In the spring semester of 2010, WISER adopted an underprivileged public school in Bangalore, India through a non-profit organization called Soujanya Sevashrama (SEVA). SEVA has is an international outreach program called 'Nuture a School Annually' (NASA).
 

Seva, meaning 'service' in Sanskrit. WISER hopes to promote the goals and vision of WISER and aims to build and sustain a long-term commitment to the outreach program while representing Case Western Reserve University and WISER as leaders in social entrepreneurship.

 

For more information, or to get involved, please contact Nandini Sharma or Ajmeeta Sangtani.

We reached our fundraising goal of $2,000 for the spring semester 2011. The two main fundraising sources were the WISER Wednesdays, held weekly in Hovorka Atrium, and a benefit dinner.

 

WISER Wednesday has become a fantastic venue to advocate our cause and gather support for our efforts through the sale of samosas, a tasty Indian appetizer.

 

In addition, the Seva Benefit Dinner held on April 22nd, 2011 at the Thwing Ballroom had over 40 in attendance.

We plan to generate a fund for a scholarship for two girls pursuing an engineering/science/medicine degree.

We plan to establish a summer program for WISER students in Bangalore, India. WISER students will work with girls from local schools on projects ranging from family planning to finances and science/engineering education.