'Make a Wish Day' at Pustak

Swiss pie and We Volunteer conducted a make a wish day on 18th october thursday at Pustak school in Sector25. The aim was simple: to bring out the wishes in those kids, which have many, yet are buried deep down within them for want of resources. And it is for this cause, of helping those which we can, this "make a Wish day" was celebrated.

Around 50 kidz along with 30 volunteers were asked to draw their dreams of what they aspire to be when they grow up on a drawing sheet,the volunteers helped them with the drawings and on the back of it mention their Diwali wishes or gifts they wanted to be fulfilled. Some of them wanted to be doctors some teachers or policemen. Their wishes were also simple like some kids want books others bag,bat,earrings and such stuff.After which was a cake party celebrating everyone's birthday on 1 day. All sang together happy birthday to all.To see the joy in the kids eyes was truly awesome.

The object was not only to cut a cake, but to provide the kids a celebration of their own in this festive season, as also bring out the true wants and desires.

Fun with Little Angels at Missionaries of Charity

By Nipun Jain

So, we had planned for some mauj n masti with the kids at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity Home, Sector 23. Some mauj masti. Not even in our wildest imaginations did we think this some would turn into helluva !! Oh boy, what a helluva day it was! The bachalog were so enthu, so versatile, so talented, so chirpy and I am so out of words to describe what an awesome bunch these kids were!

Surprisingly, it was the kids who opened up to us first! So the didis and the bhaiyas began by giving rides to the kids on the numerous jhoolas in the playground. Not to mention that most of us couldn't resist hopping on the jhoolas ourselves! So there we were, sharing the rides with these lovely kids when one of the boys brings out his cricket bat and ball...and so an interesting game of cricket begins. The volunteers began by bowling some easy ones to kids, only to find that they these kids are no less than Sachin! No matter how hard we tried, the kids hit every delivery flying for boundary. It was a miracle we didn't break any windows! I must say that the bachalog played cricket very well, okay okay, they played better than I ever can! My only consolation being Kaval's cricket skills, which I am happy to say are worse than mine. Unlike her, I can get the ball to reach the batsman! :)

Tired by our playground adventures, we sat around this awesome guy, who could easily be the Indian Idol! He sang such a variety of songs, from Hare Ram Hare Ram to Himesh Reshamiya's songs (minus the nasal touch!). Boy, this place was full of talent.

And how could I forget that sweet little girl...jiske (in her own words) "daant tut gaye!". Gosh, she was sooo cute!! I hope kisi ne uska photo liya ho!We had such a great time that I hope We Volunteer returns to Mother Teresa's Home for another day of hullava mauj n masti. I know I will...

Puppet show in PUSTAK

By Neha Chugh
It was 7th october,,one of my last holiday,,time was coming near for college to start again,,i got up vd a wish of gud morning by kaval ,,havin a tormoil going in my mind that how will the thing end, it was for the first time that i was one of the organisers of a show,,
i landed up at pustak school at 2.30,bit confused,not knowing k what will happen,,atlast the time came..the school no no Our school,was all filled with children,who were very excited to know wts happening,,
we volunteer team came,some of our frens also turned up to see our work and cheer us..
aman,ravneet,navreet,shama,nd me wished eachother nd started the ''PUPPET SHOW''
we could hear children laughing,giggling,nd talking nd enjoying the show.they got knew the purpose of the show-
to let them know that if they are in need or in some problem they kan contact the Child helpline and call '' dus no aath-1098'' and a volunteer wud cum and will solve all there problems,vl help them by money,medical aid,or sum kinda help in education to make the future of india brightening vd d smiles on the faces of the young generation,,especially to those children who are needy,nt blessed by God vd all the needs of a child ..nd those children were happy with that,nd we all were happy seing them happy,,and by the end of the show I was contended from inside,satisfied thinking dat atleast i cud make sum faces smile:)
and achieved my aim for that day,,thanx to the other team members for their support..

By Ravneet

Heyzzz!!!!well Well,, sumthin very xciting we did on D 6th of October!!!!!!!!well a lil Hard to guesso,,,,,.... "PUPPET SHOW" yUp u heard that rite...v had Raju, Bantu, DiDi, pApa.... N yess Not to forget- 'TiLLu' D cutedoggy!!!!!!

it was a story bout a small boy in a problem..jise childline ki didi ne Solve kar diya... oh buh not to forget k VOwOnder didi was none otha than Meeeeeee!!! :))))))tillu was so funny k Dialouge bolte bolte It was too hard fo me to control laughing!! Lollzzz .. Original doggy awaazz!!we went in pustak n hour before d shw,, found a place fo d set up nfInally D great sHow began!!!!!!

