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A Fundraiser Benefit Concert For Building Blocks Schools
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An Uplifting Musical Transformational Experience That Touches Your Soul |
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DATE: Friday 4th February
TIME: 7.00pm 9.00pm
VENUE: to be decided (see website)
TICKET: FREE… Gift what you can… no limitations, no restrictions (You can attend with any size donation.)
REGISTER AT: www.mantrablissglobal.com
CORPORATE SPONSORS WELCOME |
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“Music and Light are powerful healers and
whether you choose to sing along, chant or just
relax in the vibration, your mind and soul will be
Showered In Light & Sound” – Karl Anthony.
A Karl Anthony Mantra Bliss Concert is a fusion of Western positive, inspiring, upbeat music and Eastern call and response kirtan chants, set in a field of visually magical laser lights. See videos: mantrablissglobal.com |
Stay informed: Please register so that we can keep you informed about the events, venue, etc.
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“The Mantra becomes one's staff of life and carries one through every ordeal.” Mahatma Gandhi
Mantra = Free the mind / Bliss = the higher state of being |
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Experience the #1 Requested Positive Music concert in the USA today.
The Mantra Bliss concert is designed to elevate one’s mind to a higher state of being.
The experience cannot be described ONLY EXPERIENCED !
Regarded as one of the best in his genre, Karl has inspired millions of people around the world, with his interactive, audience participation concerts. Karl has performed for corporations, schools, colleges, churches, NGO’s all over the world. Karl Anthony is considered a pioneer of inspirational keynote concerts in the USA. Karl also led the first USA-RUSSIA youth tour when he performed for Mikhail Gobarchev at the Kremlin and a youth tour to China.
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When you attend the Mantra Bliss Benefit Concert for Building Blocks
you will be helping to provide education for local underprivileged children. |
Note: Even if you cannot attend the benefit concert do learn more about
Building Blocks and consider donating and visiting the schools. |
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Benefit Concert for Building Blocks Schools
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As part of his first trip to India, Karl has been inspired to help raise money for Building Blocks. Building Blocks is a free educational program and learning center for children from the slums are taught sight reading, simple arithmetic, writing and development of their large and small motor skills. |
The curriculum is designed to prepare children to get admission into reputed English Medium Schools also known as elementary schools in certain parts of the world. The children also learn drama, art, singing, and other extra-curricula activities.
There are more poor in 8 states in India than 26 African nations put together. Oxford Poverty
and Human Development Index). We believe that education is the solution to poverty.
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Where Your Funds Go
- Donated funds go towards:
- Kindergarten education
- Daily nutritious meal
- Education materials
- Excursions
- Performance arts training
- Medical and dental checkups
What is Building Blocks?
Building Blocks is a free educational programme and a learning centre where children, ages 3 ˝ to 6 years old, from various slums are taught sight reading, simple arithmetic, writing and development of their large and small motor skills.
The curriculum is designed to prepare children to get admission into reputed English Medium Schools also known as elementary schools in certain parts of the world. The children also learn drama, art, singing, and other extra-curricular activities.
Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. when the children are a provided a nutritional lunch and snacks six days a week. All of the required school materials are also provided free of cost. Additionally Building Blocks arranges free medical check-ups and follow up if required, occasional excursions and birthday parties for every child attending Building Blocks.
Sponsors are found for all the children that graduate from Building Blocks so that their education is secured until they complete 10th standard which is the equivalency of high school.
ess of opening two more by the end of 2010. Our goal is to open 30 schools by the end of 2015.
Our Response
There are millions of children who lack the chance to receive a basic education. According to a May 2010 article in The Times of India there are around 49,000 slums in India. To make things worse, of these 49,000 slums, 24% was located along nallahs (open sewage canals) and around 12% along railway tracks, according to a report released by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).
We began by providing some of the immediate needs such as clothes, food, medical camps, etc. but we felt that if we were to truly impact their lives we needed to offer a more long term solution to a better lifestyle. We believe that education is a major part of the solution to this problem.
Shortly after starting our first
Shortly after starting our first school we realised that if the children were to learn the basics of health and hygiene it needed to be reinforced at home. However, this was sadly lacking. To respond to that need we started workshops for the mothers, as they are the core pillar of the family, to address important issues, such as health and hygiene. Additionally we provide counsel on women’s reproductive health, natal and prenatal care, pediatric health, etc.
