This is your opportunity to flaunt your ideas and talent! The Building Aasha Contest is now accepting entries. Put on your thinking cap and lend Raj a helping hand.
Read the synopsis here.
There are really no limits. You can treat some broad issues in the scenario, or narrow it down to a specific problem, like homelessness or poverty. Think of yourself as a consultant. Raj, your client and friend, wants you to identify how he can make a difference in his society. Stay realistic and practical, but remember, if you aim for the stars, you’ll at least reach the moon!
Upon request from some readers, below are 3 sample entries:
- A short film intended to create awareness about a pressing issue that Raj could push through various social media, with an aim for a tangible outcome.
- A powerpoint presentation addressed to a specific company / individual who Raj could approach to put into practice a particular initiative.
- A video / ppt illustrating a socially entrepreneurial idea that Raj could implement, thereby generating income while giving back to his society.
There will be points for feasibility of the idea, tangibility of the outcomes, & creativity of expression. Depending on the number of entries, the first round of shortlisting will be done by The Aasha Build team, followed by an online voting.
On another note, don’t do it just for the iPod, although we respect your freedom to find your own motivation! Sometimes we forget our social responsibilities as citizens of the world. We let our ideas and talents decay, knowing full well that the two could make such a significant difference in our society.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyong measure.” – The History Boys
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