Children's Day Celebrations - Newsletter from Bangalore

On the 17th of November 2019 Building Blocks India celebrated  “Children’s Day” for the children of all its branches. This celebration also coincided with the 15th anniversary of Building Blocks India. It has been an amazing and fulfilling journey to see hundreds of children getting an education, care and nutrition for so many years. All this would not be possible without your support, association and partnership with us. Here are the highlights of the celebrations and the other events for this month. Children's Day Performances Building Blocks India celebrated Children’s Day on the 17th of November. What a show!!! Our children were such stars!! The theme was "THIS PLANET IS OUR HOME" and all the songs, dances and play that the children performed were based on protecting our environment. It was a very meaningful event when we could bring about greater awareness of the preservation of our earth, for the next generation. With the help of the teachers and centre managers, the children from K3, K4, K5 and Project +10 put up a spectacular performance.  A big round of applause for the teachers and the team who choreographed the dances, and so patiently taught the children. The show would not have been a success if not for the hard work and perseverance of the teachers and centre managers. Visitors The Children's day wouldn't have been such a grand success without all our dear friends who visited, cheered and encouraged the children's performances and their achievements.  We would like to thank you for taking the time to come and make this event very special for everyone - and especially for the children. It was wonderful to hear you all share stories of your association and experiences with Building Blocks. You deserve all the appreciation and thanks for your help and support, which is what keeps our cause to educate the children alive and progressing. Japanese Team's Visit To Building Blocks A visit by a team from Japan  Led by Ms Megumi Shimonaka and Mr Kota. We are very thankful for the team who travelled over six thousand kilometres to visit Building Blocks again this year. We appreciate your interest in getting to know the children, sponsoring their education and giving them a better future. It was such a special time.  The team spent time with each of the children that they sponsor, gave of them a very good leather bag for their school-work, played games, visited their homes in the slums, met with their parents and saw first-hand where the children come from, what their living conditions are and the need to support their education to break the cycle of poverty.   We want to thank Ms Megumi Shimonaka, Mr Kota and the team for many years of their association with Building Blocks India and their continued sponsorship of the education of these needy children. redBus Employee Engagement

A special day for all the children at Freesia!    A visit of all heads of departments of redBus company. It was a wonderful time spent by the children with them, interacting, performing, showing all that they are learning. The team got a tour of the school. Project +10 children also got to meet the team. They surprised the redBus team by doing a skit highlighting the redBus company and their transport services.  Thanks to the redBus team for taking the time to come and interact with the children. They also  painted the entrance wall of Freesia school to and make it special for the children. After 15 months in India I have seen, first-hand the wonderful transformation of young lives as our children take the first steps towards gaining the education their parents and forebears never had. It's Christmas ! All donations especially valued CLICK HERE to DONATE