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  • Abraham George
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  • Dr. Abraham M. George is the founder of The George Foundation (TGF), a non-profit organization based in Bangalore, India, that is dedicated to the welfare of economically and socially disadvantaged people. His foundation has initiated several projects in poverty alleviation, education, health, empowerment of women, press freedom, and other major endeavors. Part of the mission goal of TGF is the promotion of democratic institutions and values; this has led to the creation of the Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore, where he serves as the dean. His work in the field of environmental health was instrumental for the removal of lead from gasoline throughout India in April 2000 and the creation of the National Referral Centre for Lead Poisoning in India. He has also been recogn
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Birth Date
  • 1946-02-25
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  • Mariam George
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  • Dr. Abraham M. George
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  • Dr. George at Shanti Bhavan grounds, Bangalore, India
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Birth Place
  • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IND
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  • 2
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  • Dr. Abraham M. George is the founder of The George Foundation (TGF), a non-profit organization based in Bangalore, India, that is dedicated to the welfare of economically and socially disadvantaged people. His foundation has initiated several projects in poverty alleviation, education, health, empowerment of women, press freedom, and other major endeavors. Part of the mission goal of TGF is the promotion of democratic institutions and values; this has led to the creation of the Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore, where he serves as the dean. His work in the field of environmental health was instrumental for the removal of lead from gasoline throughout India in April 2000 and the creation of the National Referral Centre for Lead Poisoning in India. He has also been recognized as one of the leading social entrepreneurs.