Deepavali Celebrations for 333 PWD kids

A microproject by VOICE Trust
Deepavali Celebrations for 333 PWD kids

Summary

This microproject will bring joy, dignity, and inclusion to 333 children with disabilities during the Deepavali festival. Through festive activities, new clothes, gifts, and special meals, children will feel celebrated and part of the community. The event will boost their self-esteem and create lasting memories, while also raising awareness among volunteers, donors, and the public about the rights and needs of children with disabilities.

$10,000
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$9,944
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0
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10
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Challenge

Many children with disabilities are excluded from mainstream festival celebrations due to social, economic, or accessibility barriers. This often leads to feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, and lack of social interaction. By organizing an inclusive Deepavali celebration, this project ensures that 333 children with disabilities can participate fully, experience joy and community, and feel valued and recognized during an important cultural festival.

Solution

This microproject directly addresses these challenges by organizing a fully inclusive Deepavali celebration for 333 children with disabilities. The project will provide new festive clothes, gifts, and special meals, ensuring that each child feels recognized and celebrated. Structured cultural activities, games, and group interactions will encourage social participation, helping children build confidence and form connections with their peers.

Long-Term Impact

These kids will get the opportunity to grow up with pride, and overcome the misery of isolation and dependence. Newfound access to education and socialization will help them to develop alongside their peers, and to eventually achieve employment and independence. Just as importantly, their caregivers will be freed to pursue greater economic security and fuller lives for themselves. This project will help struggling families find lives joy and meaning, and in turn strengthen entire villages.

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Organization Information

VOICE Trust

Location: Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - India
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Twitter: @VOICETrichy
Project Leader:
Janet G. Preethi
Tiruchirpalli , Tamil Nadu India
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