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About Us
- Jim Rohn
Have a heart, Lend a hand, Stand out & Make a Difference
In a world that has so much strife and struggle, where we are constantly facing challenges on multiple fronts, calls for sustained action that can alleviate the pain and suffering of our fellow human beings. In fact, it encompasses all the beings and hence, Prerna Foundation aims to bring that much needed relief from the continuous anxiety that the society faces on a continuous basis.
Prerna, which means inspiration in many Indian languages has been not just our name of choice but had a deeper connotation and hence promised to be the cornerstone for all our beliefs and aspirations. More than just a visually pleasing and socially appealing identity, Prerna aims to be the benchmark for the various solutions that we intend to bring to the table from inception to the long distance future.
We at Prerna would love to spread our love for the society thin and hence, we are not aiming at focussing at one particular issue. Hence, it became imperative to us that we touch upon many issues and facets of the larger problematic picture and hence aim to go hammer and tongs at these
problems in all our endeavors.
Whether it is child education, literacy or women empowerment and everything in between, Prerna Foundation will strive to be the solution provider as well as a catalyst wherever it needs to be.
Although conventionally NGOs operate independent of each other and rarely synchronising with each other Prerna Foundation envisions itself to work relentlessly not just by and of itself but also is open to joining hands with other NGOs and other not for profits to make the world a better place to live in.
OUR TEAM
Nitesh Jindal
Souromita Chatterjee
Manu Tiwari
Nayana M. R
Vidya Nadikuda
Dinesh Unnikrishnan
Suraj Kumar Singh
Arun Kumar
Mahitha Kare
Taeke Tiiso
Anmol
Chandni Raghani
Prachi Vashisht
Collaborative Events
Our Collaborative Efforts along with Our Associates to Make a Difference
Lex Infinitum 2019
We are proud to collaborate with Lex Infinitum 2019.
Lex Infinitum aims at promoting the use of ADR in India as well as abroad. The widespread use of ADR can only be accomplished by enhancing the popularity of ADR techniques among law students and young lawyers. Lex Infinitum: VMSCL – GRO International Dispute Resolution Competition 2019 has been conceived for just this purpose. The goal of this Competition is to provide law students with an opportunity to showcase their ADR skills and techniques and test their mettle against the creme de la creme of the law student fraternity.
Date: 09th January 2019 to 12th January 2019
Venue: V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education, Margao, Goa
Other Associates:
- Lawful Talks – A Legal Blog by Prerna Foundation
#MedRepIndia
We are filing a representation addressing Prime Minister’s Office, Hon’ble Chief Justice of India,Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Commerce, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), NITI Aayog and other important portfolio heads with regards to pre-institution mediation mandated under Section 12A of Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (‘the Act’).
Read More: http://bit.ly/2CVG1ha
NLIU INADR International Law School Mediation Tournament.
We are proud to collaborate with NLIU INADR International Law School Mediation Tournament.
National Law Institute University (NLIU) and International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) are proud to announce the 7th edition of NLIU-INADR International Law School Mediation Tournament 2018 which is scheduled to be held in the second week of November at NLIU, Bhopal.
The Tournament, has aged gloriously over the years, having achieved the distinction of being one of the oldest and the largest mediation competition in Asia. The competition aims to train students in the powerful art of mediation by simulating carefully constructed real life negotiations. Over the years, the Tournament has become a reputed legal platform through which a healthy, fruitful relationship based in mediation and arbitration can be established among students and professionals alike.
Date: 23rd to 25th November 2018
Venue: National Law University Institute, Bhopal
Team Pre Invite: Click Here
Civic Architects (Call for Action: Right to Menstrual Health)
We are glad to associate with LexQuest Foundation, for upcoming event, Civic Architects (Call for Action: Right to Menstrual Health), scheduled to take place on 28th October, 2018 at New Delhi.
Join us for an elaborate discourse on this important issue and help us devise policy solutions, which will be collated and sent to the relevant Ministry.
