1. Asian Foundation for Philanthropy Inspiring social change Bala Thakrar Founder Director 1

2. UN MDG Monitor 2 India not achieved any MDG yet Goal 1, 2, 3 & 5 possible to achieve if some changes are made Goal – off track Goal 6, 7 & 8 – Insufficient information

3. AFP provides a platform for the British Indian community to effectively engage with grassroots development in India. Supporting India in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Playing a role in India’s future... 3

4. Indian Diaspora background UK Indian population –– approx 1.08 million Remittance: India £2.4million Giving is ad-hoc, not tax effective and not long term No strategy for long term change 4

5. AFP’s approach......... 3 E’s model Educate Empower Engage 5

6. PAROPKAAR ‘to serve others’ International Volunteering Programme DAAN ‘to give unconditionally’ Donating Programme JAGRUTI ‘to create awareness’ Development Awareness Programme Through 3 programmes... Sudarshan Asian businesses ‘leading by example’ Naitika Young people learning about ‘ethical’ fashion Gyaan Yatra Taking ‘the knowledge journey’ 6

7. Case Study – Sudarshan Project MDG Sudarshan Project #8 – Develop a global partnership for development Worked with over 50 UK Indian SMEs investing in India – developing ‘responsible business practices’ 7

8. Challenge....... £&£& INDIA Ad hoc development 8

9. Way Forward...... Support more engagement work around MDGs:  British India businesses investing in India  Individual donors  1000 India Diaspora associations 9

10. Result....... £&£& INDIA MDG GOALS 10

11. Thank you www.affp.org.uk email: bala.thakrar@affp.org.uk Tel: 020 7650 0791 11