Pratham – the goal of this nonprofit is to ensure that every child in India – regardless of social or economic status – will be able to attend school, and thereby lay the groundwork not only for personal success and advancement, but for the educational enfranchisement of an entire society. Pratham promotes forward-thinking educational programs […]
India’s rapid economic growth has generated an extraordinary amount of wealth in recent years, leading to an unprecedented interest in philanthropy on the part of individuals, companies and foundations, both in India and in the Non-resident Indian community, overseas. One impediment to the growth of India’s philanthropic sector has been the lack of infrastructure to […]
The MurthyNAYAK Foundation is deeply committed to the empowerment of girls and women, and the mission of the Girl Scouts resonates strongly with that commitment. MNF is an enthusiastic supporter of the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GCSM), providing regular financial contributions as well as active leadership: Attorney Sheela Murthy is the Board Chair for […]
The MurthyNayak FOUNDATION (MNF) is an independent, nonprofit, non-governmental organization established by Sheela Murthy and Vasant Nayak, to locate and help with a range of projects in India and the United States. In order to make the most effective use of MNF’s resources, grant making is focused and structured as follows. In general, MNF seeks […]
The Murthy Law Firm represents individuals and businesses exclusively in the area of U.S. immigration law. The Baltimore / Washington metropolitan area has provided the firm with a source for talented, intelligent, energetic employees who have helped us to build a business that has been able to grow and strengthen since 1994. We have benefited […]
Description: Segments 1 & 2 – This film documents Agastya Foundation’s activities, goals & achievements. This film made by Site2Sight Productions and donated by the MurthyNAYAK Foundation, documents Agastya Foundation’s efforts at ‘sparking curiosity’ in India’s rural children. Over 50 of their mobile labs travel more than 600,000 kilometers per year taking low-cost experiments and lessons in science, […]
Description: Made for the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council conference on Women and Empowerment. This film illustrates how women have been off the map in terms of recognition for their contributions and their potential. The filmmakers found the women in Neemrana have managed to usurp their place as valuable members of society, although Neemrana itself is off […]
Description: Made for student members of Asha for Education’s for their annual fund drive. Depicting how easy it is to spend money regularly on frivolities, the Work-an-Hour program asks donors to contribute an amount equal to what they earn in one hour of work. The film illustrates how far small amounts go toward changing the lives of […]
At Site2Sight, our goal is to provide a select group of deserving NGOs and NonProfits with quality promotional materials they otherwise could not afford. Through the generosity of a grant from the MurthyNayak Foundation, we help these organizations with projects ranging from a strong logo design, to a web presence, a promotional film or documentary. […]
Vimochana is a Bangalore-based organization that has been working for 20 years on the issues of Indian women, focusing on domestic violence and sexual harassment in the workplace. Of particular concern to the MurthyFoundation is the problem of dowry burning and deaths. Thanks to organizations like Vimochana, there is increasing awareness of this problem, and […]