For details, check this link: http://bit.ly/2yo9YmX
Mediation Week 2018
The Mediation Week initiative is a celebration of the strides we have made in institutionalising mediation as one of several appropriate dispute resolution processes.
Date: 14th October 2018 to 20th October 2018
Venue: Various cities in U.S.
Read More: Click Here
Other Associates:
- Lawful Talks – A Legal Blog by Prerna Foundation
- Brāv – An Online Platform for Conflict Management
The Policy Troupe: Almora Deliberation
Amidst the picturesque landscape of Almora, lies the widely prevalent complexity of extending education for livelihood, more so, when mountains prove to be one of the most difficult terrains with limited sources of income and very few viable employment opportunities. While various Civil Society groups are assisting the local population to attain sustainable sources of income, finding long lasting solutions to resolve the following issues, is the need of the hour:
> How to prepare children in schools such, that they are able to acquire the skills for a sustainable source of livelihood?
> How to cope with the perils of economic inequality and let education serve as a means to livelihood?
> How can teachers ensure that school education can equip students to take up alternative sources of livelihood?
At the Almora Deliberation, through an effective and intensive set of action oriented engagements and interactions, in a course of 2 days.
Dates: 28th-29th July, 2018
Venue: Almora, Uttarakhand
Read More: http://bit.ly/2NlUpBh
Indian Law Conclave 2018
Indian Law Conclave is a three day National Conference.
The Conclave will have delegates from all over India who will engage in three days of rigorous learning, reflection and sharing of knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives. Focus areas of the Conclave would be Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism, Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Law, International Law, and Maritime Law.
Venue: International Youth Hostel, New Delhi
Dates: 29th June – 1st July, 2018
Other Associates:
- Brāv – An Online Platform for Conflict Management
- Pixilets – A digital media & career branding company
Webinar – You Too??? #MeToo: Workplace Power Imbalance
The potential scenarios for workplace misbehavior rising to the level of conflict are infinite, and mediators must gain experiential knowledge to acquire optimal competency in this domain. Consider the twin antecedents of fear and intimidation.
If this topic is compelling, join us for webinar being hosted by Dr. Buddy Thornton on April 5th, 2018 at 10:30am PST. This article just whets the appetite. Consider joining us for the main course. Talking points shall revolve around how workplace mediation mimics restorative justice on one hand while aligning with relationship and culture consierations on the other hand.
Registration Details: http://bit.ly/2G4iSM6
Date: 5th April 2018
Other Associates:
- Lawful Talks – A Legal Blog by Prerna Foundation
- Brāv – An Online Platform for Conflict Management
- BCT Mediation – A firm providing individual and corporate-level services in Mediation, Conflict Management & Consulting Services
Arbitration Week 2018
The Arbitration Week initiative is a celebration of the strides we have made in spreading awareness about Arbitration as one of several appropriate dispute resolution processes.
Date: 5th March 2018 to 10th March 2018
Venue: Various cities in U.S.
Other Associates:
- Lawful Talks – A Legal Blog by Prerna Foundation
- Brāv – An Online Platform for Conflict Management
- PhloxADR – A group of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professionals.
Lex Infinitum 2018
Lex Infinitum aims at promoting the use of ADR in India as well as abroad. The widespread use of ADR can only be accomplished by enhancing the popularity of ADR techniques among law students and young lawyers. Lex Infinitum: VMSCL-WMO International Dispute Resolution Competition 2018 has been conceived for just this purpose. The goal of this Competition is to provide law students with an opportunity to showcase their ADR skills and techniques and test their mettle against the creme de la creme of the law student fraternity.
Date: 10th January 2018 to 13th January 2018
Venue: V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, Goa
Other Associates:
- Lawful Talks – A Legal Blog by Prerna Foundation
- Brāv – An Online Platform for Conflict Management
Sharing Experience in The Field of Mediation
Guest Lecture on “Sharing Experience in the field of Mediation” organised By Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai In Collaboration With Prerna Foundation
Speaker: Mr. Prathamesh D. Popat
Date: 26th October 2017
Venue: Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
American Bar Association (ABA) Mediation Week 2017
The ABA Mediation Week initiative is a celebration of the strides we have made in institutionalizing mediation as one of several appropriate dispute resolution processes.
