Since the project grad program ended Dr. Mirani has revisited his strategy for the scholarships. Since the end of the school year tends to be a very busy time of year for the students he decided to get an early … Read More
Asha Foundation is a non-profit with locations all over India. They provide after school hours assistance for local children. During that time they teach them certain skills such as computer skills, reading skills, English and participate in local bicycle races. … Read More
Dr. Mirani had a car accident that changed his life. He has gone through multiple surgeries including an artificial ankle implant after ankle failure from many surgeries. Dr. DeOrio of Duke University performed the implant surgery. During a consultation before … Read More
Project Grad started with a pilot project with Austin East and Fulton High school. We started with 20 plus students at Austin East and about a dozen students at Fulton High School. The teachers thought these students would be the … Read More
Asha For Education provides children with education, which helps them to get ahead in life. These are very poor children and they require a lot of assistance. They go to public schools and in India, a lot of public schools … Read More
2016 is already shaping up to be a very exciting year for the Mirani Foundation. Dr. Haresh Mirani has decided on 3 organizations to focus on helping this year. One organization is local here in Knoxville, TN, another organization is … Read More
Dr. Haresh Mirani made the long journey to India where he will be spending the next 2 months working directly with the children to provide them with medical care, food and the items they need for their education. His first … Read More
Booker T Washington once wrote: ‘Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome.’ Each of us must measure our journey, not by the … Read More
Imagine going blind. The darkness creeps in slowly, over the course of a few years. Cataracts build over the lens of the eye, and your vision, once perfectly clear, becomes blurry, then murky, then completely dark. In an instant, color, … Read More
Another great opportunity to help someone make a better life with Kiva
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Alexis’s story
I began my career as a barista 6 years ago in the San Juan area. I worked for companies that contributed their knowledge and tools in order for me to grow in the beautiful coffee industry that my country has. I knew that, in order to achieve my dream of opening my own space, I needed a background in theoretical knowledge that I did not have, which motivated me to acquire an Associate’s Degree in Entrepreneurial Development. I have collaborated with other Puerto Rican entrepreneurs in order to benefit collectively, contributing to entrepreneurs dedicated to developing local products. I would not have been able to achieve this without the university education I acquired, the excellence I have provided, and the quality of the product delivered to your door by COLADA.
We love getting the updates from Kiva about our loan recipients.
Especially when the story is this amazing
An update on your loan to Jose
Thanks to everyone that has lent to my campaign, you all have been amazing. Your generosity is wholeheartedly appreciated. I only need $100 for the loan amount to be complete and hopefully I Can get it disbursed before the KIVA holiday break in 4 days! Either way, I thank you all!! Enjoy your holidays! Here’s a little more insight on who we are and what we do
I grew up in India and became a doctor there before coming to the U.S. I saw first hand so many cases of unnecessary blindness during my schooling and internship. What I mean is – cases of blindness that are easily fixable but so often left untreated. Glaucoma and cataracts primarily and it’s a tragedy that often poverty alone leaves someone in darkness.
When I heard about SEF and what they were accomplishing how could I not support them! I have also had the privilege to see first-hand how SEF brings patients from distant villages where the person has lived in darkness unable to provide for themselves.
They’re able to cure these cases of blindness for under $30 per surgery!! That’s unheard of. And it’s not just the surgery but also, transport to the hospital and home again and all after care. They’re given food and medical care and when recovered they’re taken back home to rejoin their families with their eyesight restored!
I’ve supported SEF for several years. Even deciding one year to provide funds for one surgery per day for an entire year! It was such a blessing to wake up every morning here in the U.S. and know that in India – nine and half hours ahead – that someone’s sight had been restored. That is the power of giving. SHAME ON ME – AND OTHERS WHO CAN AFFORD THIS – for not doing more.
I wish more people would look at this(with or without eyes) in rich countries and GIVE, to the blind. Any one with spiritual bent can experience personal enrichment and the feeling could enhance the spiritual/ physical health. There is now increasing evidence as to how the 2 are connected and intertwined, within.
SEF (Sankara Eye Foundation) Testimonial – Haresh K Mirani
youtu.be
Dr. Mirani explains why he supports Sankara Eye Foundation in this short 2 minute video. SEF restores sight to poor in India.
Another great opportunity to help someone make a better life with Kiva
Kiva makes it possible for small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world to get the financial support they need. These are individuals that banks would ignore.
Alexis's story
I began my career as a barista 6 years ago in the San Juan area. I worked for companies that contributed their knowledge and tools in order for me to grow in the beautiful coffee industry that my country has. I knew that, in order to achieve my dream of opening my own space, I needed a background in theoretical knowledge that I did not have, which motivated me to acquire an Associate’s Degree in Entrepreneurial Development. I have collaborated with other Puerto Rican entrepreneurs in order to benefit collectively, contributing to entrepreneurs dedicated to developing local products. I would not have been able to achieve this without the university education I acquired, the excellence I have provided, and the quality of the product delivered to your door by COLADA.
We love getting the updates from Kiva about our loan recipients.
Especially when the story is this amazing
An update on your loan to Jose
Thanks to everyone that has lent to my campaign, you all have been amazing. Your generosity is wholeheartedly appreciated. I only need $100 for the loan amount to be complete and hopefully I Can get it disbursed before the KIVA holiday break in 4 days! Either way, I thank you all!! Enjoy your holidays! Here's a little more insight on who we are and what we do
I grew up in India and became a doctor there before coming to the U.S. I saw first hand so many cases of unnecessary blindness during my schooling and internship. What I mean is - cases of blindness that are easily fixable but so often left untreated. Glaucoma and cataracts primarily and it’s a tragedy that often poverty alone leaves someone in darkness.
When I heard about SEF and what they were accomplishing how could I not support them! I have also had the privilege to see first-hand how SEF brings patients from distant villages where the person has lived in darkness unable to provide for themselves.
They’re able to cure these cases of blindness for under $30 per surgery!! That’s unheard of. And it’s not just the surgery but also, transport to the hospital and home again and all after care. They’re given food and medical care and when recovered they’re taken back home to rejoin their families with their eyesight restored!
I’ve supported SEF for several years. Even deciding one year to provide funds for one surgery per day for an entire year! It was such a blessing to wake up every morning here in the U.S. and know that in India - nine and half hours ahead - that someone’s sight had been restored. That is the power of giving. SHAME ON ME - AND OTHERS WHO CAN AFFORD THIS - for not doing more.
I wish more people would look at this(with or without eyes) in rich countries and GIVE, to the blind. Any one with spiritual bent can experience personal enrichment and the feeling could enhance the spiritual/ physical health. There is now increasing evidence as to how the 2 are connected and intertwined, within.
SEF (Sankara Eye Foundation) Testimonial - Haresh K Mirani
youtu.be
Dr. Mirani explains why he supports Sankara Eye Foundation in this short 2 minute video. SEF restores sight to poor in India.
