Winter Relief Success

The campaign i mentioned in my previous post was a total HIT!!!!

i will soon post the pictures

time for me to work on a new program... thanks for the support people :)

Winter Relief

This campaign is a simple answer to a recurrent but often ignored problem. Many people die needlessly every year due to cold simply because they don't have sufficient clothes.

AND what we call for is only the extra clothes lying waste in our wardrobes. It's a valuable resource for those who have none. Even if each person involved in the campaign gives out just one old shirt/jacket/shawl/blanket/sari/tee/trousers/shorts/sweaters we will be able to provide for thousands of people on the streets!!

while we keep crying 'cold ...cold' wearing so many woolens and under the covered house, there are so many people who are spending the nights under the open sky with very few clothes/woolens

Yes.the campaign still has a lot of scope for growth. And this is where we need YOU -

* Help us collect more and more clothes by giving us your old ones.

It is YOUR participation in our work that can truly help in 'Making Clothing a Matter of Concern'

Collection centers in MUMBAI..DELHI and JAIPUR
for more info get in touch with me ...

Last date of donation 10th DECEMBER 2010

Miniland- a new project,a new dream

PUNKAM CHARITABLE TRUST

Mini land

Children should have the best of both worlds. Eastern culture with Western competitive standards will hold hands here. We aim to preserve and enhance the highest standard of culture and intelligence to prepare a winning generation for the 21st century. Our children will grow up to be accommodative, caring, sharing and bright individual. They will be emotionally balanced, confident and strong.

About Mini land
A unique, one of its kind concept, MINI LAND is a place where children can grow and develop while reading, listening and playing. Here they move from dependence to independence – from shaky coordination to refined skills, from body language to verbal communication, from self-absorption to growing social awareness.

MINI LAND offers you a unique opportunity to be a part of these delightful years and to witness the transformation of restless kids into young, confident children, ready to make a place for them in the world.

MINI LAND caters to the age group of 2 ½ to 4 ½ years old kids and offers the best of Montessori, and play way and thereby combines the best methods. At MINI LAND, we believe in bringing up children who are all rounders, who can use their 5 senses effectively by enjoying, exploring and gaining new knowledge. MINI LAND ensures all round development of the child and exposes him to many aspects of life.

Particulars	Amount (Rs.) per annum
Rent:	30,000-50,000
Lights	5,000-7,000
Water	500-800.
Traveling expenses	50,000-70,000
Kids furniture/toys	1,00,000-2,00,000
Extra Curricular Activities	40,000-60,000
Salary	75,000-85,000

We are looking for donors who will help us carry forward our ambition of making learning an entertaining experience for children.

Mini land plans to have its presence in Thandla, a remote village in Madhya Pradesh. Mini land is expecting 50+ kids in next three years. Some call it pre-school, some call it Fun-school, we call it Mini land; a pre- school that believes in enlightening children by entertaining them. Mini land looks nothing like a pre-school, but rather like a toddler’s heaven.

Budget Details

Model A: 4 Lakhs (Villages and Rural India)

Mini land is brought to you by Punkam Charitable Trust, managed by

• Mr.Rakesh Jain, B.Com
Director Mini land/ Founder Trustee Punkam Charitable Trust

• Heena Jain, BA
Head –Curriculum
Associate trustee member of Punkam Charitable Trust

• Narayan Guruji, BA
Mini land Operations Head
Formerly working for beneficiary activities

Budget Includes: Rent Fee, Kids Furniture, Educational Toys, Play Equipment, Advertisement Materials, Educational CD’s, Student Kit, staff salary.
Budget Does Not Include: Painting (Rs.10, 000 to Rs.15, 000), Office Furniture, Music System, and T.V.

Basic Details:

Q. What type of property is used for this opportunity?
A. Residential

Q. Floor area requirement:
A. 3500 Sq.Ft. (Above budget is being calculated by keeping in mind a 3 room,1 terrace and a 2 hall premises.

Q. Number of teachers:

A. total 7 employees (2 teachers, 2 maids, 1 receptionist, 1 guard, 1 driver)

Q. School timings:

A. 9am-11am

Q. Activities:

v Art and Craft

v Sand play

v Water play

v Social interaction

v Sharing habits

v Dramatics

v Dance

v Music

v Story sessions

Please help us by donating generously.

Thanking you

Heena Jain
(Associate trustee Member)

Punkam Charitable Trust

Dr Deepak Purohit wrote to Presidents about Swine Flu (Wearing masks is not MUST )‏

Dear All,

PLEASE GO THROUGH THIS

My dear President,

I agree with you that swine flu awareness is needed, but there is no need
to be panicky and join the publicity propaganda carried out by media and
others which acts as a vehicle to spread misconception than to spread
scientific information.

These are few facts about swine flu when discussed with the leading
epidemiologists.

1) Swine flu, that is H1N1 flu is not new, first detected in 1987

2) Infective stage of flue is 5 days, 1 day before and 4 days after onset
of symptoms

3) The best way to prevent it spreading is asking patient having symptoms
of flu like fever cough and running nose to take rest at home for 4 days so
he does not transmit it

4) Masks are of limited value if any, in this disease, it can spread
through droplets on your skin, through contact etc, and I have seen that
the masks in Pune are worn as fashion statement, while walking on road
today morning I saw people wearing masks coming out for a morning walk with
their dogs!, many wearing masks around their necks, and so on, infect these
masks shall act as the vehicles to carry the virus, instead, avoiding
crowded places or cinema halls or malls where air conditioners are on, is
advisable, because you get recalculated air, where the virus density
multiplies

5)Death after H1N1 flu is not common, infect infections like measles is
taking toll of thousands more every year, and we are oblivious of the
facts. Swine flu is being blown out of proportion by media trying to create
hysteria among lay people.

