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DESI TALK May 23, 2025 2 R Sarva Mangal Family Trust Primary School Project 'Life', steadfast in its mission of humanitarian service, spanning education, women's empowerment, Thalassaemia prevention, blood banking, environmental protection, laboratory science education, and health & wellness, has reached yet another inspiring milestone: the dedication of 8 schools in a year. As we celebrate this achievement, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Project 'Life' and express deep gratitude to the generous donors whose compassion continues to uplift rural children and their communities. I also acknowledge the presence and encouragement of friends and well- wishers at the dedication ceremonies, and commend for the unwavering support in this noble cause. Kudos to all who stand united in this journey of hope and humanity. California Texas From Vision to Victory : Saluting Historic year for Project ‘Life’ & Life Global Joy of Sharing Bringing change to rural Gujarat-eight schools transformed and dedicated to empowering rural communities Project 'Life' has been steadfastly committed to transforming primary education in rural Gujarat by reconstructing dilapidated & damaged schools and equipping them with modern educational resources, enabling holistic development of the students through scholarship & support for promotion of girls education, sports & cultural program and teachers training and smart education & digitalization. A total of 114 schools have already been reformed and dedicated, while work is currently underway on 07 schools, as part of the goal to complete 125 schools by the year 2026. Padma Shri Dr. Sudhir Parikh Chairman, Life Global, NJ, USA Global Head Quarters Partner Charities Saurashtra Medical & Educational Charitable Trust Indian Medical Scientific Research Foundation Ms. Meetal Koticha Shah Mr. Rushikesh Pandya +91 982 428 5868 savelife@999life.org www.999life.org Life Global (USA) California Chapter Dr. Bhanji Kundaria Life Global UK Life Global Canada Mr. Sunil Koticha +1 204 890 2084 skoticha@gmail.com www.lifeglobal.ca Life Global Australia +1 805 878 4165 bkundaria@gmail.com Mr. Amar Shah +1 201 819 3321 amarshah48@gmail.com www.lifeglobal.us Ms. Bina Sanghvi www.lifeglobal.org.uk +44 780 115 0338 info@lifeglobal.org.uk Dr. Dipti McGowan www.lifeglobal.org.au +61 755 510 412 info@lifeglobal.org.au Contributed by Mr. Manish Patel California, USA Shri Shashi Chandra Primary School Fadsar Village of Morbi District, November 22, 2024 Dedicated by : Mrs. Mradula Chandrakant Patel & Mr. Manish Patel, Ms. Deepa Vanjani Evan Patel, Kyle Patel, Dilan Vanjani, Leika Vanjani & Patel Family, USA and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India 108 Contributed by Mrs. Mina Daftari & Family Georgia, USA Shri Rohitbhai Manharbhai Daftari Primary School Bordi Samadhiyala Village of Rajkot District, February 04, 2025 Dedicated by : Mrs. Mina Daftari & Family, Mrs. Nipa Dhaval Shah, Mrs. Rachna Alok Chandora, Mrs. Anju & Mr. Pravin Ajmera, Mr. Rupa Bharat Sheth, Mrs. Ranjan & Mr. Dilip Punatar, USA and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India 109 Smt. Samjuben Tarachandbhai Parekh Primary School Contributed by Mrs. Ila & Mr. Dipak Parekh Mrs. Neha Niketu Mithani, Texas, USA Dharaie Village of Surendrangar District, February 05, 2025 Dedicated by : Mrs. Madhuben Deepakbhai Mehta, Mrs. Anju & Mr. Pravin Ajmera, Mrs. Rupa Bharat Sheth, Mrs. Mina Rohit Daftari, Mrs. Nipa Dhaval Shah, Mrs. Rachna Alok Chandora, Mrs. Ranjan & Mr. Dilip Punatar, USA and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India 110 Contributed by Mr. Harshad Lakhani & Family New York, USA Smt. Pratimaben Harshadbhai Lakhani Primary School Panasada Village of Amreli District, February 24, 2024 Dedicated by : Mr. Harshad Lakhani, Mrs. Vibha Lakhani Subraj, Mr. Tony Subraj, Ms. Shubha Lakhani, Mr. Bingham Scott, USA and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India 106 Contributed by Dr. Jayendra & Dr. Saroj Shah Mrs. Kapila & Dr. Suresh Vora Arizona, USA Smt. Radhaben & Shri Hiralal Shah Pay Centre School Kherva Village of Surendranagar District, February 25, 2025 Dedicated by : Dr. Kapila & Dr. Suresh Vora, Dr. Saroj & Dr. Jayendra Shah, USA and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Mr. Kirit Vassa, Joint Executive Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India 111 Contributed by Mr. Asheet & Mr. Vinay Ruparell Calgary, Canada Smt. Vijayaben Prabhudasbhai Ruparell Primary School Khareda Village of Morbi District, January 17, 2024 Dedicated by : Mrs. Saroj & Mr. Bakul Mehta, Muscat, Petron, Project ‘Life’, Mr. Pradip Patel, UK, Dr. Bhawna & Dr. Niranjan Patel, UK and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India 105 Gundakhada Village of Morbi District, March 10, 2025 Dedicated by : Mrs. Rika & Mr. Manu Shah, California, USA, Mr. Lokesh Mehta, Mr. Kaushal Gandhi, Bengaluru and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India Contributed by Mrs. Rika & Mr. Manu Shah Sarva Mangal Family Trust California, USA 112 Shri Jayantilal Jethalal Doshi Primary School 108 Contributed by Mr. Niranjan Doshi Gujarat, India Adepar Village of Morbi District, March 09, 2024 Dedicated by : Shri Niranjan Doshi, Mrs. Purvi Ketan Mirani, Rajkot and Mr. Shashikant Koticha, Managing Trustee, Project ‘Life’, India 107 Texas Chapter Mr. Dilip Punatar +1 614 440 4239 punatar@hotmail.com