Among our most sacred and fundamental blessings in this country is the rule of law – what John Adams aptly described as a government of laws, not of men – a system that protects freedom generally by securing the rights of the individual. American courts provide a forum where every citizen can seek relief from […]
If you want to heal a patient, you have to correctly diagnose the problem before you can formulate a prescription. If you want to heal a society, things get more complicated, because you need consensus on the scope of the problem and its possible solutions. That’s what makes the work of the School of Media […]
In an inner-city Baltimore neighborhood marked by violence and drug trafficking – mere blocks from the open-air narcotics market immortalized in the HBO series “The Corner” – the St. Luke’s Youth Center is a visible symbol of hope. Through after-school and “Safe Saturday” programs, it provides balanced meals, fellowship, computer access and academic support to […]
Maryland’s most successful companies know the importance of a sound global business strategy. They know that, to tap into world markets, they must develop business relationships across the barriers of language and culture, and learn to function in overseas markets and foreign legal and regulatory environments. As the largest international business network in the Mid-Atlantic, […]
Achieving economic self-sufficiency is the key to personal autonomy, but for unemployed women seeking a new job and a fresh start, the barriers are high. Finding a good job requires an interview suit; starting one requires a business wardrobe to get through the workweek. The problem? Unemployment – even underemployment – leaves women cash-strapped, unable […]
Despite India’s recent economic growth, poverty and its attendant maladies remain widespread there. The need for private development funding remains urgent, particularly now that many foreign governments are reassessing their international aid priorities. Yet many donors are hesitant to make social investments in India without robust and transparent mechanisms to ensure that their money will […]
FIRN — this Howard County nonprofit empowers immigrants, refugees, asylees, and other foreign-born individuals, offering a comprehensive array of services to newcomers from more than 75 countries: services such as immigration counseling, English language classes, interpreting, and referrals to health and human services agencies that assist immigrant clients. FIRN, which stands for Foreign-Born Information and […]
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 […]