taaliyaannn!!!!!! lollzzBuh wid God's grace, kidz were Happy n all :)in Afta d How n Haan
cAndies bhi v all got !!!!!!!!!!ya yaa u r rite .. bachon Ko pehle wer given!!!!!!!!oooPPsssss yaaaar aap e phul gi dassna....!!!!!! :pkidzz wer also memorized d childline no. 1098!!Hd a lootttttttttttaaaaaaa FUnnnnnnn!!!!!!will keep doin d funny mAzzeedaaar sTUFF!!!!!!!!!!!:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))
God Bless alll

By Aurodeepa Rath

Oh yaar… bus yaaran ne tah phatte hi chak ditte…. "puppet show" at 'pustak' Not jus entertaining but full-on EDUCATING Educating the children bout a helpline and how it empowers them.. Was jus a fantabulous idea… my team knows what their children need… wow wow…
The event was really inerestin.. Reminded me of those doordarshan educational/promotional documentaries… like.."ek tittali…. Anek tittaliyan…."
…"didi! Yeh anek kya hota hai…" Ha ha…. Bravo!! Kudos to Aman, Neha and Ravneet. Lemme here u say- "Dus.. Nau.. Aath"… Yes!! Next PGI (Children's ward).. Rite!

We Voluteer simply rockin… What do u know!

By Nipun Jain

It should be fun...I thought...moreover I needed a break...I said to myself, justifying my ending the drudgery of my studies and deciding to go to the Puppet Show at Pustak. And boy was I right! It turned out to be a perfect saturday afternoon, à la We Volunteer style. I don't think I have ever seen a puppet show as lively as this before! The puppeteers were very spontaneous, the bachalog very enthusiastic, and storyline totally bollywood ishtyle! Complete with a catchy soundtrack... dus no aath...dus no aath...still can't get this tune outta my head! :)

All in all, the event was a huge success. Everyone (including the volunteers!) learned something (for the benefit of those who missed it, what we learned was that the Child Helpline No. is 1098, toll free). Though we could do with some more sweets to distribute to the kids (and me, I didn't get any!). Here's hoping for more such fun events in the future!

Yuva Parliament III

By Aurodeepa Rath

This time Yuva Parliament (3rd session) … it simply rocked!!…. With a strong issue like 'eve-teasing' … all kudos to my sweet dudes n dudettes of we volunteer. No wonder the session dwelled well under the presence of APA Shergill and IPS Madhur Verma.. So no doubt it felt 'empowered'…
There are 2 major concerns that attracted my attention

1] people don know bout what all kinda social harassment is punishable by law.. (considerin eve-tesin as one of them).. They don know when their right of livin free n independent starts getting violated due to uncivilized creatures (unfortunately) walking along with them… [guys… v can work on it.. Pehel!]
2] and secondly… for guys.. "Sajjanon, Live n Let Live".. We gotta create a good environment that is conducive of healthy living.. Where's that sense of equality amongst the two genders of the society. [ki karen… kutten(in punjabi) kanjaran nu..] but the idea of deglamourizin the culprits thru posters… can work out big time.
……….. Let's get out of this attitude of first 'shrug' and then 'sulk'..
Ok… back to my darling team… muah muah n community hugs!! Well done! Great job… n KEEP IT UP... :)

By Neha Chugh

Manwa mein mere aandhi hai udi aur stabadh khadi hun main,,saanson mein bbandh apni he saans nishabad khadi hun main!duniya se jeeti jeeti ,,khud se haari basdwasth khadi hun main..aaina main aur aks main,madmast khadi hun main,meri laaj bhi main-chunar bhi main,,chunar pe daag bhi main...................


krish contributed these lines,,i heard them 4m his cell and found them awsum,telling the reality of the women,,being in 21st century still she has to suffer a lot,her self respect does not matters where as the self respect of a man is of utmost importance for him..a woman is teased whr ever she goes,,no matters wtever she wears,,she is no whr secure..always seen as a object for amusement by men,,is this the life of a women..
i ask u this QUESTION-Is this the life of a woman?
yuva parliament III ,,chose this issue 'Eve Teasing'
and man it rocked..we were successful in atleat making people aware
about the laws related to it,the true status of woman in the society..she also has a dignity,self respect,and not an object to entertain others,nt a peice to be teased at,,
the team of We Volunteer was successful,and now is workin 4ward to start the project like dat of Blank Noise,,presentations for school children,,self help classes for girls,,to tell them to how to tackle the road side ROMIOS,,nd commentators..

CHEERS!!! to the team of We Volunteer..especially our President..and thank you to all the alumni members for their Wishes..
keep up the good work

Thanx to- krish 'fish'