VIBHA Inc.

I have been volunteering for Vibha for more than 10 years. I started when my first son started volunteering when he was in middle school and later my second son also started volunteering for Vibha. Now my kids have graduated and are working in different places and I am continuing my volunteering for Vibha in different teams - Start and Finish, Cricket match, Parking Team, campaigning and donating funds.

The main reason for associating myself with Vibha is Vibha's Vision and the way Vibha helps underprivileged children in India by empowering and providing them quality education through different projects in different parts of India. At the same time helping local organizations in the US also. Major strength of Vibha is having an effective Project and Monitoring team in India.

Another thing for students and youth coming and volunteering for Vibha DreamMile each year is the organizers making their volunteering experience fun and making them feel they are doing it for a good cause.
DreamMile's yearly event also makes the community aware of the importance of one's fitness and provides them each year the opportunity to progress through different levels - 5K walk, 5K Run, 10K Run and Half Marathon.
I am looking forward to volunteering for Vibha in the coming years.

Vibha gives unprivileged children a pathway to better life. Volunteers, donors and participants are very dedicated in making the goal happen. I’m very happy to be a part of this great cause.

Vibha continues to work with social entrepreneurs to identify and execute solutions to address systemic issues related to underprivileged children. To date the organization has positively impacted the lives of 2million+ children. Being a fully volunteer driven organizational, the overheads are low - 87cents of each dollar raised is invested directly towards the projects on the ground.

The Vibha team is known for their passionate and experienced members. My children recently became volunteers with Vibha, and they are thoroughly enjoying their time. Vibha offers diverse and thoughtfully designed opportunities for individuals of all ages to engage in social development activities. Recent activity we enjoyed as a family including their grandmother.

Greatest experience is working with the corp shelter in Mumbai, Thane.
Opportunity to do enrichment program via zoom with more than 33 very creative, intelligent and excited kids.
Celebrating the festivals, doing yoga etc..

Vibha and it's volunteers are amazing! There is so much dedication among all to spread the light of education and to raise funds to do so for children in India and US. It is the passion of a common goal of education, partnerships with other community organizations and support shared among its volunteers that makes Vibha an organization I would recommend volunteering with.

Community are built piece by piece and at Vibha every member of this community is well involved and goes above and beyond to help each other. I am so proud to be associated with Vibha, it has changed my lookout into life. Giving back to community and helping children in need and giving them first right of life "Education " has been a top priority of Vibha. I look forward to help and be part of this amazing organization.

Vibha is a 100% volunteer driven NGO that is uplifting underprivileged kids in US & India by supporting quality education.

I was introduced to Vibha through one of the biggest Bay Area's fundraising programs, 'Striders,' which is a half / full marathon training program. It was and still is a fabulous program that made me an 'athlete' that I am today. The number of volunteers involved in making the program successful really was what made me come back again the following year and the year after.

I slowly got exposed to and began to understand the NPO, the cause, the financials, the action centers, the Board, the multiple fundraisers, activities, etc - which is proof to the fact that there is a lot of visibility into what happens and accountability at all levels.
I was and still am impressed by the number of selfless people involved in the cause to make things happen.
That is one reason why I started to volunteer. Volunteering gave me satisfaction of doing something beyond my self and people appreciated it. Thanks to the many friendships that I developed through volunteering for Vibha.
Overall I enjoy volunteering for Vibha and definitely hope to continue to do so.

Great organization improving learning levels at government schools to create competent, confident citizens. Dedicated volunteers, engages community to raise funds through various events and most importantly, supports and challenges projects on the ground to think big, work with local government, and measure learning impact.

One of the best non profit I see as 80% + funds go to actual purposes.

Vibha has demonstrated (a) a rigorous nonprofit and project selection process, (b) vigilant periodic monitoring & evaluation of the projects, and (c) nonprofit efficiency improvement processes, all through volunteers.
Vibha achieves its objectives through volunteer-driven action teams collaborating with donors, grassroots NGOs, and government agencies.

In addition to their global mission, Vibha also strives to serve local communities where action centers are located.

My experience with Vibha has been fantastic. The Vibha volunteer team comprises from experts is multiple fields dispersed across the globe. This enables significant critical thinking towards the support that needs to be provided for enabling scalable, self-sustainable solutions that can create exponential impact in improving education systems for the underprivileged child. Vibha constantly seeks to work with the government to improve existing system through both internal and external impetus rather than build parallel systems from scratch.

I am involved with vibha for the past 25 years. This organization is known gor transparency.

Great work by Vibha!Keep it up.I was very impressed by their dedication.

Been a Vibha volunteer for over a decade and amazes me what impact a bunch of dedicated and motivated volunteers can have on the life of underprivileged and kids in need! If philanthropy moves you, educate yourself with what Vibha does and get involved along with your kids.

As a volunteer I could see how Vibha contributed and connected end to end. This was during the devastating time when India was facing dangerous surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths as a result that impacted livelihoods and basic supplies for millions of families.
There was tremendous need for O2 concentrators in hard to reach and remote areas to save lives.
The requests gathered from volunteers were evaluated diligently, the end point where it will be used was checked and equipment delivered to the most needy in a very efficient and timely manner.
The heartfelt thank you messages from those who received were out pouring thanking Vibha. org and volunteers for addressing the critical need timely.
As a volunteer I am proud thankful and grateful to Vibha.org for this transparency and making a difference during the most critical time to save lives .

All I say for the past 15 years, I have been volunteering with Vibha it is an ... Awesome place and Awesome people to work with.

Vibha is one of the best things happened to me. I was introduced to Vibha 5 years ago and it has been a wonderful journey so far. I met many volunteers who whole heartedly works together for one good cause - A bright future for children. It feels like family to work with Vibha volunteers. Vibha working model is very interesting and how this big nonprofit organization runs on completely on volunteers is inspiring.

I have volunteered for Vibha over last 10 years. This is one of the best run organizations and dies a really good job of making sure All the contributions are going towards the cause.

Great and varied opportunities available to serve the community. Vibha also encourages youth to explore new and innovative ideas to sustain, conserve out planet and at the same time bring awareness and build a sense of community and serve the under privileged.

In one word - Enlightening. How much ever I tend to do or want to do for this organization it always feels less given the passion and dedication of other volunteers who work tirelessly to make a difference.

A chance to give back and feel the sense of gratitude is such a blessing, add to that the feeling that you have helped someone is incomparable. For me and my daughter being part of Vibha has given us a chance to do something together and also a platform to leverage my daughter's talents for a good cause- be it a talent show, artwork, crocheting, tutoring , Vibha has given her that forum to grow as a human being and realize the value of giving. We are super grateful to Vibha and allowing us to be part of giving light to all that need it.

Vibha is a great platform. Truly driven by passionate volunteers and make positive change in lives of millions of underprivileged children.

I have been a volunteer for Vibha since 1993. This is a great platform for individuals to volunteer and do whatever they can do to make a difference !

Been with Vibha for over 10 years and love the cause and the people. In Dallas, we do a ton of work for the local community as well as support many fundraising and outreach efforts. We have a thriving tutoring and mentoring program that uses high school youth volunteers. The impact we create is real and quantifiable. Wonderful set of volunteers and great cause.

I have worked with Vibha for ten years now. I travel a lot between indiA and US. In US I love fundraising with volunteers while in India, I enjoy visiting the numerous projects that the funds go to.

In the short duration that I’ve volunteered with Vibha, I’ve noticed that all projects that Vibha associates with are chosen with utmost diligence, ensuring that sustainable social change can be created.

An amazing group of individuals, willing to spend personal time to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children. Every volunteer of Vibha truly believes that they can provide an opportunity to a child and make there dreams come true.

Every event we organize to raise funds is filled with stories of selfless service from the volunteers. Of course, there is a lot of fun and camaraderie.

The most important aspect of volunteering for Vibha is the transparency within the org, the strong leadership structure, and opportunity to lead for anyone willing to take on the leadership role.

I love helping and supporting kids in India. This Vibha organization gets to prove that caring for underprivileged kids is a great opportunity to learn and develop skills with teamwork building.

When I was young, I was so interested in learning about volunteering, kids getting involved together as a team to help uneducated kids especially in India. The history was so fascinating to keep a note of because as mature teen volunteers - it’s always good to be aware of the environment around the world. Not just for education rights but for food, home, and money rights. That is why moving forward, I will always see Vibha as my family organization to unite everyone together and raise awareness for kids who are losing their values.

It’s time to rise and be the best hard worker to support kids in India! Thanks.

