International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste | 29th September Food is one of the basic necessities of life, that is why it is so sad how in a world where millions of people are affected by hunger, tons of edible food is wasted everyday. Globally, around 14% of food produced is lost […]
Throughout the world, the proportion of old people is growing, while the attitudes of families towards their care are simultaneously changing. What were previously considered the normal results of ageing are being increasingly recognized as the result of illnesses, deprivation or externally or internally inflicted abuse, and therefore avoidable. Unlike developing countries, the developed ones have […]
Read on for a glimpse into a first-hand perspective of volunteering and working on the field during the pandemic by Wishes and Blessings Team Member- Barkha Hazarika! Lockdown 2020 “Ghar Raho, Surakshit Raho”. How appropriate is this slogan in a society that has different sections of people residing in it? How can a homeless person […]
Health is often described as a well-being state of the body, mind, and spirit. The term “holistic” is often used when discussing these three aspects of a person. To be certain many professionals in the physical and mental health field do view the body, mind, and spirit to be inextricably linked. This indicates that the […]
Education is the biggest empowerment tool for any child to be successful in life. It is also essential for their potential economic mobility. Unfortunately, enrolling children in educational institutes does not guarantee the retention of information. Various factors are responsible for this disruption, the most noticeable being hunger. The effects of hunger on children and […]
“To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela International Day is a global observance to honor Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders and revolutionaries who walked on the face of this planet. This […]
The Wishes and Blessings Volunteering Wing Squad for Change encourages not just giving back to society to bring about positive change, but also to look inwards, to bring about growth within. Squad for Change volunteer Anurag Choudhary shares his thoughts on how volunteering helps mental well being. It has been rightly said,“ The more you […]
1. Upcycle: While recycling is definitely the way to go to save the planet, upcycling is also a lot of fun! You can make the coolest stuff like accessories, desk decoratives, usable storage, and whatnot from your old and worn-out things! How something old can just become something new, and save the planet a little […]
Nothing can make you happy in these times except testing negative. I have struggled a lot in the past 27days. Every day would make and break me. Isolating for 27 days was challenging- I isolated myself in my room and took all the safety precautions that had been assigned by my doctors. Rigorously doing my […]
Do Fun Things In tough times, you have to keep yourself constantly motivated. Whether it’s chatting to your friends or having delicious home cooked meals with your family, find ways to bring spirits up. This will drive you to overcome these natural life hurdles Remove Negative Thoughts One has to re-evaluate things in times when […]
