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Quotes from

K. C. Shashidhar

"I'm delighted to realize that ROSE is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Hearty Congratulations

to all the volunteers, both past and present, splendid effort!

As a volunteer from the distant past, I

back then had nary an inkling that ROSE would carry this far, with so many achievements, with

so many volunteers and so much to look forward to when it turned 10 years old. ROSE has had a

very humble beginning, with its share of teething problems. But to its greatest luck, it has not

only found many committed and energetic volunteers in good succession, but also found among

them those who were bold and creative enough to conceive new ways to sustain and

the organization. I wish and hope that its luck continues in the future and thousands of students

in need would benefit from its efforts. "

Dr. Sridevi Seetharam

To me, ROSE.vzw embodies Margaret Mead’s quote “Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

ROSE – An Organisati

Supporting Education

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info@rosevzw.net

www.rosevzw.net

Dorpstraat 564

3061 Bertem

Gap through Education”

uotes from ROSE founders and

volunteers

"I'm delighted to realize that ROSE is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Hearty Congratulations

to all the volunteers, both past and present, splendid effort!

As a volunteer from the distant past, I can unequivocally say this: The folks who were around

back then had nary an inkling that ROSE would carry this far, with so many achievements, with

so many volunteers and so much to look forward to when it turned 10 years old. ROSE has had a

ginning, with its share of teething problems. But to its greatest luck, it has not

only found many committed and energetic volunteers in good succession, but also found among

them those who were bold and creative enough to conceive new ways to sustain and

the organization. I wish and hope that its luck continues in the future and thousands of students

in need would benefit from its efforts. "

To me, ROSE.vzw embodies Margaret Mead’s quote “Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

An Organisation for

Supporting Education

ROSE vzw

Dorpstraat 564

Bertem, Belgium

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and

"I'm delighted to realize that ROSE is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. Hearty Congratulations

can unequivocally say this: The folks who were around

back then had nary an inkling that ROSE would carry this far, with so many achievements, with

so many volunteers and so much to look forward to when it turned 10 years old. ROSE has had a

ginning, with its share of teething problems. But to its greatest luck, it has not

only found many committed and energetic volunteers in good succession, but also found among

them those who were bold and creative enough to conceive new ways to sustain and reinvigorate

the organization. I wish and hope that its luck continues in the future and thousands of students

To me, ROSE.vzw embodies Margaret Mead’s quote “Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

BTW BE 0474.242.896

“Bridging the Gap through Education

Not only has ROSE.vzw inspired young students to be involved in supporting education among

the under-privileged, it has garnered the support, goodwill and re

commitment and integrity. In a world where most youngsters are in search of lucre and personal

gain and have little inclination to think beyond banal self

to have known and volunteered with ROSE.vzw. All its volunteers and associates have been as

benefitted, in spirit, as the thousands of children, benefitted in education. Preparing food for the

fund-raising dinners hosted by ROSE.vzw has been particularly memorable

and weeping over onions, had never felt more meaningful and fulfilling! Heartiest

congratulations and may the tribe increase as our mission steps into its second decade.

Vaidy Subramanian

"I was involved with ROSE during the time I was in Belgium, from 2003 to 200

joined, ROSE was in the nascent stages of its existence, grappling with questions about its very

existence, future, and identity. The volunteer base was extremely small. Fundraising

opportunities were very limited. The scale of projects was tiny.

They did not give up hope or commitment to their cause. Slowly, over time, things changed.

More and more people became aware of ROSE. This resulted in a larger volunteer base. Even the

local community started to take more in

support of various sorts. People began giving donations on a scale never imagined before, and

started asking us when the next fundraising event would be held. IMEC started taking interest in

ROSE at the highest levels and gave us visibility. The CJD donation certainly took the

organization up several notches and demonstrated the power of the internet. ROSE had become a

player in the big league, and had come to stay.

In parallel, lot of internal changes also took place. It was realized that good book

to the credibility of the organization. ROSE went through a most painstaking exercise of

cleaning, streamlining and putting in order its accounts since its very inception, and establishing

ROSE – An Organisati

Supporting Education

BTW BE 0474.242.896

info@rosevzw.net

www.rosevzw.net

Dorpstraat 564

3061 Bertem

Gap through Education”

Not only has ROSE.vzw inspired young students to be involved in supporting education among

privileged, it has garnered the support, goodwill and respect of the citizenry by their

commitment and integrity. In a world where most youngsters are in search of lucre and personal

gain and have little inclination to think beyond banal self-interests, it is refreshing and reassuring

red with ROSE.vzw. All its volunteers and associates have been as

benefitted, in spirit, as the thousands of children, benefitted in education. Preparing food for the

raising dinners hosted by ROSE.vzw has been particularly memorable –

and weeping over onions, had never felt more meaningful and fulfilling! Heartiest

congratulations and may the tribe increase as our mission steps into its second decade.

"I was involved with ROSE during the time I was in Belgium, from 2003 to 200

joined, ROSE was in the nascent stages of its existence, grappling with questions about its very

existence, future, and identity. The volunteer base was extremely small. Fundraising

opportunities were very limited. The scale of projects was tiny. But the volunteers persevered.

