NGO DAY, 2020

                                                                                 By Sai Nithika

“The next evolutionary step for humankind is to move from man to kind” told a gentleman.

This quote is so deep and can change a person. We are born to love each other and help those who are in need. Consequently, many NGOs are formed across the world.  To celebrate the good deeds of various NGOs across the world, February 27th of every year is celebrated as "The World NGO Day". The World NGO Day provides an opportunity to honor and remember NGO founders, employees, volunteers, members, and supporters.

On this day, Enlightening Lives also had celebrated world NGO day. We aimed to spread awareness about our student chapter. As a part of it, we conducted various fun-filled events. We collected colorful handprints of the students in the college on a cloth in front of the Aryabhata block, as a symbol of serving those in need. This is also a unique way of representing the activities we have done for the orphanages with your valuable donations. This event has spread like a forest fire and everyone in the college came to know about us. Students are excited to make their impact both on cloth and other people's lives. Not just that but, it had also been a day when tons of memories were created with bright smiles and happy faces.

Many of them were extremely delighted to know about the activities we have done with their donations. Many students promoted Enlightening Lives through posts, stories, status, and hashtags.  That is how this day marked its importance in the lives of many students and as well as the team of Enlightening Lives.

Dhaan Utsav Distribution

                                                                                      By Devi Priya

"In this life, there is no greater power than to smile, no beauty greater than a genuine smile " And what if we make others smile?

There really wouldn’t be any form of happiness above that.

In the same way, the team of ENLIGHTENING LIVES thought to bring some happiness to the children staying in the 'Divya Disha' orphanage at Sangareddy.  The team totally had 21 members and went there by 10.00 am. There were a total of 16 children present at that time. The team had quality time with the children spending nearly 2 hours over there, playing games like carroms, chess, cricket, badminton, etc.

                       

The team tried out to bring out the talents in the young minds by encouraging them to sing and even dance. The team was awestruck realizing the talent the young kids possessed. They were also a few who were fond of drawing and are keen on doing it.

Finally, the team had distributed the clothes collected by them during the Dhaan Utsav along with some fruits, snacks, books, and pens. As per their wish on the last visit, the team was asked to get a dictionary and a drawing book that was handed to them.

"True happiness comes only by making others happy "

                       

After this, the team visited the Mental ward at Sangareddy and donated the clothes collected as a part of Dhaan Utsav. The patients over there were overwhelmed and one of them expressed their gratitude towards us saying that "We have been wearing these clothes from so many days. These are worn out. We are happy to see you bring something better for us. Thank you so much" It was a delight for the team to hear such words.

The team gave the remaining clothes and accessories to the 'GOOD WILL', which is a place in Sangareddy where we can donate clothes and any kind of goods.

It was indeed a really pleasant experience for the team who got to meet a variety of people and making a lot of memories. The team felt utmostly satisfied with the activities they have done.

 "Satisfaction is not always the fulfillment of what you want but, it is the realization of how blessed you are for what you have"

Visit to the Blind School

                                                                            -By Spandana

There comes a point in life when we realize that, we need to appreciate the life we have and the privileges that we are exposed to. There are so many children who are deprived of basic needs. This was one such instance to the entire team of Enlightening Lives, who made a visit to Louis Braille Educational Society for the Blind on 16^th  February 2020.

This blind school is located in Narsapur, Medak district and is run by Mr.Prabhakar. Mr. Prabhakar takes care of the 21 blind students in his school and is himself blind. These children's everyday life is an enormous challenge. Living through each day and fighting through it empowers them to achieve greater things. We must appreciate their will power to go through their struggles.

                      

Nine girls and six boys from BVRITN have visited the school. So, to be of some help and support to them, we gathered things that could be put to some help for them. We had donated them a few basic necessities such as rice bags, clothes, accessories, stationery, and other food items. Apart from these, we had also contributed a few braille slates, stylus and papers as well. To keep them entertained Chess Boards, Snakes and Ladders and Ludo also were given.

                     

For the volunteers of Enlightening Lives, it was truly an eye-opening experience to spend quality time with these kids. Irrespective of what they go through in their daily life, the innocent smiles fail to leave their faces. The time spent playing and bonding with them made us realize that no matter what may come in our ways, being happy is important. Visiting Louis Braille Educational Society for the Blind made us realize the value of life and helped us connect with people. Let's be thankful for the days we have and the opportunity to live life to the fullest.