- Ananya Kannan

I have been working with Vibha since 2016 . The vision of Vibha is to empower and enable the less privileged children of our society . I have worked with so many driven and passionate volunteers to make Vibha's vision a reality. Now I am working with the Vibha projects in India on ground level and able to see the level of impact Vibha has created.

Vibha has allowed me several opportunities to go and volunteer and dedicate my time and give back to the community.
They are making a difference in the education of children

Vibha is the most welcoming and uplifting organization ever! Joining this organization not only provided me with the skill set, motivation, and resources to help underprivileged communities and know that I’m making a difference in the world, but provided me a family of my own through the kind community of volunteers. I love devoting time to Vibha because it rewards not only others, but myself as well.

I have been volunteering with Vibha for more than a decade. What I love about Vibha is the dedication, passion, and commitment of everyone in the organization who happily donate their time and skills to improve the quality of education for millions of underprivileged children in India and US. I am an engineer by trade and so I love the methodical, data-driven approach that Vibha takes to evaluate and scale solutions that offer the best return of investment. So when I volunteer my time, not only am I energized by the positivity of my fellow volunteers, but I also know that it is put to use in the most effective way to make a meaningful impact. I whole-heartedly endorse the organization and strongly encourage anyone to consider Vibha as a place to volunteer.

I have had a really positive experience volunteering with Vibha. I really like how global the organization is and that I am able to make an impact on a local, national, and mostly a global level. The other volunteers I've worked with are also so passionate about the cause to help underprivileged children. They are a constant inspiration and have become lifelong friends. I would highly recommend joining Vibha if you are looking to make a difference, meet like-minded people, and have fun along the way too! I have worked on fundraisers like charity races, musical events/concerts/cultural shows, and galas that benefit programs in India supporting children's education. It is an amazing organization!

I have been volunteering with Vibha since 2016 and love everything about this organization, the energy, the enthusiasm and the commitment for the cause from all the volunteers.

Vibha has been instrumental in bridging the gaps by providing and funding scalable and replicable solutions for improving the quality of public education.
The fact that this is a volunteer driven organization with diverse volunteers professionally skilled in their respective fields driven by a common cause of making a difference in an under-privileged children makes Vibha a great organization to associate with. Vibha's USP is it's intellectual capital of volunteers who wish to make a difference by giving back to the community.

It is my privilege to be volunteering for Vibha organization since 2011. I am proud to be part of Vibha and working along with amazing volunteers in making a difference in the lives of underprivileged children in their educational needs and other disaster reliefs. It was heart touching to hear so many families thanking Vibha for delivering Oxygen concentrators when they were very hard to get and that too at a steep price. Kudos to Vibha volunteers for saving lives ������

I have been volunteering with Vibha for the last 2.5 years. It has been amazing working with so many dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children. The efforts of these selfless and passionate volunteers shows in the number of successful fundraising events conducted in several cities in USA and India and all the projects and Covid relief efforts Vibha has been able to support.

I have been associated with Vibha for 25 plus years and am yet to see a more unselfish and committed group of individuals. It’s like one big family. The work that they do is simply amazing. It’s hard to fathom that in this age if capitalism, anyone can work this way without any personal financial gain. They have raised millions for underprivileged children and have recently done some great work for Covid affected poor families in India. Truly an outstanding organization!

My journey with Vibha started when my daughter started volunteering for it and I joined for their flagship event -DreamMile. I have been associated with Vibha for past 3 years in some volunteer capacity. One thing that continues to amaze me is the passion and commitment that everyone puts in to get work done. The best part of all of this is to hear the success stories when we get to see the real impact made on kids lives!

Have been volunteering with vibha from 2005 onwards , such is this organization filled with dedicated , innovative and motivated individuals that whatever I do, I feel I am doing less.
Hats to all volunteers and patrons .

Who would have imagined pulling off a 4000+ individual registered event, raising more than $400,000 during a COVID-19 pandemic year? Surely not me, even though I have been associated with this organization for the last 12 years. Vibha’s Dream Mile X, while raising money for the great purpose of helping underprivileged children achieve their dream of a better future, also helped many like me get out of the house, and walk or run, thereby improving health outcomes. Amazing work done by a few Vibha volunteers, whose enthusiasm, energy and effort made this look like an effortless event.

Vibha is completely volunteer driven organization that supports several projects in India especially around child education. Besides supporting India based projects, Vibha volunteers also run several initiatives locally like Food drives, removing the digital gap by donating laptops, youth tutoring kids of lower economic background, relief efforts when disasters strike in US and several others. All these volunteers work selflessly because they see the transparency on funds gathered and dedication of other individuals across US. Proud to be a Vibha volunteer !

I have been volunteer with Vibha for 10+ years now. Vibha is an excellent platform for people in all walks of life to meaningfully contribute their time, talent and money.. its mission is grounded in ensuring brighter future for the underserved by improving quality of education that they have access to and better opportunities in life.

Vibha has been doing exemplary work in providing quality education to underprivileged children in India and the US through its partners for more than 25 years. For a completely volunteer-driven organization to do this year-over-year is unheard of. The volunteers work relentlessly and are very passionate about the cause and the leadership team across the board has been great to work with. The difference this organization has been making in the fields of public education for underserved and reducing the digital divide has been acknowledged at various levels. Vibha strongly advocates access to quality education for all children, and opportunities to improve the general quality of their life. Working in collaboration with governments, communities, parents, teachers, and volunteers, we focus on resourceful interaction to address the gaps in the education system. Our work in the USA revolves around ways to reduce digital divide and access to quality education for underserved communities.

I chose to volunteer with Vibha and give back to the community. Highly energetic, truly stunning and starring innovation in their approach to give back, I am sold that this is the right choice. I learn so much every day working with this great team of individuals and staying motivated with how much people can do to give back to the community.

Such an amazing organization with such inspiring people. I got to know about Vibha last December and have been volunteering ever since. And the fact that I can do my tiny bit to help make changes in the life on a underprivileged kid in any capacity and bring a smile on their face is truly special. Kudos to all the volunteers for runny the organization so beautifully.

There are many organizations which do good work, many people in this world who need additional support. Vibha is one of those organizations which takes dedicated attention to make sure their efforts are making the right impact. Vibha is not an organization, its an energy - which is needed to keep humans stay as humans and make all of us feel there is more than ourself.

I joined Vibha in 2019. In just few months I could feel the energy and passion in the organization. Flat organization with great transparency and very inspiring leadership

have been volunteering in this org for few few years and is near and dear to my heart. It gives me immense pleasure to be part of huge effort to educate kids who deserve more than just best. There is amazing and tireless effort which goes in each of the event organized by Vibha org, kudos to all the volunteers for their endless energy. I will continue to contribute to what ever service I can do for Vibha non profit org, because I know it is truly a non profit org !!!

I feel so blessed to have found Vibha! This is an amazing group of completely selfless, hardworking volunteers who wholeheartedly want to make a difference. I have been so impressed with Vibha over the last 3 years that I have known them and will continue to support them in their noble cause! The children and their future are truly at the heart of all of their efforts!

I am a Vibha volunteer since more than 10 + years and still volunteering. The reason I chose this organization from all others is because of its volunteer dedication and crystal clear organization accounting. There is nothing hidden. All the volunteers are giving their free time with no return expectations from the organization and that is dedication of volunteers.

Lot of thought and effort by volunteers in every single event organized . Great group of people to work with . Have been part of this non profit as a volunteer and client . Had s great time interacting with team and kids . Every kid deserves a fair chance and happy to work with charities like Vibha

I came to Vibha three years ago to start my share of giving back to the community and fell in love with the transparency top to bottom. Leadership, energy and passion other volunteers bring to the team is amazing.

Vibha truly lives the mission - to educate, empower and enable everyone involved.

Been volunteering with Vibha for more than a decade. Complete transparency, great leadership from top to bottom and completely volunteer driven organization. Not seen any other non profit that has this credibility and ROI on donations made.

Had a great time volunteering for dream mile,dandia and other fundraising events.

I have been a Vibha volunteer at the Atlanta action center since April 2017, honestly I can say that this is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Every volunteer at Vibha is committed to the cause from within, it is like they breathe and live the mission of Vibha at all times. The dedication and sincerity demonstrated at every monthly meeting, during months in advance of every major every fundraising event are simply out of the world, in my experience. All senior volunteers welcome the new volunteers with an open heart and open mind, give opportunities to pursue novel ideas/thoughts. Everyone takes their respective roles at Vibha seriously, meticulously performs them which is why the outcome is always outstanding.

