When was the last time you gave to
society? Now that Daan Utsav (Joy of Giving Week) 2016 has arrived,
it’s time you and I celebrate the festival along with the nation and spread
kindness by giving what you can to society.
Daan Utsav,
previously known as Joy of Giving, is a week-long festival celebrated in
October all over India, since its launch in 2009. The Akshaya Patra Foundation,
a children’s NGO based in Bengaluru, is happy to be a part of the initiative, by
virtue of being a not-for-profit organisation.
This time of the year, many of us get
busy looking for Joy of Giving Week ideas. What we don’t realise is that the most credible ideas
are the simple ones – buying a meal for the ones in need, giving a blanket to the
homeless, gifting a box of stationery to a child and many more. When we see
someone on the street in need of support, we often tell ourselves that we do
not have the provision to support that person. Well, you may not be wrong.
After all, this person needs your consistent support and we as individuals are often
capable of providing help in small measures. However, no act is too small in
this regard. As the famous proverb goes – ‘Little by little, little becomes a
lot.’
There are many NGOs in India serving a
cause with a purpose to deal with pressing social and economic issues and to
empower every citizen in the country. This year, you can celebrate the Joy of
Giving festival with The Akshaya Patra Foundation. This NGO for Children
provides mid-day meals to over 1.6
million children every day. Every meal is a joyous one for the child and for
the Foundation. If you are looking for opportunities to give to society, you
can collaborate with Akshaya Patra and support the leaders of tomorrow.
The Joy of Giving Week may end in a few days; however,
let us continue to support society by giving. Get involved with Akshaya
Patra and give to the future!
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