It is an added advantage for the mid-day
meal programme in Uttar Pradesh,
Nayagarh and Ballari as The Akshaya Patra
Foundation partners with TOMS as part of the former’s ‘Beyond the Meal’ programme. Of the
nearly 600,000 pairs of new shoes received from TOMS, 524,000 pairs have
already been distributed to beneficiaries of Akshaya Patra Nayagarh, Ballari and Vrindavan. TOMS views that this
partnership will promote self-esteem, good health and education among children.
With the ‘Beyond the Meal’ programme Akshaya Patra looks forward to partner
with individuals, NGOs, individuals and agencies to address blocks and explore
newer ways to improve the mid-day meal programme as a whole.
Upon
receiving the new pair of shoes, 11-year-old Ruchi, a beneficiary of the NGO in Uttar Pradesh
said that this was the first time she received a brand new pair of shoes and
which was not a used pair. Ruchi added that she felt very proud to receive
something that she could call her own. As most of the beneficiaries of Akshaya Patra Nayagarh and also the
beneficiaries of the mid-day meal
programme in Uttar Pradesh never had a pair of shoes of their own the
shoe distribution initiative will act as a great incentive for children to come
to school.
The coming together of TOMS and Akshaya Patra will promote health
and nutrition as regular usage of shoes will reduce foot-related diseases and
it will also protect children from injuries and harsh weather conditions; and
the mid-day meal from Akshaya Patra will provide nutrition among children.
Altogether it will boost attendance, learning abilities and self-esteem among
the children.
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