here is some background information about dr. ambedkar, the caste system and untouchability, and the dalit buddhist community in india:

jai bhim     the hell of caste      dr. ambedkar       dr. ambedkar - early years    ambedkar's vision for a new society  

  why buddhism?    the great mass conversion 

Jai Bhim International provides Indian Buddhist youth with the spiritual, educational, and emotional tools to create personal and social change, for a culture freed of caste prejudice and discrimination.

We collaborate with organizations and individuals in India to implement projects that include  youth conferences, English and computer literacy classes, leadership training, and cross-cultural mentoring.