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July 10, 2015
This week's news from the South Asia Institute
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Update on SAI's mobile technology summer program
Happening now in Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore, the program for undergraduate students explores the use of mobile technology to deliver services in the areas of education, health, agriculture, and banking.
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Call for applications: Program for Emerging Artists
Part of SAI's Arts Initiative, the program will host emerging artists from South Asia to come to Harvard and participate in discourse with students and faculty on critical issues.
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From the blog
Destroying to rebuild in Nepal
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Not much relief has arrived in the village since then," writes a Harvard Medical School doctor who is treating Nepal residents during the rebuilding process.
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Harvard For Nepal is SAI's university-wide initiative that aims to unite Harvard in response to the earthquake that devastated Nepal in April.
How you can help:
- Contribute: The Nepal Research and Reconstruction Fund will provide support for projects in Nepal that are developed in partnership with local organizations, with a focus on Nepal's long-term reconstruction.
- Connect: Our blog shares stories from Harvard affiliates working on the ground. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated.
- Document: We are accepting submissions for an online photo exhibit documenting Nepal's recovery.
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One Harvard Young Harvard
Wednesday, July 22, 7:00pm, India International Centre, Delhi, India
Join the Harvard community: Incoming students, current students, alumni, and affiliates for a night of socializing and networking.
Cosponsored with the Harvard India Student Group and the Harvard Club of India.
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Kumbh Mela: Mapping the Ephemeral Megacity
Book Launch
Join SAI in Delhi for the launch of the book, which consolidates interdisciplinary research findings conducted by Harvard teams at the world's largest religious festival.
Cosponsored with the Harvard Club of India.
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Video: In case you missed it...
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Poverty and Development in South Asia
In this Mahindra Lecture from 2014,
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairperson of BRAC, reflected on the work of his organization,
the world's largest NGO dedicated to development and fighting poverty. Sir Abed was just honored as the 2015 World Food Prize Laureate.
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Upcoming event of interest:
Please note: For SAI's summer schedule, we will be circulating our newsletter every two weeks. Our weekly newsletter will resume in September.
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