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hamra palama (ELDERLY INTERACTION)

10/6/2018

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We conducted 28 community events for elderly citizens who are looking for a social engagement but haven't found that space and opportunity. So we designed Hamarapalama as their way to be social and have conversations on topics of their interests.  Most of the topics were of historical and cultural nature, that they referred to as "Satsang".  A speaker would speak on a certain topic and the audience could also give their viewpoint on the topic. We would especially like to thank  "Maheshwor juju Rajopadhya" for being such a wonderful speaker of the event. We also like to thank Bishnu Pandey, Ishor Raj Lohani, Ram Krishna Tamrakar, Kamal Nath Mishra for the continuous participation.
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6th “Mindfulness” Retreat May 2018

5/14/2018

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Experiencing moments of connection, disconnection and self realization Kehi Garoun held the 6th “Mindfulness” Retreat in Boudha,Kathmandu this weekend. The theme of the retreat was to explore the potential of the change that ripples from self to into the world which was so visible among 24 participants, the space and people around. There were 4 adorable kids as well, who made the retreat more play full and alive. We used the tools of mindfulness and interaction which somehow made an impact to every individual. The desire of the change from within which would ripple out through relationships and to the world seems possible now after having this retreat done. And there is more hope that things would fall in place and the world would be a better place, as we start to see ourselves and others as humans.  
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Breathers

3/23/2018

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The last breathers was held successfully with 12 people in KG office. The whole session revolved around a simple question, "Who is sad?", where everyone was engaging equally. It is a regular session running every Friday morning from 7:30 to 9:00 am. One and half hour long this session included breathing exercise and sharing on the given topic. Everyone enjoyed to be the part of this session. Members of breathers believe that this kind of session is needed to everyone out there. 
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facilitators retreat

2/23/2018

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After a Breathers session at Budhanilkantha, KG team members started a silent hike uphill towards Gairigaun, Muhanpokhari located near the boundaries of Shivpuri National Park. The team stayed at a members place in the locality which was abundant in nature.
 
The three day trip explored themes of facilitator development sessions and mindful sessions.
 
Facilitator Development Sessions
Sessions included discussion on notions of:
  • Factors influencing facilitation.
  • Features of facilitators.
  • Emotional Intelligence.
  • Co-creating relationships.
  • Questioning and listening.
 
Mindful Sessions: Indoor/Outdoor
  • Silent hikes.
  • Breath watching.
  • Body Scan.
  • Open sharing and discussions.
 The retreat was overall a rejuvenating experience for all the participants. It became a place for learning, sharing and co-creating relationships.

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winter camp

1/14/2018

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This winter KG organized a winter camp for government school students. There were 8 participants form Shanti Sikshya secondary school. The camp was 3 days long which included activities on Emotional Intelligence and Design For Change. Emotional Intelligence was a completely new topic for them. Everyone participated in the entire 3 days of winter camp with a lot of interest and enthusiasm. According to them, at first, they thought the camp will be boring with some teaching and writing activities. They had not expected this kind of session. After completing the camp everyone was happy to learn new things. Everyone shared how they were unaware of simple daily activities which could affect them as well as others. They found the sessions completely new, interesting, and fruitful.

“I will definitely be aware of what I am going to do and how I am talking to others. I find it really important to know how a small thing can affect others without the intention to hurt them” said Nishan Rai.
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student project 01

9/2/2017

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Design for change framework helped the students to solve their problems at Shanti Sikshya Secondary School. After completing the FIDS session they have improved their learning . while doing this framework students had listed  all problems that they have been facing in their school everyday. After it, they chose the important problems by voting. Once it is done, they  imagined the various solutions and listed the plan to solve it . Finally they solved their problems with the help of design for change project.


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student project 03

8/31/2017

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Students of Kankeshwori Lower Secondary School have done design for change project, while doing this project students were very much excited. They  had listed the problems that bothered them and list out the plan to solve it . when they solved it they were happy for their efforts. 
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Student project 02

4/3/2017

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Students of Shanti Sikshya Secondary School ​ were happy in doing design for change project. With the help of this projects they were able to solve their  problems  in school. They have chosen the toilet cleanliness projects which is most import problem to them. Support of teacher, school admin and students were able to solve it with good effort.
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INSIDE OUT CHANGE RETREAT

1/31/2017

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Kehi Garoun has been working for the last ten years towards self-empowerment.  Yet, somehow we are seen as yet another charity organization, adding to the very culture of dependence that we are trying to change.  In our attempt to rethink our work, Nabin, Pravendra and Umanga attended a 3 day retreat on Reimaging Education in Ahmedabad, organized by movedbylove.org. The retreat was an experience of generosity, connection and learning.   It was truly rewarding experience for our 'hands, hearts and heads.' Details of the retreat is here. 

