INITIATIVE
Promote the Identity of One Jain/Global Citizenship and Jain Unity by establishing JAINA’s relationships with Jain community leaders and institutions in over 35 countries.
BENEFICIARIES
- JAINA and its committees and external partner organizations
- (such as Parliament of World Religions, Bharatiya Jain Sanghathan, Ratna Global Foundation, Rotary, etc)
IMPACT
- Promote broader message of Jain unity and values by holding joint events and projects with foreign Jain communities.
- Partner with Jain NGOs and other complementary groups on education, advocacy and addressing common causes impacting Jains.
- JAINA and Diaspora organizations support project collaborations, philanthropy, research and joint events with Indian and foreign scholars in areas of interest.
October 2023 to April 2024 Accomplishments
- Followed up on 2023 Visits made by Dr. Mehta to Jain Centers and institutions in Australia (Melbourne, Perth), UK (London, Leicester, Birmingham); This includes support rendered for Academic Liaison Committee.
- With UK’s Institute of Jainology (IOJ) – Nomination submitted for 2024 Ahimsa Award candidate, Mr. Philip Wollen of Australia.
- Attended 99 Yatra Committee’s Tapasvi Bahuman Program in Palitana, India on December 23-27, 2023
- Held meeting with Acharya Mahashramanji of Jain Vishwabharti (JVB) in Mumbai on January 1st, 2024.
- Supported ALC with contacting Kenya-based Jain community members and faculty at Nairobi University, March 2024; This resulted in a visit by faculty to Oshwal Center in Nairobi.
- Supported Ph.D. researchers at ALC’s Awardee Ghent University (Belgium) with connections in SE Asia Diaspora (September 2023-present).
- Attended JAINA Long-Range Planning Committee’s Leadership Forum on April 5-7, 2024 in Chicago; Assisted in designing agenda and selection of projects relevant to Diaspora interest; Several LRP members and Diaspora team are common.
2024-25 GOALS
- Support JAINA Convention Programming and Distinguished Speaker Selection with Diaspora topics.
- Engage Diaspora country entries for JGT, JAB in JAINA Convention.
- Encourage/support JAINA interactions with foreign Jain centers, ALC scholars and researchers/visitors.
TEAM
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Name
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Role
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Email
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Phone
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City
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Dr. Manish Mehta
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Chairperson
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Manishm@jaina.org
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734-604-7989
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Bindesh Shah
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Appointed EC Liaison
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President@jaina.org
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-
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-
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Atul Shah
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Appointed EC Liaison
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FirstVP@jaina.org
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-
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-
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Dilip V. Shah
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Past Co-Chair
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Dilipvshah@gmail.com
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215-868-0381
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Philadelphia, PA
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Dr. Sulekh Jain
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Member
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Scjainphd@gmail.com
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832-594-8005
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Henderson, NV
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Dr. Deepika Dalal
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Member
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Kdeepika@aol.com
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954-431-5957
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Cooper City, FL
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Dr. Sushil Jain
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Member
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skjain99@gmail.com
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240-277-3039
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Washington, DC
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Prem Jain
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Member
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Premjain1@gmail.com
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408-424-1709
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Fremont, CA
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Ashok Domadia
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Member
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Ashokdomadia2009@gmail.com
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510-364-7939
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Fremont, CA
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Dr. Priti Kothari
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Member
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Dr@pmkothari.com
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561-409-7838
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Boca Raton, FL
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