Agami newsletter spring summer 2010

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	Editorial from the Agami Secretary... We Are Here For the Future Ever since we started our journey formally in 2003, we have been working as a US-based not-for-profit action group for the causes of education for the underprivileged children in Bangladesh. The reward is nothing but satisfaction as a global citizen group for global children although the focus is the poorest of one of the poorest countries on the earth. We have made many significant direct and indirect impacts through the Agami school projects in Bangladesh Read more... ›
	From the Agami President … We need your Help and Participation Dear Friends of Agami, Thanks to your generous support, Agami has been able to initiate twelve successful school projects to date. These school projects are running in remote villages and urban slums where government initiatives are rarely received. Agami is supporting already established schools as well as primary/secondary education at new schools. You have helped us instill a sense of pride, hope and aspiration among the children, who are being benefited through these projects. Read more... ›
	From the Project Coordinator … Project Perspective : the Risk of Growth Agami project activities have been growing consistently since our inception in 2003. Last year was no exception. In 2009, we have continued funding all of our existing projects. These projects are three schools in Khulna (Patuakhali, Bedkashi and Amadi), Comilla Girls High School, Madaripur Girls High School, Agargaon Alok Shishu Bidyalay & Pearabagh Slum School in Dhaka, Doshgram High School in Sylhet, Lalitnagar High School in Rajshahi. Read more... ›
	From the Fundraiser Coordinator … Agami Fundraiser and Donor Relationship The highlight of our year-long activity is our Annual Fundraiser scheduled for May 2010 this year. We are about ready to launch our fundraising efforts for the entire year. This will be our 7th annual gala event featuring Anila, a sensational young singer from Bangladesh, along with our very talented local band. Dinner is included with the purchase of an affordable $20 ticket as catered by Tandoor House, an authentic Desi cuisine located in Fremont, CA. Read more... ›
	From the Agami Treasurer … Financial summary for 2009 and challenges for 2010 Despite the financial meltdown in Wall Street and the subsequent economic downturn that we experienced in 2009, Agami did not see any drop in its donations. Au contraire, Agami saw a significant increase in donations compared to the previous years, thanks largely to generous support from its dedicated donors and a very successful fundraising campaign. Last year, Agami was also successful in cutting down its overhead expenses and secure additional sources for overhead revenue from corporate sponsorship, member fees and event ticket sales. Read more... ›
	Let There Be Light … It is a Worthwhile Project Carrying the gracious gift of 15 solar lamps from Sabir Bhai, I reached Gazipur village in West Bengal to check on the progress of the 9 village schools I support. I distributed the solar lamps to the girls graduating from school and going to start college. The excitement in their faces was exhilarating. Even the habitually shy Medina held up her lamp like the excaliber and said - Uncle, now I can study at night and will do even better in my college. Suppressing my tears of joy I hugged her close. Read more... ›
	Reflection from a New Volunteer … Agami Has Inspired Me to Strive to Make an Impact My name is Faisal Ahmad and I’m a new volunteer at Agami. I recently moved to the Bay Area and thought it would be a great opportunity to join this organization and contribute to help young people in Bangladesh obtain a better education. I realize that I have been very fortunate in my own life in the opportunities I have had and there are billions of young people in developing countries who are just as talented, if not more talented, than I am .. Read more... ›
	Bangladesh Trip by a New Volunteer … Truly One of a Kind and Simply Unforgettable Last winter break, my family and I visited the slum schools of Bangladesh, a country which has been ranked by United Nations as one of the world’s poorest and most densely populated countries. Although Bangladesh is plagued with poverty, there are many organizations, like Agami, which are trying to cure the country of its illness. Agami has given hundreds of poor children the opportunity for an education, and this winter break I was blessed to be a part of their association on my trip. Read more... ›
	Agami Internship Program … Invitation to the 2nd Generation Volunteers Agami is happy to announce the recent launch of its student internship program. This program aims to connect local high school and college students with different Agami projects in Bangladesh. While projects may vary in scope and duration, usually each project will include a visit to an Agami school in Bangladesh and working with the students, teaching staff and the community there. Agami will co-ordinate the visits and provide guidance to design and implement the projects. Read more... ›
	From Agami-Bangladesh … Agami-Bangladesh as an Up and Running Organization From inception, the Agami-USA team had envisioned an Agami arm in Bangladesh that would be the ears and eyes of the organization on the ground. This dream was finally realized when Agami Bangladesh (Agami-BD) was formalized and officially launched early this year. We are pleased to report that we have adopted a Constitution and like our counterpart in the USA, we will be operating on a zero overhead basis. Although still in its nascent stage, Agami-BD will play a critical role in identifying, implementing and monitoring Agami projects. Read more... ›
	EC of the Agami-Bangladesh … Executive Committee (EC) is Announced Agami, Inc (Agami-USA) has recently announced the formation of the seven-member executive committee for the Agami-Bangladesh (Agami-BD). This committee will serve for a three-year term. Read more... ›

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