How NGOs play a role in developing a better society?
by Akshaya Patra NGO in India - Akshaya PatraLike it or not, inequality and
socio-economic differences do exist around us. The terms ‘haves’ and ‘have
nots’ describe the two sections of the society where ‘haves’ are the privileged
class who can provide for themselves and ‘have nots’ are the underprivileged
class who are deprived of even the basic necessities such as food and shelter.
In a scenario like this, the intervention of non-governmental organisations
usually referred to as NGOs play a vital role.
The NGOs work towards uplifting the
socio-economic status and general well-being of the ‘have nots’ by garnering
support from the ‘haves’. The work of NGOs encompasses various spheres such as
human development, conservation of the environment, animal welfare, and more.
And, since the operational structure of NGOs allows them to get involved more
closely with a particular issue, these organisations can deal with issues in a
more focussed manner, right from the ground level.
NGO
in India
There are charitable organisations in India
that work towards supporting education of underprivileged children by providing
them with school lunch. The NGOs like TAPF is striving to positively impact the
society by empowering children with health and education. Akshaya Patra began
its service to children as a Bangalore
NGO way back in 2000 by providing nutritious meals to just 1,500 children
in five schools of the city. It implements the Central Mid-Day Meal Scheme and
has been recognised as the largest NGO-run school lunch programme.
Role
in bettering the society through mid-day meal
The role as a mid-day meal NGO is to
support education of children by providing them plate full of nutritious lunch
on each school day. This meal acts as an incentive for socio-economically backward
families to send their children to school. This begins the foundation for a
healthy generation. In addition, once the children are at school, they also
receive education that form the base for a literate society. By ensuring the
expanding its role of NGO
in India, Akshaya Patra is striving to make the society a place of healthy
and educated children right from the grass root level. And, when the children
are healthy and educated, they bring about a change in the social and economic
status at an individual level, and this progress collectively uplifts the
entire society.
The impact of this charitable organisation
in India becomes evident from the results of many impact studies done in
association with third-party research agencies. Conducted at regular intervals,
several impact studies testify that the mid-day meal has significantly
increased school attendance and enrolment, decreased drop-out rate, improved
health, as well as enhanced socialisation among children. This impact has also
been acceded by school teachers and headmasters of Akshaya Patra beneficiary
schools:
- Ismail
Malik, Principal, Antti Kumar Prathamik Shala, Padra Taluk, Vadodara, Gujarat
said, "The mid-day meal has brought a tremendous decline in the student
drop-out rate. In the primary school, the increase in attendance is nearly as
high as 60% to 70%. The numerous awards that now decorate the school office are
a testimony to this."
- G
Ranganath, Head Master, Government High School, Policy Colony, Karnataka said,
"The government, by partnering with organisations like Akshaya Patra have
ensured that children receive tasty and nutritious meals. The programme has
been successful in reducing child labour and improving school enrolment and
attendance."
Partner
for a better society
The work of any NGO gets amplified with the
participation of the civil society. Reason being this, partner with Akshaya
Patra to uphold the right to food and education of children. When you respect
and work towards ensuring these rights to children, you directly impact and
transform lives of millions of children. You instantly become the building
block of better society. Act now!
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