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NGO TOYBANK NGO TIGI NGO VIPLA
Foundation FOUNDATION
Operating under The Opentree Foundation, Toybank is a
non-government, nonprofit organization based in India. Over the course of the The Vipla Foundation has
It aims to use the power of play to promote children's year, we have helped over carried out noble work across
holistic development, especially for marginalized 150 cats and 50 dogs in
children. As a part of our CAS Programme, we partnered collaboration with the TIGI various fields for the past 35
with Toybank to convert classrooms into play spaces for Foundation, a Mumbai- years. It has provided early
less-privileged children, helping them develop lifelong based NGO that works intervention and integrated
skills such as critical thinking, communication, and socio- with stray animals. The education for intellectually
foundation provides life-
emotional learning. Each week, we lead children through saving medical care, feeds disabled and hearing-impaired
short physical activities followed by group-based 'edu- hundreds of strays, and children, while fostering the
tainment' sessions. These activities foster teamwork, w o r k s t o g e t t h e m holistic development of pre-
collaboration, and also reinforce math and English fostered or adopted. We school and primary children
concepts. Our ongoing partnership has allowed us to have assisted with feeding animals in Bandra and from diverse backgrounds—85% of whom have shown improvement in learning levels. The foundation has also worked
witness the transformative effects of play-based visited TIGI’s shelter in Karjat, where we learned about towards the Prevention, Protection, Rehabilitation, and Prosecution of human trafficking, as well as promoting the
education. What begins as a simple board game often caring for geriatric, sick, and disabled strays and helped financial independence of women and girls in Maharashtra and Delhi. Over the years, it has reached an astounding 2
becomes a meaningful platform to teach patience, with daily check-ups. DAIS students regularly volunteer lakh+ children across India.
perseverance, problem-solving, and empathy. Through with TIGI, supporting feeding routes and advocating for
regular interaction and facilitation, we have seen real the strays. The TIGI Foundation’s dedication to As part of its vocational training initiatives, the foundation has engaged intellectually challenged students in skill-
growth in the children’s interest in learning and improved improving the lives of strays is truly inspiring. building activities that enable them to generate income and raise funds. These include diya-making, resin art, and
classroom behavior. As volunteers, we have also macramé. Diyas have been painted and packaged by volunteers, and workshops have been conducted to help
benefited by developing leadership, adaptability, and a students learn new crafts. The foundation has also supported students in learning numbers, participating in art
sense of social responsibility. Alongside Toybank NGO competitions, and developing creative and cognitive skills. Overall, the initiative has contributed to an enriching and
facilitators, we’ve designed games suited to different age Shikshantar empowering environment, driven by the organization's phenomenal dedication to its mission.
groups and learning levels, ensuring each child is
appropriately challenged. Over time, we’ve built trust At Shikshantar
Powai, an NGO
with the children, and their increased self-expression and in Chandivali, I NGO VANASHAKTI
confidence show the program’s success. focus on teaching
m a t h a n d Vanashakti is a pan-India NGO dedicated to
computer skills to environmental protection, with a specific focus on
under-privileged coastal and marine conservation. Educational
children. Initially, materials, including brochures, social media posts,
the students struggled with concepts like block-based and infographics, were developed to sensitise the
programming on Scratch and division. I adapted my public about various environmental challenges.
teaching style by using real-life examples, such as Booklets were created to raise awareness about
dividing a packet of biscuits, which helped them grasp mangroves, their ecological importance, and the ways
these concepts. Over time, the students became more in which individuals can contribute to their
confident and curious. Teaching at Shikshantar has been NGO JAI VAKEEL
a powerful learning experience for both them and me. preservation. Mangrove clean-up drives are regularly
Students actively contribute to the Jai Vakeel Foundation, organised by the NGO to remove large quantities of
plastic waste from wetlands.
