The Happy Feet Project - Delhi, for now. And, wherever esle.

Hello all :)

Its winter, and its cold. Very cold. My mother used to tell me that the cold enters your body through your feet. So if you coat up your feet, that is quite a bit of cold you could prevent from entering, and a lot of warmth from escaping. And, all I can think of right now, are socks. Lots of socks.

Do check if you happen to have spare socks tucked into the back of your cupboards. Or perhaps, if you step into Sarojini, or Lajpat, or anywhere, you could buy plenty from there. Those thick warm ones. They don't cost more than 30 a pair. And, they would not occupy too much space if you roll them into balls, and stuff them down your bag.

And the next time, a little open hand comes in through your car window, or your auto, instead of dropping a pitiful coin or two, could you give that child a pair of socks, please. And if possible, do make sure that he or she wears it in front of you.

I know that a lot of you might think this to be absolutely ridiculous, but that is why we should do it. I know that covering their bare feet would not prevent their bodies from feeling cold, but it would definitely help them feel warmer. And I know, that a lot of you might be thinking that in their hungry, thirsty, freezing conditions, 'socks' may be the last thing anyone would be concerned about. But again, you never know. That would perhaps be one less thing to worry about. And lastly, for all those thinking that how many socks can one hand out to the millions on the streets, if eighty-five of you could give someone one pair of socks at least, that would make eighty-five happier feet on the streets. And that, would just be the beginning.

Thank you for your cooperation. :)

Happy Holidays.

Love,

Rithika

Today, after four days of carrying a ball of socks around, I was able to see somebody else delighted to wear them. I met Geeta outside Malviya Nagar metro station, and she was holding a plate of half-eaten momos she had recently acquired from some kind person. She agreed immediately to wearing the socks, and it took both of us quite a funny while to get her small legs into my socks, which went higher than her knees! I'm guessing she was happy, she didn't say anything, she was too busy making sure nobody made off with her momos while she had been distracted by the socks. But, there you go, one happier pair of feet in Delhi. And no, she didn't ask for money after. =)

By Rithika Nair

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Greenyatra had started his initiative of Zaroorat- A Need

Greenyatra had started his initiative of Zaroorat- A Need in association with one of India's largest chain of multiplexes theaters Fame Cinemas to set up collection boxes in all Fame Cinemas across Maharashtra between 22, December 2011 till 10th of January 2012. You can donate old Clothes, Toys, Books, Stationary, utensils or anything that can be happily used by needy people.... So kindly visit your nearby Fame Cinemas and Gift the happiness of someone's in this festive season because "Your old stuff can be someone's new Gift". Collected items will be collected, sorted, repaired, sewed, packed, transported and distributed to the rural areas & urban slums throughout India.

Our effort is to provide the necessity things to millions of poor and needy people facing great hardship and health risk due to lack of proper clothing and other basic things in far flung areas and urban slums of the country. We work on a premise that one man’s waste can be another man’s richness. It is not only possible, but realistically doable.

For other collection centers apart from Fame Cinemas and more information kindly write us on: zaroorat@greenyatra.org or call us on 022 6588 6649/ 099675 38049.

Support us to spread the cause
If you are interested to support and help us to setup and Donate a collection box, to donate (Donations to Green Yatra are tax exempted under Sec. 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961.) to be a volunteer, co-ordinator in your residential housing society, shopping centre, office, mall, corporate park, School, college and industrial area or you want to help in any other way; feel free to write us.



