Name

Details of the Message

Suggestions

Steps Taken

1

Lord

Eric Avebury

I agree with VODI's proposal to hold a meeting for everybody who opposes caste discrimination on Dr Ambedkar's anniversary in Trafalgar Square in 2011.   

Are steps being taken to book the square?

(09/05/2010)

Exploring  to book the venue & shared details with this group

2

Lord Richard Harries, Chair,

All Party Parliamentary InterfaithGroup

I am very happy to support the idea of a National Event on April 19^th 2011 to celebrate Dr Ambedkar and the fight against caste discrimination.

Happy to support the idea

(11/05/2010)

3

Best Wishes

Dr. Roger

I think the idea of a birthday celebration in Trafalgar Sq. on April 14th 2011 is excellent.

is excellent

10/05/2010

4

Annapurna Waughray Manchester Metropolitan University

If this could be well organised and coordinated, in good time, maybe with a planning committee made up of representatives from across the spectrum, then I think it has the potential to be a really good event.  Might be worth giving some thought now to funding, esp if eg want to have cultural activities etc.  Great idea.

- Great idea

- Planning committee made up of representatives from across the spectrum

- Thought now to funding

(10/05/2010) 

4

Dr. Raj

excellent proposal  

09/05/2010

(09/05/2010)

5

Sat Paul

Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha Bedford

Equality Bill / Equality Act has pulled together a few 'Anti injustice' organisations. 

Proposal could be the biggest step towards promoting the unity of Dalit supporting communities across the UK.

From Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha Bedford we are with you. 

Biggest step towards promoting the unity of Dalit supporting communities across the UK

Working to get support of all  other Sabhas in Bedford (09/05/2010)

6

Lourdu Savio

Association for Community Cohesion

ACC assure its fullest support to this proposal. ………….

This celebration would encompass not just Indians but people of Great Britain and the International community as it would manifest the message that Dr. Ambedkar is …. a Champion for Human Rights who fought to uphold the principles of Liberty, Equality & Fraternity.

- I suggest an ad hoc committee formed comprising of leaders of our Sabhas, Temples and Organisations to organise this celebration.

(10/05/2010)

7

Jeet Chand

kanshi Radio

Kanshi Radio can support you by carrying out a live broadcast, which can be a video stream or an audio stream, right from Trafalgar Square. This event can therefore reach everyone interested around the world on the internet. 

An example of this type of event can be seen on our archives on www.kanshiradio.com  or follow the link 

http://www.kanshiradio.com/Archives/2009/14.6.09LondonMarch/Ravidassia-March-14Jun09-London.php?&video=part1

Kanshi Radio can support by carrying out a live broadcast

(10/05/2010)

8

Pashori Lal Chair, Anti Caste Discrimination Alliance

This is an excellent suggestion and one which ACDA fully supports.  Let us form a planning committee to take this forward, in the way that we all showed unity of purpose in our meeting with the Government on the 4^th February for the Equality Bill.

I would suggest having:

1- One steering group for over arching co-ordination

2- One sub committee for attracting funding (thanks Annapurna)

3- One sub committee to manage the venue (booking it (thanks Lord Avebury), liaising with the Police and other emergency services as is required, producing and positioning notices, etc)

4- One sub committee for managing the PR

5- Another for community liaison to fully involve all community groups and organisations from across the UK (and overseas)

6- Another to organise and manage the many cultural activities possible

7-  Another to co-ordinate the youth element across organisations

There should be enough of us to do this and let us make it a celebration of “Victory over Caste Discrimination” as it may be time to take the focus away from oppressed, more on creators of opportunity. That is it for starters.

Let us form a planning committee

with various specific sub-committees to undertake specific tasks involved

- Make it a celebration of “Victory over Caste Discrimination”

We may want to consider taking it all on fully and handling/ managing all aspects of it.  (10/05/2010)

9

Arun kumar

During our last meeting, we discussed this matter and I immediately gave you my support. All organisations must be informed and involved not just by emails but also by letters as well. For a good cause, I assure you that we are all with you. With best)

(20/05/2010

10

G C Ghaiwal

The idea is very appealing, but i have to share this information with
other committee members of Central Valmik Sabha UK, at this week end - 30^th May. I shall come back to you. But you can be rest assured that we will support this new idea. Regards G C Ghaiwal

(28/05/10)

11

Rev. Yaqoob Khushi

This is a very good idea. I fully extend my cooperation and will endeavour to secure the cooperation of all Asian Christians in the UK

.(28/05/10)

12

CasteWatchUK

Will discuss it in the next Executive Committee Meeting

(17/05/2010)

13

Ashok Bharti,

National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR)

Indian Partner   of VODI to implement Dalit Education Programme through DFID

Thanks for this wonderful initiative. This would be a wonderful programme. If worked properly, this could also converge into a: Global Dalit Assembly. All Dalit Activists living overseas such as in UK, US, Canada, Australia, UAE, Malasia, Sinagapore, Nepal etc can join this initiative.
Kindly let us know how National Confederation of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR) can meaningfully attend and associate with this kind of initiative.
All those in Europe that this year 2010 is the European Year addressing Social Exclusion. Being a socially excluded, Dalits in UK and in Europe can certainly explore the possibilities how their issues in this year are highlighted.

-Wonderful initiative

- Possibility for a Global Dalit Assembly

- Reminding us about European Year addressing Social Exclusion

(10/05/2010)

- Waiting to know for a meaningful participation.

14

Rajkumar Gaddu, Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Birmingham

We are with you and are willing support the programme in all possible ways, including transporting people to participate.

(29/05/2010)

15

Ravikumar

Begumpura Foundation

Good idea. Willing to take up any responsibility in organising the programme   

(29/05/2010)

16

H.L. Virdee

Trustee. Punjab Buddhist Society UK.

The proposal of celebrating Baba Sahib's birthday in central London on grand scale is a very encouraging. I support this idea and willing to help in any way.

willing to help in any way.

(31/05/2010)

17

Meena Varma

DSN-UK

DSN-UK will be happy to contribute to any Ambedkar Day celebrations and to work with friends and colleagues across the country to ensure a successful and vibrant day.... if there is anything specific you might need my help on then do let me know.

(2/06/2010)

Requested to circulate the information & bring in other interested parties.

18

Amarjit Singh

The following has now been added to the www.dalit.org
Valmiki Ramayana
http://www.dalit.org/micropediadalitica/micropedialtor/100-ramayana-of-valmiki

05/06/10

19

Satpal Muman

I wish to remain a mere happy participant.

20

Nikki van der Gaag, Oxford CARJ

Many thanks for the invitation and best wishes for the steering group - please keep me informed but I am afraid I cannot attend.

Nikki

21

Rossie, CARJ

We are with this initiative and for this meeting we delegate Eugene as one of our Trustee to represent CARJ

22

Richard Zipfel

I am very sorry to have to give my apologies for 26 June.  We have an extended family event …, so this weekend has become impossible. Hope it all goes well

23

Haynes Baptsite

Lat minute family programme to visit the newly arrived grand child

24

Balram Sampla

Due to domestic reasons, I am sorry to miss the meeting.

25

Sue Smiles CARJ

It sounds as if you are making good progress on this issue, so congratulations on your achievements so far. Best wishes

26

Dr. William Sidhu

Greetings and best wishes

27

Annapurna

I am very sorry but I can't make this meeting. But I would like to be kept informed as to the outcome. I hope it goes well. All best,

28

Santhosh Dass

Plan to attend. Last minute changes, but willing to take responsibilities