Fact Sheet

• ANALA is probably the only organisation in the field of nature education camps promoted by volunteers, in Gujarat.
• ANALA is a registered Public Charitable Trust functioning under the guidance and superintendence of a core group consisting of five trustees.
• ANALA is recognised by Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), the authority on mountaineering and allied sports in India. It is a privilege that ANALA was an Ex-Officio Member in the General Body of IMF during 1997-2000.
• Department of Youth Welfare & Cultural Activities, Government of Gujarat have recognised ANALA as a group working for promotion of adventure and culture since 1995.
• ANALA organised and maintained a relief camp at Moticherai in Kachchh from 29^th January to 15^th March 2001, after the devastating earthquake. 350 Volunteers from 15 Non-governmental organisations utilised this camp for relief operations spread over nearly 40 villages.
• ANALA is actively involved in the rehabilitation and reconstruction activities in Jadsa Village; one of the worst affected villages of earthquake ravaged Kachchh District.
• Uttaranchal government has recently recognised ANALA as consultants for promoting eco-tourism and wildlife protection activities.
• National Adventure Foundation, New Delhi has recognised ANALA as a life member since 1995.
• Started as an informal group of birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts in 1985, ANALA has now grown up as a Non Governmental Organisation. It has conducted more than 500 environment awareness programmes and become synonymous with nature camping.

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
-Louis Armstrong (1901-1970)