Repair work done at Jankalyan Society School The children at Jankalyan Society School had been having a unique experience this monsoon. They were studying in a swimming pool. Well almost. The roof of their classroom had been damaged by the incessant rains and even a small downpour would lead to flooding and eventual cancellation of […]

Anavi goes Green, Visit to Children Welfare Association Most of our members and a new entry – Samantha Mendonca were present for this visit. Saplings of big trees and flowering ones too, were handed over to the children of the school – groups of 5 were made and 7 such groups planted the saplings with […]

Visit to Nabneer Home “Aamake khide peyeche, ki holo?” (I am hungry, what happened) “Aajke special ranna hocche, ektu upekha korun .” (Today we have a special menu, please wait a little) It was past their usual lunchtime but the ladies were patient enough. Today they were due for a special lunch courtesy members of […]

Visit to Sarsuna Girls School Nothing is unusual about catching a Saturday afternoon movie. Waiting for friends before the movie is pretty normal too. But what if the movie show is a specially organized one and the “friends” are the aunties from Anavi? That is what the kids from Sarsuna school had in store for […]

Visit to Ramola Bhavan It is little difficult not to get a lump in the throat when one visits the 1st floor of the Ramola Villa. It houses the senior ladies of the old age home. One of them is 104 years old. She still smiles and responds to our gestures and even recognizes some […]

Annual Picnic “Keep it up!” Our elders and teachers have always been giving us this small piece of encouragement after a good performance. It is always more difficult to stay on top after getting there. After a successful 2010 , it will be no mean task to maintain the momentum in the next year. So, […]

Multiple Activities During the month of December 2010 a record 3 visits were made to our Homes and Schools. VISIT TO SARSUNA HOME – It was with great pleasure that the ladies of Anavi attended the wedding of one of the girls of this school – the marriage was arranged by the school authorities as […]

Visit to Ramola Bhavan, Eliott Road We spent a delightful afternoon with the inmates of Ramola Bhavan – we spoke to them, heard their stories and told them about ourselves too. Kyle Mendonca who is 10 years old entertained the inmates while he sang and played the guitar – the songs were Tequila Sunrise, Hotel […]

Visit to Nabaneer, Behala Our visit to this home was one of the most touching and fulfilling visits. This home has 72 ladies, 16 gents and a staff of 15. The inmates gathered together in their dining room and we could meet each one of them and talk to them about their lives in the […]

Visit to Nabaneer Parivaar visited Nabaneer on the 17th July and served the old ladies lunch. There are 45 inmates and all over 70 years of age. This home is in Tollygunge and it was indeed our privilege to be able to visit this home on a Saturday afternoon and spend quality time with the […]