Location
Operating Office: Ostwal Park, Building no.7 office no. 20, Jesal Park, Bhayandar (East), Mumbai, India 401105
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Donate Ur Old Clothes, Toys and Books in Fame Cinemas Mumbai
‎"Can you play Santa in this festive season" – A Fame and Green Yatra Initiative India's one of the largest chain of multiplexes theaters Fame Cinemas in partnership with GreenYatra has started "Can you play Santa in this festive season" under this initiative we have setup collection boxes in all Fame Cinemas across Maharashtra between 22, December 2011 till 10th of January 2012, where you can donate old Clothes, Toys, Books, Stationary, utensils or anything that can be happily used by needy people.... So kindly visit your nearby Fame Cinemas and Gift the happiness of someone's in this festive season because "Your old stuff can be someone's new Gift". Collected items will be collected, sorted, repaired, sewed, packed, transported and distributed to the rural areas & urban slums throughout India. For other collection centers apart from Fame Cinemas and more information kindly write us on: zaroorat@greenyatra.org or call us on 022 6588 6649/ 099675 38049. Address of Fame Cinemas across Mumbai: Fame Big Cinemas Andheri(w) Citi Mall, Oshiwara Link Road, Andheri (West),Mumbai 400 053. Fame Inorbit mall Malad (W) INORBIT MALL, NEW LINK ROAD, NEAR Hypercity, Malad (west) Mumbai. Fame Raghuleela, Kandivili (w) Raghuleela Mega Mall, Behind Poisar Depot, S.V.Road, Kandivili (West), Mumbai 400 067. Fame Thakur Movies Kandivali (E) Vishnu Shivam Mall.4th Floor, Thakur Village, Kandivali (E), Mumbai-400028. Fame Nakshtra,Dadar(w) Fame Nakshtra, Dadar (Old Kohinoor Theatre) Ranade Road,Opp. Dadar Railway Station, Dadar (West) Mumbai 400 028. Fame Thakur Mall Dahisar (E) Thaku Shopping Mall & multiplex, Western Express Highway, Near Dahisar Toll Naka, Dahisar (E) Mumbai-400101. Fame Neelyog Ghatkopar (E) Neelyog Mall, Patel Chowk,R.B Road, Ghatkopar (E)-400077. Fame Raghuleela Vashi, Opp.Vashi Station, Raghuleela Mega Mall,2nd Floor,Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Fame Kalyan (E) Metro Junction mall, 2nd floor, netivali, kalyan East



About Green Yatra

Green Yatra is a Non-Governmental Charity, actively dedicated to Protection and Conservation of Mother Nature and Environment. The organisation is registered and associated with Planning Commission, Government of India, United Nation and tax exempted u/s 80G of the Income Tax Act. We strive to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem for the benefit of all living creatures by introducing and adopting simple green lifestyle, eco-friendly ideas in our daily lives.

Green Yatra was started and run by individuals who share a strong love and passion for protecting and respecting our only source of life—Mother Nature. We believe in ACTION by doing as much as we can to preserve our environment. Sitting idly, complaining, blaming the system, societies, or commenting on internet forums are THINGS WE DO NOT DO. We believe that by working logically, strategically, and practically with prevention and solution oriented approaches is the only way to reach our goal of nature conservation. The impact of Go Green Ganesha is a token of our dedication, effort, and hard work. One of our main objectives has always been to leave the world better than we found it so we are working sincerely with devotion toward bringing out the VALUE of our nature, hoping for your complete support…

Our Project:

Zaroorat - A Need:

Zaroorat - A Need is our latest new Initiative, which works on a premise that one man’s waste can be another man’s richness. It is not only possible, but realistically doable. Zaroorat - A Need project does not wait for disasters to strike before we are ready to provide for basic human living needs. It’s a bank that makes a difference as it does not deal in money, but in old Clothes, Toys, Books, Stationary etc. and other lots of basic needs durable goods, one of the basic human needs after food and shelter.

The main goal of Zaroorat - A Need initiative is to appropriate basic living needs from a place of abundance to a place of need. We have high hopes that those of us who are more fortunate will respond to this call of balance, care, compassion and all will join hands with Green Yatra to feel the sheer joy of giving and helping our Mother Earth to make it more beautiful, clean, green and pollution free for better Present and Future.

