INDI
AN JAYCEES
Indian
Jaycees is a voluntary organization, membership based
NGO working in India for the past 53 years for developing
the leadership skills of young men and women of this country.
It is affiliated to Junior Chamber International
(JCI),
a worldwide federation of young leaders and entrepreneurs
founded in 1944, having headquarter at Chester Field USA
. Currently it has over 200,000 active members and more
than one million graduates, in over 100 countries and
6,000 communities.
The
membership is offered to everybody regardless of color,
cast and creed between the age of 18 -40 years.
Indian
Jaycees is registered under Societies Registration Act,
Bombay Public Trust Act and Income Tax Act of India.
Mission
To
contribute to the advancement of the global community
by providing the opportunity for young people to develop
the leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship
and fellowship necessary to create positive change.
The
Principles
Jaycees
believe:
Faith
in God
The
brotherhood
Economic
justice
Human
personality; and
Service
to humanity
In
the last 53 years we are able to produce thousands of
social and business leaders all over the country through
our intensive project based training activities
Projects
Thousands
of Jaycees projects, with focus on Children, young men
and women are
conducted every year in thousands of communities.
All have a major impact on society.
Some of them are listed below.
Need
Blood ? Call Jaycees !
Jaycees
(members of Chapters of Indian Jaycees) organize thousands
of blood donor camps
all over the country and are also associated with
many blood banks.
Indian
Jaycees has made tie up with Red Cross Society and every
month thousands of units of blood have been collected
and donated the needy as well as to the blood banks.
All have major impacts on the society.
Jaycee
Schools
Jaycees
are successfully running schools in the country. The image
created by such schools is spell binding. Many such schools
have celebrated their silver jubilee. Some of the exceptionally
well-managed schools are in Hospet - Karnataka, Mirzapur
– Uttar Pradesh, Erode – Tamil Nadu and Baroda – Gujarat.
Tree
Plantation
The
Jaycee Green Millennium Week is celebrated every year
during June-July.
Millions
of plants are distributed free of cost and planted by
the members. It has been adjudged as one of the finest
Public relations Programs of the organization and the
local administrative authorities have showered praises
on the organization.
Water
distribution & water huts
Every
year, the ‘Jal Seva Din’ is celebrated during May-June.
Distribution of potable water, bottles of drinking water
and setting up of water huts are organized in every nook
and corner of the nation.
Jaycee
Nagar for Earth quake victims
After
the earth quake in 2001 at Gujarat, members from all over
India rushed to the affected area and took part in the
rescue work. Free
Clothing, Bedding, Medicine, Water, Foods and shelter
were provided free of cost to the victims.
Indian Jaycees constructed a village, ‘JAYCEE
NAGAR’ in Anjar, Kutch with the Rs. 50 lakhs collected
by the members.
Combat
HIV / AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Indian
Jaycees is organizing programs and camps on AIDS/HIV awareness,
eradication of malaria and Hepatitis B- as these are the
most pertinent issue arising on health and wellness in
a global scale. It is conducting a project
under Kerala State AIDS Control Society, Govt.
of Kerala in Palghat.
Already 186 Industrial Workers and their Spouses, 256
Construction workers and 46 MSM (Males having Sex with
Male) have been benefited under this project.
Poverty
Eradication
To
make the rural people independent they have been trained
on latest agricultural techniques. As agriculture is a
dynamic engine of growth and an important contributor
to welfare in later stages of economic development. 17,000
rural people have been benefited. Also tractors have been
donated to farmers.
Free
Medical Check Up Camps
Free
medical check up camps were organized by its various Local
Chapters in all over the Country.
Rural and urban level thousands of medical projects
are conducted every year.
Women
Empowerment
Shakti
is an exclusive training program of Indian Jaycees.
It is organized in two languages one in English
and other in Hindi. It is also adjudged and recognized
by various institutions as an outstanding program for
the Ladies. The
Ladies of Indian Jaycees are organizing Beauty Contests
every year in
National and Local level to provide employment to women
and to build up self confidence. 100 of entries received
every time.
Literacy
Literacy
camps are regularly being organized at the Chapter level,
especially in the rural areas.
Anti
Terrorism
A
resolution was passed by the Chapters and submitted to
the authorities, indicating our concern on terrorism and
to show our solidarity against terrorism and yearning
for international peace, non-violence and brotherhood.
