VOL2 ISSUE 4 BAL SAHYOG NEWSLETTER

FOUNDED IN 1954 BY SMT. INDIRA GANDHIFOUNDED IN 1954 BY SMT. INDIRA GANDHIFOUNDED IN 1954 BY SMT. INDIRA GANDHIFOUNDED IN 1954 BY SMT. INDIRA GANDHI

PATRON: PRIME MINISTER OF INDIAPATRON: PRIME MINISTER OF INDIAPATRON: PRIME MINISTER OF INDIAPATRON: PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

Director’s Note

Happy New Year! 2013 has already been filled with

new experiences, additions to the Bal Sahyog and

friendly visitors. Some of the wishes have come

true, with fun outings and learning new skills.

These trips welcomed new impressions by going to

Rajghat, sightseeing Delhi. Travelling around Delhi

with new friends from Germany both historical and

spiritual monuments gave the youngest children

additional knowledge of Delhi.

While you enjoy reading our newsletter with stories

about our children with images from our every day,

it is my hope that our children dreams can be

fulfilled throughout the year.

Dr. Haresh Gupta

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

1. Smt. Reva Nayyar, Former Secretary

(WCD)

2. Shri Harsh Mander, Member, National

Advisory Council

3. Ms. Sunita Bhasin

4. Ms. Ashraf Patel

5. Dr. Uma Tuli

6. Ms. Razia Sultan Ismail

7. Dr. Arun Kumar Gopal

8. Dr. Jyotsna Chatterji

9. Shri Romesh Bhattacharji

10. Dr. Y.P. Anand

11. Ms. Shashi Prabha Gupta

12. Chief Secretary, Delhi

13. Joint Secretary, Social Justice &

Empowerment

14. Joint Secretary, Urban Development

15. Joint Secretary, Secondary Education &

Literacy

16. Joint Secretary, Sports

17. Joint Secretary, Youth Affairs

18. Joint Secretary, Labor & Employment

19. Joint Secretary, Rural Development

Bal Sahyog, Opp. L-block Market, Near

Kake da Hotel, Connaught Circus, New

Delhi- 110 001

Ph. No.: 011- 23411995, 23411273

E-mail: balsahyog@balsahyog.org.in

Website: www.balsahyog.org.in

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1.1.1.1. Major ActivitiesMajor ActivitiesMajor ActivitiesMajor Activities

•Paint•Paint•Paint•Painting Competitioning Competitioning Competitioning Competition

•Health•Health•Health•Health

•Impact Day•Impact Day•Impact Day•Impact Day

•NGO Interaction•NGO Interaction•NGO Interaction•NGO Interaction

•Celebrations•Celebrations•Celebrations•Celebrations

••••Miscellaneous ActivitiesMiscellaneous ActivitiesMiscellaneous ActivitiesMiscellaneous Activities

•Recreational Activities•Recreational Activities•Recreational Activities•Recreational Activities

2.2.2.2. What can you do to helpWhat can you do to helpWhat can you do to helpWhat can you do to help

Major ActivitiesMajor ActivitiesMajor ActivitiesMajor Activities

Painting competitiPainting competitiPainting competitiPainting competition was organized by Bal Sahyog on 6on was organized by Bal Sahyog on 6on was organized by Bal Sahyog on 6on was organized by Bal Sahyog on 6thththth October 2012.October 2012.October 2012.October 2012. 50 children50 children50 children50 children from from from from

different NGO s participated in this competitdifferent NGO s participated in this competitdifferent NGO s participated in this competitdifferent NGO s participated in this competition. ion. ion. ion. Another painting competition was Another painting competition was Another painting competition was Another painting competition was

organized by Housing and organized by Housing and organized by Housing and organized by Housing and

Urban Development Urban Development Urban Development Urban Development

Corporation LimitedCorporation LimitedCorporation LimitedCorporation Limited on on on on

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with with with with the the the the celcelcelcelebration ofebration ofebration ofebration of

WORLD HABITAT DAYWORLD HABITAT DAYWORLD HABITAT DAYWORLD HABITAT DAY. . . .

The main theme of the The main theme of the The main theme of the The main theme of the

competition was competition was competition was competition was

“Changing Cities, Building “Changing Cities, Building “Changing Cities, Building “Changing Cities, Building

Opportunities”. Manoj Opportunities”. Manoj Opportunities”. Manoj Opportunities”. Manoj

kumar and Jeetender kumar and Jeetender kumar and Jeetender kumar and Jeetender

from Bal Sfrom Bal Sfrom Bal Sfrom Bal Sahyog received ahyog received ahyog received ahyog received

COMMENDATION COMMENDATION COMMENDATION COMMENDATION

PRIZE.PRIZE.PRIZE.PRIZE.