A small part of effort on your part can result in a big leap of difference for a fellow human being who is less fortunate and will help to save our Mother Nature and Environment. for detail visit: http://zaroorat-a-need.blogspot.com/

Go GREEN Kids:

Go GREEN Kids is a unique, innovative international environmental educational and practical Not for profit initiative. We believe that the younger generation is our future and has the potential to be change makers. It is the belief that fuels our campaign and we have opted unique reverse/ retrograde approach to Save Mother Earth, where children aged between 6-18 yrs will Teach and Inspire their Parents, Elders, Teachers and Friends by going green in daily life, by learning how to be more respectful of our Mother Earth, to learn of ways to reduce pollution, recycle and contribute towards a Greener life for all of us. In the process children and schools will also win cash prize of INR. 4, 00,000, scholarships, National Media coverage and lots of other benefits... Everything is absolutely free.

In turn, this initiative will install in our children a more respectful, proud, and conscious character, which will enable them to be even more valuable and appreciated members of our society. Each and every student will awarded with a participation certificate as an encouragement which will be life time asset and credential to them.

Go GREEN Kids initiative concerns with making children aware and helps in sensitizing their minds so that they may be proactive in caring for our environment. We hope to develop and deliver practical and logical approaches toward every aspects of environment saving and conservation as global warming, how they can contribute and support by adopting a green lifestyle and in the process to help & preserve Mother Nature.

Our vision is to form the largest network of young students from around the country and world that would not see environmental preservation as a chore, but would understand its importance and act willingly toward a greener present and future.
We have planned to accomplish this through our campaigns, talk shows, events, dramas and plays, site visits (as Zoo, National parks, rivers, Nature garden, slums, polluted as well as clean natural sites), Eco- Natural picnics, tree plantation, workshops, audio visual presentation, scientific researches and international online forum and activities (includes blogs, website, online community, groups, and forums), where we will discuss various environmental related issues and their impacts and solutions as global warming, alternate energy sources and sustainable living,. We also want to provide a platform for green ideas, concepts, and education that supports underprivileged kids. Our unique content does not only focus and prioritize on theoretical concepts but also on real facts, figures, images, videos, and scientific research.

As you know, Go GREEN Kids has the support of approximately 50 lakhs plus students in various schools across India and hoping to cross 20 million plus magic mark very soon and growing as we speak.
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Go GREEN Ganesha:

Go GREEN Ganesha is a fight against using harmful materials, such as Plaster of Paris for Ganesha Idols. Started in 2010 it's main goal is to save our marine life and environment by adopting Go GREEN Ganesha (eco-friendly) idols as an environment-saving alternative to the harmful Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesha idols that are widely used during the Ganesha festival a popular festival of India. Along with creating awareness, we also provide solutions by introducing Eco friendly Ganesha Idols. In coming year, we are planning to introduce more powerful, logical, strategically, and practical solutions to replace Plaster of Paris’s (PoP) Ganesha Idols with eco-friendly bio degradable Green Ganesha idols.

Some of the prominent supporters of Go GREEN Ganesha 2010 were 93.5 RED FM, MPs Mr. Milind Deora, Mr. Sanjay Nirupam, Mayor of Mumbai—Mrs. Shraddha Jadhav, Mayor of New Mumbai—Mr. Sagar Naik, respected social activists such as Dr. Ravi Kant Singh (Winner of SARRC Youth Award 2009 and Oscars of the medical world, The British Medical Journal Awards 2011) as well as local and national print and electronic media agencies, and social internet networking media.

Email

info@greenyatra.org

Phone

+91 22 6588 6649, +91 9967 538 049

Website

http://www.greenyatra.org

http://www.facebook.com/greenyatra

https://twitter.com/Greenyatra

Morpheus Human Charity Visit to Nava Jyothi ,Marol ,Andheri Mumbai

MHC and Dirty Wall Project is organizing a Christmas party for girls who are residents of "Nava Jyothi Girls Home". We have girls who are from 5 to 18 years old and would be organizing a Puppet show / Magic show and may be activities which could be a group activity.

We have close to 40 girls who are permanent residents and are expecting close to 30 more who are either married or settled somewhere else. We would like to provide each one of them with a individual gift which could be part of the Christmas celebrations.

We would welcome any kind of support you could render either in gifts or by being a volunteer for the event. Hope to see you there.