Date: 15th October 2017 to 21st October 2017
Venue: Various cities in U.S.
Other Associates:
- Lawful Talks – A Legal Blog by Prerna Foundation
- Brāv – An Online Platform for Conflict Management
Introduction to Mediation
Guest Lecture on “Introduction to Mediation” Organized By Amity Law School In Collaboration With Prerna Foundation
Speaker: Mr. Prathamesh D. Popat
Date: 26th September 2017
Venue: Amity Law School, Amity University, Mumbai
Indian Mediation Week 2017
Indian Mediation Week, is a pan-India mediation awareness initiative, being organized with the support of Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India and Supreme Court Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee. (MCPC)
Date: 11th September 2017 to 17th September 2017
Venue: West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
Other Associates:
- Pixilets – A media organisation taking care of Digital Presence
- Lawful Talks – A Legal Blog by Prerna Foundation
- Kyabae – Know Your Adhikaar Before Anything Else: A platform for budding entrepreneurs to share their ventures and visions, where they also promote legal rights, increase financial awareness, and keep them updated with latest news in the legal and startup world!
- Brāv – An Online Platform for Conflict Management
Exploring Mediation
Is going to court the best way out for any legal matter? Or, is there a better alternative? And how will the legal industry look like in the next 5 years?
Video: https://youtu.be/4jYT8V6cX-k
Date: 4th September 2017
Associate:
- Kyabae – Know Your Adhikaar Before Anything Else: A platform for budding entrepreneurs to share their ventures and visions, where they also promote legal rights, increase financial awareness, and keep them updated with latest news in the legal and startup world!
Prerna Foundation is pleased to announce its 2nd Online Internship Programme starting from 1st May 2018 – 30th June 2018.
We are looking for students and young professionals interested in creating Positive Social Impact.
P.S. - Students whose exams are schedule for the month of May can join the internship program post exams.
Updates
Understanding Mandatory Mediation under the Commercial Courts Ordinance
The Commercial Courts Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Court (Amendment) Ordinance of 2018, dated May 03, 2018, has inserted section 12A to the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, contemplating pre-institution mediation and settlement, before the filing of any commercial disputes. Section 12A (1) introduces an additional dispute resolution mechanism – mediation Read more about Understanding Mandatory Mediation under the Commercial Courts Ordinance[…]
Entrepreneurship: A Trait of Modern World
Entrepreneurship. Google describes the term as the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking financial risks in the hope of earning profit. Wikipedia terms it as the process of designing, launching and running a new business, which is often initially a small business. To be reliable, the capacity and willingness to develop, organize and Read more about Entrepreneurship: A Trait of Modern World[…]
All You Need To Know About Euthanasia And The Procedures To Execute It
Life is very unpredictable, isn’t it? No one can tell what happens to you the next moment. There are many cases where a person hale and healthy in this moment will slip into coma or some state where the chances of recovery is minimal. This stage which is a thin line between life and Read more about All You Need To Know About Euthanasia And The Procedures To Execute It[…]
Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Entrepreneurs are leaders willing to take risk and exercise initiative, taking advantage of market opportunities by planning, organizing and deploying resources, often by innovating to create new or improving existing products or services. Managing a company requires solid leadership skills. But being a successful entrepreneur goes beyond basic leadership practice. Entrepreneurs have to create something from nothing. They Read more about Entrepreneurship and Leadership[…]
Delegate and Micromanage
Micromanaging has become a foul word in the corporate world. Being used by employees to describe overzealous managers, who don’t trust them to perform the simplest of tasks without constant interference. No one wants to work for a boss who does not allow them any kind of freedom and does not want them to grow Read more about Delegate and Micromanage[…]
Habits For Becoming A Leader
An important title or position in no way makes a person a true leader. There are people who spend their lives as managers of an organization, but they fall short in realizing their true potential for leadership. Only a true leader unlocks the potential of an organization and takes it towards success. True leaders are Read more about Habits For Becoming A Leader[…]
Spotting A Toxic Friend
There are a number of signs you can look out for to tell if your closest friend is really your enemy. We have learned to identify the signs of a toxic relationship and often associate them with lovers who end up causing us more harm than good. However, we tend to forget that the Read more about Spotting A Toxic Friend[…]
Is your emotional intelligence accurate or just an act?
