European Manipuri Association EMA

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European Manipuri Association (EMA)

• Dr Linthoi Akoijam
• Chartered Clinical Psychologist
• General Secretary, EMA

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When was EMA formed?

• Informal meetings on various Manipuri festive
  occasions
• Officially inaugurated on 23rd Sep 2001

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European Manipuri Association is..

• Voluntary, non-sectarian, non-political and
  non-profit making organization
• Comprises of Manipuris and spouses of any
  nationality living in Europe
• Structure-Chairperson General Secy., Treasurer
  Webmaster (2002)

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Aims Objectives

• Strengthen bonds of Manipuris across Europe
• Counsel and support Manipuris seeking higher
  education
• Work towards a united, peaceful and prosperous
  Manipur
• Better education to Manipuri students in Manipur
  through counselling
• Work for the devlopment of Manipur, wherever
  possible.
• Promote and co-ordinate cultural,social and
  educational activities

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Regular Activities

• Annual get-together (Home Away from Home)
• Ningol Chakouba (hosted by individuals
  families)
• Cheiroaba (hosted by families)
• Eid Christmas celebration (Dec 2007)

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Activities so far

• Linux- Manipur (2008)
• Royal Riders of Manipur (2007)
• Yitaroi (2004-2006)
• SACSAS (2004-2006)
• Quiz Competition organised by Manipur Science
  Technology Council (2003)
• Famine Relief (2003)
• Individual contributions-fund raising, Fungawari
  writing and painting contest Radio Manipur.
• Dance theatre troupes who visit UK

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Our contact

• www.ema-europe.org.uk
• contact_at_ema-europe.org