Stage is set...Popcorns are pouring...Magicians are ready with their surprises...Puppets are eager to perform along with dance performances from residents...DJ is itching to scratch on his mixer all this and many more in an action packed afternoon today at "Navajyoth" Girls Shelter at Andheri (e) between 2 and 5 pm...If you wish to know more about the event call Kailash Shahani on 09870445405 or BBM on 21778DCA....Its Surely a "Merry Christmas"

We have 80 Blankets Pledged by Vispi for the event...Kudos to her...we would like to thank and appreciate all the efforts on behalf of women at the "Nava Jyoth" Shelter...Keep up the good work..

http://www.facebook.com/events/331013463576847/


Morpheus Human Charity (MHC) is a brain child of Morpheus Human Consulting which is one of the premium HR Consulting firm based in Mumbai and presence in 9 cities. The company was established in 2007 and has grown from a 5 employees to a 100 plus associates....The MHC project is in existence because there was a need for a platform where people could come and be a part of any project whether its supporting an Orphanage or for Old Age home. We recieved requests from many of our supporters to open such a forum and here we are...All Set to Go for a journey where we dont intend to look back....

Email help@mhc.co.in
Phone 919870445405

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SHANTIVAN NGO for LEPROSY PATIENTS - NERA, RAIGAD DISTRICT

SHANTIVAN IS A NGO SITUATED FEW MILES AWAY FROM NEW PANVEL WHICH WAS MAINLY FOUND FOR LEPROSY PATIENTS. IT CARRIES OUT VARIOUS PROGRAMMES SUCH AS OLD AGE HOME FOR DEPENDANT SENIOR CITIZENS , FARMING, FLORICULTURE, ETC. WE GOT IN TOUCH WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES THERE TO ENQUIRE ABOUT THE DIFFERENT WAYS IN WHICH WE COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LIVES. HERE IS A LIST OF A FEW APPLIANCES THAT THEY WOULD LOVE TO BE GIFTED THIS DIWALI -
(EVEN 2ND HAND APPLIANCES WOULD ALSO DO , PROVIDED THEY ARE IN WORKING CONDITION)
(1) A WATER COOLER
(2) INVERTER
(3) CD PLAYER WITH MIC SYSTEM (4) WATER PURIFIER

APART FROM THE ABOVE LIST THEY WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ACCEPT DONATION OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY SUM OF MONEY.

WE, AT CA SEHAR, HAVE DECIDED TO VISIT SHANTIVAN AND DO AS MUCH AS WE CAN TO SUPPORT SHANTIVAN, WHICH IS A LIFE LINE AND HOME TO SO MANY SENIOR CITIZENS, LEPROSY PATIENTS. WE HUMBLY REQUEST YOU TO LEND US A HELPING HAND IN WHATEVER WAY YOU CAN.
KINDLY CONTACT THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR SUPPORT -
(1)SHRUTI TORGAL -9892249376
(2)KANCHI THAKKAR- 9821524614
(3)ARCHANA BHATTACHARYA- 9821598487
 (4)ROHIT WAGHMARE- 9920608235
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Writer to help visually impaired write banking exam dec 27th 2011 Mumbai

BE A HELPING HAND
"CHETNA MORE" A GIRL WHO IS VISUALLY IMPAIRED NEEDS A SCRIBE (WRITER ) FOR HER BANKING EXAMS. IT WILL BE HELD MOST PROBABLY ON 27TH OF THIS MONTH OR CAN BE POSTPONED TO ANY OTHER SUNDAY. ANY ONE WHO IS GOOD AT SIMPLE MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS CAN BE THE WRITER. CONTACT HER TO GIVE YOUR INVALUABLE SUPPORT ON 9819320223.

Ca Sehar

Bal Mela on Christmas : Volunteers Required @ Kopar khairane - Maharashtra

Address 
Mermier Bal Ashram at Balaji Garden Grounds, Sector-11 Near FAM Society,Kopar khairane


The BAL MELA is an yearly event organised by JAN VIKAS SOCIETY and approximately 2000 poor kids street children and kids from various centers of navi mumbai will be particpating.

There is arrangement for Breakfast,Lunch and also drawing competition in morning and also 12 game counters . Also there is blind orchestra and DJ in afternoon and then followed by christmas celebration with Carol singing and Santclaus .

