Seva Mandir was recently proud to launch a brand new website! The new website (www.sevamandir.org) features a user-friendly modern design that makes it easier to learn all about the NGO’s vital work in improving the lives of over 500,000 rural and tribal people living in poverty. The revitalised Home Page provides a …Read MoreRead More
October 2019 Newsletter Nobel Memorial Prize
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, long-time supporters of Seva Mandir, have recently won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on alleviating poverty. On receiving the award, Abhijit paid tribute to Seva Mandir: “I really owe to those with whom we work, whose lives we study in …Read More
February 2019 Newsletter – Wonderful photography
Wonderful photography Last October, celebrated photographer Gary Morrisroe shot a seminal photo series of Seva Mandir folk. Gary’s images explore a different side of charity work, uncovering the positive outcomes of Seva Mandir’s leadership. His portraits show how Seva Mandir has influenced the everyday lives of individuals, from schools for …Read More
Summer 2018 Newsletter – Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia “Here We Go Again” – Private Screening Mamma Mia “Here We Go Again” premiered on 18 July with writer and director Ol Parker supporting a private screening in aid of Seva Mandir. Ol spoke about his connection to Seva Mandir following his time in India while filming the …Read More
Aapno Melo – Seva Mandir celebrates Golden Jubilee
A highlight of Seva Mandir’s 50th anniversary was their Aapno Melo, a community fair. Some 1,500 villagers joined together with Seva Mandir staff, to celebrate 50 years of collaboration. The Aapno Melo was a time of energy, joy and an opportunity for serious contemplation of the past, present and future. …Read More
Happy Holiday Season on this 50th anniversary
We wish all our Friends a very happy holiday season on this the 50th anniversary of Seva Mandir. Your generosity brings cheer and hope to so many, and they will never know. Thank you from The Friends of Seva Mandir on behalf of 400,000 villagers in Southern Rajasthan.Read More
Seva Mandir 50th Anniversary – Newsletter
The next six months are very special ones indeed, being 50 years since the founding of Seva Mandir. The Friends of Seva Mandir pays tribute to the extraordinary work of the Seva Mandir team, made possible by the support of its donors, to do good for hundreds of thousands of …Read More
December 2016 – Newsletter
Maximising Educational Opportunity for All The villagers living in Jhadol hamlets were unhappy with the nearest government school because of poor quality teaching and the far distance that their kids had to walk. In collaboration with Seva Mandir, it was decided to start a Bridge School – read more …Read More
Summer 2016 Newsletter to Friends
Three excellent programmes deserve special mention. If ever we needed examples of investing for the future, Seva Mandir’s Residential School Programme, its Empowering Youth Programme, and its Developing Women Leaders Programme are extraordinary examples. RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL On 5 May 2016, 154 children aged between 6 and 14 joined Seva Mandir’s …Read More
Spring 2016 Newsletter to Friends
Shirley Williams visits a cleaned-up well THE GREAT DOING GOOD Patron Shirley Williams spent a week in Udaipur at the beginning of April paying particular attention to Seva Mandir’s work on clean drinking water, and Women’s Leadership. Shirley was towering, her thinking …Read More