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Disco & Chanya Choli: A School’s Art Performance in Surat

Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to go to to the Shri. P. H. Bachkaniwala Vidhyamandir school’s Silver Jubilee. Bachkaniwala, as it is familiarly known, is one part of a major initiative in Surat’s urban center. Years ago, a trust was formed to support the families of factory workers. As we travel and learn more and more about Indian NGOs, we have seen such trusts are quite common; one trust will parcel out funding to several different NGO partners. In Surat, this particular trust supports the Bachkaniwala school, a hospital, several housing estates, and a pharmacy. Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Rashida started a primary school in the living room of her apartment. Thanks to partnering with the trust, Bachkaniwala now goes all the way up to 12th standard and provides financial and logistical support to students who wish to go on to college. Bachkaniwala has a strong math/science emphasis while still offering many artistic and cultural opportunities to students. To my mind, Bachkaniwala exemplifies some of the best of Gujarat’s educational system. The staff has made a huge effort to reach out to the community and provide a holistic learning environment for children. The intense pride of parents and students alike was palpable as people made last minute adjustments to hair and make-up, and reviewed complex dance routines. For me, it was an incredible chance to see costumes, songs and dances from all over India. However, my favorite part was the sheer joy and passion that all the students brought to their performances, and the hundreds of families that cheered wildly for each act. From the 4 year olds bopping over the stage in Goan fishermen’s costumes to a disco dance performed on roller skates, the Bachkaniwala Silver Jubilee was a wonderful experience that made me feel much more connected to the local educational community. Claire and I are very excited to work with such a dynamic and progressive group of teachers and administrators, and cannot wait to start doing workshops at the Bachkaniwala School.

Cocktails for a Cause – Holiday Event

You are invited to an evening of holiday merriment hosted by the New York City chapter of Nanubhai Education Foundation.  The Cocktails for a Cause event will take place on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 in Soho at the lavish, eco-friendly lounge Greenhouse. Advance RSVP is available here:

Tickets – Holiday Happy Hour

1 Ticket $5.00 2 Tickets $10.00 3 Tickets $15.00 4 Tickets $20.00

  Cocktails for a Cause At-A-Glance: Host: Nanubhai Education Foundation NYC Chapter What: Cocktails for a Cause – Holiday Event When: Thursday, December 8th, 2011 at 6:00PM Where: Greenhouse , 150 Varick St , New York, NY Price: $5 Advance RSVP / $10 at   the door RSVP: 

Tickets – Holiday Happy Hour

1 Ticket $5.00 2 Tickets $10.00 3 Tickets $15.00 4 Tickets $20.00

Share your RSVP on Facebook or Invite your Friends: http://www.facebook.com/events/299797496708359/ ‘Tis the season to give back. The proceeds from this fundraiser will support Nanubhai’s scholarship program. 

South Asian International Film Festival 2011

Nanubhai is a proud sponsor of the 2011 South Asian International Film Festival.   Nanubhai invites you to our sponsored SAIFF film, Corrode (Kshay) will premiere on Nov. 11 at 7pm. Venue: NYIT Auditorium on Broadway @ 62nd St. Duration: 92 mins Show Time: 7:00PM-9:30PM Please visit the site  to purchase tickets for this acclaimed film about passion, obsession, love and loss. Learn more about the film at : http://www.kshay-thefilm.com/ “a visually striking psychological drama about obsession ” -  Variety The South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) is the largest film premiere destination for South Asian/Indian filmmakers in the United States. SAIFF was founded in New York City due to the lack of support for many emerging filmmakers and the overall underrepresentation of Indian cinema in a capital that is recognized by the world as the birthplace of independent filmmaking!

Reach for the Stars Happy Hour

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Tickets

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Pre Gala New York Happy Hour

Come out for Nanubhai’s Pre-Gala Happy Hour on Friday April 15th at Nirvana Lounge (346 Lexington Ave b/w 39th and 40th st) from 6-10 pm. Learn more about our upcoming annual gala over good drinks, good music and as always, a great crowd. There will be complimentary appetizers and a raffle for gala tickets. Take advantage of great happy hour drink specials all night. $5 beers $6 wines $7 well drinks! So come out and have a good time …all while putting that tax refund towards a good cause!!

Join the New York Chapter for Happy Hour

Thursday March 10th 6pm – 9pm @ Social Bar & Grill – 795 8th avenue Happy Hour specials available until 8pm.