It is completely possible to fake emotional intelligence. Similar to fake accessories, emotions and actions can also be faked to look like the real thing but really aren’t. With the best of intentions, we can see smart leaders charge into sensitive interactions armed with what they believe a combination of deep empathy, attuned listening, Read more about Is your emotional intelligence accurate or just an act?[…]
Being a Better Leader
It may seem that leaders get all of the credits without having to share the pain. But great leaders know there is more to their work than visible. So much of what it takes to be a leader often goes unnoticed. The behind the scenes and after-hours, the tough decisions that need to be made, Read more about Being a Better Leader[…]
10 Reasons Why You Have to Attend the Indian Law Conclave 2018
Indian Law Conclave is a three day National Conference organised at International Youth Hostel, New Delhi from 29th June 2018 to 1st July 2018. The Conclave will have both Formal and Informal events. Formal events include Keynote Presentations, Paper Presentation Competition, and Group Discussions. Informal events include Open Forum, Cultural Night and Ethnic Fashion Show, Read more about 10 Reasons Why You Have to Attend the Indian Law Conclave 2018[…]
The Mirage of Secularism in Indian Democracy
Before defining secularism, let us look into how various religions and castes evolved in India. ‘Religion’ is defined as ” the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.” Even before religion came up, man, who was just evolving from apes was frightened by natural phenomenon like lightening, Read more about The Mirage of Secularism in Indian Democracy[…]
Boosting the Morale of a Team – Getting More Work from the Team Members
Whether you are a team leader at school or a manager in a private organisation or a principal in an educational institution or in any of the position where you need to take work from a number of people, it is a challenge to get the optimum work output from each of them. Read more about Boosting the Morale of a Team – Getting More Work from the Team Members[…]
Being an Entrepreneur and Its Pros and Cons
Thought of starting up a business crossed your mind? Looking for the advantages and difficulties that you may face if you start a business? Here is a compiled list of the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur and starting a business and a few minute tips on getting started. Let’s start by Read more about Being an Entrepreneur and Its Pros and Cons[…]
Voices And Echoes – The Choice Between Originals And Duplicates
“Be a voice not an echo” -This was a quote by Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists humanity has ever seen. This is simple to comprehend. A voice is always original, echoes are just fading replicas of the voice. By this statement, Einstein simply meant that one should to be unique and original, Read more about Voices And Echoes – The Choice Between Originals And Duplicates[…]
#Infograpghic – Benefits of #Mediation
In mediation generally a third party is involved who acts as facilitator. In a typical mediation, there is always a win – win situation. Mediation comprises of an act of bringing two parties in a dispute closer together towards an agreement through alternative dispute resolution. It is a dialogue in which a neutral third party, Read more about #Infograpghic – Benefits of #Mediation[…]
Eradicate Child Labour And Aspire A Better Future
“Children should be making sand castles not bricks” Child labour is the practice of having children engage in economic activity, on a part- or full-time basis.According to International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines the term child labour as, “work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It Read more about Eradicate Child Labour And Aspire A Better Future[…]
How To Get A Surviving Member Certificate
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Mindful Parenting Today’s Smart and Fast Children
Who told parenting is easy? It seems easier to beget a child than to bring them up. Each and every day with a child is challenging. Children get influenced by the smallest of the small, trivial behaviours like how they interact and treat each other, how parents interact with them, etc. Parents are the first Read more about Mindful Parenting Today’s Smart and Fast Children[…]
The Science Behind Superstition
Illustrative Stories Story 1 : A priest was once in a beach. He was wearing a dhoti with all his tilaks everywhere on his body, looking just like a saint. He was carrying a pot with him. There were other people with similar pots with them. They saw our priest, touched his feet and took Read more about The Science Behind Superstition[…]