They did not give up hope or commitment to their cause. Slowly, over time, things changed.

More and more people became aware of ROSE. This resulted in a larger volunteer base. Even the

local community started to take more interest and participate actively by providing logistical

support of various sorts. People began giving donations on a scale never imagined before, and

started asking us when the next fundraising event would be held. IMEC started taking interest in

he highest levels and gave us visibility. The CJD donation certainly took the

organization up several notches and demonstrated the power of the internet. ROSE had become a

player in the big league, and had come to stay.

es also took place. It was realized that good book

to the credibility of the organization. ROSE went through a most painstaking exercise of

cleaning, streamlining and putting in order its accounts since its very inception, and establishing

An Organisation for

Supporting Education

ROSE vzw

Dorpstraat 564

Bertem, Belgium

” 2 of 3

Not only has ROSE.vzw inspired young students to be involved in supporting education among

spect of the citizenry by their

commitment and integrity. In a world where most youngsters are in search of lucre and personal

interests, it is refreshing and reassuring

red with ROSE.vzw. All its volunteers and associates have been as

benefitted, in spirit, as the thousands of children, benefitted in education. Preparing food for the

peeling potatoes

and weeping over onions, had never felt more meaningful and fulfilling! Heartiest

congratulations and may the tribe increase as our mission steps into its second decade.

"I was involved with ROSE during the time I was in Belgium, from 2003 to 2008. When I

joined, ROSE was in the nascent stages of its existence, grappling with questions about its very

existence, future, and identity. The volunteer base was extremely small. Fundraising

But the volunteers persevered.

They did not give up hope or commitment to their cause. Slowly, over time, things changed.

More and more people became aware of ROSE. This resulted in a larger volunteer base. Even the

terest and participate actively by providing logistical

support of various sorts. People began giving donations on a scale never imagined before, and

started asking us when the next fundraising event would be held. IMEC started taking interest in

he highest levels and gave us visibility. The CJD donation certainly took the

organization up several notches and demonstrated the power of the internet. ROSE had become a

es also took place. It was realized that good book-keeping is vital

to the credibility of the organization. ROSE went through a most painstaking exercise of

cleaning, streamlining and putting in order its accounts since its very inception, and establishing

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guidelines for proper accounting for the future. It was also decided to bring out an annual report

in English as well as Dutch for all years since the inception. Again, the effort paid off in the form

of a tax break for donations made to ROSE from the Bel

I am proud and happy to see ROSE continuing in its growth path over the years. The main reason

for this are the volunteers. Their commitment and passion are what makes ROSE what it is

today. It gives me great pleasure to

ROSE all the very best in the coming years"

Rudradeb Mitra, CoFounder and CEO, RD Synergy Ltd,

Cambridge, UK

Dear All,

I was involved with ROSE for almost 4 years, 2003

dinners, 2 days of hard but throu

the money we earned :) I still remember those days when ROSE funds were in hundreds and not

thousands like now. It is fascinating to see ROSE grow. If I have a chance, I would love to be

part of the wonderful ROSE experience again!!

Best Wishes

ROSE – An Organisati

Supporting Education

BTW BE 0474.242.896

info@rosevzw.net

www.rosevzw.net

Dorpstraat 564

3061 Bertem

Gap through Education”

guidelines for proper accounting for the future. It was also decided to bring out an annual report

in English as well as Dutch for all years since the inception. Again, the effort paid off in the form

of a tax break for donations made to ROSE from the Belgian Government. This was in 2008.

I am proud and happy to see ROSE continuing in its growth path over the years. The main reason

for this are the volunteers. Their commitment and passion are what makes ROSE what it is

today. It gives me great pleasure to wish ROSE on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. I wish

ROSE all the very best in the coming years"

Rudradeb Mitra, CoFounder and CEO, RD Synergy Ltd,

I was involved with ROSE for almost 4 years, 2003-2007. My fondest memories are from ROSE

dinners, 2 days of hard but throughly enjoyable work with friends and then at the end counting

the money we earned :) I still remember those days when ROSE funds were in hundreds and not

thousands like now. It is fascinating to see ROSE grow. If I have a chance, I would love to be

the wonderful ROSE experience again!!

An Organisation for

Supporting Education

ROSE vzw

Dorpstraat 564

Bertem, Belgium

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guidelines for proper accounting for the future. It was also decided to bring out an annual report

in English as well as Dutch for all years since the inception. Again, the effort paid off in the form

gian Government. This was in 2008.

I am proud and happy to see ROSE continuing in its growth path over the years. The main reason

for this are the volunteers. Their commitment and passion are what makes ROSE what it is

wish ROSE on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. I wish

Rudradeb Mitra, CoFounder and CEO, RD Synergy Ltd,

2007. My fondest memories are from ROSE

ghly enjoyable work with friends and then at the end counting

the money we earned :) I still remember those days when ROSE funds were in hundreds and not

thousands like now. It is fascinating to see ROSE grow. If I have a chance, I would love to be