Dream A Dream

Dream A Dream was recognised by the National HRD Network in 2007 as a leading NGO impacting change. The Credibility Alliance too recognises us as a leading non-profit organisation that is transparent, accountable and meets national reporting standards. Charities Aid Foundation, India, validates our work; we are a part of their network of beneficiary organisations. , , 1. Among the eight regional finalists at the Apeejay India Volunteer Awards in 2011. , 2. Regional Winner (South) in the Medium Category at the India NGO Awards 2009 and Regional Winner (South) in the Small Category in 2007. The India NGO Awards are organised by the Resource Alliance and supported by The Rockefeller Foundation. The award recognises our adoption of best practices in creative resourcing, financial management, governance and impact in the community. , 3. Winner at the Outstanding Annual Reports Awards, 2011 (medium category); runners up in 2009 and 2010 in the small category. , 4. Global Runner-Up at the Japanese Award for the Most Innovative Development Project hosted by the Global Development Network. It recognises our innovative approach to empower young people from Bangalore s slum communities through life skills based education programmes, ability to engage volunteers, and our low-cost, replicable, scalable model to partner with NGO run schools and shelter homes. Most importantly, the award recognises our strategic planning processes that help quickly adapt to the dynamically changing environment and respond to the needs of the target community effectively. , 5. Co-founder and Executive Director, Vishal Talreja, is an Ashoka Fellow (www.ashoka.org).