We met a batch ( Nursery) of 21 tots who were excited to see us and had their happy faces on. We also met the enthusiastic teachers and discussed their curriculum and various activities such as the music/tabla classes designed for the overall development of the kids. The kids were in their clean uniform , neat and tidy.

These kids belong to very low income group. We witnessed the wonderful artistic talents of the children in their vividly coloured drawings of ‘The Bal Ganesha’. Prizes were given to 1st and 2nd best colouring.

Venezia and I visited Jyothis Care Centre at Taloja on Wednesday, 13th June. We were welcomed very warmly by the Sisters and the inmates, who were eagerly expecting us. The care centre is located in a 1 acre land and is neatly maintained.

Sr. Jisna told us that there are 23 inmates currently, most of them mentally challenged. They are under medication and are calm most of the time, but they do get a bit unsettled at times. Medicines are regularly provided by volunteers.

Care a little, share a little. Anavi initiative, blood donation camp was conducted in the Anglo Eastern Office. 40 staff contributed to the cause.

Fatmashray, Mahakali : Happiness is the highest form of health. Taking the initiative to spread the Happiness to the Fatimashray girls, Anavi team along with our colleague dressed up as circus clown visits the home. The kids had a fun time and their laughter and smiles on their faces made up for the Happiness.

Celebrating festivals with elderly people is in itself a blessing. On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, Anavi team visited The Little Sisters of the Poor, a home for the Elderly. We were able to spread the joy of Christmas through signing Christmas Carols with the Elders, birthday celebration and gifting the home with crockery for the Elderly.

Fatimashray, Mahakali: Welcoming the light and colour of diwali, girls from the centre visited Anglo Eastern office and revealed their beautiful talents by making Ranglois at the premises.

Mrs Cremers, who has been instrumental in helping Anavi get where it is today – spread to six cities in India with a lot of work being done at Kolkata and Mumbai – was accompanied by Mrs. Singh, Mrs. Hojgaard and the group of other visiting guests. All of them were visiting Mumbai for the Annual seminar and the Ladies Seminar which was being held simultaneously. The presentation had been made earlier in the day and now was the visit all of them had been looking forward to.

The girls were invited to AESMI- Mumbai (FPD) office to bring in Christmas celebrations. They sang carols for us in their melodious voices & presented us with beautifully handmade Christmas cards with perfectly articulated warm wishes.

This time Team Anavi had double celebration. Children’s day was enjoyed both at Vidya School and Fatimashray.

The girls were given following topics for skit preparation. Each team was allotted 10mins

1) Cleanliness is next to Godliness – Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
2) Importance of Extra- curricular activities in school
3) Violence against women – Importance of self defence
4) Value of Education/ Literacy – Rights to ALL

Their skits won our hearts especially for their unique portrayal of the topics. Their performances had humour, good characterisation & fluidity in dialogue deliverance

Rangoli Competition @ Fatimashray We had organised a Rangoli competition for the girls at Fatimashray. The girls were enthusiastic & their creativity reflected in the rangoli art. 3 teams were formed & each team won trophies as token of appreciation followed by diwali celebration with distribution of snacks and sweets Craft Exhibition @ Vidya School Members […]