This quote by Dushyant reflects the spirit with which Udaan was founded by a bunch of dreamy-eyed BITSians who sought to make a difference. Apart from organizing regular teaching classes for cleaning staff of BITS-Pilani KK Birla Goa Campus, Udaan also organized a workshop with Sangath, a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving adolescent and child health. The session was enlightening not only for the cleaning staff but also for Udaan and Nirmaan members.
Udaan members got an insight into the workings of an NGO. We also got ideas about making our teaching sessions more fruitful and also optimizing our existing financial, time and human resources. For the housekeeping women, it was a moment of revelation of sorts. They got a new perspective on life and were inspired to make it better through various opportunities and schemes they were told about during the session. The volunteers’ tête-à-tête with the women taught them many things, right from maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings to educational and vocational opportunities available to them. It was not merely a workshop, but a lesson in equality, a lesson for a better life.
Meanwhile, Udaan will continue with its weekly sessions, with a hope to make a change in the lives of those who serve us everyday and I urge you to contribute in your own way,
“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
PS: Sangath workshop was conducted in October 2011. It was aimed at educating members of udaan how to deal with people while educating them on social front. It was also attended by few members of Nirmaan. Overall, it was a great success. Kudos to the entire team that made it possible.
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