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To build a healthy environment in Bal To build a healthy environment in Bal To build a healthy environment in Bal To build a healthy environment in Bal

SahyogSahyogSahyogSahyog,,,, A new health program “Nutritional A new health program “Nutritional A new health program “Nutritional A new health program “Nutritional

food and Medical Assistance for 100 food and Medical Assistance for 100 food and Medical Assistance for 100 food and Medical Assistance for 100

destitute children of Bal Sahyog Home has destitute children of Bal Sahyog Home has destitute children of Bal Sahyog Home has destitute children of Bal Sahyog Home has

been supported by ONGC. Under this been supported by ONGC. Under this been supported by ONGC. Under this been supported by ONGC. Under this

project, project, project, project, Dr. Srinivasan and Dr. Usha Rawat Dr. Srinivasan and Dr. Usha Rawat Dr. Srinivasan and Dr. Usha Rawat Dr. Srinivasan and Dr. Usha Rawat

regularregularregularregularly consult the children to check ly consult the children to check ly consult the children to check ly consult the children to check

their general health status,their general health status,their general health status,their general health status, Height & Height & Height & Height &

Weight,Weight,Weight,Weight, stomach problems like dyspepsia, stomach problems like dyspepsia, stomach problems like dyspepsia, stomach problems like dyspepsia,

diarrhea, Wormdiarrhea, Wormdiarrhea, Wormdiarrhea, Worm----infestationinfestationinfestationinfestation, headache and , headache and , headache and , headache and

other related problems. Children are often other related problems. Children are often other related problems. Children are often other related problems. Children are often

taken to Masonic polyclinic, CP for tests taken to Masonic polyclinic, CP for tests taken to Masonic polyclinic, CP for tests taken to Masonic polyclinic, CP for tests

such as CBC (ESR),such as CBC (ESR),such as CBC (ESR),such as CBC (ESR), HIV I & II , VDRL, HBs AG, Digital X Ray Test, Stool R/E, Urine R/E HIV I & II , VDRL, HBs AG, Digital X Ray Test, Stool R/E, Urine R/E HIV I & II , VDRL, HBs AG, Digital X Ray Test, Stool R/E, Urine R/E HIV I & II , VDRL, HBs AG, Digital X Ray Test, Stool R/E, Urine R/E

etc.etc.etc.etc.

ONGC

PROJECT

On 23On 23On 23On 23rdrdrdrd November Deloitte, one of the largest consultancy firms,November Deloitte, one of the largest consultancy firms,November Deloitte, one of the largest consultancy firms,November Deloitte, one of the largest consultancy firms, visited our campus visited our campus visited our campus visited our campus

and spent the whole day with the childreand spent the whole day with the childreand spent the whole day with the childreand spent the whole day with the children. They organized painting competition, quiz n. They organized painting competition, quiz n. They organized painting competition, quiz n. They organized painting competition, quiz

etc. they had done beautification work in all the five dormitories of Bal Sahyog with the etc. they had done beautification work in all the five dormitories of Bal Sahyog with the etc. they had done beautification work in all the five dormitories of Bal Sahyog with the etc. they had done beautification work in all the five dormitories of Bal Sahyog with the

help of ballohelp of ballohelp of ballohelp of ballooooons, paper frillsns, paper frillsns, paper frillsns, paper frills etc. Painting competition was held in the first half of the etc. Painting competition was held in the first half of the etc. Painting competition was held in the first half of the etc. Painting competition was held in the first half of the

day followed by prize distribuday followed by prize distribuday followed by prize distribuday followed by prize distribution. The painting competition was followed by a special tion. The painting competition was followed by a special tion. The painting competition was followed by a special tion. The painting competition was followed by a special

lunch sponsored by Deloitte.lunch sponsored by Deloitte.lunch sponsored by Deloitte.lunch sponsored by Deloitte. Towards the second half of the day they organized a talent Towards the second half of the day they organized a talent Towards the second half of the day they organized a talent Towards the second half of the day they organized a talent

hunt show where chihunt show where chihunt show where chihunt show where children showed their outstanding ldren showed their outstanding ldren showed their outstanding ldren showed their outstanding performance in dance, songs etc.performance in dance, songs etc.performance in dance, songs etc.performance in dance, songs etc. it it it it

was followed by a quiz sewas followed by a quiz sewas followed by a quiz sewas followed by a quiz session.ssion.ssion.ssion. Deloitte people did plantation work on the same day Deloitte people did plantation work on the same day Deloitte people did plantation work on the same day Deloitte people did plantation work on the same day

along with the children. along with the children. along with the children. along with the children. The children enjoyed the day a lot.The children enjoyed the day a lot.The children enjoyed the day a lot.The children enjoyed the day a lot.

