The visit from the “youngsters” is something that the oldies of Apon Ghar eagerly wait for. So it was no surprise to see the smiles on their faces on 25th April 2013 when the ladies of Anavi visited the old age home to distribute the groceries.

In our continuous effort to help the underprivileged of the society, we make regular visits to various institutes. Apon Ghar is one such organization with which Anavi has a long association. On this occasion, we distributed various groceries to the institute. Apon Ghar has been taking care of old people who have nobody to look after them and our small gesture means a world to them. Supplies of Horlicks, mustard Oil dal and rice were given and some time – the most precious commodity of all in this day and age, was spent with them. We realize that these old people do not have many worldly desires but are happier to meet people who would just sit and listen to them. They do have stories to tell. Believe me!

Rehabilitation Centres For Children, RCFC is an organisation which has dedicated itself to serve the orthopedically disabled underprivileged children. They help these children to bring them back to the mainstream of life. Anavi is proud to be a part of this noble mission. Anavi has helped this mission of RCFC by providing some nutritional and Sanitary items for the little inmates of the hospital. We the members of Anavi visited the hospital, had a chat with the children and experience the pain of these children and their mothers. We have told their Director Mrs. Nandita Dasgupta , that whenever they need our help we are there to help them.

As per our itenary, we visited the Collin Street Janakalyan School on 20th March, 2013. This is a small school with 125 young kids, most of whose parents are potato merchants in the local market. We distributed drawing books, colour pencils, pencils and copy note books to each of the kids. As soon as we entered the school, all stood up and said ‘Namaste Aunty’ and sung for us “We shall over come..” We were entertained with a glass of cold drinks and samosas by the teachers of the school. When we were coming back, the noise of ‘Thank you Aunty” was really heart touching. Their smiles are more than worth the little effort we give. Apart from a small gesture from our side, it makes the world to them.

There are 25 school children in Topsia Creche, who are in need school bags. Parents of most of these children cannot afford to buy school bags for them. So 25 school bags along with pencil box and water bottle has been distributed to these children. A visit has been was made on 14th March, Thursday around 11.30 am. The children were overwhelmed with joy and our motto was fulfilled. While coming back all of them shouted “abar kobey ashbey tomra” (when are you coming back )??.

On 25th February, Anavi donated a LCD TV to an old-age home at Thakurpukur, Apon Ghor. Here all the 25 inmates are women. During the last visit in January, we came to know that their only source of entertainment was TV, which was out of order since last 4 months. We decided to donate it the earliest. A Panasonic LCD 26″ TV was bought and was installed on the same day. The ladies were so happy and ushered us with all their best wishes. They look forward our arrival as they share their views and come out of their boring life.

On 11th February 2013, the members of Anavi made a visit to Topsia Creche. The creche supports 32 poor children aged between 2.5 – 5 yrs, whose parents are either maids or daily workers. These children suffer from mal nutrition and are provided with basic education. With consultation of the in-charge of this creche, drawing books, colour pencils, pencils, rubbers, horlicks, soya chunks, biscuits and dalia was provided to all the kids. They were very happy to get the materials and it bought a big smile on their face. We also felt that they are in need of school bags. We are planning to arrange the same for them next month.

Like every year, this year too Anavi organised an annual picnic during the winters in the suburbs of Kolkata. The spot, known as Rajpur, was just 20 kms away from the city. It was a closed garden, nicely decorated with flower plants, swing, sea-saw, slides, and all amenities for the enjoyment of the kids.

Apon Ghar, situated in Thakurpukur, Kolkata, is an old-aged home for women. Anavi has been visiting this place or quite few years. Currently Apon Ghar is residing 25 old members. On 17th January 2013, the members of Anavi donated some grocery. They all were happy to see us once again. This time we gave them daily consumable food products like puffed rice, coffee, horlicks, biscuits and flour. The place is run merely on donation and I request all to contribute in their own possible manner. More the hands, better would be their life.

Anavi’s way of 4th year celebration Anavi celebrated its fourth anniversary on 16th June 2013. Over the years, through our tireless efforts, we have been able to make significant differences to a lot of people’s lives who unfortunately have not been as lucky as us. On its anniversary, an opportunity presents itself for us to […]