On the 12th of April, organisations around the world recognised International Day for Street Children: a special day acknowledging the strength and resilience of millions of street children around the world.
This special day is to celebrate and recognise the humanity, dignity and defiance of street children in the face of unimaginable hardships.
There are millions of children in the world whose lives are inextricably connected with public spaces: streets, buildings etc. They rely on the streets for survival and sustenance.
Often they are described in more negative terms such as beggars and thieves. labels that judge a child in this way disguise the fact that these vulnerable children are owed the care, protection and above all, respect due to all children
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A big thank you to Jade @jadeladinaart who visited our children last month and donate paint and art materials and give them a few tips on how to create art from within their soul. The children loved her and she loved them. Thank you also for the donation of her painting called Mind, Body and Soul which she donated to be auctioned with the proceeds going to the children who VITAL supports.It has always been a dream of Jade to empower women and children through education and the arts. Jade looks forward to returning next year with the VITAL team to distribute and teach once again. You're a star.
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The children are all doing well under the guidance of local NGO's on the ground whilst Government schools only reopened June 27th. International tourism has still not opened up but VITAL eagerly awaits to return to see the children and hug them again.
The unusual 2 month dry spell in Kolkata finally ended end of April whilst Europe desperately needs rain as it suffers high temperatures and possible droughts with water shortages
West Bengal chief minister sacks a minister who was arrested for alleged corruption in the recruitment of teachers and Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns in the UK
What is happening in this crazy world? Wishing all our supporters a happy summer and thank you
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With more than 40 million confirmed cases, India has the world's second biggest caseload, behind US. More than half a million deaths have been officially recorded - the third largest toll in the world.
The good news is that daily new cases have fallen to their lowest in nearly two years.
The Omicron variant - which carries more than 50 genetic mutations and is now causing a fresh wave of infections in parts of the world - ripped through India in the winter. Cases have now receded.
On 21 March, India recorded 1,410 new cases, down from a surge peak of 347,000 cases on 21 January. Cases declined quickly, there were fewer severe cases than in previous waves and hospitals were not overwhelmed.
In densely populated countries such as India, living with the virus is possible only when most people have some good protection against severe diseases through previous infection or immunisation - something Indians appear to already have.
On a happier note, Holi, the festival of colors, was celebrated on March 18.
The festival saw restricted celebrations last year due to the pandemic.
Holi marks the last full-moon day of the lunar month. It's a time of great cheer and fun as people smear bright colours on each other. It also symbolises new beginnings
The day is marked with sumptuous feasts and dancing.
Some people also shower each other with flower petals as their bright colours mark the advent of spring. On the eve of the festival, people also light large bonfires to symbolise the triumph of good over evil.
Holi celebrations took place this year without major coronavirus restrictions in India. Across the country, crowds gathered in open streets to celebrate.
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National Education Day is an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958. National Education Day of India is celebrated on 11 November every year.
This National holdiay is celebrated by:all educational institutions in the country mark the day with seminars, symposia, essay-writing, elocution competitions, workshops and rallies with banner cards and slogans on the importance of literacy and the nation's commitment to all aspects of education.
Education is a tool that helps in elevating the social and economic conditions.
National Education Day: Top quotes by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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