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As a dynamic organization, Ekal 13, 2021.
is perpetually broadening its At the conference’s conclu-
base, worldwide. With a newly sion, as the host and President
established presence in France of Ekal-USA, Sureshji Iyer sum-
and Thailand, the total number marized various proposals of
of countries with Ekal affiliate the panelists for ‘Mission 2025’.
branches is now 12. During the While unveiling the roadmap
school closures in the U.S., the for the benefit of participants,
Ekal-youths, not only helped to he explained in a nutshell that,
publicize virtual concerts with although the number of schools
their social media expertise but would remain the same at
also, raised funds through ath- 102,000 mark, the number of vil-
letic activities, talent shows and lages for E-Shiksha (education
skills developing tutorials. Being through tablets) would go up
socially conscientious, the youth from current 1,170 schools to all
earnestly took part in their com- teers, not only countered the This flow of incessant commu- 102,000 schools; Arogya services
munity food drives, tree-plant- misinformation about the vac- nication not only strengthened (Healthcare) from 1,200 vil-
ing projects and outreach pro- cine by asserting its benefit but donor’s trust in ‘EVF’, but also lages to 35,000; Ekal-on-wheel
grams for the seniors in need. also, made it worry-free with was reflected in their generous vans (mobile digital training)
On the covid-19 front, Ekal’s videos of their own vaccina- support for this institution. from 29 to 60; Tailoring centres
success in rural-tribal areas is tion. This led the vaccination In 2020, Ekal-USA, with vir- from 33 to 150; Integrated Vil-
staggering. Because of the ag- rate to 71% in some corners. tual events had raised almost lage Development Ctrs (IVD)
gressive safety campaign, herbal While overcoming various hur- $10 million, with $6.5 million from 12 to 31; and Gramothan
medications, nutritional food dles unique to a village set up, coming in from the year-end Research Ctr (GRC) from 15 to
provisions and isolationist tac- Ekal never ever lost the sight of magnificent gala. To that end, 31. During the five-year goal pe-
tics that Ekal field volunteers keeping all its supporters well Ekal-USA once again con- riod, 50% of schools, 15 GRCs,
vigorously promoted there, the informed about the steps it was firmed that the eagerly awaited and 25 IVDs are expected to be-
pandemic’s effect on rural folks taking in successfully arresting glittering virtual Gala would be come self-sustaining, subject to
was very minimal. Field volun- the spread of the deadly virus. hosted on Saturday, November third-party assessment.

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