IMPACT DAY

BAL SAHYOG organized an inteBAL SAHYOG organized an inteBAL SAHYOG organized an inteBAL SAHYOG organized an interaction raction raction raction on 10on 10on 10on 10thththth

December. December. December. December. Almost all the NGOs ofAlmost all the NGOs ofAlmost all the NGOs ofAlmost all the NGOs of Delhi were inviDelhi were inviDelhi were inviDelhi were invited ted ted ted

to this eventto this eventto this eventto this event.... The function The function The function The function started at 10 a.m. It was started at 10 a.m. It was started at 10 a.m. It was started at 10 a.m. It was

inaugurated by Dr. Arun Kumar Gopal, General inaugurated by Dr. Arun Kumar Gopal, General inaugurated by Dr. Arun Kumar Gopal, General inaugurated by Dr. Arun Kumar Gopal, General

Secretary, Bal Sahyog. Secretary, Bal Sahyog. Secretary, Bal Sahyog. Secretary, Bal Sahyog. 20202020----25 NGOs participated in this 25 NGOs participated in this 25 NGOs participated in this 25 NGOs participated in this

Interaction.Interaction.Interaction.Interaction. The objective of the interaction is to The objective of the interaction is to The objective of the interaction is to The objective of the interaction is to

exhibit the immense talent of underprivilegedexhibit the immense talent of underprivilegedexhibit the immense talent of underprivilegedexhibit the immense talent of underprivileged and and and and

street childrenstreet childrenstreet childrenstreet children. They displayed different items such as . They displayed different items such as . They displayed different items such as . They displayed different items such as

diya, designer candle, table mat, cushion cover, apron, diya, designer candle, table mat, cushion cover, apron, diya, designer candle, table mat, cushion cover, apron, diya, designer candle, table mat, cushion cover, apron,

salwar suit, petticoat,salwar suit, petticoat,salwar suit, petticoat,salwar suit, petticoat, bangles, necklace, lamps, bangles, necklace, lamps, bangles, necklace, lamps, bangles, necklace, lamps,

paintings, greeting cards etc. It is worth mentioning paintings, greeting cards etc. It is worth mentioning paintings, greeting cards etc. It is worth mentioning paintings, greeting cards etc. It is worth mentioning

that all the items were handmade whithat all the items were handmade whithat all the items were handmade whithat all the items were handmade which were prepared by the students of the vocational ch were prepared by the students of the vocational ch were prepared by the students of the vocational ch were prepared by the students of the vocational

training program run by the NGOs. training program run by the NGOs. training program run by the NGOs. training program run by the NGOs. The students of Beauty Culture from Bal sahyog put The students of Beauty Culture from Bal sahyog put The students of Beauty Culture from Bal sahyog put The students of Beauty Culture from Bal sahyog put

up a mehendi stall. Some of the other main attractions ofup a mehendi stall. Some of the other main attractions ofup a mehendi stall. Some of the other main attractions ofup a mehendi stall. Some of the other main attractions of the functionthe functionthe functionthe function wewewewere Display of re Display of re Display of re Display of

Soya Milk preparedSoya Milk preparedSoya Milk preparedSoya Milk prepared by Bio Nutrienby Bio Nutrienby Bio Nutrienby Bio Nutrients, M.P. , ts, M.P. , ts, M.P. , ts, M.P. , a special compost made by a special compost made by a special compost made by a special compost made by the gardener of the gardener of the gardener of the gardener of

Bal Sahyog. A special lunch was organized by Bal Sahyog. The children enjoyed a lot. It Bal Sahyog. A special lunch was organized by Bal Sahyog. The children enjoyed a lot. It Bal Sahyog. A special lunch was organized by Bal Sahyog. The children enjoyed a lot. It Bal Sahyog. A special lunch was organized by Bal Sahyog. The children enjoyed a lot. It

was a special occasion for them where they had interactionwas a special occasion for them where they had interactionwas a special occasion for them where they had interactionwas a special occasion for them where they had interaction with the children from with the children from with the children from with the children from

different NGOs.different NGOs.different NGOs.different NGOs.

NGO INTERACTION

CELEBRATIONS DIWALI

Deepavali or Diwali popularly known as the “festival of lights”.Bal

Sahyog celebrated Diwali on 13th November 2012. It was

organized by the children of the middle school of Bal Sahyog

with the help of teachers.The children along with the teachers

light diyas and candles.

Sports DaySports DaySports DaySports Day

On 19th November Bal Sahyog celebrated 95th birthday of its founder Mrs. Indira Gandhi

as Sports Day. Mr. Tarsem Lal,Deputy Director

MSME, Mr. Saxena, Assistant Director MSME

were the chief guests of the event.The highlights of

the event were 100 meter race, Spoon race, Frog

race, Duck race, Musical Chair race, Kabaddi and

Maths race. Children from Bal Sahyog as well as

students from outreach centres took part in this

competitions. The event came to an end with the

last program “Prize Distribution”. Smt. Reva Nayyar, chairperson Bal Sahyog distributed

the prizes to all the winners.

