There are so many amazing NGOs that are doing some phenomenal work in India, these NGOs work hard in the field to bring about change in a hands-on approach. Different NGO's work in different ways for their own causes to achieve one common goal, making this society a better place to live in. Few NGOs work for the education and rights of underprivileged children residing in slums, orphanages and shelter homes. Some NGOs work to eliminate hunger & malnutrition. Some NGOs work to improve the conditions of senior citizens in India. Some NGOs work for improving the conditions of animals. Some NGOs work altogether for the betterment of environment and plants.
I had recently volunteered at a NGO, LAKSHYAM. Since its inception in 2004, LAKSHYAM has established itself for the welfare of the society, and mankind at large. Engaged in a number of social welfare activities like child welfare, health, education and women empowerment, Lakshyam has rigorously aimed at implementing effective and innovative solutions to improve quality of life of the not-so-privileged communities. Lakshyam's ‘Butterfly Program’ provides Remedial Education Centers for students, in order to fill the gap in the government education system. Lakshyam ‘Toy Library’ aims at delivering toys and books from the privileged kids to the not-so-privileged ones. Till now, over 2,00,000 toys and books have been distributed across India. Lakshyam's ‘Rooh Program’ tirelessly strives to educate the women of India and empower them with the confidence to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Following are the various objectives Lakshyam aims at:
- To help rural women learn easily employable skills
- To grant a financially independent status to rural women
- To help women protect themselves from domestic violence
- To help women attain the independent stance and say in the household by means of financial independence
- To give children a conducive and progressive environment for their development without any short comings
- To provide free-of-cost remedial education to children and give a fair access to education to all
- To help children choose the right career path and ensure the availability of fair opportunities to all
- To see rural India grow with its ethnicity and pristine beauty
- To create a cycle of giving back. Where talent, in stead of flowing towards urban cities, gives back to its home
- To save drowning neighborhoods from the plight of poverty
- Promote education and fill in the gaps created by money
- To attract well-educated teachers and provide standard education to children dwelling in rural areas
I had volunteered at Lakshyam’s Ghaziabad centre. The centre has children with age group ranging from 4 to 12. All these children belong to not so financially developed families. Also these children lacked primary education. But here at Lakshyam, these children are provided with all the necessities comprising of lots of stationery, books, clothes and uniforms. I had an amazing experience spending time with students. Teaching them various subjects like English, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Computers and Hindi was completely a unique experience for me. The children were very sweet and cooperative. And they had the zeal to learn new and interesting things. And I was amazed to see how some girls had remarkable dancing skills.
Overall I feel blessed to have worked with LAKSHYAM the best Volunteer Organization in India. It is always good to do something for the well being of our nation. I hope to stay in touch with this organization and do my bit whenever required.
Overall I feel blessed to have worked with LAKSHYAM the best Volunteer Organization in India. It is always good to do something for the well being of our nation. I hope to stay in touch with this organization and do my bit whenever required.
