KidsXL reaches Hyderabad

On 7th Aug’09, Geetanjali Deboshray, a premiere school of Secunderabad was networked with ‘Mahita’ - a Hyderabad based non-profit providing non-formal education to poor and needy children under Kids XL programme of Smile Foundation. The first session of KidsXL at Geetanjali Deboshray School was inaugurated formally by Mr Madhusudan – State Chief Monitoring Officer, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan of Andhra Pradesh. After the inaugural address by chief guest, the children of Geetanjali Deboshray School performed a song and an entertaining skit to welcome the association of Mahita NGO. The children of Mahita reciprocated the same sentiments by presenting a Dance.

The inaugural session culminated with Directors of Geetanjali Deboshray School and Mahita commiting to bridge the gap in the society by encouraging the underprivileged children and evolving an opportunity for them to grow.

A special day for the street children

Holy Mother English School, an upcoming school for privileged children at Malad in Mumbai opened its doors for orphans and street children on 10th Sep’09.
The day turned into a very special day for children of ‘Social Development Centre’ as they got an opportunity of a life time to participate in the function of a privileged school as students.
The activities began with a round of self introduction; children were then asked to choose a partner from the other school. ‘Passing the ball’ game proved an interesting game to break inhibitions and in bringing the children from different sections of society closer. Children then made special ‘Friendship cards’ and exchanged them with their buddies. The best cards were awarded medals. Session ended with distribution of mouth watering snacks and sweets to all children.

Christmas becomes special even for the less-fortunate

South City International- a premiere school of Kolkatta opened its doors for the underprivileged children of Sankha Suvra Welfare Society on 22nd Dec’09 to kick start the KidsXL programme in its premises. It turned out to be a momentous occasion for both underprivileged and privileged children when they celebrated Christmas together without the barriers of social divide. The bonhomie exhibited by children from diverse backgrounds was worth emulating for elders who have built unnecessary walls of caste, creed and religion around them; distancing self from fellow human beings.

Children sang, danced, recited and ate together, making most of the time available to them. A good initiative indeed to build harmony and tolerance in present times of strife and turmoil!