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From Joe Fox at the Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia:

Hello Humanists and friends,

Special Program Meeting this Saturday, 6/28
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Upper Moreland Library 109 Park Avenue Willow Grove, PA

Guest Speaker: Dr. Vijayam

ATHEIST INDIAN SOCIAL REFORM LEADER

Dr. Vijayam, executive director of Atheist Centre, a major social reform organization in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh state, India, will speak on "Internationalizing the Common Good: Becoming Universal Humans."

Atheist Centre has been honored by the Indian government with a commemorative postage stamp for its social reform work. It is the area's First Responder for the natural disasters that strike frequently, providing well-trained and equipped teams that bring water, medical supplies and services quickly for disaster relief and recovery.

The Centre was founded in 1940 by Gora and his wife Saraswathi, both of whom were leaders in Gandhi's campaign to free India from British occupation. The Atheist Centre includes job training facilities, a hospital, apartments for women and their children who are escaping abusive relationships, facilities for administering social service programs, and a science center where educational programs are conducted regularly. The Atheist Centre has also established these programs and services in villages throughout Andhra Pradesh. The Centre works to eliminate the caste system, improve the status of women, promote universal education and end the harmful effects of superstition and blind belief. Dr. Vijayam will discuss how such social reform efforts contribute to the internationalizing of support for human rights.

Directions

HAGP supports Tabor Children's Services
Please consider helping to fill some of Tabor's needs. Some suggestions for donations (to be collected at the meeting) are:
-Book bags and school supplies
-Baby items
-Shampoo, toothpaste and brushes
-Linens/pots and pans/utensils

Following the meeting, join us for food/drink/socializing at the Mandarin Garden - everyone is welcome.

Joe Fox, President
HAGP
P.O. Box 161
Willow Grove, PA 19090
215-794-8548
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