TOYI
(Ten Outstanding Young Indians Awards)
Every
year, Indian Jaycees recognizes ten youngsters within
18-40 years of age at the national level as TEN
OUTSTANDING YOUNG INDIANS. They are
also nominated for the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of
the world. Some of the former winners at the National
level are: Sunil Gavaskar, Viswanathan Anand, Sachin Tendulkar,
P.T.Usha, Pankaj Udhas, Sudha Chandran, Irfan Pathan etc.
Many nominees from the country won the World award also.
IJC
Scholarships
Indian
Jaycees is contributing in Nation building by selecting
the bright and needy students for educational and professional
scholarships. Scholarships worth lakhs are distributed
to students from all over the country after a fair and
impartial selection based on merit and the need.
Every
year Scholarship worth Rs. Five lakhs are given.
Internationalism
& Collaborations
In
an increasingly interdependent world, members realize
the need for international collaboration, understanding,
tolerance and peace.
Jaycees
provides members numerous opportunities to become involved
in global issues.
Through international conference, academies, programs,
Twinning and business exchange.
Jaycee concepts enables members to promote goodwill
and attain a deeper understanding of global Challenges
and opportunities,
With
members in over 120 countries, interested in fostering
international brotherhood, a membership in Indian Jaycees
or one of the Chapters of Indian Jaycees can assist in
developing international connectivity.
Children
visit Fukuoka
Every
year a delegation of eight children along with 2 Peace
Ambassadors and 1 Chaperon represents India in the Asia
Pacific Children’s Convention to be held at Fukuoka, Japan.
43
countries from Asia pacific region participates and exchange
their views on world peace .
World
Congress/ASPAC
Indian
Jaycees is recognized as one of the 100% efficient units
in the world. Indian Jaycees has bagged many awards at
International Conferences and Congresses for Community
Activities, Education for Peace, Civic Consciousness,
and Training etc.
Training
Indian
Jaycees offers training programs with the leading edge
that can enrich and empower the participants. Training
Institute is also functioning to develop, design and administer
certified programs of a high standard.
Jaycees
offers it’s members managerial training and experience
as team members and leaders, including the opportunity
to hold office at the local, regional, national and International
levels.
The
National Convention, Junior Chamber International Area
Conferences and JCI World Congress offer many advanced
management training seminars and courses for members.
NALANDA
: (National Academy of Leadership and Administration)
National
Academy of Leadership and administration is the flagship
training program of Indian Jaycees and has been rated
high even in international standards. This year Mr. Fernando
Sanchez- Arias World President 2004 will grace the occasion.
VEDA
: (Advanced Leadership Academy)
This
training event was envisaged in 1998 as the next step
to NALANDA and has had good response from the corporate
sector. This advanced level Academy prepares individuals
to face the challenges of the future by looking inwards
and applying the newly acquired knowledge in their professional
and personal life.
Leadership
21st Century
The
National Program of Indian Jaycees – LEADERSHIP 21st
CENTURY – is aimed at reaching out to the community, especially
the youngsters. This exclusive program for the College
and the School students is to prepare the youngsters to
take on the competitive world. The Chapters conduct the
program every year with the assistance of the eminent
Jaycee trainers all over the country and reach the hundreds
of institutions in the country.
Selected
students from every area are sent to a National level
program – JASMINE, for higher learning. Its
curriculum and methodology have been rated well by the
participants all over India.
Business
Business
opportunities give the Jaycees a chance to enhance the
economic level of the community by conducting projects
to increase the effectiveness of the business. Indian
Jaycees provide its members with the necessary contacts,
leadership skills and personal business growth opportunities.
Numerous Forums and programs enable the members to develop
as young entrepreneurs, managers and business executives.
ABLE
Academy
of Business Leadership Excellence is a much sought after
program in the Business Area of opportunities in Indian
Jaycees. This program, held in English and Hindi at two
centers every year, hones the skills of young businessmen
from all over the country.
Business
world conference
During
March 8-10, 2003, Indian Jaycees organized an International
Conference, ‘JCI Business & IT Conference. More than
1500 young businessmen attended the conference that was
studded with Seminars, Business meets, Business Exchange
Plaza etc.
At
last, Indian Jaycees prepares the youngsters to take that
all important step in their personal and professional
life so as to face the challenges of increasing competition
and complexity in this ever shrinking world.
Head
Quarters
Indian
Jaycees
Ami
Kalash, Ami Complex, 2nd Floor
I
C Colony Road, Borivali (W)
Mumbai-400103
Phonr-
022-28913355, 28912354
Fax
– 022-2891080
