Chennai: The Covid-19 pandemic is certainly one of the worst periods of human race. But, all hopes are not lost, as there are a number of individuals and organisations who are spreading hope and positivity with their initiatives. Here are some of them.
Joy of giving
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has announced ‘Joy of Giving Week’ from 4 to 8 October with children from Teach for India and
Muktangan from ages 9 to 14.
This year, the NCPA will be organising virtual sessions led by experts from the cultural world to facilitate wholesome learning for young minds through inclusive workshops.
It will conduct a series of workshops and screenings spanning music, dance, photography and theatre in an attempt to brighten the world of the young and curious who otherwise have limited access or exposure to these art forms.
Young changemakers
It is estimated that over 70 per cent engineering students are considered unemployable for available jobs. A large factor is attributed to lack of non technical skills that are equally essential to build successful trajectories.
The Young Changemakers Conclave, an initiative by the United Nations and X Billion Labs, hosted a session featuring experts.
Speaking on the occasion, Aarin Capital chairman Mohandas Pai said, ‘We are coming to the era of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics where a lot of the work people normally do is getting automated. In order to succeed in life during this time, you need to retain your sense of curiosity – keep the learning process going.’
Access to education
CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF) has launched its first Hope School in India, contributing Rs 45 million to provide over 400 primary school children from low-income families with access to education.
Located in Mahadevapura, Bangalore, about 6 km from CapitaLand’s International Tech Park Bangalore (ITPB), the 18,000 sq ft Government Hi-Tech Kannada and English Medium Higher Primary School has eight classrooms, a staff room, a multi-purpose room, a playground, as well as assembly and dining areas. This is the 30th such school aimed at providing children with a better start in life through education.
Music matters
Arun Excello’s eleventh edition of Navarathri Naadha Vaibhavam will be held at Ziva – Active Retirement Community, Mahabalipuram from 7 to 15 October. Eminent artists like Nithyashree, Sikkul Gurucharan, Mahathi and many other young and emerging carnatic musicians will be celebrating Devi in various music forms.
‘The idea of conducting Navarathri Naada Vaibhavam is as per our tradition during 9 Navarathri days festival in every house. The invitees are requested to render a song in the praise of God and Goddesses,’ said a press note.
Social impact campaign
To mark World Smile Day, Himalaya has launched its campaign, ‘Ek Naveen Muskaan’. The initiative, in partnership with Smile Train – a cleft focused NGO, aims at increasing awareness about cleft lip and palate – a facial birth anomaly. The campaign will also fund free life-saving cleft surgeries for children in need.
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