Chief Guests includes eminent personalities from Shri GANESH NAIK Family .

So lets be compassionate to street children and be glad to gve the service as volunteers to this mega event.

Also various MBA students from SIES NERUL are also volunteering ... so lets together make a difference...

We need 60 volunteers for the event so please come together n volunteer :)

 By Ca Sehar, CA Abhilash Tewari and Vaidhei Chitlangia
http://www.facebook.com/events/152942771479475/


This mega event of having celebration with those who have never celebrated will be made lighter and brighter with the kind contribution and collaboration of yours. If you want to do something for these who do not have anything, then Lend Us Your Hand! Your kind assistance would be valued more as we are at the threshold of that fabulous day. You can render your shoulders with us by being volunteers.

http://www.casehar.com/christmas--bal-mela.html


CA Sehar is a Group of CA students and CA's who work together and conduct various activities for the benefit of the society.

We believe that there is no pleasure in this or in the other world equal to the joy of being helpful to those around you. Do not lose the opportunity for this rare pleasure.

We think our small efforts will make a difference to the society and hence the motto CA's with a DIFFERENCE.

Our events:
1:Blood Donation Camp : 20th June 2010 : http://www.casehar.com/blood-donation-event.html

2.Stationery & Book Donation : Turbhe Slum: 1st July 2010:
http://www.casehar.com/book-donation.html

3.Colouring Competition and Clothes Donation: 13th Jan 2011:
http://www.casehar.com/clothes-donation--colouring-competition.html

Goonj "RAHAT" camps in Delhi & Faridabad

1. At: Parking Area Ground Floor
Woodbury & Brentwood Towers,
Charmswood Village,
Faridabad
On: 25th Dec 2011 (Sunday)
From: 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
Camp Volunteer: Ms. Monica Gupta (8860008921)

2. At: Infront of Mother Dairy,
East end Apartment,
Mayur Vihar Phase 1
New Delhi
On: 25th Dec 2011 (Sunday)
From: 11.00 am to 2.00 pm
Camp Volunteer: Mr. Sivaraman (9350880040)

Santa on Wheels - 2011! - Spreading Joy among street children

It's that time of the year again when the Santa in you rides through the bustling streets of Bombay, spreading cheer and mirth amongst the children who call those very streets their home. Just like the last two years we plan to distribute chocolates to these kids on Christmas Day!


Last year there were about 10-15 Santas riding around town, spreading the Christmas Cheer! One could buy a pack of Chocolates(Cadbury Eclairs preferably) and then go around your locality in a vehicle or on foot, stop at traffic signals or settlements by the road side and distribute chocolates. And while you are at it, don't forget to don your Santa Hat!


If you are not able to do so, we are also accepting contributions (Rs. 120 for a packet of 100 choclates). The chocolates will then be distributed by other Santas!


To register just call us up on  Rushikesh  9820023362!
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Time: December 24, 2011 from 9am to 11am
Location: Bandra Reclamation
City/Town: Bandra, Mumbai
Phone: 8108492629
Event Type: charity, awareness, health
Organized By: Vivek Anandan
Latest Activity: 11 hours ago

As a part of the Youth for Unity Program, Mumbai 227 is organizing a Cycling Santas campaign. We would love for cyclists to come forward and help the cause. The plan is to put on Santa caps and collect old clothes, blankets, books and toys from housing societies in and around Lilavati Hospital and distribute them to pavement dwellers. Lets spread the cheer 

Cyclists to gather at 9am at Parijat Building Compound, Opp MET, Neat Lilavati Hospital

http://cyclists.in/events/cycling-santas?rsvpConfirm=1

Crazy Wanderers - Kolkata - e for the welfare of underprivileged children and old people

