Asha for Education, Berkeley's 25th Annual Images of India

[Berkeley Chapter, Asha for Education]

Dear Friend of Asha for Education, Berkeley,

On behalf of Asha for Education, Berkeley's Executive Board, we would like to cordially invite you to:

Asha for Education Presents: 25th Annual Images of India

What:  An evening of music and dance showcasing the richness, depth and diversity of Indian culture. This year we are featuring a great number of performers including: Natya at Berkeley, UC Berkeley Azaad, UC Berkeley Dil Se, Cal Kathak, Tabla Niketan, Nrityananda School of Dance, and Guru Shradha School of Dance.

When: November 7, 2015  7:00-9:00PM

Where: UC Berkeley International House Chevron Auditorium
             2299 Piedmont Avenue
             Berkeley, CA

Why: Support socio-economic development in India while enjoying an evening of dance and music. All proceeds benefit grassroots education and development programs in under-served communities in India. 

Tickets: Starting at $7 for Students and $20 for General Admission
             Purchase at bit.ly/IOI2015 (or at the door)

Facebook: Join our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/163568093991075/ 

Images of India (IOI) is Asha Berkeley's biggest fundraising event which typically raises over $5,000. This money is used entirely to support the education of impoverished children in India. Asha Berkeley is currently supporting 6 projects in India and disburses more than $30,000 each year. As in the past, the diverse projects supported by Asha Berkeley are situated in the most neglected parts of India. The impact made by Asha Berkeley is evident from the success of projects such as Avantika Vidya Bhawan (AVB), a K-8 school that specifically targets the children of farmers and laborers in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Currently AVB supports the education and health of over 500 children of these day laborers that would not have otherwise been able to access primary education. Through projects like this, Asha Berkeley continues to provide opportunities for education and growth to children with physical, economic and social challenges.

For more than a decade, Asha for Education has managed to live up to the dreams of its founders and has demonstrated that it is possible for a few dedicated individuals to improve the lives of many others to a great extent, and make the world a better place to live in. If you would like to know more about our activities and ways in which you can help, please visit our website. We truly appreciate your help and constant encouragement which has played a significant role in helping us realize our goals.

Attached is the event flyer-- please feel free to distribute! For more information, visit www.ashanet.org/berkeley or email us at berk...@ashanet.org. Thank you so much for your support for Asha!

Best,

Meghan Babla