Ranchi (Jharkhand) : The International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF), in collaboration with Rao Study Circle, organized a compassionate outreach event for underprivileged children in the Dhurwa, Sector-01 community of Ranchi, Jharkhand. Many families in this area rely on unstable income sources such as agriculture, construction, daily wage labor, and domestic work, which significantly impact their access to education and healthcare. To assist these children, Hare Krishna Rao, head of Rao Study Circle, mobilized resources and support from various sectors.
A dedicated team of volunteers, including Prag Bhusan, Ranjani Kumari, Mukul Anand, Shivam Kumar, Shorya Pratik, Neelam Devi, and Naveen Sinha, came together to provide essential supplies for the children’s daily needs and education. They also spent a joyful afternoon with the children. Despite challenging weather conditions in Ranchi on the day of the event, the children’s enthusiasm remained high. As volunteers arrived in the Dhurwa community, they were met with smiles and warm welcomes.
The distributed aid included rice, flour, lentils, sugar, vegetable oil, soy chunks, and stationery—simple yet vital items for the families. Hare Krishna Rao shared his vision for the event, stating, “Through this initiative, we aim to alleviate the immediate challenges these children face and show them the love and support of the community, helping them cultivate a positive outlook.”
During the aid distribution, volunteers engaged the children with singing and music, creating a lively atmosphere. Prag Bhusan and Ranjani Kumari led the children in song, bringing joy to everyone involved. Prag Bhusan expressed, “Seeing the children’s bright smiles while we sang is incredibly fulfilling. It reminds us that, even in adversity, they hold onto hope.”
The event also featured Neelam Chaudhary, State Minister of the Women’s Wing (Mahila Morcha) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who added to the excitement. She participated in distributing supplies and had heartfelt conversations with the children about their lives and studies. She remarked, “Every child deserves a future filled with hope. Today’s event has shown me their resilience and optimism. Our society must focus more on these vulnerable groups and help them overcome their challenges.”
As the event concluded, Mukul Anand and Neelam Devi spoke with the children, encouraging them to persist in their studies and pursue their dreams despite hardships. Shorya Pratik concluded, “What we’ve accomplished today goes beyond providing material aid; it’s about instilling hope for the future.”
This outreach event not only provided essential assistance to the underprivileged children of the Dhurwa community but also offered emotional support and encouragement. The volunteers from IYDF and Rao Study Circle conveyed warmth and compassion, helping these children maintain their smiles and steadfastly chase their dreams despite adversity.