Additionally, the Atlanta action center’s youth volunteers always go above and beyond in their service to the local chapters in Atlanta and in fundraising for our flagship event ‘The Dream Mile’. Overall, I feel a great sense of community and nurturing ambience at Vibha. Look forward to many more years of volunteering at this great organization where the grassroots level projects for child empowerment and education are carefully selected and funded. Finally, Vibha leadership is of special mention, they support and direct budding leaders.

I have been volunteering for VIBHA for 5 years now, and I feel grateful to be associated with such a great organization.Vibha is a volunteer driven organization ,every volunteers here show enormous amount of passion towards education of underprivileged children. It gives me immense pleasure to be associated with VIBHA and its great cause . For me personally, education is basic need of any child and for humanity we all should help every child attain this right. In Vibha this cause has been identified and been driven effectively for around 27 years . As a volunteer, I truly trust Vibha, its transparency and its extremely great cause. Proud to be part of such an amazing organization.

Great organization to be part of. We value people and ethics the most and that’s what makes me proud.

I’ve been volunteering with Vibha for 12 years. Volunteering has shown me a new perspective of life and be able to appreciate what I have. Being a part of Vibha I have grown to be a better person both personally and professionally. I’m impressed with the transparency of the organization and very low administrative costs. Vibha has made impact at a much larger scale working with other NPOs, government organizations and other entrepreneurs. Hence it’s not just any other funding organization but making longer deeper impacts in the society - I am really proud to be a part of this vibrant organization making a huge difference to the community

I have been volunteering for Vibha for more than 5 years now, and I consider myself very fortunate that I am able to do something for underprivileged kids and help then by supporting the wonderful projects that are run every year by Vibha. There is so much transparency, as a volunteer I can visit any of the projects and also connect with the affected kids through technology or visits. It’s such a great
feeling to personally seethat the money that we raise through events /donate actually brings about change.

I have been volunteering with VIBHA from last 5 years.I always thought of being associated with a non profit organisation and then VIBHA gave me this opportunity to be a part of a social cause I was wishing to be.After joining VIBHA and attending meetings and doing various fund raising events..what stood apart for me was the transparency and dedication with which all volunteers work.May VIBHA family grow and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of kids.A proud VIBHA volunteer....

I started volunteering for Vibha in 2016 and I wish I had started doing it much earlier.Vibha is an organization whose sole mission is to uplift the lives of underprivileged children, with hardly any program overhead expenses, they are one most efficient and well organized non profits and the success of their events speaks volumes about their volunteer base and what they can achieve!

Vibha is an amazing organization that not only helps bring the community closer but brings the volunteers closer as well! The difference they make is huge for underprivileged children.

Vibha is an organization made of a wonderful group of volunteers who are all focused, driven, hardworking and willing to work towards an amazing goal of giving back to the society. I’ve been associated with Vibha for about 2 years now and have been amazed to see the constant flurry of activity going on in every part of the world!

Its an awesome platform for every individual to extend hand to great work of child education. Thanx Vibha for giving a great opportunity to give my country back what I received from it. One pen and a good teacher can transform a child’s life and when they have VIBHA by thier side then what more to ask.

Vibha is a non-profit org that helps in eradicating child labor and works towards the uplifting of the under privileged kids.
My family has been associated with Vibha for more than 7-8yrs and amazed with the level of commitment of the volunteers and the transparency that this org brings to the table.
Every yr I have seen Vibha grow as a family and the new stars it adds to its name.
Even if I’m not physically present to help a child in need, I feel a lot closer to them when I know that the Global Vibha Team is keeping a close watch on them.
I’m trying to imbibe the same respect I have for Vibha (and the meaning of charity, humanity, humility) in my children, so they understand how fortunate they are and what Grt work this org is doing.
I’m proud to be a ‘Vibhatian’ (if I can say so), and will be committed to the cause forever.

I started volunteering with Vibha in 2010. As a new year resolution, i researched multiple organizations before selecting Vibha. My first experience was attending the monthly meeting at a local action center (chapter). That experience of warmth, passion and purpose has stayed with me till date. This is a platform for anyone who wants to make a difference in their own way (donate talent, time, ideas, money) towards its mission. And whats unique is that it’s entirely volunteer run organization. I recommend folks interested in volunteering to take the 1st step by attending a local action center(chaoter) meeting or a fundraiser event and see it for themselves.

Vibha is an amazing organization that doesn't just bring the community together, but also brings all of it's volunteers together as a family.

Vibha is an one of a kind organization that is focused on working at the grassroots to address childhood education and health! Some of my role models are at Vibha and I’m simply fortunate to come across an amazing army of volunteers so driven!

I have been a Vibha volunteer for four years. It is wonderful to be a part of such committed organisation. I have a lot of fun organising events to raise funds and immensely enjoy interacting with children during our project visits. I am very proud to be a part of Vibha.

I have been a volunteer with Vibha in India for the last 5 years. With Vibha, everything is extremely transparent and the global volunteer team works as one unit towards the final goal of providing a brighter future for children. I am extremely proud of being part of this team.

I have been a Vibha volunteer for the past 10 years and I feel proud to be associated with Vibha. Vibha is synonymous to integrity, transparency and dedication. It is a completely volunteer driven organization and the volunteers here show enormous amount of passion towards education of underprivileged children. Vibha has been awarded the Guidestargold seal of transparency. With close to 1000 volunteers across USA and India, Vibha is here to make education and healthcare accessible to every child.

I have been involved with Vibha from last 3-4 years, mostly by participating in their fun events in bay-area. I must say that it's a very well run organization with dedicated volunteers. I am confident that it will grow leaps and bounds in coming years and make a difference for millions of kids.

Vibha Rocks.. Vibha is a great non profit organization. The dedication of the volunteers speak for itself.. The low expenses and high charitable funds for the children makes donating to this organization worthwhile

I have been amazed at the dedication and the passion of Vibha's volunteers. These folks go far beyond the call of duty, spend their evenings and weekends towards the cause. This is true altruism.

I interpret Vibha's mission as Educate, Empower and Enable every child to realize his or her potential - extending the gift of opportunity that most of us take for granted. I have volunteered with Vibha for 6 years now, and what I find most amazing is the relentless passion of the volunteer team, year over year, towards attaining the goal. The grassroots nature and low overhead/administration cost makes each contribution more valuable. Thorough evaluation of projects that Vibha sponsors assures me that our contributions will be used as efficiently as possible. I love Vibha, the goal, the team and am proud to be a volunteer.

I had the pleasure of volunteering for Vibha in a kids activity booth. This was the first time I did volunteer and I found out more good things about the organization and its values and work. I felt immensely satisfied.

I was a participant in Vibha’s Dream Mile Run 2009. I must confess that the volunteers seem like an extremely dedicated group of individuals and very innovative in kind of events they come up with to raise funds for the less fortunate children back home. Guys! Vibha is lucky to have you as volunteers. Keep up the good work.

Working with Vibha volunteers is really refreshing. The passion each person shows towards the cause, the professionalism shown towards organizing events, the enthusiasm in their efforts to beat their own previous achievements etc are really mind blowing.

Vibha is an organization which helps you play on your strengths to make a difference to the underprivileged children in India. The untiring passion and relentless commitment that each of the members bring to the organization topped with a noteworthy cause is what makes me proud to be associated with it.

Vibha is truly an incredible organization! I have donated to a couple of events and have been thoroughly impressed with the professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm of the volunteers and leaders. What this organization is doing to help the underprivileged is genuine and self-less...two very important qualities that build a unique and successful non-profit organization! Well done and God bless!

I have volunteered with a few non-profits but volunteering with Vibha always gave me the most satisfaction. They have a very professional approach in everything they do. Their project selection as well as monitoring process is very well defined and highly evolved. They have highly committed and very motivated volunteers who keep the underprivileged children's cause at heart all the time. One very specific, recent example of how Vibha is creating an impact - recently they organized a conference in India where all the grass projects supported by Vibha came under one roof. Best outcome of this effort is that these NGOs had a great dialog about best practices and processes.

I am highly impressed by the dedicated volunteers and their enthusiasm to work for great noble cause. The best part about Vibha is out of total donation, the most part of donation is used for project funding with very less expense on management. Vibha has got very good response through out the USA to being a very good non profit organization. I am proud to be myself as part of VIBHA.

I have been a volunteer at Vibha for the last 2 and a half years. I have been impressed by the discipline at the organization. The volunteers are really motivated, very cause driven. I have been impressed by the projects and the selection procedures for these projects.

