ITF
Hemantbhai mistry
“ SPAITF is the ‘ diamond ’, a shining example of what we should be doing more of ...”
Namaste to all our members and readers
Introduction The work of the SPA ( UK ) International Trust Fund ( SPAITF ) is one of the most important and valuable work our Association does for our community . It is the ‘ diamond ’, a shining example of what we should be doing more of . SPAITF supports young students and Prajapati mandals in India as well as major projects such as ‘ Water Aid ’ and the Nepal Earthquake appeal . The work of SPAITF gives SPA movement in England the most return on our investment for a number of reasons . Firstly the programme demonstrates our leadership , secondly , the project enhances our community reputation , thirdly , it makes a direct impact on individual motivation and self pride and fourthly , we are making a difference to lives of individuals and their families , by providing some financial support / security .
Students support Since the start of SPAITF programme , the committee have so far supported almost 229 individual young students in India and our major projects have made a profound difference in the areas of devastations . Over the past 12 months ( June 2015 to May 2016 ) SPAITF committee received 40 applications and supported 70 % of those applicants with financial contribution towards their college / university fees to the value of £ 5,425 . Some of the students we provided assistance to are studying subjects such as Pharmacy , Mechanical
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