supporting children with intellectual and developmental
ी का जीवन Sensitisation sessions on Indian wildlife, food security,
disabilities (IDD) through interactive and meaningful
�च�तार�हत, उ��सत, उमंग व ह�ष�त, activities. and plastic consumption were conducted at
government schools affiliated with Vanashakti. One
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कवल प्रेम, ख़ुशी और आनंद को करती आक�ष�त। Educational Support: DAIS students assist in classrooms particularly enriching session was held at Rajashri
NGO VIDYA-INDIA ह यह एक अबोध बा�लका, प�रवार क� आँख� का तारा, by simplifying concepts, using creative teaching aids, Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Vidhyalaya on World Food
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�सखाती ह वह सबको जीने का ढग �ारा। and engaging children in fun learning activities like Day. An interactive dialogue was facilitated, allowing
Vidya Integrated Development for Youth and Adults storytelling, flashcards, and puzzles to reinforce literacy and students to explore the issue of food scarcity through
(VIDYA) is a non-profit organization established in 1985. उ�ुकता भरी आँख� से �नहारती यह संसार, numeracy skills. the lenses of economics and global politics. Insights
Over the past four decades, VIDYA has positively आ��व�ास से रचती अपने पथ का �व�ार। were shared regarding the effects of climate change
impacted the lives of over 650,000 individuals, focusing रोकने क� चे�ा करता समाज, लगाता बंधन� क� डोर, Skill-Building Workshops: To promote independence, and pesticide use on agriculture. The session
on providing high-quality education and skill पर �नभर्यता क� ढाल संग, बनती यह रुद्ररू�पणी कठोर। students conduct of life skills workshops, including art and concluded with students pledging to adopt
development to children, youth, and women from craft sessions, simple vocational training, and digital sustainable practices such as purchasing local
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underprivileged communities across India. At VIDYA, हर क्षेत्र म� कशल, चाह कला हो या �वज्ञान, literacy lessons. These helped children improve motor skills products, reducing food waste, and composting.
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young, underprivileged children have been educated in प�रश्रम से पाती सफलता, पाकर �व� का स�ान। and learn practical skills for daily life.
Arduino, circuitry, and programming to develop Through these initiatives, on-ground realities of
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foundational skills essential for success in an increasingly संतुलन साधती वह, घर और कायर्�ल क बीच, Sports and Recreational Activities: DAIS students environmental and wetland conservation were
technology-driven world. Over the past year, instruction ब�� क� परव�रश म� भी सम�प�त, �वश्राम को तरसती। organized adapted sports events such as relay races, addressed while encouraging active public
was provided to a group of students on effective प्रेम, साहस, ममता और दया क� वह मू�त�, football, and yoga, enhancing coordination and participation in giving back to nature.
programming using Arduino, along with the पृ�ी पर ई�र का अनमोल उपहार ह सश नारी। confidence. They also conducted music, dance, and drama
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construction of complex circuits using a breadboard. workshops, fostering self-expression and social interaction.
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Components such �क�ु तन से �नबर्ल ह यह, कई दज ु र्न उठाते लाभ,
as LEDs, switches, अनै�तक �वहार और अ�ाचार करते इसका जीवन खराब। Emotional and Social Engagement: Beyond structured
s e r v o m o t o r s , बाल �ववाह और �ी �नरक्षरता अब भी ह बुराइयाँ प्रमुख, activities, DAIS students formed genuine connections with
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ultrasonic sensors, ऐसी ही करी�तयाँ लाख� प�रवार� म� लाती ह दः ु ख। Jai Vakeel's children through one-on-one interactions,
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PWM, and resistors games, and festival celebrations. These engagements
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were introduced जो कर सकता ह नर, वह सब कर सकती ह एक नारी, provided emotional support, boost confidence, and
and explained to अरुणा-सी रौशन होती, �ावलबन क� न�व पर। encourage social skills.
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enhance their भारत स�ान �दखा रहा ह, म�हलाओ क प्र�त,
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technical दख चुका यह रा�, �ी प्रधानमंत्री और रा�प�त। Through their work at Jai Vakeel, DAIS students created a
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knowledge and positive impact, while developing empathy, leadership, and
hands-on skills. अनाया अंग�रश a deeper understanding of inclusivity and social responsibility.
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