Newsletter-cum-magazine of Oasis Movement YEAR 1 I ISSUE 21 I Oct 16, 2008

"Sapne Zameen Par..."

Dreaming Together about new Education System

 

Is it possible to create a community where people can be happy, content, grateful, humble and bubbling with positive energy? Is there any means which can help us alleviate poverty, greed, grief, unhappiness,... from this world? You bet, there is. A truly wholistic education is one of the most effective means which can help us achieve this dream. Only when the three R's (Reading, Writing and Arithmatic) of formal education get complemented with Relationships, Responsibility and Reverence for all life; can we really go towards our dream.  

Today, there are many NGOs, Institutions and Educators who are tirelessly working to make our Education System better. Efforts are being made to make Institutions where children learn Responsibility, Respect and Love, a place which Nurtures Creativity, Cultivates Relationships and Develops Confidence to lead a meaningful life. If you are part of one of these organizations or are interested to become one, then join us in our unique Seminar on "Sapne Zameen Par..." on 24th and 25th of October at Ahmedabad.

The basic objective of the Seminar is to provide a common platform to all like minded people who are concerned about present Education System, who want to share their perspectives and who are determined to find a way to make it better. This Seminar also aims to discuss and develop clarity on what an Ideal Education system should be through Brainstroming and Dreaming. And lastly it aims to develop an action plan to actualize this dream.

For more details, please contact Mehul Panchal on 9825326548 or Dr Ami Desai on 9924343089.

ASHA Team Concludes "Health Mela" at Bangalore

A month long 'Health Festival' organized by ASHA Team at Bangalore concluded in September. Different programs were organized in 17 Government schools and @ 750 children have benefited from the same. 32 volunteers of ASHA Bangalore took part in the event. At the end of Awareness program on Importance of Clean Drinking Water,  students became

aware of how important it is to keep the water clean and to drink clean purified water. They came to know about the cheap method of purifying the water by using Alum. They gained confidence when they shared this knowledge with other students in their school through demonstration and Sessions in other Classes.  

USA DIARY

Oasis Workshop series at Vesta Inc, Washington DC concluded this September. In this journey of one and half years, participants were truly overwhelmed and look forward to continue this learning process. Heartwarming emotions that they experienced during the journey with the facilitator Sheeba were expressed by the Project Leaders in the concluding session. Below is a glimpse of the same...

What a wonderful journey this has been! I am so grateful for having the opportunity to work on my own development as well as the development of those around me. You have given and shared so many gifts that will forever be a part of me and who I am. I have been so inspired by your many teachings. Learning is the life long process and each day of my existence I promise myself to learn, and teach and continue to give in my personal and professional life.
Ruth Green - COO

These many workshops with you have been truly inspiring. Your patience and dedication to what you do is so admirable. We admire your ability to maintain your structure and balance with all that you have on your plate. You definitely have taught me that balance is achievable if I truly desired. Good luck with everything you endeavour.
Sharon Mc Coy- Human Resource Manager

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for the gifts you have given me. You have parted so much wonderful knowledge with me. Everything that I learned from you is blessing. You helped me to renew my spirit and values. You helped me to believe that there are still compassionate and loving individuals in this world. My hope is that we may all some day be as kind, sweet and loving as you are.
Jonathan Kearney - Property Manager  

This has been an incredible journey that you have led us all through. I can honestly say that what you have taught has made a profound effect on me. I have already felt growth in myself professionally and personally, but I have also understood that there is so much further that I need to go and I feel excited for the challenges ahead. Thank you for being you! For being understanding, for being patient, for allowing us to question what we have learned to gain better awareness. You are such a bright light! Continue to shine in your own life as well as in the lives of those who have the privilege to interact with you.
Jason Jeffries - Programme Director

The greatest gift that I can give you is to tell you that you have affected me.
Meghan Kohler - Administration Director

