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GIVING BACK, ONE STEP AT A TIME TRANSFORMING DAUGHTERS OF INDIA HATS OFF TO IRA
CREATIVITY INTO
Navya Thali of Class 8 B transformed her COMPASSION
creativity into compassion through her Anaya Deshmukh of MYP Class 7A Ira Bakshi of NMAJS PYP
participation in the Helping Hands launched “Daughters of India”, a powerful Class 4 Ira distributed a total
Foundation Exhibition — not once, but Service as Action project honouring of 304 caps and hats to
inspirational women and supporting
twice — at the prestigious St. Regis, gender equality. Through her independent street workers, daily wage
Mumbai. In both October 2024 and April efforts, she raised ₹3.5 lakhs to help build a workers and BMC workers
2025, Navya showcased her handmade, girls' hostel in Wada, Maharashtra, creating through her initiative called
doctor-approved bathing salts, selling a safe, empowering space for education the HATS OFF Campaign.
over 120 units to support children and growth.
battling paediatric cancer. Her initiative
not only raised valuable funds but also
sparked meaningful conversations,
reflecting the spirit of social FUNDRAISING
entrepreneurship. Through this inspiring
journey, Navya discovered the profound SALE
impact of using one's talents to make a
real difference in the lives of others.
Inspired by their learning
in the Unit on Migration.
Nitara Agarwal, Akshara
VOLUNTEER FOR THE Vianraj Singh of NMAJS Class 4 transformed Aravind, Ira Bakshi, Aadya
"CINEMA ON WHEELS" his creativity into compassion by Das, Saira Dhandhia and
creating and selling handmade items in
Parnika Khokhani of
Jaipur, raising ₹34,450. He donated the NMAJS PYP Class 4 organised a fundraising sale at the Napean Sea Road
DAIS IGCSE Grade 9 Myra Jhawar volunteered for the "Cinema on entire amount to the UN Refugee farmer's market for donating to UNHCR in support of refugees.
Wheels" initiative in Rajasthan. The project brings a modern cinema A g e n c y ( U N H C R ) t o s u p p o r t
experience to rural areas, and educates, entertains, and encourages displaced individuals.
young children through films that address vital social issues. SERVICE SPOTLIGHT PROJECT RED
During her time with the initiative, she was involved in organizing
screenings, managing logistics, and gathering feedback from both BAKE SALE FOR THE
students and teachers. The experience was deeply rewarding, as it Dais IBDP Grade 11 Tarini Mazumder Co-established F.A.S.T. Sanaaya Joisher of NMAJA MYP Class VIII B raised a
large amount for the donation of sanitory pads to
Rani (Fit Aware Strong Talented Girls) with a childhood friend.
provided educational and entertaining content to children who YOUTH ORGANISATION This sports and fitness programme motivates, while also underprivileged women and girls living in rural
rarely have access to such opportunities. Maharashtra & Karnataka. Sanaaya Joisher has
giving them the opportunity to engage with with India’s
leading sportswomen like Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal. impacted over 1080 girls and women till date. This
campaign is run by her for the NGO ' Go Girl
Foundation' and is called Project Red.

Alena Menzies & Tarini Pande of NMAJS
PYP Class 4 raised funds for a charity called
YODA – Youth Organisation in the Defense
of Animals. They sold cake pops and WORKSHOP ON SELF-DEFENCEFOR NURSES
lemonade to raise money for YODA.
AT SIR H. N. RELIANCE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

NAEVAH'S CANVAS
OF COMPASSION Empowering Women in Healthcare was the main agenda for Rachit
Gianchandani of DAIS IBDP Year 11. He efficiently led a self-defense workshop for
nurses at the HN Reliance Hospital on World Women's Day. He focused on
In a heartwarming act of creativity and situational awareness, crisis response, mental resilience, and effective physical
compassion, Naevah Mehta of NMAJS PYP techniques, empowering nurses, doctors, and hospital staff.
Class 5 combined art with advocacy by
hand-painting and selling canvas pouches
to raise funds for Access Life Foundation.
Her initiative helps to provide nutritious
meals for a week to children battling
cancer, an effort that echoes the spirit of
UN Sustainable Development Goal 3
(Good Health & Well-being) and 17
(Partnerships for the Goals).

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