I have been volunteering with Vibha since Oct 2006. This is has been very positive experience for me. Dallas has around 15 active volunteers right now. Their dedication and sincerity towards the cause is amazing. One of the best things about Vibha is their low wxpense to revenue ratio of around 90-85%, which means 90 to 85 cents per dollar go to actual project on ground. This means the 10-15% of administrative cost. Vibha currently support around 50+ projects in India. It recently had the project conference in bangalur India where representative from all the project participated. Its was forum for these projects to learn from each others best practices.

I've been a volunteer with the Vibha for about 5 yrs. I've enjoyed working with an excellent team of volunteers, their energy to help out and drive an event to success. Proud to be part of such an excellent team and knowing that whatever small I can do towards this organization, I can also make a difference in the life of less fortunate child.

I have been volunteering with Vibha for more than a year now and it gives me immense pleasure that I am also able to make difference in the life of less fortunate children. The thing that amazes me about Vibha is, it is volunteer run organization. kudos to those volunteers for their dedication. I am proud to be associated with Vibha.

I was an active volunteer years for several years have been an active donor for Vibha organization. It is an excellent oraganization doing great job for the under priviledged children. Great organization to volunteer.

I have been involved with Vibha for the past 3 years and it has been a learning and enriching experience for me. I joined Vibha immediately after graduating from school as I had spare time at my disposal. I was not sure of my commitment when I went for the first meeting. I was given an overview of all the projects handled by my action center at that meeting, and at the end of 2 hours I had signed up to look into a project that had come for review. The 2 months that followed reviewing the project not only gave me an insight about the project in hand, but also about how meticulously and seriously Vibha takes various aspects like mission, focus, sustainability, scalability and of course finances of a project in consideration. Every good and noble idea should be given a chance at the same time making sure that every penny of the donor is accounted for. I interacted with a dedicated and smart bunch of volunteers over this period, who always had innovative ideas for any project, and were knowledgeable about various issues faced by underprivileged children. After that I have been the project lead for two projects in India, AURED (focuses on children suffering from hearing disability) and Ariviyal Anandnam (provides learning aids for children from lower income groups to retain their interest in school). Every monitoring report and project review has re-affirmed my faith in the credibility and effectiveness of Vibha. The program coordinators from the grassroots organizations supported by Vibha have always lauded volunteers for their efforts in ensuring smooth functioning of the project. In the past couple of years, I took up a role as a co-lead for our annual fundraiser which exposed me to the fundraising side of Vibha. Volunteers have exhibited a great deal of professionalism and commitment in coming up with various fundraising programs and ideas, developing marketing materials, applying for grants, and maintaining good patron relations. All action centers work tirelessly for ensuring the success of a Vibha fundraiser event. It is truly motivational to be part of such an organization. I hope I can reach out and contribute more to grassroots organizations through Vibha in the future.

I am volunteering with Vibha for last four years and it give immense pleasure and satisfaction that all the money we raise would go to help the kids, who do not even have access to very basic amenities.

there is a proverb " every cloud has a silver lining". i think vibha has been a silver lining to those kids whom they are nurturing and taking care of. they have always gone out of their way to take of them more than themselves. this team has been the mother and father to them. fulfilled their wishes, respected them and loved them endlessely... you know what i like about vibha is that they are focussed and self motivated and they have so much of love to give to the kids.. its been a wonderful experience with them when i joined in as volunteer. HATS OFF !!! love you guys for what ur dong..ALL THE BEST!!!

I have been volunteering for Vibha for over seven years and have felt truly empowered to make a difference for the cause of underprivileged children. First of all, I found Vibha as very open organization, willing to take on new ideas, new projects, new volunteers at the same time being extremely focused on solving the problem at hand. Vibha takes a lot of effort in not only ensuring that every dollar donated is put to best use, but also works hard to connect the dots by linking the patrons directly with the projects wherever possible as well as connecting the various projects with each other for sharing ideas and best practices.

It has been a wonderful experience. It is always fun to work with others of my age. I am always excited to help for a special cause.

I have been an active donor and volunteer for Vibha organization for the last 3 years. I feel they do an excellent job in the community.

I found Vibha through a friend. I enjoy volunteering with them and admire the Vibha team's enthusiasm and perseverence. It is inspiring to see these young folks make time so they can reach out and help those truly in need.

Its my third year with Vibha. I volunteered for a couple of major events of Vibha that focuses on projects supporting underprivileged children. Its great to work with such an organized and dedicated volunteers who strive to make a positive difference in the life of an underprivileged child. Thanks to Vibha which helps to realize my dream of being a part of a noble cause!

I found Vibha to be a great platform for volunteer activity. I was part of the Dream mile volunteer group and the first thing I found out was that the people running the show were willing to trust newbies like me to big responsibilities like managing publicity. This trust helps the organization retain volunteers to a great extent. it also prompted me to find out more about what the organization does and get more personally involved in the project work. The way one of the core volunteers passionately spoke about the spotlight projects of Vibha gave me a sense that we were truly making a difference in the lives of the children we were helping back home. it was a truly amazing experience

I have been a volunteer with Vibha for over a little less than a year now. I have helped them organize their 5k/10k walk and Dandia. Through this journey I have seen the dedication of all the volunteers and the exemplary execution during events. All this comes from their desire and determination to make sure we are able to help underprivileged kids in India to the maximum. Giving more than 2000 hours a month in combined volunteer man hours to help execute an event is no joke. All this from volunteers who have full time jobs. The willingness to sacrifice one's own time to help children thousands of miles away and then do it again and again is something which makes me want to contribute some more each time.. Vibha is truly a great example of collective desire to educate empower and enable the future of India..

I have been a Vibha volunteer for more than a year now. Starting with event organization to raise funds, now I am also Project lead for the Swanirvar project. Swanirvar is a project based in West Bengal, which provides alternative education for rural children as well as includes intervention in government schools, to encourage quality education thus reducing dropouts rates. With so many non-profits catering to similar causes, it was difficult to decide which one to be a part of. In case of Vibha, it is the dedication of all volunteers, transparency in the handling of funds, open-ness to listen to new ideas is what makes it very attractive to me. As a Project lead, when I attend the calls to discuss individual project status, I realize how committed everyone is to provide a better future to the not-so-fortunate children. When I talk to the beneficiary project head, he is very grateful for the efforts & funds Vibha provides. He informs me about the change it has helped improve the lives of children receiving these funds.This motivates me further to do a better job at fund-raising. I hope that Vibha will continue with its great work, and I as a volunteer, shall help make a difference.

I have been a volunteer with Vibha for about a year and a half. It is amazing to see the passion of the volunteers towards the cause. One of the best parts about working with Vibha is - I can be sure where my dollars are going. The money is spent after careful consideration and there are hardly any overhead costs. It is really gratifying to make a difference in the life of these children who, unfortunately, would not have a choice otherwise. Nishu

Vibha is a group of very committed individuals who have been a source of motivation for me to step up give back to the community with the same zeal and enthusiasm! Seeing the results of the efforts of the group is extremely heartwarming and rewarding!

I have been volunteering with Vibha for almost an year and was involved in organizing fund raising events such as the Dream Mile and Diwali Mela. Looking at the commitment and the professionalism with which this organization functions, it is hard to believe that it is run solely by volunteers. All the volunteers are extremely dedicated and it is inspiring to see their commitment to the cause of underprivileged children.

I have had the pleasure of working with some really good people in this organization and ended up making great friends in life outside of our volunteer work. I started participating by helping out in fund raising events for the fun of it but ended up appreciating the real impact that the group had on underprivileged kids back home in India. A big eye opener for me was listening to the stories of success and huge challenges from the Non-Profit organizations in India who Vibha funded at a annual volunteer conference in Atlanta last year.

I have a lot of respect for the cause for which Vibha is advocating. I have personally been involved very actively in helping organize fund-raising events like Dandia and Walk. I love the dedication and energy with which all the volunteers come and work. Hats off to the leads who organize such wonderful professionally organized events!

I have been with Vibha for a little over two years. Vibha's mission of empowering each individual to make a difference is what attracted me. The way projects are evaluated by the projects team for maximum benefit is pretty amazing.

I have been associated with Vibha for 12 yrs now. The thought that a few hours of volunteering can change a kid's life is reason enough for me to join vibha. Volunteer driven and friendly executive/board members. Every team in vibha is lead by a passionate and smart person. I am 100% confident that vibha will succeed in giving a future to kids who don't have one.

I learned about Vibha through firends and joined the organization after attending one of the Vibha events. We organize events to raise money to help the less fortunate kids. A lot of hard work goes into making each event a success and our greatest reward is the progress we hear from the projects we fund. Open discussions, shared responsibilities, professionalism are some of the key aspects of the organization and I have learnt a lot from working with this organization.