Inspired by our experience, we replicated a similar retreat for Kehi Garoun volunteers from January 27-29 to explore the potential of "inside-out change" - the social change that results from personal change.  We did not have a rigid agenda, yet we had a prayer that each of us will get some clarity for oneself, and kindle heart-connections with others.
                    "EACH OF US GUARDS A GATE OF CHANGE, 
      THAT CAN BE UNLOCKED ONLY FROM THE INSIDE."
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The retreat, thanks too all participants and volunteers, happened to emerge with a framework of how we can co-create possibilities of Inside-Out Change at the level of schools and colleges.  There were many moments of inspiration  and connections.  Our first evening was rainy and cold but was made peaceful and warm by the volunteers who sat around, in the distant glow of a heater, to share their stories of inner change.  Saturday was a busy day of breakout sessions and prayers and laughter.  Many of us left at the end of the day with a piece of an inner sun shine.  Sunday morning, a small group took a long walk through the flower-fields to Ichangu temple before saying goodbye to the inspiring location of Whitefield Residential School.

We believe that the retreat was meaningful for each of the participants. For Kehi Garoun, the retreat was a collective articulation of the model of change it has been exploring.  We were reminded of how joyful yet difficult is the journey of self-care, social-empathy and humility.  And in that spirit, we share this email with you to highlight:
  1. Our gratitude to the many hands that helped - Aparimita gifted us the beautiful envelopes, key rings, quotations etc. that touched us all. Ram Shrestha provided us 5 Sleeping bags without which we could not have imagined a warm sleep. Monica worked for many days before the event, and tirelessly during the retreat, to ensure we all felt welcomed and taken care of.  Pratishtha specifically worked behind the scene to ensure we had yummy food and regular tea.  Kanchan provided her vehicle and driver to take volunteers and materials from THE office to the retreat, not to mention, her treat of momos to us all on the first evening.  And finally, to Paras Shrestha who gifted us the use of the venue, and all the logistical help, including full use of the kitchen and his housekeeping staff.  All this would clearly not be possible without their help, and the help from so many others who have supported us so that we could provide the free retreat as a gift to us all.
  2. Open sharing of resources so that our collective work may ripple out.  This folder in Google Drive has the material we used and generated in the retreat.  MovedByLove shared their retreat music on line so teams like us could spread the love.  The list of our email addresses are shared there so you can continue building on the connections you have already made. 
  3. The photos are here in Google Photos Album; which you can view here.  
We hope to continue host these retreats as part of our program "Dialogues," as one way of sharing the experience of self-empowerment.  If you would like to volunteer for these retreats in future, please contact us.  And once again, here is A final "HUG" to you all, from us all.
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 EDUCATORS RETREAT: AHMEDABAD

1/31/2017

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Every month, movedbylove volunteers host a 3-day experiential service retreat on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. To deepen the participant's experience of generosity, build community amongst each other, and reflect on subtle values embedded in acts of giving. This retreat was going to be on "Reimagining Education".  Nabin, Prevendra and Umanga from Kehi Garoun joined the retreat.
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Summary:
The experience was so inspiring that Kehi
Garoun held a similar 
retreat on inside-out
​change
 as soon as their team got back to Nepal. ​
Highlights:
The retreat started with simple introduction of all the participants and the volunteers. All shared their moments of joy in education. There were break out sessions on compassion quotient.  We visited  Sewa Cafe, an experiment in giving, and listened to Nemo's songs. ​
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On the second day, we listened to experiences in informal education by Chetanya Bhai who concluded with the merit of replacing external examinations by 360 degree evaluation (by self, peers, parents and teachers).  On the third day, we heard from Nipun Mehta about the movement towards compassion and from Jayanti Ravi on her personal journeys that served as the foundation for implementation of large scale change in Gurjrat's education program. The final day of the retreat was spiritual in nature, and all participants were palpably moved by the end of it. ​
Annex: Kehi Garoun team stayed for an extra day to visit some interesting works in education.  Our visit to the Riverside International School led us to integrate their "design for change" curriculum into our own Dignity Circle program.  and also the "i can " challenge for the schools.  We also heard about their salient lessons from Gandhian education from the Registrar of Ganghi Vidyapith.
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board circle

1/31/2017

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We moderate dialogues among leaders of various organizations who wish to serve as a sounding board to one another. ​
  • The board circle is a safe space that treats the discussion in strict confidentiality.
  • The board circle operates as a co-learning space for emergent solutions.

