Making a difference
Reflective collars for street dogs
More than 185 street dogs got reflective collars under Project Bezubaan ki Awaaz (voice of the voiceless), an initiative of RC Ahmedabad Transcend, RID 3055, with contributions from donors, volunteers, and other well-wishers. They also conducted a health check-up for elderly under Project Ayakshma in which the caretakers were given medical equipment to support their patients.
Rotaract Week projects at Guntakal
During Rotaract Week celebrations, members of RAC Guntakal Elites, RID 3160, took part in a series of community activities. They collected over 60 units of blood at the Mahadan camp held at the Government Blood Centre, Guntakal; exam pads were distributed to over 50 students appearing for Class 10 board exams at government schools; and a yoga session was conducted for 200 students which will help them to lead a healthy life.
A college event promotes mental health
It was a nice blend of music, art, storytelling and interactive sessions at Dear Zindagi 3.0, which aimed to usher in mental well-being and emotional stability among college students at the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women. Staged by RAC IGDTUW, RID 3011, at the college auditorium, more than 300 students attended the event which had a series of stage performances that turned the spotlight on mental health issues. The highlight is a three-round rap music competition adjudged by Sahaj Khatter, CEO of Spitdope, that brought together many artistes.
Equipping students with computer skills
Project Cyber Shiksha (education) of RAC Ingenious Minds, RID 3011, equips students (10–13 years) with computer skills to bridge the digital divide between cities and rural India. This bi-monthly project is being done with the support of Gyan Adhar Welfare Society, and through its well-framed curriculum, both theoretical and hands-on training, has reached out to over 50 students through 17 training sessions till now.
