July 12, 2011: TVA kicks off its first phase of Animal Birth Control Program in Mundgod: Education & Awareness. Phase 2 would include mass sterilization and anti-rabies vaccinations. The education program was very well received by the local people and received support from different authorities of different offices and organizations operating in Mundgod.
Credits and Acknowledgements
1) We thank our long time supporter and sponsor Ama Sandra for her generosity and kindness. Ama la has been the driving force behind most of TVA's activities especially this ABC program in Mundgod. Through her compassionate acts and kindness, Ama la has helped us bring smiles to thousands of animals in need of medical care and attention.
2) Eileen Weintraub and her non-profit organization 'Help Animals India': A long time supporter and a sponsor of TVA, Eileen has been one of the driving force behind TVA's activities since the time of our Vegetarian Kalachakra Project in Amravati. Help Animals India is a labor of love. All travel expenses are self-funded, and neither the founder nor any of their volunteers receive a salary. Donations to 'Help Animals India' go directly to benefit India’s animals. www.helpanimalsindia.org
3) Friends of Tibetan Settlements in India (FOTSI): a non profit founded by Ama Chela Kunasz. Friends of Tibetan Settlements in India (FOTSI) aids Tibetan refugees and projects in resettlement (refugee) areas in India. Health and educational needs are priorities. Currently most work is in the Mundgod (Doeguling), and Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlements in Karnataka State, India. www.kunasz.com
4) Sarvodaya Sevabhavi Sanstha: a Bangalore based NGO that did an excellent job.
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| TVA's Presentation on the importance of Animal Birth Control during the Meeting with all the village & Monastery heads, Administrators, TYC, TWA, Tibetan Cooperative Society and the Representative of the settlement |
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Creating awareness and educating the locals on Rabies, Animal Birth Control and Health in general
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Presentation at Village No. 2
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Presentation at Village No.2
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Presentation at Village No. 6
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| Presentation at Village No. 3 and 5 |
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| Presentation at Drepung Monastery (Gomang and Loseling) |
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| Presentation at Villlage No.1 |
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Presentation at Villlage No.1
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| Presentation at Ratoe Monastery |
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