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Uttarakhand Mandal of America(UAM)
A 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization
Registered in the year 2007
San Francisco Bay Area, California
what is UMA ?
UMA is 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization registered under the Laws of the State of California.
What is UMA’s Charter?
- promote culture and heritage of Uttarakhand, India
- aid socio-economic development in Uttarakhand, India
- support education to underprivileged people of Uttarakhand, India
UMA Achievements – Details:
FFE Scholarship:
$627,000 in scholarships to 612 students from Uttarakhand for higher studies, in partnership with FFE
UMA Stipend:
$12,000 in stipends to 36 under- privileged students from Uttarakhand
Operation Rebuild*:
$280,000 grant to AIF; completed 6 programs of skill development/ job creation under Operation Rebuild* program
* Operation Rebuild – Kedarnath Floods of 2013 were so devastating, they were termed as Himalayan Tsunami. UMA raised $300,000 which was leveraged to $600,000 by entering into partnership with AIF to help flood impacted people.
UMA Achievements:
Uttarakhand Day at ICC, 2006
Annual Networking EventsUMA PicnicUMA Annual DinnerOther Social events
Social Benefit Programs inFFE (ffe.org) to support higher educationAIF (aif.org) to support employment-based programs *Direct support to underprivileged students – not covered under FFE programs
Note: See Details on the Back
FFE Scholarships in Uttarakhand:
| FFE SCHOLARSHIPS IN UTTARAKHAND | ||
|---|---|---|
| FY | No. | Amount (Rs) |
| 2011-12 | 36 | 8,96,483 |
| 2012-13 | 46 | 12,22,402 |
| 2013-14 | 60 | 17,77,500 |
| 2014-15 | 127 | 45,27,500 |
| 2014-15 | 127 | 45,27,500 |
| 2015-16 | 199 | 73,62,500 |
| 2016-17 | 224 | 85,58,900 |
| 2017-18 | 184 | 75,79,300 |
Who Can Join UMA?
Any person living in the US can join UMA.
Why Should I Join UMA?
NETWORK with fellow Uttarakhandis living in the USsatisfy SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY obligationsparticipate in UMA’s EVENTSbe a part of CHARITABLE programs in Uttarakhandbecome part of close-knit, highly motivated core team
How Can I Join UMA?
email to:admin@umaus.org – mention “MEMBERSHIP” in subject line. Pay membership dues to: paypal@umaus.org $50/$100 per year – for individuals/family https://www.umaus.org/ https://www.facebook.com/umaus.org/ https://www.instagram.com/uttarakhand_usa/