We believe music can change the world.
When purchasing music through
the Monkeyclaus Digital Store, 10 cents from every download goes to
make the world a better place. In the future we will have dozens of
charities represented in our model, with the artists and labels
deciding where to assign their 10 cents for positive change. As we
move into this model we have begun by choosing the Seva Foundation as
our first partner. In the future, we want you to help by making us
aware of other great organizations who are making a positive impact.
positivechange@monkeyclaus.org suggest a charitable partner organization

About Seva Foundation
Seva (say-va) is a Sanskrit word for service. Seva Foundation was
formed in 1978 with a mission to alleviate suffering caused by disease
and poverty.
Our approach is to build partnerships that respond to locally defined
problems with culturally sustainable solutions. Seva currently works
to: |
- Prevent blindness and restore sight in India, Nepal, Tibet, Cambodia, Bangladesh,
Egypt, Tanzania and Guatemala.
- Help indigenous communities in Guatemala and Mexico develop their capacity
to meet basic needs and create solutions to poverty and injustice.
- Support Native American projects across the U.S. in the areas of health
and wellness, community development, environmental protection and cultural
preservation.
Seva's work is made possible by the generosity of donors, foundations, volunteers
and friends — all joined together in the spirit of service.
Our 27 years of experience uniquely positions us to:
Guiding Principles
Seva Foundation is dedicated to finding skillful means to relieve suffering.
We call this compassion in action. Our work isn't based upon an ideology
or religious affiliation, but we do have guiding principles:
- We affirm both the rational and the intuitive in all our work. We respect
the spiritual and cultural roots of individuals and communities in helping
them to create sustainable solutions.
- We seek long-term solutions that will support economic independence while
remaining committed to methods that are environmentally sound.
- We promote solutions to problems that come from within individuals and
communities. This principle is inherent in Seva's concept of self-reliance.
- We listen attentively to the people with whom we work and to each other.
This kind of listening deepens intercultural understanding, allows lasting
relationships to develop, and brings "wholeness" to our work.
- We are flexible in responding to the changing needs and conditions of the
people and programs we help. We follow their lead in establishing goals and
setting schedules.