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We create spaces for conversations and connections, for self-reflection and enhancing perspectives. 
This practice was built on the experience of holding "Sambaad - a dialogue forum" for individuals' dignity and responsibility  here, in collaboration with Janata Media. ​
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Education Venture

11/20/2015

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Kehi Garoun has started a new program ‘Education venture’ with the vision of improving the educational system. We are looking to work with schools as a consultant or as a part of school management itself.
Our education vision is to inspire the education community through the merits of the culture of self-learning.
  • We envision a self-learning culture where teachers and students are curious and internally motivated to undertake self-initiatives to learn.
  • We want to instill the values of individual responsibility and global citizenship in our students. 
  • We aim to prepare students for life-long learning, a value that has shaped liberate-arts education.
  • We will serve as an ‘R&D Lab’ to study and provide services that aim to improve education that is accessible to students of modest economic backgrounds from all over the country.
Our venture is based on three pillars:
  1. Curriculum that reaches beyond the walls of the classroom: To supplement the academic curriculum, we will design activities where students can use their energy and curiosity to undertake Project-Based Learning, on topics that are relevant to them as global citizens. Based on the past 10 years of KG's volunteering experience with college students, we have found that “learning-by-doing” has a lasting impact. 
  2. Guidance counseling that provides the skills needed for self-direction:  To promote individual responsibility and ownership in one’s education, we will provide guidance resources and in-person counseling sessions, starting from the Induction Week where students carry out their goal-setting exercises.  Based on the our experience through  Kehi Garoun's “Insight” guidance counseling program, that has reached over 12 schools in Kathmandu, we have found effective ways of engaging students in finding out “what they, with all their heart, love to do”. Their studies then become a source of joy and excitement.
  3. Management that is rigorous in following the Standard Operating procedure: In order to manage administration, admissions and teachers’ careers (recruitment, evaluation and training), we will develop and implement standard operating procedures.  Based on our experience from Kehi Garoun's Giving program, that scaled up from helping 40 students a year to over 2000 a year, we have learnt the value of putting rigorous management processes in place. 
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Book Fair

8/30/2015

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Kehi Garoun  is itself inspired by J. Krishnamurti, and proudly displayed J.K publications in the 19th Nepal International Book Fair at Bhrikutimandap, Exhibition hall, Kathmandu where more than 50 books and DVDs were displayed.
The book fair was held from 21st August to 29th August.


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SILENCE SPEAKS CAMP

7/26/2015

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​Expressing voice of silent citizens, silent opinions ​ that are
ignored by the media, politicians, donor agencies ​and the ​government bodies...
How to participate?
  • Join us in the events through  facebook
  • Support other activist groups (in 'Why Nepal' blog)
In 2011, we held 100+ events towards ‘responsible citizenship
+ accountable leadership’.   

In 2012, we carry a voice that says ‘बाँच र बाँच्न देऊ’  ​
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June 2012: "बाँच र बाँच्न देऊ" - Kathmandu Cares For the Whole of Nepal
Challenge:  Kathmandu is insensitive to plights of the rest of the nation; Only when Kathmandu suffers long bandhs do people here agitate.
Response: We learn to care about what's happening outside Nepal.  We will support 'No-bandh' long as there is a bandh anywhere in Nepal.
What we do? Every Friday 6pm  Thamel - Show that we care for that people all over Nepal are free.  Stand for 15 minutes for Nepali everywhere.
May 2012: "बाँच र बाँच्न देऊ" - No to Ethnic Politics, No to Bandha
Challenge:  Politician's ethnic-politics is turning neighbors-against-neighbors.
Response: Be Human - prove to yourself that your humanity is bigger than your ethnicity!
We may not change politicians but we can reassure the silent mass that not 'all' newars, limbus, tharus etc. want ethnic nationalism.Wiki - "An ethnic conflict or ethnic war is a conflict between ethnic groups often as a result of ethnic nationalism. They are of interest because of the apparent prevalence since the Cold War and because they frequently result in war crimes such as genocide." 
What we do? Silent Rally - 10 am Thamel - Show that  our silence is not your approval of ethnic-agenda. 
Walk for "individual freedom and communal harmony", whichever ethnicity calls for bandh, people from same ethnicity come and rally against that. We can make this a citizen's habit.  

