2009 

  1. Starting this year, Dishaa Charitable Trust is sponsoring 11 students to undergo 3 year undergraduate degree programs. One of Dishaa's volunteers - Srivatsa Srinivasan made a visit to Annai College of Arts & Sciences in the last week of August and met with the students sponsored by Dishaa.  Please click on this link for the list of students sponsored by Dishaa. Our coordinator in Chennai, Mr.Sundaram Krishnamurthy is responsible for selecting deserving students and coordinating Dishaa sponsorship activities. Please visit the Annai College page for further information. Please click on this link for photos from the visit.

  2. Dishaa is sponsoring 92 students through Gnyan Prabodh for academic year 2009-10. Please click on this link for the list of students sponsored by Dishaa.  Please visit Gnyan Prabodh page for further information.

  3. We have provided funds to Nesam for whitewashing the school. The school is currently closed for summer vacation.

  4. We provided breakfast and lunch to the children at Arunodayam during the Tamil New Year (April 2009).

2008 

  1. Diwali was celebrated by Dishaa at Nesam in Vellore on Oct 23rd with all the students and teachers. We distributed new dresses and sweets to all the 40+ students. Gifts were distributed to all the teachers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr.Srinivasan - Founder of Nesam and all the teachers at the school for organizing the event.

  2. Diwali was celebrated by Dishaa at Gnanadeepam on Oct 25th with all the students and teachers. We distributed new dresses to the 45+ students. Sweets and savories were also given. Teachers were gifted with bedspreads. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs.Uma Dhandapani - Founder of Gnanadeepam and the entire faculty for organizing the event.

  3. We also met the 80+ students that we sponsored for academic year 2008-09. This event was organized by members of Gnyan Prabodh and took place at Thiru Vi Ka High School in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. All the parents also participated and we had some positive exchanges with them. Some parents were asked to speak on the occasion and thanked Dishaa and Gnyan Prabodh for making it possible for their kids to attend school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of Gnyan Prabodh and the principals of Thiru Vi Ka High School and Aalpha Matriculation for all their efforts.

  4. Please take a look at the photos from the three events. They are located at the following location.

  5. During our visit to Bahrain we had the opportunity to give a presentation on Dishaa to a group of 25-30 friends. With the help of my sister and brother-in-law who live in Bahrain, we have been able to raise more than $2000 in donations this year from friends and well-wishers in Bahrain.

  6. Suresh was one of the nominees for the "Chain of Hope" award at his workplace

  7. DCT team visited Nesam for Tamil New year and distributed sweets

  8. Dishaa received permanent 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from IRS

  9. Suresh along with 50 other friends volunteered at the Washington DC Central kitchen to prepare meals for homeless people

  10. Dishaa put a display stall during a music concert in the Baltimore North Indian temple

  11. Dishaa was honored at the Gnanadeepam Annual day function for its continued commitment to the organization

2007 

  1. Dishaa completed five years as of December 31, 2007

  2. DCT celebrated Diwali at Gnanadeepam. Sweets, fireworks and new clothes were distributed to teachers and studennts

  3. DCT visited Arunodayam and distributed sweets to students

  4. Dishaa was one of the several sponsors at the tamil music concert organized by Open (www.openindia.org) in Washington DC

2006

  1. Suresh received the "Chain of Hope - Award of Distinction" from his employer for his outstanding commitment to community service. The award included a plaque and $2500 cash.

  2. Dishaa Charitable Trust (DCT) was registered as a non profit organization in India

  3. Suresh visited Nesam and Gnanadeepam and met with all the students and teachers

  4. Suresh met with Gnyan Prabodh trust members and had conversation regarding future partnerships

  5. Suresh met all the 70+ students and their parents who were sponsored by Dishaa for Academic year 2006-07

  6. Dishaa started sponsoring mid-day meal scheme at Nesam