Children’s Day 2016: Helping the poor children is the need of the hour

Children’s Day is celebrated every year in India on 14^th November. The day is celebrated as the birthday of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. India houses million of poor children who have to struggle day and night to meet their ends. They have to run from pillar to post to get the basics in life- food, water, clothing and shelter. Hence, it becomes the responsibility of every Indian citizen to help these poor children. Here are some ways in which you can contribute your bit.

Donate to an NGO: NGOs provide an ideal platform for underprivileged children to march ahead in life. These organisations help deprived children with learning opportunities, access to quality medical care, protection from abuse and harm, etc. The objective is to empower poor children of India to grow up into mature, healthy and skilled adults who can take the country to the next level.

Raise funds for children: If you’re really passionate in working for the poor children, go a step beyond donating to an NGO. You can effectively use your social presence and organise various fundraising activities. This includes marathons, social events, concerts, campaigns etc. You can also raise funds through Crowd Funding.  

Volunteer with a charity: It’s always good that besides giving your money, you provide your crucial time and efforts to the cause. There are plenty of opportunities. You can teach children at an NGO’s learning centre or take up a job that helps children in multiple ways. You can conduct enrolment drives for slum children and help them reach schools. If you’re a student, you can pick an internship with an NGO where you can get hands-on training on how social welfare projects are carried out on the ground.

Raise your voice for the cause: Spreading the word and encouraging others to come up is equally important in helping the poor children. It holds importance because if people know and understand the cause there are more chances of them getting involved in the process. Be the torch-bearer for underprivileged children.

There are different methods by which one can make a contribution towards helping the needy children. It’s you who can bring the change in the society. After all, educated children are the backbone of a strong nation.   

Lazoi Team wishes you happy Children's Day 2016!