A Letter to Parents from a Juvenile Guilty of Murder
This hypothetical letter is based on the Ryan Murder case of 2017. This letter is an attempt to get into the shoes of the juvenile who is guilty of murdering a first standard student of his own school. This is a warning to all the parents, teachers and the society teaching what can happen if Read more about A Letter to Parents from a Juvenile Guilty of Murder[…]
The Malfunctioning Fourth Pillar of Indian Democracy
Indian democracy stands on four pillars – the Legislature, the Executive, the Judiciary and the Media. Media has been given such importance because it acts as a medium of communication between the other three pillars and the ‘fifth pillar’ of the Indian democracy, viz., the Citizens of this country. It is an open secret Read more about The Malfunctioning Fourth Pillar of Indian Democracy[…]
#UnnaoRapeCase – A Harsh Lesson to the Common Man of India
On 8thof April, an eighteen-year-old woman attempted suicide in front of the residence of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath. This single incident brought her long and painful story of the last ten months to limelight. The story of Power and Favours and of trust In July 2017, the victim Read more about #UnnaoRapeCase – A Harsh Lesson to the Common Man of India[…]
Psychology Behind Sexual Harassment
The recent #metoo campaign has brought out several cases of sexual harassment right from the perspective of the victims, both male and female. There are perpetrators whose advances range from passing sexual comments to getting physical. Why do they do this? Why only with certain people? Some first-hand stories of sexual harassments from the #metoo Read more about Psychology Behind Sexual Harassment[…]
#KathuaRapeCase and Lessons to be Learnt From It
On 17thof January,2018, the body of a little eight-year-old girl was found near the Rasana forest in Jammu and Kashmir. The post-mortem revealed that the girl was raped several times by several men, was not fed for several days, and was strangulated to death. There are a few shocking occurrences in this incident, namely, the Read more about #KathuaRapeCase and Lessons to be Learnt From It[…]
The ‘Legal’ Rape in India and Its Dilemma
A man forcing a woman to have sex is legal in India, on one condition – the man should be the husband of the woman. The first part of the previous sentence shocks the readers. Few people do not hesitate deciding that the man is to be called a rapist. But, on reading the condition, Read more about The ‘Legal’ Rape in India and Its Dilemma[…]
Prostitution – Is it a problem?
Prostitution – the practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity with someone for payment. The legal status of prostitution varies from country to country (sometimes from region to region within a given country), ranging from being permissible but unregulated, to an enforced or unenforced crime, or a regulated profession. Every citizen of India has the right to choose the Read more about Prostitution – Is it a problem?[…]
Bringing the Negativity of Criticism Concepts Full – Circle
Author: Dr. Buddy Thornton Criticism is such an ugly word. It creates visions of influential power dynamics where a party can change the actions of another by castigating some result or attribute. In the business world, criticism is a tool of autocratic environments that should become an archaic concept relegated to the past where it belongs. Read more about Bringing the Negativity of Criticism Concepts Full – Circle[…]
Things You Must Check With A Lawyer While Buying A House
Buying a house of your own is one of the most overwhelming experiences for any person. However, purchase of involves a lots of legal issues. The dream of buying and owning a house can turn into a nightmare if anything goes wrong with the legal processes. This, however, can be easily avoided with little attention Read more about Things You Must Check With A Lawyer While Buying A House[…]
Misuse of Dowry Law
Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act and Dowry Prohibition Act, state the laws which are designed to protect women against dowry harassment and domestic violence. The violence against women across social, economic and cultural sections of the society marks the fundamental importance of these laws. However, over Read more about Misuse of Dowry Law[…]
What are Alimony Laws like in India?
Divorce is stressful for everyone. It is a legal way of ending a relationship. It is important that the decision of separation should be justified for both the parties. To support himself or herself after the separation, the spouse is granted some monetary compensation by the financially stronger partner. The compensation paid is called alimony. Read more about What are Alimony Laws like in India?[…]