We hope it will change their lives and improve their quality of life by giving them the knowledge that they need to cope with the problems that they face
About FDS
Family Development Services (FDS) is a registered society comprised of individuals from different walks of life, come together to help the needy.
Family Development Services is a non- profit, volunteer organization comprised of individuals and families who have devoted their lives to full-time service.
Members of Family Development Services are committed to making a difference through their involvement in a variety of social, educational and humanitarian projects throughout India.
Our common goal is to improve the quality of life of all members of society; especially those who are poor, suffering or otherwise disadvantaged.
Our projects include:
- Preschool Education for underprivileged children
- Women Empowerment Program for the economically challenged
- Teen Education Program for those who are unable to attend school
- Regular distribution of donated goods in the slums such as staple foods, vegetables, fruits, used clothes, etc.
- Helping to improve the living conditions of desperately poor families, especially single mothers
- Awareness Programs -HIV/AIDS, Childhood Diseases, Tuberculosis, Malaria etc
- Financial Literacy Program
- Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
- Scholarship program for graduated children from our kindergarten
Building Block Schools
Currently there are now five schools in different parts of Bangalore and we are in the process of fundraising to open up the 6th School. Our goal is to open 30 schools by the end of 2015. The schools are open six days a week. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. when the children are a provided a nutritional lunch and snacks. The schools are named after flowers in Alphabetical order - Azalea, Bluebells,
School Info
Currently there are four schools in different parts of Bangalore and we are in the process of opening two more soon. Our goal is to open 30 schools by the end of 2015. The schools are open six days a week. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. when the children are a provided a nutritional lunch and snacks. The schools are named after flowers in Alphabetical order - Azalea, Bluebells, Carnations and Daisy.
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Azalea
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Azalea, located in Kamanahalli, Bangalore was our first school, opened on September 13, 2004. Currently there are 36 students studying at Azalea. Recently, Boeing International Corporation has given us a grant to run the school for the next 2 years. |
| Date opened: |
13 September, 2004 |
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36 |
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Bluebells
Basic information
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Bluebells, started on the 18th of June 2009 with the help of Mr. Mac Srinivasan, has 37 students. It is located very close to the Gulbarga slums which has about 3000 small houses and the proximity has been a big advantage to having a lot of contact with the whole community and it is developing into a CDC with a school. |
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6 June, 2009 |
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37 |
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Carnation
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Seven young like-minded businessmen from Chaaya Charitable Trust, decided to join hands with us to start this school in Ejipura area on the 20th of March 2010 to cater to the children from the Indira Gandhi slums. This school is fully supported by the contributions from the Chaaya Foundation members. |
| Date opened: |
20 March, 2010 |
| No. of students: |
24 |
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Azalea
Basic information
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Ecom Foundation and the ORACLE collaborated with a grant to help us open and run this school for 3 years. This is our biggest property with 50 students. There is scope for more expansion here due to the space available. |
| Date opened: |
24 April, 2010 |
| No. of students: |
40 |
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Note: Even if you cannot attend the benefit concert do learn more about
Building Blocks and consider donating and visiting the schools.
Please Help Us By Passing This URL Along To Your Friends And Associates
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Dear Friends,
I would like to invite you (or anyone you know) to a Benefit Charity concert we are helping to organize in Bangalore on Friday the 4th February. International recording artist and the #1 positive thought musician from USA, Karl Anthony has agreed to perform to help raise funds for Building Blocks, to build their 6th school for the underprivileged. Buiding Blocks currently have 5 schools and offer a free educational program and learning center for children from the slums. For more information about Building Blocks India please visit: http://www.mantrablissglobal.com/buildingblocksMake a difference while experiencing a ‘Tune Up For The Mind’!
The fundraiser concert we are organizing is called Mantra Bliss a fusion of Western upbeat positive inspirational music and Eastern kirtan call and response music, set to a starfield of blissful laser lights.
The concert is being gifted by Karl Anthony who has inspired audiences all over the world, including corporations, school kids and NGOs, for over 20 years. For more information about the concert please visit: http://www.mantrablissglobal.com
VENUE: To be finalized based on numbers.
Ticketing (Note: Limited Seating):
- Corporate Donation Possible for Group attendance.
- Individuals: no restrictions no limitations… give what you can!
‘Tune Up Your Mind’ while making a difference and helping others at the same time…
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