2011: Responsible Citizens + Accountable Politics
Problem: Politicians have time and again pushed constitution deadline; we citizens seem to give them license to do just that. Unless we care for accountability, why would the politicians? 
Response: We should become responsible citizens and contest better political alternatives.  
What we did:  We stood in silence for 15 minutes, promoting a simple message:  "It is our responsibility as citizens to bring accountability from politicians."   We did that over 100 times (daily for 3 months, and weekly for 3 months) at Durbar Marg. It was organized under the theme of मेरो देश, मेरै दायित्व! (Mero Des, Merai Dayitwa) in partnership with Nepal Unites.
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fun learning

1/1/2015

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“Teaching Effectively: Preparing children to meet the life”:-  

11/22/2014

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“Teaching effectively” is a Teachers' Workshop on Learner-Centric-Education.  The Principal of John Dewey HS School is the facilitator and designer of the workshop. The workshop is held at Kanya Mandir H.S School for 2 and half hours every Sunday from 16th Nov- 7th Dec 2014. The training redefines the responsibilities of a teacher to promote student-centered teaching.  26 teachers from secondary level of Government Schools are paying to attend this program.  Click for pictures
  •   Training workshop  report 2014.

The participated schools and teachers were as follows:
  • Kanya Mandir H.S.S :       Arjun Dhoj Aryal, Jibraj Acharya, Rup Bahadur Rana
  • Baal Bikas Ni.Ma.Vi,:       Kamala Pant
  • Prabhat Ma.Vi:                 Surabhi Shrestha and  Sital Rizal
  • Kankeswori L.SS:             Khagendra Paudel, Sabita Dhungel and Shrijana Pandey  
  • Bhakta Bidyashram S.S: Dipti Nath Koirala, Parasuram Timilsina, Sarita K.C, Ganesh Dutta Pant,
  • Mahendra Saraswoti :    Sachindra K. Jha
  • Nepal national LSS:         Anita Bhattarai, Babi Basnet
  • Shree Arunodhya LS:      Anju Subedi
  • Shanti Nikunja Ma.Vi:     Renu Shahi, Poonam Dangol,Anita Rajbhandari, Manaka Shrestha
  • Kanti Ishwori  Ma.Vi:      Sita Sharma,Bharat Raj Marahatta
  • Adarsha L.S.S:                  Antram Nath, Kalpana Bhusal
  • Ranidevi L.S.S:                   Shamvu K. Ghimire
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Shared Learning Session - Presentation Skills

7/1/2013

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To make Kehi Garoun an environment where people can grow and develop, Kavita Srinivasan guide the staff and interns on presentation skills.  After an initial session where insights on presentation skills and tools were shared, participants scheduled their own presentations in the following week.  Each presentation is followed by a feedback session to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each presenter, and  what they can do to improve their presentations skills.
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Shared Learning Session - The One Thing

7/1/2013

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Kehi Garoun team looks to improve purposefulness and productivity of individuals.  “The One Thing” is the title of a book written by Gary Keller, towards that end. Kehi Garoun team read this book, followed by a gathering on 21st June 2013, to discuss its implications in each of their lives.

The book dismisses many commonly held beliefs about success, such as the benefits of multitasking and discipline. It’s primary take away is the question: “What is the ONE THING I can do, such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”

The staff discussed how the principles in this book applied to them personally and professionally. This was done in the beautiful environs of the Tea Lounge, which is a standing example of a place which could as well have been designed keeping the principles of THE ONE THING in mind!
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Clothes Donation

4/28/2013

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The remaining clothes from the Clothes Drive held on 5th January 2013 were donated to Committed Nepal. Mr. Jayjeed Hada accompanied by one of his staff members came to receive the clothes on 15th April 2013. More than 280 items of clothing were donated, which will be given to the poor people staying in Sindhupal chowk.
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Kehi Garoun  Aafno Health Ko Lagi ( BMI Machine)

4/24/2013

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"Kehi Garoun Aafno Health ko Lagi" is a CSR campaign with K Lab. 

