The 'Shishu Mela' organised by Kalyan Ashram Yuva Samity on 14th Nov. 09 was a great success ! This program was a memorable day in the life of the 120 vanvasi children of various Shishu Shiksha Kendras run by Kalyan Ashram in Kukai village, 30 kms from Kharagpur, West Bengal.
Celebrating Children's Day with vanvasi children made the volunteers realize that true happiness was in 'giving' rather than 'taking'.. They felt that the vanvasi's need for support was greater than ever. This program strengthened the bond between the vanvasi and the nagarvasis.
Some representatives of Century Extrusions Ltd., Kharagpur who were invited by Kalyan Ashram to attend the mela were impressed by Kalyan Ashram's work and also pledged their whole-hearted support in future activities.
Highlights of the event :
- team of 15 volunteers from Kolkata.
- 120 vanvasi children of Shishu Shiksha Kendras attended, aged 3-8 yrs.
- total around 250+ vanvasis (incl. children)
- races organised for vanvasi children & guardians
- stall games for children - 'bucket-the-ball', 'match-the-ball'
- apart from prizes all 120 children were given slate, chalk, toffes, katori etc.
- 'samuhik bhojan' for all present (arnd 270-80)
In order to participate / contribute in such programs in future you may contact - vasu_simplicity@yahoo.co.in, basantgupta08@gmail.com
Shishu Mela was a great experience. The work being done by Kalyan Ashram in tribal areas is awesome. It was good to see the acharyas, who are contributing their most of the upliftment of the society.
ReplyDeletegr8 work ppl
ReplyDeleteIt is the consistent effort of the whole youth wing that made it a success
too bad could'nt be part of it