A Recap - 2011

Thanks to the continued support of the volunteers, the following were achieved in the last one year -

• Continued Sunday breakfast serving for over 30 weeks at various orphanages.
• Adopted second school- Srirampura Govt higher primary School, along with the existing Bastipura School under Shikshna Abhyan program with total of over 200 children.
• About 10 Govt schools were surveyed recording their various needs under Pustaka abhyan program with over 1000 notebooks, pencils and erasers distributed at various schools and orphanages.
• Conducted various camp at Doora village as part of Halli summer camp with over 50 children for 4 weekends.
• Donated a library at Doora with over 50 odd scientific books, guides, novels, self-motivation books and maps.
• Celebrated children’s day at 2 schools (Bastipura, Srirampura) with over 250 children put together, (with sports activities and painting competition and prizes worth 5000/- was distributed.)
• Sweaters were distributed to the needy in 2 orphanages.
• Dental check up camp was set up at 2 government schools and 3 orphanages putting up to total of about 400 children.  

AF conveys its heartfelt gratitude to all the selflessly working volunteers.

Kaamanabillu 2012

"Kaamanabillu" is back again with new vigor and enthusiasm like never before. The Mysore chapter of Aashayein Foundation celebrates its 2nd year anniversary on this occasion. 

"Kaamanabillu-Celebrating the spirit of childhood"

This time, AF plans for a bigger event to showcase the talents of kids. The objective of this event is to provide children from underprivileged institutions, a platform to showcase their talent in dance and drama. The activities that have been included in this year's event are Cultural Extravagance and an Exhibition.

Cultural event- The orphanages and other special institutions have been provided with professional trainers with expertise in dance and drama and they will be given an opportunity to stage their talents. More than 100 kids from different institutions in and around Mysore are expected to participate in this event.

Exhibition- An exhibition will be organized and space will be provided for NGO’s to exhibit their initiatives through display medium. The objective of this exhibition is to provide information to the general public of Mysore regarding the different institutions serving the underprivileged children so that they can directly or through AF, provide necessary support if interested. This event is open to all and AF is expecting a huge support from the volunteers as well as the general public for its success. 

Date of Event: 29th January 2012

Venue: Rotary High School Auditorium, Beside Mandovi Motors, Near Railway Station, Mysore.

Time: 4:30 P.M to 8:00 P.M

All are welcome!

For any further details please contact:

Akhilesh - 9986890140 - akhi92@gmail.com

Ankit : 9886707428 - ankit220810@gmail.com

Vinay: 9739461624 - vinaysbrao@gmail.com

“Kaamanabillu 2011 - Fill colours to life” (Event Report) marked the 1st anniversary of AF Mysore chapter.

-- Posted by Ashrith