It is a micro-social-venture whereby KG and volunteers can earn some profit that can be directed to social causes. KG has placed a machine that measures BMI (Body Mass Index) which helps individual to be responsible for their own Health.  

On 6th April 2013, the BMI machine initiative was launched at the Bhatbhateni Supermarket, Baluwatar. With the help of KG Circle, Jayshree Jain and Bhatbhateni’s owner Mr. Min Bahadur Gurung, we were able to get the space at Bhatbhateni free of cost for 15 days. This period of 15 days has been extended and the initiative is continuing a good pace. With the efforts of KG staff Krishna Raj Tiwari, and the volunteers (Pawani Khadka, Nikita Bajrachaya, Yumi, Sagma, Ankit Acharya, Apekchya Khanal, Gyurme Thangyon, Jayshree Jain, Karishma Tuladhar, Karma Dongol Gurung, Pratyush Shah, Sabina Adhikari, Tashi, Nabin Sharma, Raiju), the BMI project is sustaining and yielding great results. From the Rs. 100 fee per person for the BMI test, 50% of the amount will go to the KG Gifts Program for stationery.

The profit from the venture will go to support the stationery drive. 

Any queries may be forwarded to the venture coordinator Krishna Tiwari.

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2013 Jan & Feb Updates

3/1/2013

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Updates
  1. 2013 February monthly update 
  2. 2013 January monthly update
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Updates from Feb 2013

2/27/2013

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"Relationship is the only thing that we have, and without understanding that relationship we can never find out what reality is or God is. So, to bring about a complete change in the social structure, in society, the individual must cleanse his relationship, and the cleansing of relationship is the beginning of his own transformation."  JK

Full update page is here. 
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Sophiya Khatun is a class 1 student of Arunodaya Ni. Ma. Vi. She lives with other 5 family members. Her father owns a small business but doesn't make enough to support the family's basic need. She is diligent student who is very studious and believes in personal cleanliness. She loves her friends a lot. She is keen in studying and can answer any question that is being asked by teachers. 


Sophiya lives with her aunt. She has a poor economic background. She comes with bare feet in school and doesn't have proper uniform to wear. In a week, she used to be present only for 2-3 days. And according to her teacher, Ms. Bimala Acharya, she covered her face due to shyness.

Through KG Gifts, she has been given sweater on the cold winter, supported by Siddhartha Maharjan. She has been encouraged to come to school, says her teacher in an excited tone. Nowadays, she is regular to school and studies with the whole heart. She stands first/second in her class. Now that she has received a KG gift, she says she wants to study hard and doesn't want to put any burden to her aunt.

Ms. Bimala says she has been exhilarated and happy to see Sophiya improving and being a confident girl. Ms. Bimala is also praised by the school's principle. With KG Gifts, she really feels empowered to do something for their students
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Volunteering Activities 2012-13

2/1/2013

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Activities Log
  1. 2013 Jan - Clothes drive to a school in Bajura, Western Nepal
  2. 2013 Jan 19 - Change Maker Session at KG
  3. 2013 Jan - Clothes Drive for 180 children
  4. 2012 Dec 31 - Flash Mob by 40 college students
  5. 2012 June 31 - KG Session at Ace Institute of Management
  6. Avenger movie show, free at QFX, cancelled due to bandh
  7. Coordinators' meeting and AGM 
  8. Free Health Camp at Kanya Mandir School. 
  9. KG GIFTS- First Winner 
  10. Teej Festival Celebration Program on UWTC
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Clothes Fair

1/19/2013

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Full events details.
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Clothes Drive

1/6/2013

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Clothes Drive was held at Kanya Mandir Premises for the students of 30 government schools, on 5th 
January,2013.  We had collected over 600 washed and used clothing items.

On the warm sunny winter, the clothes fair started with the big bang. The students received clothes by dancing on " Gangnam Style" and playing games like Pin The Donkey, Solving Puzzle, Mathematics Questions, Hit The Can, London Stop, Chungi, Score A Basket. More than 180 students received clothes to keep themselves warm in this winter.

Lessons
  • The children felt happy when they won the clothes through dance and games.
  • There were more clothes than winner, so we started distributing the clothes freely.  The children became  greedy, envious and unappreciative.   We stopped the free distribution after some time.  The remaining clothes will be given in future events.
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