Christmas spirit found in social initiatives

Some organisations and educational institutions in Bengaluru have embraced the spirit of Christmas through social activities this festive season, from building toilets to donating warm clothes to people in need.

The SCEAD Foundation is on a mission to build 48 toilets for the tribal residents of Maddur Colony in Chamarajanagar district. “So far, we have constructed 10 toilets, with 38 more expected to be completed by the end of January. More than just infrastructure, it is about restoring dignity and improving hygiene,” said Siju Thomas Daniel, a director at the Foundation. The Foundation, along with the Forest Department, is also planting 7,000 saplings in the southern parts of Bengaluru for environmental conservation.

The students of St. Joseph’s Boys High School engaged themselves in an outreach programme organised for Christmas during the first week of December. “The students, with support from their parents, collected blankets, medicines, stationery, and toiletries, which were distributed to elderly homes and individuals affected by HIV. The programme reached various institutions across Bengaluru, Anekal, and rural areas in Manvi-Raichur,” said Sunil Fernandes S.J., Principal of the school, emphasising that “concrete and tangible acts of love are the essence of Christmas.”

On December 16, St. Claret PU College in Jalahalli organised its annual charity event, ‘Namma Santa,’ during which 8,000 students raised ₹12 lakh for the welfare of terminally ill cancer patients, underprivileged children, and orphans. The students also engaged the cancer patients and underprivileged children in an afternoon of celebration, organising games and providing other entertainment for them.

Published - December 24, 2024 11:05 pm IST