JAIN STUDENTS FOUNDATION

JSF is an organization for achieving students development, wellbeing of the community, practice of compassion and spread of companionship. JSF invites all fellow Jain student pals to become a united force as contributor, collaborator and coworker for its mentioned objectives, in addition to enable them to get spiritual enlightenment, irrespective of the sub-caste/sectarian variations. JSF desires to establish a system to plan, strategize and open avenues to solve various issues.

JSF aka Jain Student Foundation is an organization of students.

Not only non-Jain population but also Jains themselves have misunderstood Jainism as a religion which ceases a person to eat what he likes. (for eg. Onion , garlic is not to be consumed). But there is much more to understand and there are many things in Jainism which a person needs to know. Jainism in not confined to food. Moreover, it is more of philosophy than religion. Jainism appreciated service and charity and Lord Mahavir had clearly stated that a shravak( family man) is suppose to contribute an amount out of his income for service activities. In spite of being one of the most educated community(94% according to the latest census reports), Jains lack education about their own religion. This is because there are divided into small sects and hence they are unable to make collective efforts to understand the real Jain philosophy of charity and philanthropy.

Jain Student Foundation aims to unite all Jain students to unite them (be any sub-caste) and channelise their energy to carry out charity work. Jainism(750.B.C) was the first religion in India to oppose cast system and encourage equality. Student foundation plans to educate mass through its activities and educate them about equality. JSF also plans to carry out extra-curricular activities like exhibition, sports and seminar and workshops. This is because JSF feel that our standard education system does not highlight these activities much.

ABOUT JAIN STUDENTS FOUNDATION:

VISION

To be a top-notch organization of all JAIN STUDENTS to attain a better platform for self-development and care for the Underprivileged so as to enhance humanity with a non-violent and disease-free world.

MISSION

JSF is dedicated to develop Value based Education, Educational Empowerment and to have spiritual awakening to continue the Jain principles of Non-Violence, philanthropy and have a peaceful world with compassion towards all living beings and at the same time have pleasant, happy and a healthy humanity.

JSF AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

• JSF Vision and Mission statements are well recognized- Students welfare and development
• It aims to unite Jain Students with potential talent in various fields like sports, art, computers etc- Service, Education and Spiritual Upliftment.

• To facilitate a Networking stage for effective and collective labors in identifying career opportunities and overall Educational Empowerment
• To utilize this Empowerment for the benefit of every living being and for the welfare of the world at large
• To provide a platform to unite Influential and powerful businessmen, Teachers, social workers and JAIN STUDENTS for the noble cause of: Education, Service, Unity
• To achieve “ Ekta se safalta”

FUTURE ACTIVITES

• Create interactive platform for exchange of information and career opportunities
• Establish a forums and seminars for Career opportunities and jobs for Jains
• Encourage vocational and career oriented training
• To encourage eco-friendly use of natural resources and to prevent environmental degradation
• Promote the principles of Jainism throughout the world for a non-violent, peaceful and harmonious world with compassion for all living beings
• United joint action of all Jains to promote issues of common interest and cause.

BENIFITS TO ITS MEMBERS

1. Benefits to JSF members:

Develop contacts

Participation in Sports activities

Improve inner undiscovered talent

Attend informative and entertaining workshops and seminars

Explore opportunities for career and jobs

Fellowship for career and social benefits

Guidance for life and career

Interaction with successful and experienced people

Annual awards for best performance in academic field

ACTIVITIES DONE SO FAR:
23rd December, 2007 : Mega Meet
30th December, 2007: Somta Visit ( see few pictures here: http://jsfsomtavisit.blogspot.com/ , copy and paste the link: www.jsfsomtavisit.blogspot.com )
(Reports to be posted ASAP)

FAQ:
(1).Whats the system of submitting forms?
1st: Physical Form submission or
2nd: e-form submission system
STEPS:*
Physical forms are available at our official form distribution units.
Collect form from the distributors
Fill the form
Pay a sum of Rs.20/- to the distributer
Submit your form to the distributer
Collect your token receipt
OR:
Go to the link:(www.jsfforms.blogspot.com)
Take a print out
Fill the form
Pay a sum of Rs. 20/-to the distributer
Submit it to the distributer
Collect your token receipt
*List of the distributer to be listed online ASAP
(2)What is the required eligibility to be a member of JSF?

• One should be a student OR
• One should be belonging to the age group 16-23 years

  Case: A 27year student had filled in the form. Was he eligible to be a member?
  It was decided by the centre that yes he was eligible because he was a student.
  Although he did not belong to the age group of 16-23.

(3) Which are the online affiliated groups of JSF?
ORKUT USERS CAN LOG ON TO: http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=42595026 or search Jain Students Foundation Community

Group name: JAINSTUDENTSFOUNDATION (yahoogroups)
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JAINSTUDENTSFOUNDATION Group email: JAINSTUDENTSFOUNDATION@yahoogroups.com