Kodava Koota
Although we mingle with fellow Kodavas living in our own cities/towns, this is an attempt to bring all the Kodavas living in North America under a single umbrella. As we all know, when two Kodavas meet, they quickly establish a family-name connection, but when the meeting happens on Kodava Koota, the possibilities can be endless.
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PURPOSE
Kodava Koota’s mission is to unify, promote our Kodava culture & tradition and help with economic prosperity of Kodavas living in North America.
ORGANIZE
Coordinating cultural, social, educational, sports, and such other activities involving Kodava Families living in North America.
ONENESS
Encouraging, promoting, and developing better understanding, feeling of oneness and fellowship among all the Kodavas.
CENTRAL RESOURCE
Serving as a central resource for all social, cultural, and humanitarian issues related to the Kodava community in North America.
FOUNDATIONS
Establishing institutions, foundations or trusts as may be appropriate for the welfare and progress of the Kodava community.
CONVENTIONS
Promoting and ensuring Kodava conventions are held each year in North America.
HARMONY
Promoting religious harmony among all communities.
DEVELOPMENT
Promoting development and support for Kodava entrepreneurs through mentor-ship and networking opportunities.
SUPPORT
Providing support and assistance addressing issues and challenges faced by women, youth and senior citizens, in the context of cultural, literary, educational, socioeconomic, health and community affairs.
Committees
Entrepreneurship
This group is formed to help Kodavas by providing mentorship and other resources in entrepreneurship in North America.
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Education & Career
The objective of this committee is to help Kodavas with education & career opportunities and mentorship in North America.
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Fund Raising
The fund raising committee will continuously seek ways and means of raising funds for the mission and activities planned.
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Communication
The primary objective of this committee is to connect, engage and involve the members of the Kodava Koota and communicate
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Culture & Tradition
The objective of Culture and Traditions committee is to bring our rich culture, customs and traditions to the Kodavas living
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Membership
The primary function of the Kodava Koota membership committee is to develop and implement a plan and strategy to attract
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Family
$100/ yr
Full Access to content
Networking Opportunities
Career Support
Community Support
Individual
$50/ yr
Full Access to content
Networking Opportunities
Career Support
Community Support
Student
$10/ yr
Full Access to content
Networking Opportunities
Career Support
Community Support
The funds received in the form of annual membership, gifts, donations from members will be used and not limited to the following:
As a non-profit organization, we have several initiatives for those who become members: some of them are listed below
- Help Kodava families who are facing economic hardship in North America to get back on their feet.
- Provide assistance to Kodavas visiting or living in North America who are not able to afford the expenses for expensive specialized life-saving medical treatments and procedures.
- In cases of death of a loved one, help the family with performing the last rites in accordance with the Kodava customs and tradition.
- Provide assistance with making any special arrangements for assisted living for older Kodavas living in North America who are not able to afford such care.
- To protect, promote and preserve the heritage, customs and culture of the Kodavas living in North America.
- Sponsor/help Kodava children in Kodagu who are unable to afford an education Help students in need of visa/references/accommodation and other non-tuition assistance.
- Help Kodava victims cope with an incidence of domestic violence, assault, child-support default, mental health issues and any such devastating situations and conditions.