010#: How this organization is helping to control the spread of COVID 19 in rural India – Conversation with Dhananjay Ramakrishnappa , Founder ‘Joining The Dots’ foundation

Episode 10 covers the story of “Joining the Dots Foundation” – NGO based in Bangalore working diligently to uplift rural education in India, particularly Palamaner, Andhra Pradesh.

Given the recent pandemic situation , JTD has refocused its efforts towards making Palamaner area safe and help control the spread.

They have undertaken a massive FACE MASK DISTRIBUTION effort and have successfully delivered more than 65k + face masks to more than 50 surrounding villages within a span of just 15 days!! This called in JTD team to work on the field with more than 450 village volunteers , it took more than 90 tailors who gained employment because of this initiative! 

JTD Founder Dhananjay Ramakrishnappa elaborates on the company’s vision which started with a goal of providing scholarships, assisting in higher education for atleast 100,000 underprivileged kids. 

This vision of making ‘school the most favorite place for children’ – has resulted in JTD providing all round educations for lower income kids.

Some of their notable accomplishments in Palamaner, India

 Sponsored college education for 200 students 10 Computer labs with over 260 + computers and telescopes for schoolsTeaching basic programming skills to under privileged kidsBuilt a military training facility First all girls hockey team and formal sports trainingBuilt 5 libraries with more than 10,000 books available for kids

Three things that has helped his success-

1.       Having a strong family support

2.       Strong Self-discipline and Success habits like effective morning routine , running

3.       Dedicated volunteers who treat this not as a NGO, but a start up taking ownership and being accountable.

What does it take to follow your passion and find true purpose in life ?
 According to Dj,

“Understanding that ideas are over rated, execution is the key.

You will need 2 kinds of people in life- one who is very excited for you and cheers you on, and second kind of person who will give you a reality check and not compassionate talks when things go wrong .

Embrace your failures more than success , it is only when odds are low that growth actually happens”

Follow and support JTD – facebook.com/JTDfoundation

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