7 Seas Kahani
An Odyssey for Education
and
Cultural Sharing
a 501c3 educational non-profit
EDUCATION
The main goal of 7 Seas Kahani Odyssey (7SKO) is to help break the cycle of poverty that exists for many young people around the globe through technical education and certification. A strong focus of our efforts will be in empowering young women with careers.
We cruise to underserved regions in the Bahamas and Caribbean and establish initial training in technologies such as IT networks, Databases, Cyber Security and Cloud Solutions.
We will also provide guidance and support in job search skills such as resume writing, proper attire and interviewing.
Culture
Another fun goal of the program will be the ‘Culture’ or Kahani component to the 7SKO project. We will explore local natural wonders and delve into the cuisine, culture and music of target countries. We plan to capture local cultural stories that globally connect us and share on our V-log channel.
Due to physical disability of one of the founders, part of the travel will be on a specialty-outfitted 45’ cruising catamaran. The boat will also be used to support trainers, specialists and students with living accommodations. When not on the boat, local guest house will be rented to accommodate the training team.
Myositis
Raj, cofounder of 7SKO, is afflicted with a rare muscle disease known as Inclusion Body Myositis, it is robbing him of use of his arms and legs. The boat will be retrofitted with equipment to deal with the disability, and equally important other people with disabilities can participate in the training and adventure.
Due to rare nature of Myositis diseases, diagnosing can be challenging. Therefore the final goal of 7SKO is to visit doctors and hospitals and hold information sessions. The local medical personal will be provided contacts to physicians and research specialists across the globe.
Kahani
Our Core Values, using the acronym Kahani, are a living enactment of the fundamental core values held by our individuals within the organization.
Why the name 7 Seas Kahani?
To Sail the "7 Seas" has had different meanings throughout history. 7 Seas is mentioned by ancient Hindus, Chinese, Persians, and Romans. It referred to bodies of water along trade routes and regional waters; and in some cases the seas were mythical and not actual bodies of water.
7 Seas has evolved to become a figurative term to describe sailing all the seas and oceans of the world. It's always been a romantic term for far-away adventures. Now the 7 Seas are the Arctic, North Atlantic, South Atlantic, Indian, North Pacific, South Pacific and the Antarctic Ocean.
For the 7 Seas Kahani Odyssey, the term ‘7 Seas’ means cultural adventures and stories. Kahani is the Hindi word for Story, the focus is to improve peoples life stories through education and career goal setting. The mission of this Odyssey is to travel across the 7 Seas, set up technology training beachheads and improve job and earnings prospects for young people in underserved communities. We will often travel via a 45 foot cruising catamaran and document cultural stories. Thus the name ‘7 Seas Kahani Odyssey’ or 7SKO in short.