Monday, May 21, 2012

The Launch of Baal Chaupaal

The launch of Baal Chaupaal in New Delhi, India on the 19th of May was a great success!
We, the USA team made Baal Chaupaal open to the public here on the same day at Hindi Mahotsav, a national meeting of Hindi USA, an organization geared towards teaching and promoting Hindi throughout the world. It was very well received!

Celebrations continue as we try to send Baal Chaupaal to all those who have requested it.

We have to move on….towards our goal..

 We are currently accepting submissions for the 2nd issue of Baal Chaupaal. Please submit all articles/poems/artwork to baal@arkindia.org latest by June 15th. Articles in bothe English and Hindi are welcome. Please make sure to include your full name, email, postal address, and phone number. Children authors, please do not forget to include your grade, and adults your occupation/ place of work.

 Thank you all again and please let us know if you would like a copy of the first issue.

Regards

The Baal Chaupaal team

Friday, May 11, 2012

Invitation for Launching of Baal Chaupaal on May 19, 2012


 
Dear All,
It is with great pleasure that we announce that our first issue of Baal Chaupaal is officially out! Many of you are aware of the Baal Chaupaal (BC) story, but we felt that it would be beneficial to provide some additional information!
BC Vision: To provide a forum where children can exchange ideas and feelings through writing and/or art to foster a world of love and care for all.
BC Mission: To enable children worldwide the opportunity and medium in which they can express themselves through writing and/or art, regardless of ethnicity, socio-economic background, and religious orientation. The BC organization provides an open and unbiased platform for both privileged and underprivileged children to explore and create literary and artistic works for publication globally. We aspire to be the premier publication for the children, by the children and a portion of our proceeds will go towards promoting access to education and healthy lifestyles to children. 

What Makes BC Unique?
1.      It is the first global magazine for the children, by the children;
2.      Contains child-centric articles by adults;
3.      It provides spaces for articles from under privileged children, privileged children and professionals working on children issues.
4.      The editorial board consists of children from privileged and under privileged section and professionals working on children issues. 
5.      It is the first of its kind to promote participation by underprivileged children, or those who reside in homeless shelters, orphanages and slums;
6.      Available to underprivileged children free of charge;
7.      Proceeds will go towards promoting access to education/healthy lifestyles to children throughout the world!

BC was created to promote children’s literacy throughout the world, including those children residing within low-income/slum areas. We do not solicit any sponsors to support our cause. The people that worked on bringing the magazine together were volunteers; all of whom share a passion for helping children from all walks of life thrive in the present as well as in the future. In keeping with our mission, the magazine will be available to underprivileged children free of cost.  

I would like to invite you for launching of Baal Chaupaal. Please find enclosed a copy of BC.

Venue: Hamdard Public School, Talimabad, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi
Date & Time: May 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Regards,

Leena
Baal Chaupaal Editorial Board
Ark Foundation
PS: Please confirm your participation to baal@arkindia.org

Invitation for articles/poems/artwork


Dear All,
Greetings from Baal Chaupaal!

We are currently accepting submissions for the 2nd issue of Baal Chaupaal. Please submit all articles/poems/artwork to our attention no later then June 15th. Both English and Hindi articles are welcome. All submissions and questions should be directed to: baal@arkindia.org

Thank you all again
Leena
Baal Chaupaal

Volunteers for Baal Chaupaal Editorial Board


Dear Friends,

We are ecstatic at just how receptive everyone has been to Baal Chaupaal! We are in the process of planning for subsequent issues of our magazine and are in need of three volunteers who can join our Editorial Board. The three positions are summarized below:

1) Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator: We are looking for someone to head the PR/marketing effort predominantly within India. Our focus is on schools, nonprofits, child-centric organizations, as well as the general public.

2) Publication Coordinator: This role will be based out of New Delhi and will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the magazines production. This role will require interaction with BC's publisher and other members of the Editorial board to help design the layout of the magazine as well as follow up with deadlines, etc.

3) Editorial Coordinator: The Editorial Coordinator will work with other Editorial Board members in reviewing and editing of various articles and poems. Articles are published both in English and Hindi.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the positions listed above, kindly send an e-mail to our attention with a brief summary of your background, requested position, and reason for interest to: baal@arkindia.org

Thank you again for your support!
Leean
Baal Chaupaal

Thursday, May 3, 2012

first issue of Baal Chaupaal is officially out!


April 30, 2012

Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we announce that our first issue of Baal Chaupaal is officially out! Many of you are aware of the Baal Chaupaal (BC) story, but we felt that it would be beneficial to provide some additional information!

An Idea Conceptualized
BC was officially formed in October 2011 by Ms. Pankhuri Jha in collaboration with some key members of Ark Foundation, New Delhi, India. Pankhuri, now an 11th grader attending High School in New Jersey, conceptualized the idea of BC under their guidance after volunteering at Ummeed Aman Ghar, an all- boys shelter in New Delhi, India during the summer of 2010. Together with Ark Foundation, BC was created to provide a medium in which children from across the globe, both privileged and underprivileged, would be able to express themselves through literacy and art. BC is currently in the process of filing for 501(c)(3) non-profit status within the United States of America.

Ark Foundation was created in the mid-1990's by research scholars from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. It brings a holistic approach for educating children, with its programs extending to cover both health and environmental issues. Ark began its work in 1995 and received formal registration under the Society Registration Act (1860) in 2002. 

Our vision: To provide a forum where children can exchange ideas and feelings through writing and/or art to foster a world of love and care for all. 