I have been volunteering for Vibha for many years now. The reason I continue to volunteer is because I have experienced and understood how our fundraising activities benefit the underprivileged children. With Vibha you have the opportunity to visit the grass roots efforts and to visit projects that benefit from your fundraising. The first time I visited a project in India, I believed in Vibha's mission. And that day, Vibha's mission became my mission. I was privileged to be born into a family that today has led me to where I am....I have access to education, shelter and healthcare. But for many, this is not possible. Vibha believes that every child should have this right and with our help this mission can be achieved. Hence I will continue to volunteer with this organization because I believe in Vibha's mission!

I have been a Vibha volunteer since 2003. I have never volunteered before but after working with Vibha, I realized the importance of volunteering. Vibha is the only organization that has inspired me to do more to the community. All the funds that we raise are completely used to help Kids and nothing is wasted on organizational maintainence. All the volunteers of this organization are very motivated.

I got first involved with Vibha as a project lead of a project run by a NGO in Delhi. As I started attending the project selection committee calls I got more interested in the organization. I liked the way it was structured and its transparency. I liked the fact that the entire organization was run by just volunteers. I also got a chance to volunteer at the Atlanta Dream Mile and the experience I got there and the dedicated volunteers I met changed my life forever. I had always heard of people doing selfless deeds, but experiencing it was something different. The enthusiasm of all volunteers was amazing. I have loved every bit of my time spent volunteering with Vibha.

Vibha is honest and great non profit that helps out children who need help. I have been associated with Vibha as a patron and volunteer from its inception. Volunteer enthusiasm and their drive makes Vibha one of the most coveted non profits to be associated with. Professionalism and Honesty is what this organization thrives on and does a great job in living upto its reputation.

I began volunteering for vibha in 2005 and since then I have been volunteering every year in some way or another. In the past I have volunteered for other NPOs but I can safely say that Vibha is only such organization that tries to reach out to people needing help anywhere in the world. Whether it is Katrina relief efforts in the US or Pakistan earthquakes, in addition to its main goal of providing under privileged children with the basic needs of life. Vibha also helps single mothers become independent and support themselves as well as their dependents. Last but not the least, Vibha has the best leaders and volunteers I have come across.. I have enjoyed working with other volunteers as well as chapter leads... I felt inspired to give in my best when I saw Rajesh Haridasan (Bay area) and Raina Bijlani (Bay Area) work so hard to bring about a +ve change in the lives of the beautiful children in India who need us and our help.

Organization that's focused on results and actually making a difference in the lives of children. Devoted group of motivated volunteers. Clear, efficient and no-frills operation model.

I've participated in a couple of Vibha events and have been extremely impressed with the volunteers level of knowledge and kindness. Events were very well organized. It's a great cause.

I have worked with Vibha by means of raising money for their organization by conducting dance shows in the bay area. They are a great group of dedicated and highly motivated folks, who logistically conducts great fundraisers. Their events are run efficiently and with great success each time, which shows that they know what they are doing. It's been great teaming up with them for events, and we hope to continue to do so in the future.

I have been a volunteer for Vibha for about a year now...despite busy schedules and personal demands , this is one of the very few places that I have seen people from different walks of life coming together to serve a common purpose of giving every child an opportunity. It is very heartening to see the impact of our work reaching underprivileged children when they need it the most and the fact that the organization is entirely volunteer driven is even more inspiring.

I have been a volunteer for Vibha for 6 years. I have been involved in most aspects of the organization, from raising funds to selecting grantee organizations. I have seen first hand the impact that these grantee organizations have had on underprivileged children-from decreasing rates of child marriage in villages in Maharashtra to increasing the quality of public education in Tamil Nadu. Vibha is a volunteer-driven organization with its attendant strengths and weaknesses. The strengths include a committed volunteer group and low overhead costs. On the flip side this means that Vibha is reliant on a volunteer group who are juggling a busy professional career with their volunteer work. Vibha has a bright future ahead of it. Recent initiatives such as the conference for grantee organizations point to a more active role for Vibha in the quest to improve the lives of underprivileged children.

I got to know about Vibha early last year (2008) and attended one of its monthly meetings in Atlanta. The main focus of the meeting that month was to help organize a fund-raising event to raise money for the many child-related developmental projects Vibha has undertaken all over India. Volunteers chipped in for various activities and we all got started. I liked the people volunteering for the organization because they all believed in the underlying cause - to improve the lives of millions of under-privileged children in India. Later I got involved in various projects related monitoring calls every week and I am currently coordinating one of the projects being financed in India (Andhra Pradesh). The program helps induct child laborers from small-scale industries in the area to rehabilitation centers and to mainstream them in government schools. Imbetween teaching and my own research, I try and work with Vibha and spread the word as much as I can. I believe in Vibha's efforts and especially the efforts of the people who make Vibha what it is today. Good luck to you guys!!! ---- Dr.Shama Perveen

I volunteered with vibha for the last 2 yrs and my experience with vibha has been extremely positive.The organisation is well managed open and inclusive.I believe my interaction with vibha has been mutually beneficial.

The best part about this organization is that it is completely run by volunteers (except a couple of employees). Another impressive thing is, that the progress of the project(s) funded by Vibha is available to each and every volunteer. For the couple of months that I have been with this organization, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I have been with Vibha for a little over a year now and have to say that after I started volunteering I have felt a certain sense of pride. Being a part of Vibha, is believing strongly, that your slightest efforts can make a difference! Their drive, passion, and love for doing something good mixed with their skills make Vibha volunteers successful in every event...which, in turn, translates into supporting so many more right projects that need funding...which basically translates into a brighter and better future for millions of children! At Vibha, we remind ourselves every day that... "Not every child is fortunate, some need us!"

Used to be a volunteer with this organization helping with marketing efforts and now am a committed donor. The organization operates primarily on volunteer effort and goes a long way in not only fulfilling its mission to help children in need but also serves a side effect of educating and involving 100s of volunteers in their efforts. Talk about helping a community take responsibility for a cause.

In 2006, I started out by being a part of VIBHA houston Chapter. And today, Vibha has become a part of me! Nothing gives us more fulfillment than helping those in need. It is only human to help. Yes, everyone wants to help but we also look for results, for change. Volunteering with VIBHA to help out the thousands of underprivileged children, has made me realize that I have to be the one showing the path to others. It has empowered me and made me believe that CHANGE IS POSSIBLE!

I have been a part of this organization since April 2006. What attracted me towards it is the fact that it is a grass roots organization which believes in high-touch and the belief that people want to volunteer their time because they feel the need to make a difference in this world. The unique feature of this organization is that it is almost 99% volunteer driven and has only 2 WW employees. The organization believes in rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty rather than just donate money. The other aspect that is a core part of the organization is the process followed to "Select and Monitor" the progress of a project that they fund. The organization believes in strong sharing amongst the various teams and projects so that ones mistakes can be learned from and avoided in other areas.

This is a great organisation working so enthusiastically to help underpriveleged children in India. Im a volunteer for almost a year now. I have seen its amazing projects and thier success reports. It gives you immense satisfaction to know how your little efforts add up and actually change the lives for good, of so many Indian childern in need. Its really a great organisation with great motivating volunteers and leaders. Im glad Im a part of VIBHA.

I started volunteering for Vibha about a year ago, and I haven't been more pleasantly surprised by the outcome of any of my other actions in life as much as I have been through volunteering for Vibha. The most appealing factor of Vibha for me is that this organization functions almost completely through volunteers putting in time out of their busy schedule. I also like their process of picking out projects to support back in India, and most definitely the outcomes of these projects. I feel that I make a difference in someone else’s life by simply donating a few dollars and some time. Volunteering for Vibha has been one of the most rewarding acts I have ever been involved with.

I started out trying to help the Dallas charter to set up a cricketing event. The efforts and enthusiasm of those involved coaxed me into doing my part towards a noble cause. Education in my opinion is the most vital thing that can help any child. It provides the child with an opportunity to understand the world and stand on his own feet, enabling that has no equal. That Vibha helps promote this was the reason I decided to do my part in helping the organization.

I have been part of this organization since 2001 and had the opportunity to work on various avenues from fund raising to selecting projects. The organization mission statement "Educate, Empower & Enable every individual who wishes to make a positive difference in the life of an underprivileged child" is what makes this organization different.

Vibha is a great organization that believes in 'Empowerment'. It empowers the general public by enabling them to contribute to worthy causes. More importantly, it empowers the in-need children in India through the financial support it lends to social and education projects.

