At DSF's R.T. Nagar centre As evident in the pictures, some kids from low income families and those connected with them through Dream School Foundation (DSF) celebrated on November 14, this year. (Actually, since I began voluntarily tutoring teenagers, I've been enjoying the day more than I did as a child!) A graceful Ranjita DSF co-founder Maitreyee and volunteer Desingh with the day's best science team! According to some government school students, their institutions are observing Children's Day only today. Everyone hopes that they did, as…
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At DSF's R.T. Nagar centre As evident in the pictures, some kids from low income families and those connected with them through Dream School Foundation (DSF) celebrated on November 14, this year. (Actually, since I began voluntarily tutoring teenagers, I've been enjoying the day more than I did as a child!) A graceful Ranjita DSF co-founder Maitreyee and volunteer Desingh with the day's best science team! According to some government school students, their institutions are observing Children's Day only today. Everyone hopes that they did, as…
Read moreUnaware of the legal battle surrounding her home in this Low Income Neighbourhood (LIN) in Krishnarajapuram in North Bangalore, this little girl enjoys a measly snack. You can read the complete article about this LIN here They have possession certificates, yet live in fear of eviction ⊕References
Read moreUnaware of the legal battle surrounding her home in this Low Income Neighbourhood (LIN) in Krishnarajapuram in North Bangalore, this little girl enjoys a measly snack. You can read the complete article about this LIN here They have possession certificates, yet live in fear of eviction ⊕References
Read moreHosur Round Table as service organisation is doing a fund raiser selling cracker gift boxes. The proceeds of the sale will be used to promote education of underprivileged children by providing classrooms, mulitimedia education aids, salaries for teachers etc. Hosur Round Table also funds environmental projects through Kenneth Anderson Nature Society. A primary school in Kodekarai a remote village in the Melagiris is being adopted by Hosur Round Table by sponsoring the salary of 2 teachers for a year. Thirteen class rooms have been constructed at various remote villages in the last few years and two multimedia education kits (projector,…
Read moreHosur Round Table as service organisation is doing a fund raiser selling cracker gift boxes. The proceeds of the sale will be used to promote education of underprivileged children by providing classrooms, mulitimedia education aids, salaries for teachers etc. Hosur Round Table also funds environmental projects through Kenneth Anderson Nature Society. A primary school in Kodekarai a remote village in the Melagiris is being adopted by Hosur Round Table by sponsoring the salary of 2 teachers for a year. Thirteen class rooms have been constructed at various remote villages in the last few years and two multimedia education kits (projector,…
Read moreNoticed a group of energetic, charming ladies with warm smiles and welcoming voices convening in East End Circle (Jayanagar, 9th block) on Saturday afternoons? If yes, they may be the empowered women from Stree Jagruti Samiti (SJS), a collective of domestic workers in Bengaluru. Around since the late 1980's due to the tireless efforts of Geeta Menon (one of its co-founders along with social worker Rita Roy) and various supporters/associates like APSA and SICHREM, SJS has campaigned for labour rights, dignified treatment, benefits, etc. With 1200 members and a part of the Domestic Workers' Rights Union (DWRU), it has spread…
Read moreNoticed a group of energetic, charming ladies with warm smiles and welcoming voices convening in East End Circle (Jayanagar, 9th block) on Saturday afternoons? If yes, they may be the empowered women from Stree Jagruti Samiti (SJS), a collective of domestic workers in Bengaluru. Around since the late 1980's due to the tireless efforts of Geeta Menon (one of its co-founders along with social worker Rita Roy) and various supporters/associates like APSA and SICHREM, SJS has campaigned for labour rights, dignified treatment, benefits, etc. With 1200 members and a part of the Domestic Workers' Rights Union (DWRU), it has spread…
Read moreSince we believe ...Love comes in all shapes and sizes...and love definitely cannot be bought but can be adopted!!.........How??Find out your self by visiting CUPA Shelter on Oct ,2nd 2009- PET ADOPTION DAY!!!Come lets share and celebrate the everlasting bond between animals and humans.Please spread the word amongst your friends and family, who are looking out to adopt pets ,to come to CUPA shelter on this day to adopt.Venue: KVAFSU-CUPA Animal ShelterVeterinary College Campus,HebbalBangalore - 560 024Tel: 9845366209, 080-22947300 / 22947301 / 22947307Fax: 91-080-22293771Timings : 1000 - 1700You can visit their profiles in CUPA's bloghttp://bloggers-bark.blogspot.com/search/label/Pets%20for%20Adoptionshttp://bloggers-bark.blogspot.com/Please help us to spread the…
Read moreSince we believe ...Love comes in all shapes and sizes...and love definitely cannot be bought but can be adopted!!.........How??Find out your self by visiting CUPA Shelter on Oct ,2nd 2009- PET ADOPTION DAY!!!Come lets share and celebrate the everlasting bond between animals and humans.Please spread the word amongst your friends and family, who are looking out to adopt pets ,to come to CUPA shelter on this day to adopt.Venue: KVAFSU-CUPA Animal ShelterVeterinary College Campus,HebbalBangalore - 560 024Tel: 9845366209, 080-22947300 / 22947301 / 22947307Fax: 91-080-22293771Timings : 1000 - 1700You can visit their profiles in CUPA's bloghttp://bloggers-bark.blogspot.com/search/label/Pets%20for%20Adoptionshttp://bloggers-bark.blogspot.com/Please help us to spread the…
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