Mission: To enable children worldwide the opportunity and medium in which they can express themselves through writing and/or art, regardless of ethnicity, socio-economic background, and religious orientation. The BC organization provides an open and unbiased platform for both privileged and underprivileged children to explore and create literary and artistic works for publication globally. We aspire to be the premier publication for the children, by the children and a portion of our proceeds will go towards promoting access to education and healthy lifestyles to children throughout the world.

What Makes BC Unique?
1.      It is the first global magazine for the children, by the children;
2.      Contains child-centric articles by adults;
3.      It is the first of its kind to promote participation by underprivileged children, or those who reside in homeless shelters, orphanages and slums;
4.      Available to underprivileged children free of charge;
5.      Proceeds will go towards promoting access to education/healthy lifestyles to children throughout the world!


How can you Support Baal Chaupaal?
BC was created to promote children’s literacy throughout the world, including those children residing within low-income/slum areas. We do not solicit any sponsors to support our cause. The people that worked on bringing the magazine together were volunteers; all of whom share a passion for helping children from all walks of life thrive in the present as well as in the future. Our first publication consists of 70 colored pages of prose, poems and essays, and is available at the purchase price of Rs. 50 (outside India: US $3.00).
The magazine may be purchased by several methods, including personal cheque or money transfer. To obtain a copy of the magazine, please email your mailing address and phone number to baal@arkindia.org  
1.      Cheques may  be written in favor of  Ark foundation, Vasant Vihar branch, New Delhi, India.
2.      For money transfer, the details are: Ark Foundation  A/c No: 006501074551 , RTGS/NEFT IFSC Code: ICIC0000065  , ICICI Bank, Vasant Vihar Branch, New Delhi,  India.
In keeping with our mission, the magazine will be available to underprivileged children free of cost.  
We also welcome and thank those friends who would like to support BC by making a direct donation.
To learn more about BC please visit: http://baalchuapaal.blogspot.com.
We hope that you, our friends, enjoy the first issue of BC, and thank you again for your support in making BC the premier publication for the children, by the children.
Regards,
The Baal Chaupaal Editorial Board

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Baal Chaupaal is officially out!


April 30, 2012

Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we announce that our first issue of Baal Chaupaal is officially out! Many of you are aware of the Baal Chaupaal (BC) story, but we felt that it would be beneficial to provide some additional information!

An Idea Conceptualized
BC was officially formed in October 2011 by Ms. Pankhuri Jha in collaboration with Dr. Shaheen Ansari, Chairman, Ark Foundation, New Delhi, India. Pankhuri, now an 11th grader attending High School in New Jersey, conceptualized the idea of BC under Dr. Ansari’s guidance after volunteering at Ummeed Aman Ghar, an all- boys shelter in New Delhi, India during the summer of 2010. Together with Ark Foundation, BC was created to provide a medium in which children from across the globe, both privileged and underprivileged, would be able to express themselves through literacy and art. BC is currently in the process of filing for 501(c)(3) non-profit status within the United States of America.

Ark Foundation was created in the mid-1990's by research scholars from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. It brings a holistic approach for educating children, with its programs extending to cover both health and environmental issues. Ark began its work in 1995 and received formal registration under the Society Registration Act (1860) in 2002. 

Our vision: To provide a forum where children can exchange ideas and feelings through writing and/or art to foster a world of love and care for all. 

Mission: To enable children worldwide the opportunity and medium in which they can express themselves through writing and/or art, regardless of ethnicity, socio-economic background, and religious orientation. The BC organization provides an open and unbiased platform for both privileged and underprivileged children to explore and create literary and artistic works for publication globally. We aspire to be the premier publication for the children, by the children and a portion of our proceeds will go towards promoting access to education and healthy lifestyles to children throughout the world.

What Makes BC Unique?
1.      It is the first global magazine for the children, by the children;
2.      Contains child-centric articles by adults;
3.      It is the first of its kind to promote participation by underprivileged children, or those who reside in homeless shelters, orphanages and slums;
4.      Available to underprivileged children free of charge;
5.      Proceeds will go towards promoting access to education/healthy lifestyles to children throughout the world!

How can you Support Baal Chaupaal?
BC was created to promote children’s literacy throughout the world, including those children residing within low-income/slum areas. We do not solicit any sponsors to support our cause. The people that worked on bringing the magazine together were volunteers; all of whom share a passion for helping children from all walks of life thrive in the present as well as in the future. Our first publication consists of 70 colored pages of prose, poems and essays, and is available at the purchase price of Rs. 50 (outside India: US $3.00).
The magazine may be purchased by several methods, including personal cheque or money transfer. To obtain a copy of the magazine, please email your mailing address and phone number to baal@arkindia.org  
1.      Cheques may  be written in favor of  Ark foundation, Vasant Vihar branch, New Delhi, India.
2.      For money transfer, the details are: Ark Foundation  A/c No: 006501074551 , RTGS/NEFT IFSC Code: ICIC0000065  , ICICI Bank, Vasant Vihar Branch, New Delhi,  India.
In keeping with our mission, the magazine will be available to underprivileged children free of cost.   

We also welcome and thank those friends who would like to support BC by making a direct donation.

To learn more about BC please visit: http://baalchuapaal.blogspot.com or www.baalchaupaa.org 

We hope that you, our friends, enjoy the first issue of BC, and thank you again for your support in making BC the premier publication for the children, by the children.
Regards,
The Baal Chaupaal Editorial Board