Diwali, the
festival of lights, marks victory of light over darkness. On this occasion, we
decorate our homes, wear new clothes and spend time with our loved ones. The
festival, in a way, also highlights the joy of giving. This is the reason, why we exchange sweets and
gifts with our neighbours and friends on Diwali.
When each one of
us tries to make Diwali a memorable experience, there are some young children in
India who struggle to meet their basic necessities including food and
education. The Akshaya Patra Foundation,
a leading NGO in India, has been trying to make a change in this picture over
the past 15 years. In fact, the
organisation has grown from feeding 1500 children to nearly 15 lakh in 15
years! This year, we have cause for double celebration with both Diwali and the
Akshaya Patra 15 year anniversary falling on
November 11!
A major part of
Akshaya Patra’s growth and success can be attributed to the support and
encouragement the organisation has received from its well-wishers. Akshaya Patra is now working to fulfil its mission
of feeding 5 million school children by 2020.
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