New Delhi - Nov. 28, 2006 – RRF announced today that its family of children celebrated children’s day on November 14, 2006 with festivities across all its projects. The slum dweller children from the Raina Prayas project celebrated the day with a visit to the children fantasy park Appu Ghar (Delhi’s answer to Disney World) in Delhi, preceded by a day of arts, music and dance competition amongst its children.
The versatility of the Raina Prayas children was in ample abundance as they competed with each other in terms of poetry, acting, dance, music, anchoring and painting. This was followed the next day, by the children being taken to Appu Ghar for a day of fun and frolic at the renowned games park.
RRF spokesperson Sanjay Supehia said, “It is amazing to see these children grow in terms of their confidence and knowledge, over the years. It is doubly fulfilling when you see the smiles on the faces of these children and remember that the same children some time back were either loitering on the streets of Bawana or were being forced to work to earn a living at a tender age.”
RRF Spokesperson Sanjay Supehia also issued an appeal to all its donors and patrons to donate generously to the cause of these slum dweller’s children. Donations can be made in two ways-
- Online on donations OR
- By sending a check payable to “Robin Raina Foundation” to the following address:
Robin Raina Foundation – Raina Prayas Project,
2075 Lake Shore Landing,
Alpharetta, GA 30005
About Children’s Day
Children’s day is celebrated on 14th November every year to mark the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. He was one of the foremost leaders of Indian freedom struggle and the favorite disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. Jawahar Lal Nehru is widely regarded as the architect of modern India. He was very fond of children and children used to affectionately call him Chacha Nehru.
About Raina-Prayas
RRF and Prayas, one of the largest charities in India (www.prayaschildren.org) have partnered together to adopt 400 children belonging to slum areas, in Bawana in North West Delhi, India and today run an institution to provide these children with food, clothing, education, hope and an upbringing that provides these children with a childhood full of fun and joy.
About the Robin Raina Foundation
A 501(c) charity, Raina foundation has been setup to raise funds for work to be carried out to empower children who need help around the world. The foundation's focus is to make a difference in the lives of children - who are handicapped, blind, mentally challenged, sick or in need of urgent medical help and underprivileged kids who need education.
RRF Contacts:
Sanjay Supehia (678)517-8688
ssupehia@rainafoundation.com