6) Fever accompanied by respiratory distress, should be immediately
notified which is likely to be a complication of H1N1 flu

7)The mortality is less than .01 percent of those affected, that means may
be one in 10,000 affected is likely to suffer the life loss.

8) If you remember, 2 years ago SARS was blown out of proportion, what
happened? Humans develop immunity to the virus, the same is going to
happen, we develop immunity in due course of time, the virus is in the air,
you can not stop it, our body is already developing the immunity so nothing
to panic.
We need to take care of children and elderly who have less immunity and do
not let them go to crowded places that are all.

WE MUST START THIS CAMPAIGN OF NOT TO BE AFRAID OF THIS FLU AND LET YOUR
DAILY WORK CONTINUE AS NORMAL, NO MASKS FOR ORDINARY CITIZENS, HEALTH CARE
WORKERS OR SPECIFIC EXPOSED TO LOT OF CROWDED ENVIRONMENTS MAY BE
BENEFITED, NOT PROVEN.

I am amazed to hear that people are selling masks of RS 20 each which are
available to less than Rupee 1 in the market.
See who is getting benefited?

Please spread the scientific info, do not join the band wagon and stick to
science, that should be the order of the day.


Deepak Purohit
District governor

Tips to keep away Swine Flu‏

The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are ten tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.

1. Wash your hands frequently

Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.

2. Get enough sleep

Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.

3. Drink sufficient water

Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.

4. Boost your immune system

Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.

5. Keep informed

The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.

6. Avoid alcohol

Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that can actually decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system may be strong.

7. Be physically active

Moderate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will significantly perk up your immunity.

8. Keep away from sick people

Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone else's nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.

9. Know when to get help

Consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed.

10. Avoid crowded areas

Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside.

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Sponsoring a Child– Contributing Towards the Noblest Cause

The best way one can change the life of an underprivileged child is by changing the environment in which they live. And one can change the environment of a child by sponsoring the child, which will bring long term benefits to the child. It will not be beneficial just to the child only but it will be beneficial for both the family of the child and the community. By sponsoring a child one will help to fund vital development work in the child's community such as digging wells, improving sanitation and building health clinics. This will further ensure that the child is receiving basic necessities of the life that will help them to grow in a healthy environment.

There are many children around the world, which are still living in poverty and sponsorships is the best way to change the future of these children as with this funds they are provided with the basic necessities and good opportunity for the future. Sponsoring a child will also provide one with the warm feeling of immense satisfaction. Child sponsorship programs are more focused on children who are deprived of even minimal food, water and shelter. These programs provide a helping hand to such children to whom everyone else has turned their back.

Anyone can come forward and get involved in sponsoring a child by donating a certain amount of money to a NGO, which is running a program in child sponsorship domain. A fixed amount of money is contributed in every months and duration of the contribution is as per the wish of the person till when he want to sponsor the child. A person can sponsor the child for longer period if he wishes to provide the child with better education and safe future. Further a person sponsoring a child take care of all the basic requirement of the child life, right from the education, health, housing to various other basic necessities of life.

The major objectives behind sponsoring a child is to provide the child with a home, basic education and overall development under the proper love and care that will help him grow as a distinct individual. There are many NGOs, who work only for the betterment of the children but they also run various other programs that will work for the betterment of the entire underprivileged section. They help the entire affected community to progress and lift them up from the poverty.

In today’s situation, child sponsorship is the last hope left for many underprivileged children around the world. Local authorities alone will not be able to bring major changes in the society without the help of higher strata of the society. Even the smallest contribution from the higher section of the people can make a huge difference. Participating in a child sponsorship program is almost insignificant thing for people living in an economically stable society, but it can prove to be of great help for a child in need. If everyone who can afford gets involved in a child sponsorship program then the world would be a better and happier place to live in.

Universal Language Of Hugs...

HUGS
(Author Unknown)

There's something in a simple hug

That always warms the heart;

It welcomes us back home

And makes it easier to part.


A hug's a way to share the joy

And sad times we go through,

Or just a way for friends to say

They like you 'cause you're you.


Hugs are meant for anyone

For whom we really care,

From your grandma to your neighbor,

Or a cuddly teddy bear.


A hug is an amazing thing-

It's just the perfect way

To show the love we're feeling

But can't find the words to say.


It's funny how a little hug

Makes everyone feel good;

In every place and language,

It's always understood.


And hugs don't need new equipment,

Special batteries or special parts -

Just open up your arms

And open up your hearts!

Non profit organization is best to suit the needs of poor and destitute

It is one of the best deeds in the world to work dedicatedly for the betterment of anyone’s life, which is urgently in need of fund and your help. It is with this philosophy that non profit organizations work for a range of sections in our population. The major endeavor of these non profit organizations is to give every probable amenity to the needy ones, so that they can have some sort of convenience to life’s essential things. Though we are living in the age of technical advancements; still, the central part is that a majority of section lives below the poverty line. Even, among them, there are many people and children that are left behind in the battle of the social order, just because they don’t have enough wherewithal's to fund the essentialist.

Now, the non profit organization that works for the growth of disadvantaged and destitute children keeps a track of everything. They know that such children need tender care and certain essential facilities of life. You might have met children that are found either pleading people for a rupee on the streets or working as masons in some factory or selling flowers at traffic signals. This is really an unavoidable scene that can make anyone cry for their helplessness. It is not that they are ordained to live that life. It is their poor conditions that force them to drag that pathetic lifestyle.

There are a lot of such organizations present in the country that are committed to serve the nation. Each and every non profit organization is concerned about helping definite sections of people, such as some help underprivileged children, others are helping the elderly people and yet another help those youths that have no access to basic education or facilities of life and are career oriented.