Akshaya Patra’s annual photography exhibition!

It’s once again time for Akshaya Patra’s annual photography competition! A Wall of Hope and Joy 2015 is scheduled to be held from 24th to 26th January in Bangalore. The exhibition will showcase a wonderful selection of Akshaya Patra’s mid-day meal programme, operations processes and of the beneficiaries enjoying their meal.

The selection featuring Akshaya Patra’s work will be divided thematically into several categories namely – ‘A belly full of fun’, ‘As you like it’, ‘Moments under a hopeful sky’, ‘Chasing dreams’ and ‘Feeding 1.4 million children. Every day.’

Akshaya Patra’s exhibition will also feature the top selection from the recently concluded ‘Click a Smile’ contest, the Foundation’s annual photography contest. Exceeding last year’s entries by double, the contest saw 1,500 entries from nearly 50 countries flooding in this time.

Aside from these images the exhibition will also host Akshaya Patra’s images taken by famous photographer Vicky Roy!

There is so much to see, with loads of information and entertainment to share. Take a walk down memory lane through these images and remember the exciting and poignant moments of youth, and reminisce over the emotions, experiences and learnings of growing up!

Bring your family and friends to Akshaya Patra’s annual photography contest at: ‘Mantri Square’ Mall, Malleshwaram, Bangalore, on 24th to 26th Jan, from 11am to 8pm.

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US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard visits Akshaya Patra Vrindavan

Akshaya Patra was extremely thrilled to have the opportunity to host US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard at the Vrindavan unit recently. The Congresswoman who was touring India visited Akshaya Patra Vrindavan where she was given a detailed explanation of the working of the organisation, and its Operation processes.

The Congresswoman was extremely impressed and appreciative of the work Akshaya Patra is doing in feeding 130,000 children in Vrindavan as well as over 1.4 million children from across India on every school day. Tulsi was also impressed with the roti (Indian flat bread) making machine in the Akshaya Patra Vrindavan kitchen which has the capacity to make up to 60,000 rotis in an hour.

Tulsi appreciated the impact Akshaya Patra has been able to achieve through this programme in combatting malnutrition and hunger. She listened to some inspiring stories of beneficiaries of the programme who have now moved on in life to achieve their goals, and have reached a respectable position in society.

Tulsi represents Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District. She is also the first American Samoan and first Hindu to be elected to the United States Congress. She serves as the Military Police Company Commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, and has served two combat tours in the Middle East.

Akshaya Patra values the opportunity to meet such a distinguished guest.

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