'Big movements often have small beginnings'.Every beginning needs a changemaker, a leader and followers to make it a movement.A movement with a common thought with a common cause and a common purpose to bring about a CHANGE envisioned by all.I chose to be part of this movement.Last year missed on the opportunity but this year made sure my application reached before the 15th july deadline.The volunteers were called in for an induction programme at Uttar Bhartiya Sangh Jr college which was just one of the 17 induction centres.With the numbers one can make sure of the overwhelming response.Entering the classroom you get to see an eclectic mix of volunteers right from a lady in her 70's to doctors,homemakers,working professionals,college students.The induction programme began with introduction of the five NGOs Kotak Education Foundation,Prem Foundation,Aasra,AAMRAE and an NGO at Dharavi.The introduction was followed by an interaction with the NGOs and each volunteer was given the choice to choose the NGO he/she wishes to get associated with.
Its wonderful to hear about the great initiatives taken by the various NGOs towards the literacy drive.Sometimes,you start believing that in some ways CSR activities are good atleast the fund and financial help reaches the NGO for their organised and better functioning.The reason being the number of sceptics outweigh the number of philanthropists.Having said that TOI's intiative is incredible in terms of bringing in volunteers to help bridge the education gap.
Its time to teach,it is time to learn.The movement has just begun..........
