T H E A B H I N A V B I N D R A F O U N D A T I O N In Support of Excellence

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THE ABHINAV BINDRA FOUNDATION SCO 62/63 1st floor Sector 34A 160022 T: 91 172 2647940 / 2645978 F: 91 172 2667554 [email protected] www.abhinavbindrafoundation.org Abhinav Bindra, is the current World and Olympic Champion in Air Rifle . At the same time, he is also saddened and He is the first ever Indian to win an distressed by the plight of our youth whose individual Gold Medal at the Olympic dreams are never fulfilled because of games. He received the at non availability of the means to pursue them, the young age of 18 and has been the those underprivileged children and the elderly youngest recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi who do not have access to basic education, Khel Ratna Awards. Abhinav has healthcare and shelter from the elements. also been decorated with the , the third highest To bring about a change, he set up civilian honor, in 2009 after his historic The Abhinav Bindra Foundation Gold Medal win at the Beijing Olympics.

Abhinav Bindra, whose name today is synonymous with the ultimate in sporting excellence, has felt very encouraged by the interest shown by our youth in attaining success in the sporting arenas around the world, till now not achieved by many from our country.

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In our country today, a majority of people, despite their efforts and motivations, do not have access to education, sports, healthcare and are homeless. This is precisely the point where the Abhinav Bindra Foundation wants to intervene. The Foundation is aimed at developing individual skills, searching for innovative methods of resolution and acting goal-oriented in order to improve the people's situation sustainably.

The ABF is a charitable foundation. It initiates and supports innovative projects operated by Integrity… it's own management and it's local partners. Honoring our commitments By being honest, accountable and The ABF will focus on sharing the demonstrating mutual respect responsibility of problem-solving with the Excellence… local communities (in terms of providing Exceeding expectations education, healthcare, shelter and By demonstrating dedication, discipline, sports development programs, finance and determination and organization). Leadership… Making a meaningful impact By sharing our vision, compassion and inspiration Teamwork… Achieving a shared purpose By maintaining commitment, trust and cooperation towards others OUR Passion… Living our vision By embracing our mission with pride, VALUES enthusiasm and desire The ABF has the development of a proper and adequate sporting infrastructure as one of its main priorities. It is focused towards the development of training facilities with the appropriate equipment and stadia all across the country. Today, only the elite or those belonging to the upper strata of the society have access to the available facilities. The Foundation will strive to make available sporting facilities, equipment and infrastructure to everyone belonging to all class of people from the grass root level.

Our Motto Youth everywhere should get equal opportunity to nurture their dreams, develop their skills and represent the country.

T H E A B H I N A V B I N D R A F O U N D A T I O N SUPPORTING SPORT The Strategic Focus

It is our endeavor to support around 50 athletes per year in the form of individual support contributions, sponsorship, and profit contributions or through awards - Most Promising Young Talent Award, etc.

?By setting up the infrastructure and sporting facilities for the athletes to pursue their preferred sport ?By importing and providing equipment needed for playing various Olympic sports ?By engaging world class trainers and coaches to train and guide the sportsmen ?By conducting frequent competitions in association with Our Work and Projects the various sporting federations to give our athletes the much needed exposure to handle pressure and Money raised by the ABF will go a long way in helping competitive situations promote grass root sports in India. Currently we plan to ?By bringing about an awareness amongst the masses and carry out these projects for a variety of sports. encourage young talent to pursue sport as a career option ?By providing career options and opportunities to athletes ?Supply sporting goods to schools, which currently have who retire after a successful sporting career few sports facilities. With a small amount of money, equipment can be provided and make a big difference to school children. ?Coach the coaches. Provide first class international coaching to a variety of coaches. ?Support new facilities as they are built and engage international expertise in ensuring that highest possible standards are achieved. ?Increase organisational capacity. We will increase the delivery of sports throughout India by helping to organise tournaments and competitions. ?Run campaigns to raise awareness of the physical and psychological benefits of sport. Ensure that girls and women have access to sport and encourage them to participate to the full. SUPPORTING SPORT I F P L S E O R

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T Pursuing top-level educational and A TO PROJECTS sports development programs for youth

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· Goal-oriented support with the maximum made as we work toward our goals. possible effect H O Your tax-deductible contribution can be mailed

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L The Abhinav Bindra Foundation wants to help and You can also download the donation form as bring healing to the victims of ill health, disease, · Projects which can be duplicated in a Word.DOC or as an Adobe.PDF from tragedy and defenseless circumstances in our country. other locations &

A www.abhinavbindrafoundation.org Driven by the firm beliefs of its founder Abhinav Bindra, · Projects with an income generation the ABF strives to truly make a difference in the lives of You can donate through cheque or E those who really are in dire need of support and component (self sustaining in the long run) a helping hand. · The Foundation board decides on the demand draft or money order made payable to “The Abhinav Bindra Foundation”

H funding of projects and mail to: The Abhinav Bindra Foundation will provide for : The Abhinav Bindra Foundation ?A safe living environment and health care for The Foundation will also associate with other SCO 62/63, 1st floor, Sector 34A, orphaned children organizations and charities and will help them Chandigarh 160022, INDIA ?Shelter and health care for the abandoned elderly with funding. These are those organizations ?Care to destitute elderly that are serving children and adults living in All donations are eligible for 50% tax ?Education, employment and life skills to blind and extreme conditions without proper healthcare rebate under Section 80G of Income Tax destitute women and education facilities. Act, 1961 ?Health care and education to children in slums ?Universal health care to rural villagers Have a donation inquiry? ?Pediatric hiv/aids care and education Please send us an email at ?Shelter and health care for the mentally ill [email protected] ?Surgeries to destitute villagers ?Restoration of sight to the blind T H E ?General healthcare programs A B H I N A V B I N D R A F O U N D A T I O N