Set up by Billionaire Entrepreneur and Global Visionary, Dr BKM, MGlobal Trust is involved in building bridges of understanding between people of all cultures and faith traditions for global human welfare and enhancing the quality of life of the less privileged. Its main initiatives are in the areas of Global Peace, Education and Holistic Healthcare. It has initiated international seminars, conferences, round tables and summits between leaders of different traditions, cultures and nationalities. Such global initiatives symbolize unity in diversity, the balance of the material and the spiritual and value-based living, towards fulfilling the common human dream of Global Peace and Unity.
The Trust also works through several organizations directly or in a supportive role towards spreading education in rural and urban areas, providing medical services to the poor and promoting holistic living among the stressed-out urban population.
The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) is the only university in the country where the study of theater, film, television and digital media is integrated within a single professional school. Located in Los Angeles -- the entertainment capital of the world -- TFT draws on industry leaders for its faculty, advisors and mentors. TFT's talented alumni have won Oscars, Emmys, Tonys and nearly every other meaningful artistic accolade in the performing and visual arts.
TFT's undergraduate theater and film/television programs are ranked first out of 500 programs nationally (Princeton Review/Gourman Report) and the graduate theater and graduate film/television programs are consistently among the top three nationally (US News and World Report). These strong academic programs are enhanced by exceptional resources such as the UCLA Film and Television Archive -- the largest university-based film and television archive in the world -- and The Geffen Playhouse, one of Los Angeles' most prestigious performance venues.
www.tft.ucla.edu
International Creative Management
International Creative Management (ICM) is one of the world's largest talent and literary agencies, with offices in Los Angeles , New York and the United Kingdom . Formed in 1975 by the merger of Creative Management Associates and the International Famous Agency, the company is a cornerstone in the entertainment community and represents creative and technical talent in the fields of motion pictures, television, publishing, music, comedy, commercials, new media and live theater.
ArtWallah was founded in 1997 by a group of like-minded individuals seeking to build both a voice and a presence for the South Asian community in Los Angeles. ArtWallah's mission is to foster and promote artistic expressions of the South Asian diasporic experience, and to create channels of communication between artists and diverse communities. Our objective is to provide educational and cultural programming to build excitement, curiosity and dialogue by concentrating on 3 key areas: youth development, artist presentations, support services and publications. Through its broad range of projects, ArtWallah reaches over 10,000 people annually.
ArtWallah is headquartered in Los Angeles and is driven by a small dedicated staff and large volunteer base. Generous support is provided by individuals, government and foundation grants and corporate sponsors. Funding for the 501(c) 3 non-profit comes primarily from grantors and individual donors.
www.artwallah.org
Habiart Foundation
Habiart Foundation has been involved in the promotion of contemporary Indian art since 1989. The Foundation prides itself on a comprehensive exhibitions program, drawing upon local and international sources to secure the finest collections available for public viewing. Through workshops, seminars and art exhibitions the gallery has also provided impetus to a growing number of younger artists.
Habiart Foundation has been exploring new avenues for creative expressions in visual art since 1989. It has successfully arranged several Art camps and workshops on various themes. It takes pride in the fact that India is a country whose constitution is hand painted by eminent Bengal artist, the Late Nandlal Bose.
www.habiartfoundation.org
Sahara Foundation
The South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (SAHARA) is a non-profit organization founded and directed by South Asian professionals who volunteer, help and serve the growing South Asian community in Southern California. SAHARA, which means 'support', is the culmination of grassroots efforts to serve South Asians and was formed as a referral agency in 1991. It was founded by seven professionals, five licensed clinical social workers and two physicians: Rusi Alamshaw; Chandrabala Alamshaw; Smita Patel; Charu Modi; Sheela Mehta; Sulochana Trivedi, MD and Pratibha Patel, MD; who are still actively involved in and committed to SAHARA.
SAHARA's goal is to provide comprehensive services to South Asians in a culturally sensitive and assured manner. In August 2003, SAHARA established one of the first transitional homes in Southern California aimed at serving South Asian survivors of domestic violence. Today, the SAWIN (South Asian Women In Need) home is SAHARA's crowning achievement.
Art of Living Foundation
The Art of Living Foundation seeks to strengthen the individual and society by offering programs inspired by spiritual leader and humanitarian His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to eliminate stress, create a sense of belonging, restore human values, develop life to its full potential, and encourage people from all backgrounds to come together in celebration, wisdom, and service.
The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. By nurturing the spirit and compassion of every individual, the Foundation seeks to help build a global society that is free of stress, violence and misery - and full of service, wisdom, and celebration.
The Art of Living Foundation has been a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and humanitarian organization in the U.S. since 1989. Accredited as a United Nations Non-Governmental organization in 1996, it is now one of the UN's largest volunteer-based NGOs. It works in special consultative status with the UN's Economic and Social Council, participating in a variety of committees and activities relating to health, education, sustainable development, conflict resolution, and disaster relief.
TiE,
The Indus Entrepreneurs
TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs, also known as Talent Ideas and Enterprise is a global, non-profit network dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. Founded in 1992, in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region, the organization today has over 10,000 members across 44 chapters in 9 countries. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE's focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs. In order to achieve this, the organization has built programs to energize and inspire its constituencies, the flagship event being TiEcon, the largest conference for entrepreneurs worldwide. The one constant guiding the evolution of TiE has been its philosophical framework. It has kept the vision and decisions of TiE's leadership true to its basic beliefs that wealth creation and giving back to society are invaluable human endeavors.
Maybach Family Foundation
TheMaybach Family Foundation provides extraordinarily talented young adults from disadvantaged circumstances the opportunity to connect and mentor with distinguished
global leaders in order to make a difference in their lives and in the world.
Founded upon the humble origins of the great engineers Wilhelm and Karl Maybach, the Maybach Family Foundation builds on a legacy of engineering, invention and design that spanned the 20th Century, and played a pivotal role in the development of the automotive era.
The Maybach Museum & Academy will maintain and preserve the Maybach archives, which will be open to the public and available for study in an atmosphere of learning in line with foundation values of leadership and mentoring.
Given the unique heritage of the Maybach name - for 100 years synonymous with the highest values of excellence and quality - it is an opportunity and an honor for the Maybach Family Foundation to integrate its values with those of committed global leaders and to enable and promote their mentoring potential to talented youth.
