OrgPEOPLE (estd 2000), a social entrepreneurship firm, is founded on the premise that, despite the increasing complexity of modern governance systems and contemporary society, individuals occupying key positions can contribute significantly to human advancement. In today’s globalised world characterized by pervasive (and often intrusive) technology, the role of the creative individual is often overlooked. However, throughout the history of human civilization, it has always been the strong-willed and motivated individual possessing a clear vision, who has determined the course of society. OrgPEOPLE actively seeks out opportunities to collaborate with such motivated individuals in the course of community development.

OrgPEOPLE has been working with key persons in government and civil society organizations in several states of India on projects to facilitate social betterment within their respective domains of influence. These society beneficial projects of OrgPEOPLE spring from the fertile imagination of our Founder and Mentor , the talented ARTIST NANDAN PILLAI ,and make use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) very effectively to attain their objectives.

"Love Nature to Breathe Oxygen" - An OrgPEOPLE initiative

A community-level campaign for environmental conservation among school and college students, based on Artist Nandan Pillai's acclaimed science fiction "Olivia Kanda Swapnam" [Olivia had a Dream].

Trophies embedded with gold coins worth One Sovereign to the prize winning schools and colleges.

Background:

Today,the world we live in faces the threat of destruction caused by human activities that pollute the air, water and soil,compounded by misuse and over-exploitation of the Earth's natural resources. The worldwide harmful effects of Climate Change and Ozone Depletion are being seen in the frequent occurrence of Natural Disasters, Disease Epidemics, etc.

Rather than correct those who indulge in destruction of nature, OrgPEOPLE feels it would be much more practical to educate members of the younger generation. This is the underlying reasoning for this environmental awareness initiative by OrgPEOPLE, conceptualized by renowned Artist Nandan Pillai, who is also our Founder.

OrgPEOPLE is proud to present the book "Olivia Kanda Swapnam" by Artist Nandan Pillai, whose beautiful illustrations using natural materials such as clay, leaves and flowers add immensely to the theme of the book. The book has been assessed by senior science educators and experienced scientists as being a necessary educational aid to all students on the dangers of environmental misuse. By striving to ensure that all students get a copy of the book, OrgPEOPLE aims to sensitize each and every member of the future society to love nature, thereby benefiting the world-wide community.

The campaign is being supported by the Bangalore-based Artist Nandan Pillai Foundation.

GUIDELINES FOR CONTEST ENTRIES:

a.  Registration Fees:
Participating schools/colleges should remit an amount of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) for each student enrolled in Upper Primary & High School. Each student will receive a copy of the science fiction "Olivia Kanda Swapnam"

b. Contest Entries:
Each participating school/college should submit their entries in the form of written essays and/or collages on the subject of environmental protection, and based on situation described in the book "Olivia Kanda Swapnam".

c. Format of Entries:
Essays must be of maximum 5 pages. Collages may not exceed 28 inches length and 22 inches width. Paper of adequate thickness must be used to prepare the entry. Sample entries for collages and essays are included herewith.

d. Prize-winning Entries:
The best entries in a particular school/college will be determined by teachers from the institutions themselves. However, district-level prize-winners will be selected by an awards committee of well-qualified, experienced science writers and educators.

e. Award Distribution:
The prize-winning school/college as well as the student winners will be awarded the prizes at a District-level public event to be attended by local dignitaries.

f. Contest Prizes:
The prize-winning school/college as well as the student winners will be awarded the prizes at a District-level public event to be attended by local dignitaries.

1st Prize:    Trophy with a gold coin worth One Sovereign in the form of the Campaign Mascot, O2.
2nd Prize:   Trophy worth a Half Sovereign
3rd Prize:   Trophy worth a Quarter Sovereign

For more details, contact:
Beena Gopinath, Project Officer, OrgPEOPLE Ph: 94961 26524 Email: beenagopi@gmail.com Campaign Director:Vinay Varma Raja, (Promoter & CEO, OrgPEOPLE) Ph: 094463 75338 / Email:varmapkrv@gmail.com