Ok so finally we seem to be heading towards a more structured approach towards our social cause…”We Volunteer.”

Let’s keep our fingers crossed so that we are able to achieve the ultimate aim and reach out to the masses.

This blog is specifically for the “Project Formulation and Implementation Team.” So if you do not have anything constructive about the cause then please keep your hands off.

As discussed in today’s meeting, the two projects which are already underway are:

“Beggar Rescue Project” and “Alternate Source of Income Project.”

The “Beggar Rescue Project” was initiated a month ago but due to lack of time and unavailability of man-power the follow-up procedures could not be adopted. Anyways, the day starts when you wake up. “The Alternate Source of Income Project” is keeping up good pace and we are about to launch the first hand-made articles into the market. Keep up the good work comrades!!!

Volunteers in the Project Formulation and Implementation Team:

Kavaljeet (T.C.)
Amanpreet
Ankush
Keerti
Karan
Karan Arora
Kanupriya
Meenuka
Manujanshu
Pratik
Rajdeep
Rajeev Sachdeva
Rahul Kadian
Shyam Gupta
Sudheesh
Vasundhara
Williampreet
Yashodhra


Begar Rescue Project Feedback

Week 1:

Talked to three child beggars at Sector 36 market and promised them a trip to lake just to interact and get them into confidence.

Names:

Rakesh: age 10 yrs. Goes to school and is a student in the 3rd grade. Parents do not know that he is a begging. Reason for begging: just wants to spend that money for his appetite. Could be a victim of bullying by another child beggar (elder to rakesh). Begs out of ignorance. Resident of sector 38(shahpur).

Bheem: could be a 7-8 year old. Has a younger brother along with him. Did go to school earlier but dropped out. His mother married a second man after his father expired. That is when he started begging. Seems to be submissive and very much a kid. Does not even have a pair of chappals. Need more information on him. Resident of sector 38(shahpur).

Sonu: Rag picker and beggar and works in some house. Has no father. Mom works as a maid. Has an elder brother. Need more information from him(was not part of the lake excursion due to lack of conveyance.). Resident of sector 38(shahpur).

Pandya(not real name): Suspect of bullying Rakesh and Bheem. Arrogant and Ignorant. Very outspoken and bold. Could be a victim of drugs. Not interested in studies “at all.” Works at some place, Could be candidate for the Child Labor Rescue Team. Tough nut to crack though.

Event for these beggars (3rd March 2007, 5 PM at Sukhna Lake):

Volunteers Present:

Ankush, Prateek, Palak, Roohi, Vikrant, Sumit, Sachin

Event Details:

Had an outing with them at the lake. All of them had come to the lake for the first time. Very much excited.
Talked to Rakesh and Bheem to give up begging. Made them aware about the benefits of studies. Had a good response from them. Promised them goodies to lure them out of begging. Need to keep a watch on them for sometime at 36 market. Need to arrange a teacher for them They admitted of giving money to Pandya.

Shortcomings of the event: Acute shortage of volunteers.