Crazy Wanderers is a backpackers travel community which operates from the 300 years old city of joy "KOlkata".promoting tour plans across the Globe for a better cause i.e for the welfare of underprivileged children and old people {which means Traveling for a better cause}. We have facilities like: 1.Homestay with an Indian Family and enjoy the culture and habits. 2.Rooms available from 10$ to $30 per night depending upon facilities like Television, Internet access Breakfast to Dinner and car rent-Transport. .After all its not all about money but about doing something for people who are deprived of everything in this universe. Lots of other surprises are hidden which they can only get when they arrive in India and meet us. we are sure we can make a wonder. Rupak Chatterjee travel@crazywanderers.com or crazywanderers1@gmail.com


Villages of Volunteership are
1.Sunderbans the wildlife Forest
2.Bolpur Tibal VIllage
3. Calcutta Stray Dogs love and care.





http://volunteers-crowdyplanet.blogspot.com/
CRAZY WANDERERS FOUNDATION
a/s Dr Rupak Chatterjee
39 Babutala Road;
Nager Bazaar
Dumdum, Kolkata-700074
West Bengal
India



Dr.Rupak Chatterjee
Contact Number.
+9133 32451481
+919330659957

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/rupak.chatterjee1?ref=tn_tnmn

Trek to Vasai fort for visually challenged students Sunday, January 8, 2012

Dear Friends,
This is the 8th year that 'Kalpavihar Adventure' has arranged a trek to Vasai fort for visually challenged students on 8th January 2012.

Mr. Shridatt Raut will be with us to narrate an incredible valour & heroic deeds of Maratha warriors. So these students can enjoy & familiarize themselves with historical monuments & the beautiful natural surroundings.

This is purely a social activity. We are not taking any charges from these students.

Name Of Event : Trek to Vasai fort for visually challenged students
Type : Costal Fort
Location : Vasai
Date : 08th Jan 2012
Trek Fee : Rs. 350/- for volunteers. Includes Travelling by private
bus, breakfast, lunch, evening Refreshment.

Meeting Point : Kamla Mehata Blind School, Dadar (E) at 6.00am on 8th
Payment Rules : You have to pay the advance Rs. 350/- before 30th
Dec. and confirm your participation.

Those who are interested to willingly volunteer for this program pl join us and bring a day of happiness in their visually challenged lives.

About Vasai Fort
Vasai, also called Bassein, lies about 48 kms north of Mumbai just across the Ulhas River. The fort in the old city was the headquarter of the Portuguese in the north, next in importance to Goa. The coastal land-fort of Vasai was surrounded by sea on three sides and to the landside it had a moat which was filled by sea-water. Its 4.5kms long strong stone wall had 11 bastions. Vasai fort, built during Portuguese dynasty in 1535. Marathas won this fort in 1739 under Chimaji Aappa Peshwa and built 3 temples in fort. Portuguese stayed here from 1535-1739. Marathas ruled from 1739-1818. After that British won it.

For booking & other details contact pl. write to kalapavihar@yahoo.com
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Vaishali G Desai

Art with Sunayna - Becoming self sufficient with home made cards

sunayna.navani  makes
* cards
* envelopes
* charts
* Earrings
* Photo frames &
* Wall hanging
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.183521264995237.49600.139301272750570&type=1

E-mail id - sunayna.navani@gmail.con
Website
http://artwithsunayna.wordpress.com

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School Without Walls - Yeoor Village Thane

The vision of this program is to run outdoor and creative education in schools for personal and social development of children. Activities and sessions are based on the academic curriculum. This is meant to supplement the learning which takes place in the classroom.

School Without Walls is working with Gram Vikas Mandal Primary School, located at Patonapada, Yeoor Village in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Thane. This school has students till 7th standard. For higher education children have to go school and college in Thane city which is 5-9km from their villages.

The children of this school are from tribal communities and live in dense area of the national park. These children are not exposed to city lofe and have never visited public places like post offices, art galleries, etc.

After discussing with the Principal of the school, School Without Walls began outdoor and creative education based programs for these children. Permission was granted once the Principal became aware of the importance of experientioal learning for children. The school staff also belives that this program will increase attendance, and children will gain a platform to enhance their potential skill and capacities.

Email
swwindia@gmail.com
Phone
+918097208639, +918080252958
Website
http://swwindia.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/School-Without-Walls/163930270340431?sk=info