Asian Foundation for Philanthropy

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Asian Foundation for Philanthropy

• Inspiring social change
• Bala Thakrar
• Founder Director

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UN MDG Monitor

• India not achieved any MDG yet
• Goal 1, 2 , 3 5 possible to achieve if some
  changes are made
• Goal off track
• Goal 6, 7 8 Insufficient information

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Playing a role in Indias future...
AFP provides a platform for the British Indian
community to effectively engage with grassroots
development in India. Supporting India in
achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
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Indian Diaspora background

• UK Indian population approx 1.08 million
• Remittance India 2.4million

• Giving is ad-hoc, not tax effective and not
  long term
• No strategy for long term change

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AFPs approach ......... 3 Es model
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Through 3 programmes...
PAROPKAAR to serve others International
Volunteering Programme
DAANto give unconditionally Donating
Programme
JAGRUTI to create awareness Development
Awareness Programme
SudarshanAsian businesses leading by example
NaitikaYoung people learning about
ethical fashion
Gyaan YatraTaking the knowledge journey
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Case Study Sudarshan Project

MDG Sudarshan Project
8 Develop a global partnership for development Worked with over 50 UK Indian SMEs investing in India developing responsible business practices
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Challenge.......
Ad hoc development
INDIA
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Way Forward......

• Support more engagement work around MDGs
• British India businesses investing in India
• Individual donors
• 1000 India Diaspora associations

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Result .......
INDIA
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Thank youwww.affp.org.ukemail
bala.thakrar_at_affp.org.ukTel 020 7650 0791