Its an amazing place to be volunteering. The energy you feel volunteering for Vibha is unparalleled. Every one is open to suggestions. Every one pitches in to get things done. The leaders lead by example. They are absolute role models. Working for Vihba not only gives your the satisfaction that you have done something great, it is also a lot of fun. You get to meet a lot of like minded people. The atmosphere is electrifying. Long live Vihba! -Raghu

I have volunteered with Vibha for over 6 years now and I am glad I did. Vibha is one of the few organizations which is run entirely by volunteers and has still managed to scale well. We still have a long way to go in terms of strategy development, branding, outreach but I am sure volunteers at Vibha will do whatever it takes to reach there. Kudos to you all Volunteers and a heart felt thanks to all our patrons.

I consider Vibha as the best non-profit organization to volunteer for. The cause and the dedication of people I work with definitely motivates me to do something more. The transparency within the organization, no hierarchy as such, and enthusiasm of fellow volunteers is really encouraging.

They say, every drop counts to make an ocean..indeed every volunteer at Vibha gives in their 100% and more in every avenue.I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said that volunteering for Vibha has indeed changed my life!The drive and passion of each volunteer can only help to make you a better person.Over the years I have been involved in various fundraising events.By being a mostly volunteer driven organization we try to keep our overhead low so we can funnel all of our fund raising to the cause. While we try our best towards the cause, we dont loose sight of the community we are living in that enables us to make all this possible and always look for opportunities to give back to our adopted homeland.

To join thousands of people all over the country to raise awareness about the plight of underprivileged children is a privilege. I have been overlooking this opportunity for the past so many years. My first time involvement was for the Dream Mile '09 and I think to myself...where and what have I been doing all these days?? It is amazing to see how many people sincerely contribute their time and effort to make a difference in the life of those kids in need. I hope to work towards contributing more time to this organization which can bring a smile in another’s child's face by the day.

I've been part of the Vibha family for over 4 years and it's been a great experience. Each year, Vibha conducts four fundraising events. The Kite Flying Festival, in addition to raising funds, also encourages community spirit & outdoor play. Art for Heart promotes creativity; DreamMile is a chance to walk for a cause, while the Cricket Tournament promotes sportsmanship and unity. A feeling of being one always exists, which is why the volunteer base remains passionate, strong and unshaken.

Vibha has been working on several aspects of social development. It is very encouraging for youth to participate and give back a little bit to the society - Vibha offers a very open, creative, learning and encouraging platform to involve in some social service activities.

Underprivileged kids….the cause…the challenge…the satisfaction…the friends we made…or just plain old simple conscience? Reasons aplenty, I thought I’ll go down the path of soul searching and put down on paper why I volunteer for Vibha. About 4 years ago, I moved to the Bay Area and at that time my wife was (and still is) an active volunteer for this organization I knew nothing about. She called it Vibha and couldn’t stop talking about the organization, its people, their passion to make a difference and all this while having fun. I heard the names over and over again – about the folks who were in the trenches, discussing passionately on the best way to make the most impact in a stranger’s life. I proceeded and met some of these folks, and to my absolute wonder, they were normal, down to earth, young, energetic people such as myself; the only difference being they had the greater good in mind and I didn’t. Few months passed and I had made friends with most of these gems in today’s society long before the thought of volunteering came to mind. And one day, I took the plunge…to volunteer for the 2007 Dream Mile. The energy was electrifying, the patrons ecstatic, volunteers doing tasks that I would have never thought I would do one day for a cause; moving tables, putting up signs, setting up booths, designing décor, the list was endless. At the end of the day, I looked around, and I was surrounded by over 50 volunteers all in various levels of exhaustion from the prior 2 grueling days but every…every volunteer had a smile on his or her face and the look of immense satisfaction from being a part of something that was beyond what the eye could see. The seed had been sown… 3 months later I volunteered for the Vibha Dandia in 2007 as a volunteer and was much more involved this time and was beginning to understand the bigger picture of what each of these individuals were enabling; It was a great event and we successfully supported over 1000 kids from the proceeds of that event; 1000 kids we will never know and never see in our lives. I later came to know that some of the event leads was going through some personal challenges and professional challenges at the same time when they was organizing the event. And to be a part of something that supported 1000 kids, knowing that beyond their personal/professional challenges, someone was able to spear head an event with such excellence, keeping in mind what he or she was achieving, I decided at that moment, I will volunteer for Vibha. Over the last 2 years, I have grown as an individual both spiritually and mentally because of this cause. I look back and see what I have achieved for this great organization and helped enable over 1500 kids with a future by leading the Dandia in 2008. I now function as one of the Action center coordinators for the Bay Area. And the journey has just begun… I don’t know what drives us to do what we do on a daily basis. Be it volunteering for Vibha or anything else. But as you read this blog, and are thinking “I don’t have the time”, you can still make a difference! It’s usually one person, one act of generosity, one act of selflessness that touches or moves us to join the movement. The call to action for all of us might come in many disguises, but come it will! It is up to us to open our eyes, recognize them and act on it… Volunteer with Vibha and you will understand that a few of us CAN make a DIFFERENCE...

I have been a Vibha volunteer for over a year. It is very satisfying to work with a group of people who have the enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to help the children in India. I attended the Vibha conference in India, where I had an oppurtunity to meet many of the project coordinators of the NGO's. Again, I am so inspired by the work these people are doing at ground level.

I have only been with Vibha for a few months now. BUt seeing all the volunteers and the hardwork they put into this gave me a lot of motivation and reason to help. Helping children is the biggest satisfaction one can have. I also feel like I am joining a new family. Thanks Vibha for letting me part of the cause!

I've been associated with Vibha for about 2 years. Vibha is prime example of how people from different backgrounds, careers etc but a single goal in mind , can come together and make a difference in the life of an under-privileged child. Each project is chosen after much deliberation to make sure that it benefits children in the best possible way and every penny spent reaps the maximum.

I have been a volunteer for Vibha since 1996, having been closely involved with organizing many events in the US, raising funds and now, visiting the projects on the ground in India on a regular basis. The vision of this organization and the commitment with which this vision is translated into action is something that is really contagious. I am proud to be a part of this organization that is striving to make a small difference in the lives of children.

Passion that I see in other Vibha volunteers motivates me to dedicate myself for the cause that we at Vibha are working for- supporting not-so-fortunate kids.

I have been a Vibha volunteer for over 6 years now and the amount of satisfaction and happiness I get for volunteering with Vibha has increased significantly each year. Over the years, Vibha has done a fabulous job of selecting, supporting and monitoring a variety of challenging and non-traditional projects, which has given me a great opportunity to be able to help a few less-fortunate kids and play a small, but significant role in shaping their future.

Contributing to Vibha has triple benifits : 1. Effective utilization of funds since the projects are well planned to uplift under-previliged children. 2. Encourages youth from effluent class to particpate in such noble cause thereby creating a culture of social responsibility. 3. Gives immense satisfaction being a part of successfull noble mission.

Overall the experience has been very rewarding. I have learned a lot, met some people with great passion and skills while adding something valuable to the society. The cause is challenging and rewarding. The level of involvement can be toned up and down depending on schedule and the room for learning and contributing in different areas is also there.

I enjoy volunteering for Vibha because I support the cause: Improving the lives of underprivileged children. Moreover, the whole Vibha team is very friendly and easy to work with.

I have become involved with Vibha after participating and volunteering at a cricket tournament hosted by the Atlanta chapter. The enthusiasm of the volunteers as well as the participants was infectious. People gave freely in both their effort and resources. As I learn more about Vibha's goals and achievements, I have begun to appreciate the wellspring of positive energy that surrounds this group. Everyone involved with Vibha has the objective clear in their mind - they are devoted to a cause much greater than themselves.

I had been actively involved with Vibha & its volunteers right from when it started. Even though I am a passive colunteer, I do helpout whenever I can. It is an excellent organization, helping the poor & under-development children right from the grass roots. Not only the cause but the fun, enthusiastic & joyful volunteers in this organization is also a major factor for the wonderful name of the organization.

I had this nonchalant attitude towards social service in general and didn't care much about social inequality. I thought I was also part of the same fabric and there was nothing I could do about it. I started volunteering with Vibha because I was required to fulfill community service hours. My aim was to get a certificate for the required hours.

I volunteered for Super 16 which brought me in close contact with other volunteers and organizers. Even with my indifference towards the cause I was mighty impressed by the dedication of the volunteers. The execution of the event was no less than any professionally organized event if not better. That convinced me to find out how Vibha operates. I read all the details on the website and asked a ton of questions to convince myself that the efforts were going in the right direction.

