Republic Day Celebration@Prem-Pathshala
63rd Republic Day
We are very happy to share with you that Prem-Pathshala (School at Jhag) has celebrated the Republic Day with patriotic zest and fervour on Thursday. Cultural events were held at school premises and students carrying the national flag, were seen spreading the message of love and peace.
The students of Prem-Pathshala took part in flag hosting, followed by the National Anthem and patriotic songs. The school management committee along with members of youth group, village governance and other stakeholders participated in this event and extended their blessings to the Jhag Children’s village family.
Team Prem-Pathshala
Bal Panchayat@Shwetaark
We are pleased to inform you all, that Shwetaark has celebrated a fiesta of children’s voice, expression and joy through “Bal Panchayat” held on Wednesday 25th January, 2012 at Child –Inn campus.
The event aims at creating/ promoting opportunity for children’s voice & their creativity. The children enjoyed the event and presented several cultural activities, such as: dance, songs, music, poems etc.
Shwetaark on Kite Festival
The Children of Shwetaark Centers enjoyed the kite festival to fullest…. the volunteers conducted kite distribution at all centers and informed children on safety issues and precautions during the festival time. It is quite general in these centers that children climb a pole or tower or even a tree to retrieve their kites, when it gets entangled. Such practices lead to life threatening accidents as children may fall from a height and injure themselves.
Kite Flying Event- Organized by Shaping Lives
Kites Flying Event, organized by Shaping Lives: In one word, it was simply “magnificent” but it truly needs millions of words to unfold the feeling and expression of children who have participated in this great event of joy, fun and excitement.
We extend our heartfelt thanks and gratefulness to Foundation Shaping Lives and LPTI for hosting such a phenomenal event for our children. Our sincere appreciation and salute to Col. Anil Alagh.
New Year Party for I-India Children
The organization extends its heartfelt thanks to hotel Jai Mahal Palace (Taj Group) for arranging such a luxurious and joyous New Year party for I-India children. The children simply enjoyed the delicious food, magic show, dance and music programs. Our sincere appreciation to all the organizers and special thanks to Mr. Samrat Dutta (General Manager, Jai Mahal Palace)
Christmas Celebration@I-India
Merry Christmas!!
On behalf of I-India children, staff and management, we want to extend Christmas greetings to you, your family and friends with wishes for a joyful and hope-filled New Year.
The children of I-India hold pre-Christmas program on 24th of December, 2011. The different projects and sites were tastefully decorated, giving a feeling of Christmas celebrations, with the happy sound of pealing bells and hymns of joy and peace. Along with a decorated and illuminated Christmas tree, children and caregivers prepared beautiful artworks depicting Lord Christ born in Mother Mary’s lap. Kids danced to the tune of the song, Jingle Bells and Santa (our teachers) distributed gifts and candies to the children.
Latest Movie on I-India and SCP Singapore
i-india is a Jaipur based NGO that helps support over 4,000 children each day through their many projects, by providing safety, shelter, food, healthcare, education and vocational training. This film showcases the i-india projects in all their glory. For more information on the work of i-india please check: www.i-indiaonline.com
Success Stories from Ladli Boys
Rohit Patro
Rohit basically belongs to West Bengal. In a very early age, his father forced him to work and eventually handed over him to an agent who was engaged into trafficking of minor children from poor households to states like Delhi, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. On his way to Jaipur along with other 10 children he desired to go back to his village but the agent did not allowed him and placed a handkerchief over his face and as a result, he lost consciousness. When he came back to his senses, he found himself totally lost on Jaipur Railway Station.
Initially, Rohit worked in the teal stall for one year and lived under a bridge as vagrants at station for four years. During his initial stay at station, he exposed to several bad habits and developed as a typical platform child. Our child helpline spotted him first at Jaipur station cleaning railway coaches, gambling at the corner near cargo booth and sniffing glue over the railway bridge.
This continued for many years, when one day Rohit, now 20 years, met the I-India outreach worker and expressed a desire to join organisation. As an experiment, he get enrolled with Child-Inn shelter home and become Child-Line peer group member. By this way for few months he regularly visited railway station in day time and helped Child-Line to identify children at risk and slept well in night at shelter home. After few months, the boy completed changed and involved himself with education program, vocational training and other activities. The caregivers observed a massive change in the personality of a child and he quit all the bad habits and transformed into a responsible and disciplined boy.
The boy- Rohit, learned the tailoring skills very well at Ladli boys and in a very short period gained special proficiency in designing bags, cushion covers and handicrafts. Under the young child incentive program, the boy saved a good amount of money in his personalized bank account and started wiring the money to his Grandmother in Calcutta. He was too happy, when he couriered a special gift- “Saree” to his elder sister which he bought by his first salary from Hotel Jai Mahal Palace. Yes, now he is working in a 7 star hotel of Jaipur city and being a part of housekeeping department, maintaining and repairing the related material by his tailoring skills. He recently, rented a small apartment near the hotel and sharing the accommodation with 2 of his friends. He is now independent, responsible and enjoying the professional life. On the vacation, special functions/festivals and whenever he gets chance, he visits I-India and help the project.
I-India children @ Elephant Polo
Elephant Polo: Jaipur, is the only place in the world where one can witness this exclusive sport throughout the year. Watching it, is a unique and an unforgettable experience. The Colossal size of the elephant evokes awe, yet it’s docile nature, it’s gracefull movements and it’s doleful eyes have always fascinated man, it’s majestic presence has associated with regal splendor and elephant has always remained as one of the most important possessions of the kings. Though the elephants lacked the speed and agility of the polo horses, it is great fun to watch the enormous pachyderms moving around the field after the ball at great speed, of course in elephantine standard
Our boys from Jhag Children’s village were lucky enough to be a part of this great event this year. They were invited as a special guest to watch this extraordinary sport and provided a royal welcome/treatment from organizing committee.
Children’s Day (14 Nov)@I-India
“Celebrating Children’s Day is about giving children the right to enjoy and grow into healthy and educated citizens of the country, and if you can teach your child the value of sharing with others what they are lucky to have, then not only your child will grow into a responsible human being, but also another child who otherwise could have ended up being a delinquent, had it not been for your thoughtfulness.”
We have celebrated Birth Day of our 1st Prime Minister Mr. Jawahar Lal Neharu as Bal Divas- (Children’s DAY) on 14thNovember 2011.
