Wednesday, November 26, 2014

The long walk to success




How many of us would be inclined to walk 20 kilometres a day for education? For Krishna Das, it’s well worth the trouble. Studying in Standard IX in the Sualkuchi Kali Ram Karikar Girls High School in Assam, Krishna lives in a remote village where road connectivity is bad, forcing her to walk to school.

“There are no motorable roads and hence no vehicles can reach the village. The situation has been the same, as far as I can remember," she says. Sometimes the rain makes the situation even worse.  “The paths become slushy because of which we cannot even come to school and many others can’t go out for work."

Although her parents are weavers, Krishna never wanted to take up the trade. “I never wanted to learn weaving even though it is beautiful. I want to get a good job which promises a regular income, after I finish my studies, “she says. Her parents have always encouraged both Krishna and her brother (Standard XII) to study.

Krishna is a beneficiary of Akshaya Patra’s mid-day meal at her school. Because of the tasty, filling food Krishna has the stamina and the drive to walk the 20 kilometres to school and back. The food keeps her feeling satisfied till she gets home and dinner is served in an hour or two.

Thinking to the future Krishna says, "I want Chandrapur to be connected by roads, have facilities like government schools and hospitals. At this point it may appear to be a wishful thinking, but I hope it will soon come true." We think that with determination like hers, she can make any of her dreams come true.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Feed by Like – Akshaya Patra’s latest social media campaign


Can you make a difference in a child’s life through your Facebook profile? Yes.  Through ‘Feed by Like’ campaign launched on 11th November, marking the birthdate of the Foundation, Akshaya Patra is urging social media users to Like their Facebook page. In response to each Like, a sponsor will donate one meal to The Akshaya Patra Foundation, helping to improve the lives of children in India.