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Independence Day @ Pehal

Posted by The Scorpion Lass , Monday, August 16, 2010 2:03 AM
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India celebrated its 63rd Independence Day on 15th August 2010; Pehal volunteers took up the initiative to celebrate it with the children of the MCD School in Sahipur.



The main idea behind conducting the event was to enrich the kids with knowledge of the brutal struggle India had to undergo while achieving independence. It was to instill into them the feeling of patriotism and make them aware of the great freedom fighters who led our country free from British rule.


The programme started with the flag hoisting ceremony, followed by the national anthem. Thereafter, the children performed a dance and sang a patriotic song ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’. A skit based on the importance of the three colors in the National flag was then presented. We felt really proud as the efforts of the children & volunteers faired really well.


We then had a successful sports session where we conducted sprint races. Many students participated in the competition & showed great enthusiasm. The children who won the race were awarded. In the end, a march-past was done by the kids that concluded with a final call of JAI HIND and VANDE MATRAM!




The children rehearsed for the events weeks before the Independence Day as they were enthusiastic about the celebrations. It paid off well and the event was a grand success. It felt like walking down the memory lane --- our school time fun and celebrations, and then everything fading in to the call of VANDE MATRAM.




Surabhi Keyal

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Pehal- A Dream come True

Posted by Prachi Aggarwal , Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:36 AM
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Whenever i would see a child or a handicapped person on the streets asking for money, i felt a pang of pain. Sometimes i donated to a cause, sometimes gave money to beggars and sometimes just felt helpless.Gradually, i realised they don't need my money or my pity, what they really needed was support and opportunities so that they could lead their lives in a more dignified manner.

Thus, this strong urge led me to join AID, where i met so many like minded people who helped and guided me throughout, to enable/empower me achieve this dream.

After working for AID Aashayein for nearly 9 months, i decided to start a new project for people who are devoid of the basic necessities of life. After a series of discussions and site visits and with the help and support of our Aashayein team we started, Project Pehal.

Project Pehal started on Children's day ie. 14th November, and caters to children of construction workers, who are mainly Bengali migrants. These children usually spent their day playing with mud, running around and at times getting into socially unacceptable activities. The main aim is to introduce them to education along with making them realise their potential.

Getting this project in place was not an easy task and initially we met with a lot of reluctance from the workers. They feared they would have to spend money for enrolling their children with us and suspected our intentions. But, thankfully, Deboshree, A Pehal volunteer, who happens to know Bengali , struck the right chord with them and convinced them that it was for the benefit of their own children, that would educate them and none of their expenses was required.

A well qualified teacher has been employed to provide them with primary education whereas our volunteers conduct the skill building classes.

It is just the beginning, as the name suggests, its our first step. However, i am confident and hopeful that with the dedicated efforts of the Aashayein team and guidance of AID NCR, Project Pehal will cross many new milestones in future.

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