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On the occasion of children day children from different NGOs of Delhi were invited to

BAL BHAWAN. Children participated in different cultural activities there. On the

same day Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights(DCPCR) celebrated

Children’s Day in collaboration with Delhi Child Rights Club at GANDHI PEACE

FOUNDATION.Children from Bal Sahyog played nukkad natak on the theme”Child

Labour”. Mohd. Nurul from Bal Sahyog won the 2nd prize in painting competition.

Bal SahyoBal SahyoBal SahyoBal Sahyog every month celebrates birthdays of the children. g every month celebrates birthdays of the children. g every month celebrates birthdays of the children. g every month celebrates birthdays of the children.

In the month of October birthdays of 3 children were In the month of October birthdays of 3 children were In the month of October birthdays of 3 children were In the month of October birthdays of 3 children were

celebrated on 5celebrated on 5celebrated on 5celebrated on 5thththth October 2012. On 12October 2012. On 12October 2012. On 12October 2012. On 12thththth November, birthdays November, birthdays November, birthdays November, birthdays

of 5 children were celebrated. On 24of 5 children were celebrated. On 24of 5 children were celebrated. On 24of 5 children were celebrated. On 24thththth December on the eve December on the eve December on the eve December on the eve

of Christmas birthdays of two chof Christmas birthdays of two chof Christmas birthdays of two chof Christmas birthdays of two children were celebrated.ildren were celebrated.ildren were celebrated.ildren were celebrated.

STARTING A NEW PROJECTSTARTING A NEW PROJECTSTARTING A NEW PROJECTSTARTING A NEW PROJECT

A new project on “Nutritional Support and Health

Awareness for Slum Children and Youth at Bal Sahyog

centers” has been started at Bal Sahyog centres. The

project has been aided by Irish Aid. Almost all the street

children who are rescued suffer from malnutrition.

Hence, Bal Sahyog in collaboration with its associate

members wants to address the greater need for improving

the health care of each of its rescued street children and

to create health awareness. A sample nutritional aid will

consists of milk/fruits/eggs/dry snacks.

Distribution of DressesDistribution of DressesDistribution of DressesDistribution of Dresses

On 13th December 2012, students of Delhi Public School,

Ghaziabad visited Bal Sahyog, interacted with the children,

exchanged their ideas and views on different topics and

distributed clothes to the needy children.

A new Bus in the Campus:A new Bus in the Campus:A new Bus in the Campus:A new Bus in the Campus:

Bal Sahyog has received a new bus for the children

from National Children’s Fund in terms of Donation.

The bus is often used for the children’s weekly trip.

WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop

The World Education Forum recommends: “Everyone has right not only to receive

education, but to receive education of a high

quality”. With this motto on 7th December 2012

an innovative and informative workshop was

organized by Sri Ram Education trust: An

initiative to spread quality education in India.

The small kids were shown a documentary video

on “Motivation and Personality Development”

and the older children were shown another

documentary video on “Importance of

Education in our life”.

The “need to do something for recreation” is an essential element of human biology and

psychology. It is more of a fun embodied in the form of activities to refresh one’s body

and mind. Bal Sahyog always gives importance on two facts: quality of life and effective

time utilization. Bal Sahyog ensures every alternate Saturday that children should visit

new places , new avenues so that children can make a joyful group that help each other

to promote themselves. On 2nd October 2012, 50 children of our Bal Sahyog children

home were taken to Swami Narayan Akshardham Temple. Three house parents

accompanied them. They were told the importance of spirituality in life. On the same day

another 50 children were taken to visit India Gate. In the month of November children

were taken to Redfort. In the month of December almost 50children visited Birla

Temple. Children were taken to Birla Temple park too. Through all these activities Bal

Sahyog emphasizes on the foundation of well being including joy and fulfillment, energy

and peace.

Please return this form along with your cheque or in-kind donation to:

Bal Sahyog, Opp. L-Block Market

Connaught Circus, New Delhi- 110001

Cheques should be made payable to: Bal Sahyog.

For general inquiries, contact Dr. Haresh Kumar Gupta, our Executive Director

(balsahyog@balsahyog.org.in).

All donations are exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act of 1961.

Visit our website: www.balsahyog.org.in,

Talk to us: +91 11-23411995/23411273

The Bal Sahyog Care Home is supported primarily through donations. We encourage you

to become part of our donor community and support our children with your financial or

in-kind donations.

• Sponsor a child for one year 60,000 INR (Payments can also be made in monthly

installments of 5,000 INR)

• Sponsor an outing of your choice for all the children 10,000 INR

• Sponsor a meal in the Care Home 5,000 INR.

• You may share your happiness with our children by celebrating your birthdays,

anniversaries or any such occasions as you may like.

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