“The greatest joy in all living is the joy that comes from giving.”
For the children to understand this joy of giving and to know the value of sharing, we at Tatva started a drive called the ‘Joy of Giving.’
True joy lies in giving and no one has become poor by giving. Children were motivated by teachers and parents to contribute heartfully towards this noble cause.
Charity begins at home. We were all taught by our elders and parents that sharing is caring. We as teachers wanted to imbibe the same into our children and help them experience that giving liberates the soul of the giver.
We charted a grade-wise plan to receive contributions from the children. They generously contributed for the same.
Our pre-primary children contributed the following. 25 kgs of sugar, 40 kgs of Bombay Rava and idli rava each, 45 kgs of peanuts, 40 kgs of atta, and 15 kgs of tamarind.
Our primary children contributed 20 cartons of coconut oil, 16 cartons of toothpaste and toothbrushes, 16 cartons of shampoo, 15 cartons of bath soaps, and 16 cartons of detergent.
Our middle school and high school children together contributed 55 kgs of urad dal, 35 kgs of jaggery, 110 kgs of moong dal, 70 kgs of toor dal, and 10 cartons of body lotion.
The students also brought clothes/toys/books/stationery/bedsheets etc.
All these contributions were donated to those in real need.
On 20th December 22 a few staff members along with a few students, took a part of the collection and went to ‘Swadhar Greh’ (for women in difficult circumstances) in Nizampet.
It was a mixed feeling of happiness for being able to help the needy and a sad feeling after seeing their unfortunate life. Our students shared their experience of visiting these two places and understood how blessed they were, they also shared that their contribution was of some help to the needy.
On 22nd December 22 we went to an orphanage in Jagathgiriguta and shared a part of our collection along with a few teachers, students, and our bhaiyahs.
On the same day, we went to a slum area where a family supported around 50 students by helping them study in the evenings and feeding them.
“It’s easier to take than to give.”
This drive was just a drop in the ocean but had and will have a great impact on our students as they learned the art of sharing and caring.
Be A Generous Giver
We love giving
And help others make a living
You do not lose anything by giving
But in return wait for your blessings
Never hesitate to be a giver
Givers are never losers
You win hearts by being a giver
And bring a smile and hope
God has created you to be a giver
He will take care of being your giver
You don’t become small by giving
You change lives by giving
It takes a big heart to give
And a small hand to receive.
Be a generous giver
And count the blessings you receive.
Thank you
Anitha Mary
Primary English Teacher & Coordinator