India’s children are #HungryForSchool

Child Labour in India has been a reality that we have all lived with, in the nation. From which ever strata of society to which we belong, we either directly or indirectly know of someone whose child does not have access to education because he/she is employed and contributing to running the household.

Akshaya Patra wins the Communicator Award!

The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been awarded the 20th Annual Communicator Award of Distinction for overall design in the print category by The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). This is one of the most competitive and biggest award programmes held to recognize creative excellence for communications professionals, as can be seen from the over 6000 entries received.

Spread some hope and joy

The Wall of Hope and Joy is round the corner and the adrenalin is high at The Akshaya Patra Foundation. Bringing back the much enjoyed photography exhibition for the second time, the folks at the Foundation are looking forward to an even bigger turn out to this event than last time.

The mid-day meal programme – Food for the soul

We always think of the happy, shining faces of young children as they eat their fill of the mid-day meal provided by The Akshaya Patra Foundation. But very rarely do we think of the joy and satisfaction it brings to the people involved in this venture. Not just the staff and employees of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, but the other irreplaceable individuals that help this process work. From teachers, physicians and volunteers, these kind souls have seen frail children transform into healthy children before their eyes, filled with hope and renewed vigor, a sight they cannot help but be moved by.

Introducing ‘Thali For All’

The Akshaya Patra Foundation decided to step up its game with the introduction of a fun application, ‘Thali For All.’ Launched on February 13, 2014 the game is designed to sensitize players to the cause of Akshaya Patra (What cause), how the kitchens operate and the utmost importance given to food quality and safety, all in a way that’s fun and entertaining.