaon) is near completion.

Kindly help make every girl’s dream to be educated possible.

A medley of classical dances (Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi) featuring 5 premier San Diego Dance Studios. All proceeds benefit humanitarian service projects in USA, India and other countries!

Participating Dance Studios 

Aavartan Dance Academy - Odissi (Gargi Chattopadhyaya)
Aavartan Dance Academy - Bharata Natyam (Srimeenakshi Srinivasan)

Mayur Natyalaya (Ashwini Sangam)

Meenal's Academy of Performing Arts (Meenal Chakradeo)

Swapanthi Dance Academy (Aparna Prabhakar)

Join us with family and friends for an entertaining evening to support local talent and help raise funds for vital service projects!

Tickets

Until 9/14: Individual: $15, $20, $40; Family of four: $50, $80, $160

After 9/14: Individual: $15, $25, $50; Family of four: $50, $100, $200

Tickets required for ages 4+. Snack, refreshment and dinner available for purchase.

Sewa Bay Area

Presents

• Live Music Band
  
• Free Admission for Kids under 5.
  
• Dandiya Sticks available for purchase onsite.
  
• Indian Food & Snacks available for purchase onsite.
  
• Onsite training* for Garba/Dandiya by Rangeela Raas Rock Studio (www.r3studiobay.com)
• Best dressed male and female prize

• Looking for an outfit for Dandiya, please checkout at - Radhakrishna Fashions

*Rangeela Raas Rock Studio will offer free raas garba training from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Location:

Silver Creek High School,

3434 Silver Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95121

Platinum Sponsors

https://www.sginccpa.com/

Texas: (214) 315-6392

  California: (408) 942-1450

 provides a wide range of tax, valuation, financial advisory and related consulting services to individual and commercial clients

Bronze Sponsors

Sunny Singh, Golden State Fine Homes, Inc.

Real Estate Broker/Owner
Cell: (408) 603-8653, CalBRE # 01852828

sunny@goldenstatefinehomes.com

www.goldenstatefinehomes.com

Prize Sponsors

https://minedjewels.com/ shop for handcrafted semiprecious gemstone jewelry at 10% discounted rate from  with discount code 'sewadandia2019'

http://ayurbliss.com/ Ayurbliss- Ayurveda, Physical Therapy and Yoga Wellness Center (San Mateo, CA) Dr. Rucha Kelkar, BAMS, PT, DPT -  949-293-2950

  Sponorship Details

Booth spaces (including few 6ft) available. Booths are allocated on first come first serve. Contact Sumita @408-816-0093 for more details. 

Tickets:

Early Bird (Ends Sept. 15) - $15

Regular Ticket (From Sept. 16) - $20

What is Stop Diabetes Movement (SDM)?
SDM is a 10 day - 20 hour yoga program designed to help diabetics to control and manage active diabetes.  This Free camp is suitable for people who have Diabetes or who are Pre-Diabetic. Others can attend by paying a fee. All the yoga practices are safe and proven by research to be helpful in management of diabetes. The program is delivered under the supervision of medical doctors and trained yoga therapists. Its a 10 continuous days Camp

AIM: Diabetes prevention and control

Research Evidence: S-VYASA Yoga University, through 30 years of research has proven that yoga lifestyle can change/impact:

Program Outline:

Consultation/Pre-Registration: