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agni jasthichanakya varmakriti jhanjiaman mihirHow many lives can you touch?1 million?

(There are 2.1 million homeless children just in Mumbai.)10 million?

(As per official records, 12 million children in India have never attended school.)100 million?

(About 115 million Indian children do not have access to clean water.)Lets think a little biggerhow about?500 million= 1/14 of the worlds population

18minusWhat is 18minus?Who is 18minus?To provide the non-voting under eighteen population of India a platform to voice their opinions, so that their ideas and concerns are heard, considered, and implemented. mission18minus dreams of a world that is democratic in the truest sense - one in which children have the power to make decisions on issues which affect them. visionhow?18minus XLR8An incubator program for the 18minus population meant to educate them about understanding the nuances of politics, addressing social issues and managing finances for their organizations.

Students undertake seminars and mentoring sessions from individuals involved in the civic and political discourse. They involve themselves in intellectual coursework, public initiatives and social research programs. a breeding ground for the change-makers of tomorrowC.Q. increasesincome generated increases

.02$ x 1 million 1$ x 5,0002$ x 1,000 3$ x 250 = 500 million Indians18minus Foundation18minus Academy18minus YLC18minus Parliament18minus Mentors50$ lifetime20,000$+5,000$+2,000$+750$

27,750$18minus XLR818minusAcademyProfit18minus Talks18minus Creates18minus Sees18minus EducatesRevenue18minus UNitesoperational costsearned income distribution18minus Green

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community collection drivesutilizing community resources

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The Deccan Chronicle, 26 May 2014

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and its not just us!

looking beyondWhy is this idea sustainable?

Who takes over(after we turn 18)?Since a certain fraction of these 250 teenagers will turn 18 every year, they will be replaced by younger deserving children - thus keeping the 18minus ecosystem dynamic and fresh.Is there potential for expansion?

A sixteen year old in India has more in common with a sixteen year old in New York than a sixty year old in India.

Its timeto change.

Its timeto grow younger.