THE JOY OF BEING CHILDREN

Every November 14th, India celebrates Children’s Day. This date was chosen in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Independent India, who showed great devotion for his country’s children. After his death on November 14th of 1965, this date became National Children’s Day. All the schools and social organizations in the country organize various cultural and children’s ceremonies this day to reiterate the care and dedication that the Indian State must provide to its children.

In keeping with this tradition, Asha-Kiran also celebrated Children’s Day at Yashodhara and the DCC’s. For the children, this day means fun and games – no classes, just play. At Yashodhara, we had a drawing contest and a movie session. For both activities, the theme was teamwork and daily perseverance. Our objective throughout the day was to give the children the message never to lose hope, not to underestimate our teammates and work together in order to reach our objectives – an all-important message to strengthen the ties of the children at the Home, and further foster the atmosphere of brotherhood and comradeship that it has.

At the Day Care Centers, the celebration was somewhat different. There were games and sports competitions for the more than 80 children who attend. The children had a fun-filled day that was undoubtedly more than they had expected.