Every year on February 27th, the world celebrates World NGO Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the incredible contributions of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) towards making the world a better place. This year, the theme revolves around “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the SDGs.” It’s a theme that resonates deeply in […]
Valentine’s Day isn’t solely reserved for romantic gestures; it’s a chance to honor love in all its forms, from caring for those in need to showing compassion. This year, I got to experience the impact of simple acts of kindness firsthand through our NGO, Wishes and Blessings, during our “Valentine’s Cupcake Drive.” Along with two […]
On February 20th, we honour the World Day of Social Justice 2024, a day designated by the United Nations to promote efforts towards achieving social justice for all. It serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, and exclusion, which continue to plague societies globally. What is social […]
2023 was a year that unfolded like a treasure map, each step leading to a new delight. Yes, there were bumps, detours that left me fumbling for direction, moments of doubt. But each challenge taught me to navigate, improvise, and find beauty in the unexpected. This year’s grand adventure yielded more than gold – resilience, […]
Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This historic document proclaimed the inalienable rights that every individual is entitled to, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. Human Rights in India History: Context […]
Children’s Day is a special occasion that celebrates the innocence, creativity, and potential of the youngest members of our society. This year, the celebration took on an extra layer of excitement as it coincided with the first anniversary of Open Pathshala, a workshop nestled beside the Madipur Metro Station. The festivities were filled with laughter, […]
Jashn-e-Qawwali is a fundraising event organized by Wishes & Blessings for its Skill Development unit-Sahas on the 30th of April at the Siri Fort Auditorium. Dr Geetanjali Chopra along with her stellar team members organised a musical night of Qawwali featuring the band Nizami Bandhu in order to raise funds for Sahas and commemorate the […]
Why do we celebrate World Environment Day? Because everything we are, everything we have been, we owe it all to the environment. We are always surrounded by it and yet we have become so disconnected with it. The World Environment Day, celebrated every year on 5th June since the initiative took off in 1973, puts […]
The theme for International Day of Happiness 2023 is “Be mindful, be grateful, be kind”. What is International Day of Happiness 2023? International Day of Happiness 2023 is commemorated to promote happiness around the world by inspiring individuals to share their happiness with others, whether it be huge or small. This day serves as a […]
International Women’s Day 2023, will be observed on March 8th, it serves as a poignant reminder of both the great strides women have made towards attaining gender equality and the enormous obstacles that still exist in their way. On this day, we honour the accomplishments, advancements, and contributions of women to society and call attention […]
