In Search of a Better Life: Festival Newsletter from Building Blocks

The 10th of November 2018 was a very special day for all our children. Building Blocks India had a celebration for Children’s Day with all the children from the 7 centres. This event was made extra special as it marked the 14th anniversary of Building Blocks India.

Children's Day Celebrations

The program started off with a traditional dance by our talented teacher Diana from Gardenia centre, followed by the lighting of the lamp by our dear children representing each of our 7 centres with Andrew Ambat. The children wore beautiful, contemporary and ethnic costumes and treating us to some amazing dance performances to songs of the different languages in our country. Thanks to our teaching staff who did an amazing job with the choreography. The joy, fun and enthusiasm altogether was quite the spectacle!

Over the years since 2004, approximately 1700 children from underprivileged background have been able to receive free education through Building Blocks India. This includes two free nutritional meals per day, free medical care, excursions and special events. In addition, Building Blocks was able to raise sponsorship for our graduates, thereby enabling them to join regular schools and continue their education from 1st to 10th grade. These past years have been a remarkable journey of fulfilment, in seeing the lives of so many children change for the better.

Visitors And Sponsors

The children's day program was attended by many visitors and sponsors from different parts of the world. We had a team of 10 members from Japan headed by Megumi Shimonaka. They are sponsoring 72 of our graduate students under Project+10. Mr. Bob Harvey, has been fundraising and creating awareness through his charity "Escape from Poverty" in the UK for sponsorship of the Project+10 scholars. Ms.Sharon Le Ruez came specially all the way from Dubai to attend this program. Each of our sponsors received a memento in appreciation for their years of support towards the children's education. They were very impressed with the children's ease at meeting people and talking with them. Seeing the children perform, meeting them and spending time with them, gave the visitors and sponsors the assurance that their sponsorship and support for these children is well worth it. Thanks to Team Marriot who sponsored a delicious meal. Thanks to Resurrection church for hosting the program for the second consecutive year. A very special thanks to Bhakti and Rajiv Talreja of Dream Craft Events and Entertainment Pvt Ltd for managing this event and providing the stage , sound, lights, photography, the backdrop and thus transforming the venue into a magical paradise for the children. They have repeatedly done this for the last 4 years, making it a grand success each time.

A heartfelt thanks to you for making all this possible by supporting our endeavours. You have made a lasting impact on each of these children’s lives and we couldn’t be more grateful for your help and support.