Some (current) initiatives & activities...
- POA Educational Foundation
The POA Educational Foundation is a charitable Canadian Private Foundation that works to promote education, nurture entrepreneurship and improve governance. In his role as the Director of Projects, Ashutosh has successfully planned, implemented and managed (on voluntary basis) various initiatives with low-to-mid five figure budgets involving dozens of volunteers.
visit www.poafoundation.org
- Project Beyshick
This Unique initiative (third year) is in the area of Venture Philanthropy to nurture entrepreneurship within Canadadian aboriginal communities. Project is jointly held in collaboration with the office of the Grand Chief (Stan Beardy) of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (governance comprising of 49 remote aboriginal communities of Northern Ontario, Canada) and the POA Educational Foundation. The media coverage and response from every constituent of the Project has been outstanding. Ashutosh has been active with the project since its founding three years ago.
visit www.beyshick.org
- UNICEF Canada India HIV/AIDS Campaign
UNICEF Canada seeks to raise a minimum of $3 million for India HIV/AIDS projects over the next 24 months, as part of its $25 million Unite for Children, Unite Against AIDS Campaign. Financial commitments from individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations will fund these activities in one or two states of India. As a starting point we have agreed to have a minimum contribution of $ 25,000 from Campaign Board member or from their organization in order to send a positive message of commitment to other prospective donors. We are pleased to inform of my initial commitment of $ 25,000 for this campaign.
visit www.uniteforchildren.ca/
- Canada India Foundation (CIF)
Canada India Foundation ("CIF") is a national, not for profit organization established in 2007 and dedicated to promoting stronger bi-lateral relations between Canada and India, while working to secure and promote the interests of Canada's dynamic Indo-Canadian community within the Canadian mosaic.
visit www.canadaindia.org
- Karma Solutions & Systems
A small enterprise run by talented network of university students. Ashutosh co-founded this organization and established the initial network.
- Crimes of Good Times (CoGT)
Social venture to raise money for various causes by utilizing student talent, expertise & network to plan, manage and execute profitable initiatives. Ashutosh formalized this organization with Christian Martin in winter 2005.
visit www.crimesofgoodtimes.com
- Shweta Subramanian
Indo-Canadian singing sensation. Visit her website to learn more or book her for your next show.
visit www.shweta.ca
Past organizations & Initiatives ...
- Trinity College, University of Toronto
Founded in 1852, Trinity College, a university in federation with the University of Toronto, exists to foster the highest possible intellectual achievement while developing leadership talent and a sense of social responsibilities in its students, within the context of a vital, supportive and culturally diverse cummunity that respects the value of the College's Anglican heritage.
Ashutosh was privileged to serve as the Head of College of Trinity for the session 2005-2006. He continues to serve on various committees of the college.
Visit www.trinity.utoronto.ca (College Site)
Visit www.trinlife.org (Student Site)
- Learning to Integrate New Cultures Canada (LINCC)
Student run non-profit, non-partisan, secular group dedicated to assisting refugee youth adjust to the social, cultural and academic challenges of their new life in Canada. As member of the national leadership team, Ashutosh has been involved with IT inititives, fundraising and establishing the general direction of the organization.
visit www.lincc.ca