social work

Why should students be involved in social work and volunteering? : Dr. Swati Popat Vats
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When I was in school, we had a subject called – Social Service, as part of this we had to ensure that we did some social service and volunteer work in the community and we would also be graded on...
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Kindness- The Way to Unity : Rekha Shahani
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I feel your feelings. My wisdom flows from the Highest source. I salute that source in you. Let’s work for unity and love. -Mahatma Gandhi   Kindness unites us. It has the power to change the world, if we choose...
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Peace Education Works! : Kirthi Jayakumar
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If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? And why? What is your greatest fear in life? I asked different groups of students I meet on a regular basis for Peace Education programs, both these questions. The students ranged from...
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This man is running a free school for children under a metro bridge in Delhi
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This is the story of a changemaker who believed in the power of education and kindness. What it resulted in came to be known as the “Free School Under the Bridge”.  Rajesh Kumar Sharma from Delhi has been running a...
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A Small Step To Make The World Better: A Guide On How To Donate Online For Children’s Education
A famous quote by Charles Glassman goes like “Kindness begins with understanding that we all struggle”. This holds perfect truth when we look at the status of children devoid of basic education in India today. Amidst all this, kindness comes...
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This man from Hyderabad has rescued more than 77,000 animals! This is his story.
A usual day in Pradeep's life starts with looking after over a dozen rescued dogs who he shares his home with. These dogs are affected with various disabilities, impairments and those without limbs. Pradeep Parakuth shelters these abandoned dogs which...
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Meet Archana Soreng: A 26 years old Tribal Climate Activist from Odisha working to empower indigenous communities
"We need concrete Climate Action- not empty promises. The future of their generation depends on it"- believes an excited and committed Archana Soreng while talking about the importance of climate action and the indigenous communities involved in it.  26 year...
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Meet the Forest Man of India: Padma Shri Jadav Payeng
“I will plant till my last breath”- says an enthusiastic Jadav Payeng who has a forest reserve in his name, fully developed and grown by himself. This is why he is also known as Jadav”Molai” Payeng. This is his story...
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Meet the doctor couple working to tackle high infant mortality rates in rural India
Located in Western Maharashtra, some 1,000 kilometers from Mumbai and bordering Chhattisgarh, Gadchiroli district is a backward rural region. 60 percent of its landmass is covered by forests and 80 per cent of the people live below the poverty line....
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Meet Chinmayi- winning over ADHD one day at a time to becoming the youngest covid warrior of the country
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Click here to watch the exclusive Youngbees podcast with Chinmayi The Covid 19 pandemic had a huge impact on all of us. An interesting thing to note was the participation of various age groups in raising awareness and spreading kindness....
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