During this process, I also realized that I don't have to have a whole lot to give some. For some, social inequality is not a choice they made and I as a relatively fortunate member of the society have a moral responsibility to do something about it. I decided to be an active volunteer with Vibha and have been since. My goal is to make Vibha proud to have me as a volunteer as much as I am proud to be a part of it.

"Vibha" is "My organization" ! -- No, I didn't start it, neither do i plan the projects in it. I just play a very small role in it , yet 'feel big'. I stopped by at one of Vibha's meetings with no big plans or aims and didn't even realize when i became part of it. Didn't know who these guys were but knew there was team work towards one great purpose .These are everyday people with no 'chakra' behind their head, yet spinning the wheel of fortune, in those little kids lives! Any little idea presented was never ignored, and there was so much support in implementing it .. It is so obvious that there is one clear goal there - "Help those kids!" -- how?? with those ideas they are working on ... With those that "U" bring in!! hence the quest for the new "U" continues still ... since the goal has not been achieved yet !! but with every new "U", they see a ray of hope in atleast one kid's eyes, if not more! -one step towards the goal! Walking together - striving towards the goal!.. Just got to be part of it to see the inner beauty in 'yourself'!! Thank you to Sreeni Baddam for introducing me !

I am volunteering for Vibha since 3-4 months and I find it a great organization of enthusiastic people who take out time of their busy schedules and help raise money for the children in need. The projects funded by Vibha are also scruitinised a great deal to make sure that the money is goingto the right place. Project Sikhana alone has already helped reviving the education system for the villages in India so that many more students can get access to the education they need. In all its a great organization and its fun to participate in its events.

This is what UNICEF reported: India, by one count, has 18 million* street children and over 22 million* child laborers. Nearly 20%** of the children 6-14 years old have no access to primary education. Less than 45%** receive the immunization required to protect them from deadly illnesses. Half the children do not get enough food everyday and are chronically or acutely undernourished. Is this really how your message should read? Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. And we ought to work towards their safe and healthy future. Vibha, does just that. Every action center,in US or India, is completely run by a group of motivated and dedicated volunteers who want to make a positive difference in the life of the underprivileged children. Everyone volunteering for Vibha strives to do their best to help children in any which way possible... to help them get their true right to education, health and opportunity. As a volunteer, I feel satisfied to be able to contribute in any way possible... may it be donating or raising funds through organizing events.... because I know that for every dollar that we raise,90cents go towards the well-being of the children. In short,I am absolutely proud to be an associate and a volunteer for Vibha and be able to aid children in need.

I first learned of Vibha when I participated in Vibha DC's annual Dream Mile in 2007. I enjoyed the event immensely and thought it was very well-organized. Since then, I have served as Vibha DC's Volunteer Coordinator. I have met so many wonderful people through this role. I am very inspired by the work that Vibha does for less fortunate children, and I hope to travel to India for the first time next year and see for myself Vibha's good work in action.

I have been volunteering with Vibha for the past few months. I was actively involved in Dandia, and was awe-struck by the dedication and passion with which the volunteers carry out their tasks. It has a very large volunteer base, and the veteran volunteers have developed expertise,for lack of a better work, at organizing some of the events. It has been a humbling experience watching some of the children that have been helped by Vibha express their gratitude. Hopefully it will continue to do so and grow on to a much larger scale in the future.

Have been with Vibha for about 3 years now. I still remember the day when I was all new to Vibha and USA as well. There was this Dandia Event in San Jose State University and I just read an email on our Indian Student group asking if anyone wanted to volunteer. I have always liked to return back to society and being homesick in those initial days in USA, I just showed up there to volunteer. Boy, few decisions in your life just change it all. From a Day of Event volunteer to small team responsibilities to a little bigger one of entire event logistics...It all happened so easily and so satisfyingly only because the way this organization operates. The projects being supported are fascinating, and so is the transparency in event execution to project funding. The volunteers are dedicated and creates such a friendly atmosphere all around. After last event I have received at least 9-10 communications directly from patrons on how they appreciate what we do! All in all, whenever Vibha word is heard or seen or spoken, it brings a picture of that smiling child who just got helped to get that education that he always wanted to get!

This non-profit organization is all about children. VIBHA organization is the hallmark of change, growth, perserverance and determination in meeting life's challenges for young children. Material donations by this organization touches human lives that cannot be measured in fiscal terms. I personally have seen how projects are funded and supports families, children, women who may not get the opportunity otherwise to succeed in life and make positive contributions to society. A recent example was the dream mile race event which garnered thousands of dollars to help the underpriveledged realize their potential. This organization also teams with the local government housing agency to provide stability and a sense of purpose for families who may have been displaced by social forces beyond their control. The organization has strong core of volunteers who act as catalysts to realize the mission statement of VIBHA which is helping children aspire to their best given the support and drive. After all the children of today will be leaders of tomorrow and VIBHA empowers this generation with all its enthusiasm, hard work and funds for a better tomorrow.

I've been working with Vibha (Washington DC chapter) for over a year now. It has been a very positive experience and I've learnt a great deal about how non-profits work. With Vibha, I've been amazed at how efficiently volunteer time has been used, at how systems are in place, so that even your few hours can go a long way in helping the cause of children's education. While in Bangalore, during my last visit to India, I stopped by a Vibha (partly) sponsored project, the Hope School in Kaval Byrasandra. I got a first hand view of how the effort we put in makes a difference to kids' lives. Many children, who would've otherwise been on the street all day, were spending their time in school. I sat through one of the classes, and greatly appreciated the effort the teacher put in trying to translate the cryptic biology textbook into something the children could relate to. It was also a reminder of the many challenges in trying to bring such children to the education level of those from more privileged homes. The school principal told me that local Vibha volunteers taught special science classes to the 7th standard students (the senior-most class in the school) to help prepare them for their board exams. The role of Vibha, from fund raising in Washington to giving the money to the school to helping the school out with local volunteers, was very inspiring. While the more mundane things in life leave little time to volunteer, I would hope to make a long term commitment and do my bit in helping underprivileged children.

Simply Amazing. It gives me immense satisfaction when I feel that my time and money is going for great cause of helping under priviledged children. Best part about this organization: 1. Get an oppertunity to work on different things. 2. We are VIBHA family and we have lots of fun while doing various activities. 3. Transpercy of accounting and where and how money is utilized. 4. Project monitoring and evaluation of projects make sure money we donate and money we raised are utilized properly. 5. We are always help various orginizations to do better and connect them to get benefits from each other. 6. We had Pragati 2009 to bring various non profit organizations together and let them share ideas and help each other. This was amazing. 7. All volunteers enthusiasm level is great. 8. Very well organized, structured and planned. 9. While doing volunteer, you can learn event management, people management, organization management and many more. When I volunteer for this organization it gives me great satisfaction that I am fulfilling my life purpose to serve others and make this world beautiful and better than when I was born. Simply amazing, Join this cause - VIBHA (Help One child at a Time) and start making difference.

Just a wonderful experience. Been a volunteer with Vibha Houston since 4 years. Here is what's awesome about Vibha. a. Its transparent. b. Its got NO red tape. c. Its truly volunteer driven. d. With 2 paid employees only we know Admin costs to the $ is just 10cents e. Volunteers themselves have identified projects we support f. Volunteers themselves decide on types of events g. Communication across centers and sharing ides through the vibha network help a great deal. h. Vibha truly makes a difference and anyone can visit a project we support and see the difference.

I have been volunteering for Vibha for the past 3 years. I had long wanted to contribute in some way towards the betterment of children. The first thing that attracted me towards volunteering for Vibha was the focus, structure and organization that is so rare in non-profits. Vibha has very strict guidelines for project selection, monitoring and is very involved in all projects it supports. Inspite of this, the adminstrative cost is minimal and we pass on the bulk of what we raise to where it rightfully belongs. The passion that is shared across volunteers is contagious! I am proud to be part of Vibha!

Vibha, I beleive, is more than just an organization. I would more aptly put it as a "Family", every member of which, irrespetive of their age, background or geographic location, has one common goal - To brighten and shape the future of every child who needs our help. During my 6 years of association, I have seen first hand the commitment, abundant enthusiasm and drive among the volunteers; the willingness to learn from the past and eagerness to challenge oneself at every step. As an outcome our fundraising methodologies have matured, marketing strategies have become professional and project selection/monitoring more structured. We now have much wider presence with several action centres starting all across India and in US. The recent efforts on making the next big leap - changing from just an fundraising organisation to one that would help improve the efficiency of grass root organizations in India, has already started to show results. Pragati 2009, the gathering of all partners in Bangalore in October has been mutually helpful to both Vibha and other NGOs. With more collaboration in plans, I anticipate this drive to yield more exponential results in the years to come.

