Deepalaya - Enabling Self-Reliance

Ms Sharon Lowen Renowned Odissi Dancer has extended her support to Deepalaya. Asked about her reason for association with the cause of the underprivileged, Sharon remarked that she essentially came from a socially responsible family where she learnt that as a human being she should not only be a taker / consumer but also a giver. Sharon came to India art, Sharon is also the Coordinator of Indian Studies at the American Embassy School.

Sharon first heard about Deepalaya in 1996-97 through the University Exchange Programme when children of the Deepalaya put up a cultural show at the American Embassy School. Sharon’s first impression of Deepalaya “I was impressed by the children’s behavious and personality they were no way different from the children of any good public school of Delhi. At that time I realised the impact of the organisation on the lives of these underprivileged children. Since then Sharon kept in touch with Deepalaya facilitating other cultural shows. She readily agreed to join the Friend of Deepalaya group as she was happy to do whatever little she can to further the cause of the organization. She visualises her role as that of a catalyst in brain storming sessions of the Friend’s group. She whole heartedly supports the idea of the friends group referring Deepalaya to corporates / companies etc and to make joint presentations & marketing Deepalaya.
Thanks indeed Sharon for your support !