It is a blessing to have had this opportunity to learn from you. Your teachings will be with me for the rest of my life. Getting to know you and learning from you over these past 1and half years has brought me a deeper understanding of myself and has inspired me to want to be a better person - which is the best gift I feel someone can give to another. Thank you for that. Your sweetness, serenity and goodness humbles me greatly.
Bridgette Ratnam - QA Specialist

Your teachings have provided me with thought, immeasurable excitement and hope.
Carol Carle - Regional Director  

Photo Gallery
Project Leaders of Vesta Inc, Washington DC with Facilitator Sheeba Nair
Group Exercise in progess at Vesta Inc, Washington DC, USA

 

Children happily Cleaning and Decorating their Class room during the Cleanliness Campaign, organized by ASHA Team, Bangalore

 

Session in Progress at Dayalji Ashram, Surat.

 

 

Candles Made by Differently Abled Children at Spandan, Baroda available at the OASIS shop.
Project Site at Oasis Valleys thoroughly cleaned and ready for Construction.
  Editor's Note

Dear Friends,

Oasis has been working in the field of Character Education for more than a decade. In order to take this concept of Education to Masses at large level, Oasis aspires to create a dream for better education system and create a community of like minded people who are devoted to this cause.

Oasis takes an important step towards this dream, through the seminar 'Sapne Zameen Par'.

For more details of our events/ projects, please visit our website www.oasismovement.in.

- Team Alive

News in Nutshell

Seminars and Workshops

  • July 19: Shri Bhavin Shah, CEO, Bhavin Mechatronics, Surat took a full day Oasis Workshop based on the book, 'Mahan Hrudayona SaReGaMaPaDhaNI' for around 15 Teachers of C A Shah Nutan Vidhalay, Patan.

 

  • Sept 29th to 1st Oct 08 : Seminar on 3 Steps of Rhythmic Breathing was conducted by Shri Dilip Bhavsar and Shri Vinod Baldha. This seminar was organized by Oasis Continuous Health Movement at Dayalji Ashram, Surat. 25 People benefited from the same.

OASIS VALLEYS

  • Preparations are going on in Full fledge for Winter Crops at Oasis Valleys. 20 Sapling Beds, with 500 saplings each have been prepared.

  • Natural Technology Methods, viz Rotation, Mix Cropping and Inter Cropping have been adopted to get maximum productivity.

OASIS VALLEYS INSTITUTION

  • NA Permission has been received and necessary arrangements like site cleaning, temporary water connection, etc have been done. Construction of Institution Building will start after Diwali.

the OASIS shop

  • Lighten up the Smiles of Underpriviledged this Diwali! the OASIS shop brings to you various products from NGOs and Cottage Industries like Candles, Greeting Cards, Incense Sticks, etc to enhance celebrations.
  Forthcoming Programs

Calendar of Oasis Workshops at Surat

18,19 Oct Graduate Series Workshop
15,16 Nov Basic Series Workshop
29, 30 Nov
Graduate Series Workshop
6 Dec Basic Series Workshop
13 Dec
Diploma Series Workshop
14 Dec
Certificate Series Workshop

Calendar of Oasis Workshops at Mumbai

7 Dec
LME Series Workshop
9 Dec Diploma Series Workshop

 

Note :- Dates may change due to unavoidable circumstances. Please check the dates of the program in advance with respective coordinator of the activity/Oasis centre.

 

Oasis Publications

Distributiors

Central Gujarat
the OASIS shop, Baroda
Popular Book Store, Baroda
Pocket Book Centre, Ahmedabad
Navbharat Sahitya Mandir, Ahmedabad
Book Shelf, Ahmedabad


South Gujarat
Surat Book Stall, Surat
Gajanan Book Store, Surat
Book World, Surat
Bulsar Book Store, Valsad

Saurashtra
Prasar, Bhavnagar
Lok Milap, Bhavnagar
Rajesh Book Store, Rajkot
Harshil Book Agency, Rajkot
Old & New Book Store, Rajkot
Across the World, Jamnagar

North Gujarat and Kutch
Treasure Book House, Palanpur
Akshar Bharti, Bhuj

Bombay
N.M.Tripathi, Bombay

 

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