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Austin South Asian | July 2021
Jeeyar Educational Trust Opens Registrations For Prajna - Personality Development Program For Kids N e w “Life M a n agement in Gita” m o d ules!
jna celebrated 10 years of service to the greater Austin community.
with gratitude, leadership and service mindset.
We are grateful for the support and humbled to be able to continue offering virtual classes for children during this pandemic.
JETUSA Prajna is a holistic persona l i t y development for kids based on Vedic cult u r e . Recently, Pra-
Prajna is a rich curriculum devised under the direct guidance of HH Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Srimannarayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamiji ( www.prajna4me.org). Prajna aims to provide a strong foundation to kids and families based on the ancient wisdom from the sages of India.
Prajna offers module based curriculum starting at the tender age of 5. We currently offer foundation modules and advanced modules with lessons from Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana etc. The classes will be taught every Sunday from 10 am to 1130 am by highly qualified volun-
Children will learn through stories, reflective discussions, singing, craft, yoga and research activities. We provide tools for kids to grow as confident, responsible citizens
teer teachers.
The classes for 2021-2022 will be virtual and begin in Aug/Sep along with the school year. You can register at www.prajna4me.org. For more details contact, jetaustin.prajna@jetusa.org/+1 (512) 753-9980
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BAPS CHARITIES SERVES THE COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY COVID-19 ACROSS INDIA (Continued From Page 01) Since April 2021, India has been plagued by a second surge of COVID-19 cases – with daily new cases sometimes reaching over 400,000. The situation on the ground is extremely dire, with over 350,000 deaths to date. As this surge takes place, BAPS Charities spared no effort in combating the pandemic and alleviating the suffering. To the critically ill, ventilators, oxygen and contemporary medical therapies are being provided. Humanitarian support is also being provided to those in need, including families of the patients, in the form of meals, subsidized medicine and other daily necessities. BAPS Charities, through its global network and partner hospitals, has to-date supported the treatment of over 3,800 victims to full recovery from COVID-19. Anand Barot, a lead volunteer assisting with efforts on the ground in India commented, “The situation here is dire. Medical staff and volunteers at hospitals operated by BAPS are doing everything possible to provide the best treatment and care for those suffering from the virus.
We understand that there is a long road ahead and we continue to explore other ways to help.” Partner hospitals in India have provided nearly 900 beds to the afflicted. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an extraordinari-
ly high demand of medical-grade oxygen in India. The supply chain for medical oxygen is incredibly complex and meeting the necessary demand has proven quite challenging. Given that medical oxygen supplies are vital, COVID-19 or otherwise, BAPS Charities utilized its international network of volunteers and well-wishers to provide medical oxygen relief where possible. Dr. Pranav Patel of Gujarat, India said, “Due to the lack of oxygen in the clinics, hospitals and homes, patients were suffering and dying
from breathlessness. The situation was so bad that the relatives of patients had to stand in line to procure oxygen - often walking away with nothing. At that time, BAPS and its volunteers answered the call for help. The organization came to the hospital and helped us procure oxygen concentrators and we were able to save the lives of many patients and recover fully.” To date, over 2,300 oxygen concentrators, 132 metric tons of liquid oxygen via cryogenic tanks, and over 7.85 million liters of gaseous oxygen have been distributed throughout India, saving thousands of lives. These essential oxygen supplies were transported from the USA, UK, UAE, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and elsewhere - truly a global effort. For many patients, access to medical oxygen has been limited by their proximity to major metropolitan areas. For that reason, BAPS Charities and partner organizations have connected with doctors and medical professionals in many rural areas to provide them with oxygen and other necessary supplies. Relief was provided throughout India, including the states of Chandi-
garh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Chimanbhai Parmar, who has for many years operated and owned a clinic in a small town of Dali in Gujarat, India said, “Many COVID patients in villages lack oxygen to breathe properly and often do not receive the facilities they need. The welcome step by BAPS [in providing oxygen concentrators] has brought great relief to many patients until we can shift them to a larger hospital. Many patients are greatly benefiting. This is indeed welcome help.” Throughout the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, BAPS Charities has mobilized volunteers throughout the world to deliver PPE, provide hot meals and care packages, conducted food drives for the needy and held COVID vaccination drives. Additionally, BAPS Charities USA has provided direct financial assistance to numerous hospitals, medical centers, and various community support organizations. More information on the BAPS Charities efforts in India can be found at www.bapscharities.org/usa/covid-19/ Additional information on the ef-
forts in the United States and Canada can be found on the following links USA: https://www.bapscharities. org/usa/covidresponseusa/ Canada: https://www.bapscharities. org/covid19-canada/ About BAPS Charities BAPS Charities is a global charity active in nine countries across five continents. Volunteers drive its efforts, dedicating a portion of their lives in selfless service of others, both in their local neighborhoods as well as globally. Working in five key areas, BAPS Charities aims to express a spirit of selfless service through Health Awareness, Educational Services, Humanitarian Relief, Environmental Protection & Preservation and Community Empowerment. From organizing projects that raise funds for local and global needs, to supporting humanitarian relief in times of urgent need; from hosting community health fairs to sustaining hospitals and schools in developing countries, BAPS Charities provides an opportunity for individuals wishing to serve locally and globally. CONTACT: Lenin Joshi,|BAPS Charities North American Headquarters| Email: media@na.baps.org | Tel: 732-7771414 ext 140