I have been volunteering with Vibha for more than 4 years and it has been a truely rewarding experience. The committment and dedication of this volunteer driven organization is commendable. Apart from the money raised to support the projects, a lot of importance and stress is given to project support , mentoring and monitoring.

I have been involved with Vibha as a volunteer for past 6 months, and have meet great people who really want to make difference in lives of under privilaged kids around the world. I like the cause for which Vibha works,and wanted to be a part of it.

For many years, I wanted to give something back to my community. I believe that education is the best gift that you can ever give a person to make them self-reliable and independent. The impact is even greater when we attempt to educate a child. While I wanted to donate my time and money to help educate underprivileged kids in India, I was also wary of the overheads that a charitable organization incurs. At this juncture, I came across Vibha, a perfect answer to realize my dreams.Vibha as an organization provides the support and infrastructure for volunteers like me and encourages us to dream a little and change a little. Vibha's mission -- educate, empower and enable every individual who wishes to make a positive difference in the life of the underprivileged child -- is exactly what I needed. With over 825 volunteers in Vibha network, it is big enough to create an impact on the society, yet, small enough to be managed by truly passionate volunteers. As a result, all the money raised by this organization is actually well spent for the truly needed kids. I had the honor of working with amazing Vibha volunteers who consider Vibha a top priority over everything else in their lives. Really amazing organization and I am glad to be part of it!!

I am an ardent volunteer for Vibha. To my knowledge it is a collaborative effort put forth by dedicated team working diligently for a true cause from all over America and India. The volunteers are extremely organized in terms of their weekly meetings and clear agenda towards fund raising. I am excited to see the positive impact of this effort for children in need and I enthusiastically support VIBHA and congratulate the team in shaping lives of future generation living in an unfortunate conditions.

Vibha is the best organization ever and i really enjoyed volunteering with them, and i would recommend this organization to everyone i know, theese people worked hard to make a diffrence in peoples lives and for that i support them all the way

I have been volunteering with Vibha close to a year now. This year we organized various successful fund raising events like the Vibha Vibe (a multicultural show) and the Dream Mile (5K run). We also volunteered at local organizations like the Epilepsy foundation and helped raise funds for the Milwaukee Public School - Homeless Education Program and the Marine Toys for Tots. Overall,this past year with Vibha has been absolutely fantastic and fun with all the enthusiastic volunteers! Being a part of an organization that helps under-privileged children be responsible adults by providing them education is very satisfying.

I've had a great time volunteering for Vibha for nearly a decade. People are serious about the cause and give their 100% when they commit to a task. Our events have matured from being fledgling events into near professional events. On a different note, I am very excited about the direction in which Vibha's relationship with grassroots organizations is heading - ie moving from being just a funding agency into sort of a resource organization that brings out the strengths and rectifies the flaws in grassroots organizations in India. Pragati 2009 - the first annual conference of Vibha supported projects- is just the first step in this direction. I'm proud to be a volunteer of this wonderful organization.

My experience with Vibha has been a true eye opener for me. Vibha volunteers are amongst the most dedicated bunch of folks. Inspite of being a completely volunteer driven organization, Vibha is able to support projects that positively impact the lives of tens of thousands of children across India, each year. At the same time, the administrative overhead at Vibha is very low, allowing more than 90% of the funds raised to directly go to the projects in India.

I am volunteering with Vibha for the past two years or more. When I first joined I was bowled over by the dedication and enthusiasm of the volunteers. The desire to make a difference. In my time, I have worked with the grants team and also visited projects supported by Vibha when I visited India. That brought me even closer to the cause. I feel humbled with the quality of people I work with here and inspired by the impact we make on the lives of children. Most importantly I feel empowered to make a difference!

Truly inspiring! I am always amazed at how energetic the volunteers are, how well the fund-raising events are organized and most importantly, VIBHA's huge, positive impact on thousands of under-privileged children.

There is nothing more important than the rights of a helpless child. They need us, need us to fight for them. VIBHA makes that desire come true. I am fortunate that VIBHA gives me that opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.

The volunteers are the life and soul of Vibha.The commitment that I as a person can bring a change in the life of an underprivileged child motivates me to volunteer. It is truly a rewarding feeling and evokes a feeling of belonging to the Vibha family.

Simply Amazing. The fact that Vibha is entirely run by volunteers, avoiding all the operational costs that it would otherwise incur, attracted me the most to work for Vibha. Practically every penny that we raise is going to the cause of under-priveleged children. Moreover, we have a lot of fun while raising all that money. So, I am double happy!!!

Vibha has been a great organization to work with. The cause of helping children is extremely noble and brings great joy to see a smile on a kid's face. I have been associated with Vibha for over 4 years now. The entire team is a pleasure to work with. Every event is well organized. Non-profits in India with which Vibha works are carefully selected and every help possible is provided to them. Come; help Vibha help thousands of children.

I am volunteering for Vibha for long time and this is one of the trusted organizations. Volunteers try to minimize the expenses and put every effort to send every dolloar raised to send it to the needy people. One best part of Vibha is anyone can be lead for an event or for an activity of interest. I am enjoy what I do. I would like to dedicate as much time as possible for volunteering Vibha

Completely fulfilling way to reach out to those in whose life you can bring a smile.All the volunteers' motivation is amazing - so much so that it motivates others too.The professionalism with which everything is handled is remarkable.The committment to make a difference has kept me inspired to be a part of VIBHA.

I am fortunate to be where I am today. Many of the things I took for granted growing up is a dream for an underprivileged child - clothes, paper, even food. These children have a right to be educated and a chance at a better life. All they need is to be given an opportunity! I have seen people with various abilities, interests and ideas come together at Vibha to just do that. These lovely people have been an inspiration! Along the way, I have realised how difficult it is to raise/distribute funds and be effective. Vibha is very much volunteer driven and strives hard to keep costs very low. The transparency is very high. It has an excellent team of professionals volunteering a lot of their time handling this difficult task of selecting and monitoring projects. I am highly confident of how funds are being distributed and the effectiveness of Vibha' involvement at the grassroots level.

I have been a volunteer for more than 6 years now. During this time, Vibha has evolved from a non-profit run by volunteers with a passion to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children to a professionally run non-profit with 15 Action Centers in the US and 6 in India. Vibha has reached out to 150,000 children through 190 projects in India and the US to date. All this while remaining a mostly volunteer driven organization. It has been amzaing to see the volunteer growth in the last few years which has brought in new ideas to raise awareness, renewed passion and commitment in our efforts to make a difference. As a volunteer here in the US, I may not personally see how my volunteering efforts benefit projects, but Vibha has bridged the gap by providing project updates(photos and write-ups etc. through newsletters) frequently and encouraging volunteers to visit projects during visits to India.

I strongly believe that Children are the future of this world. Vibha supports healthcare, education and vocational training for under-privileged kids in India and US. This really motivated me to volunteer for Vibha. I have been volunteering for Vibha for more than 6 years. The reasons for volunteering with Vibha are The Cause, They way how Vibha selects Projects and monitoring method, The Volunteers who are very dedicated and Very Efficient Operation and Fundraising methods with less cost (90 cents on every 1$ raised goes to the project). It's a very professional organization to volunteer with. I'm very proud of spending my time for Vibha and making a difference in a Child's life...

It is important that every child gets the basic facilities of education and a conducive environment to grow up. Vibha is a non-profit dedicated to providing these to under-privileged children in India and US. No words can explain how focussed and goal-oriented this organization is, and hardworking the volunteers are. This organization operates in a very efficient manner and I feel proud and motivated to contribute my best to Vibha

What I love most about Vibha is that it actually enables you to act. I can not blame anyone else any more about the plight of the children. It's as if the magic wand is in my hands and I am asked what will I do for them? I do not see Vibha as just another organization, I see it as a movement - that brings people with various abilities, skills, ideas, interests together and we all improve continuously together for a better world for the children.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has - This Margaret Mead quote has become one of the most commonly used quotes at vibha over the last few years and this mentality has permeated throughout the entire organization. I have been involved with Vibha for almost a decade now and vibha has now become a part of my daily existence. A number of things have attracted me about the organization and kept me motivated over the years. First and foremost, I am amazed by the commitment of the volunteer body. Vibha volunteers battle everything from personal struggles to tough economies to ensure that money is raised for the underprivileged kids that Vibha supports in the US and in India. Secondly, Vibha strong project selection and project monitoring methodologies ensure that the money is being spent on the right and deserving projects and once the money is given to the project, its being utilized in the right way. Vibha also manages to keep a very low administrative overhead, which ensure that approximately 90 cents of every dollar raised reaches the right recipient.