To each his suffering: all are men
Condemned alike to groan;
The tender for another’s pain,
The unfeeling for his own.
The above lines written by Thomas Gray have deeply touched my heart since childhood. My father often used to quote them, explain the meaning. Even today I try to analyse and try to understand these precious lines.
Always we keep on blaming the circumstances, difficult childhood, bad work place , the politicians, the society and so on. The list is endless.
But when we sit back and peep within ourselves we understand our own worth! We get so much from the world around but what have we given back?
It is high time that each individual sat back and reflected and got ready to contribute what ever he / she can. It need not always be money; you can offer your TIME, a more precious commodity these days.
I try my best to promote this idea to my young students, youth and the audience in general whenever I get an opportunity to address a large gathering. I am happy even if few from the hundreds of people I talk to get convinced and try to contribute their bit. But my target of course is to convince 100% of them! I am a very positive person, a true Libran in spirit!
Well , a few of us really felt we must do something for the needy section of society, we came together and YIAF-Young India Action Forum was born! We take up an issue try to resolve it or at least help our best to whatever extent possible. We do not have any Government or Semi Government assistance, we coax our friends and relatives to lighten their wallets for a good cause and also we lighten our wallets too!!
So our committee consists of young and not so young members who are committed and enthusiastic to contribute. Well YIAF itself is tree years old and all of us yet just toddlers in that sense!
So far YIAF has taken up the following projects:
1. IMPROVEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS :
This was the maiden project taken up by YIAF. Traffic conditions out side Matunga central railway station were horrible at any time of the day. To streamline this we introduced a barricade opposite the parking lot which got converted into a permanent divider, easing out the traffic conditions.
2. DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD GRAINS
Staple food stuff like Pulses and Rice was distributed to 50 families in wadala slum.
3. FREE COACHING TO NEEDY STUDENTS
Some of our members volunteered their time and expertise to help out the needy students of King George High School, Dadar to cope up with their curriculum. With the growing demands, children coming from lower strata neither get conducive home environment nor have the capacity to afford private tuitions. Again YIAF extended a helping hand
4. A JOYOUS RIDE WITH SENIOR CITIZENS
Bandra – Worli sea link on Arabian Sea in Mumbai is one of its own kinds. When it was inaugurated all the Mumbaikars were thrilled so naturally they rushed for repeated long drives on the sea link. When one of our members contacted senior citizens of Manav Seva Sangh and offered them a day’s picnic or a movie of their interest, all of them unanimously said they wanted to travel the new Bandra worli sea link! Well YIAF arranged a special open bus for sixty of them, provided snacks and converted the bus into a joyous picnic spot ! All the senior citizens on board were so happy and felt the 3 hours that they spent on board went past so soon!
5. FREE MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CAMP
We pitched in our doctor friends, who agreed readily to help us out. Auxilium Convent School, wadala was kind enough to give us space. Our members campaigned from door to door in the nearby slums and 350 poor families availed our services. A paediatrician, a Dentist, an Ophthalmologist and a General physician formed our medical team. 50 patients who had eye defects were provided with spectacles totally free of cost.
6. SUPPLY OF NATURAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS TO DEAF AND DUMB CHILDREN
Since last year we are regularly distributing fresh fruits to Dumb and deaf children on every Tuesday and Thursday to rectify the nutritional disorders of the children studying at LT Deaf school wadala. If you wish to join this once a while, you are most welcome, you need not necessarily be a member of YIAF.
7. FREE DIAGNOSTIC CAMP ON WORLD KIDNENEY DAY 2010
500 and odd people were checked for Blood sugar, blood pressure and weight and were advised further action by our team of expert doctors.
8. FREE EYE CHECK UP CAMP FOR BLIND SCHOOL
A free eye check up camp was held at Kamal Mehta Blind School at Dadar. The whole idea was to restore the vision and hope for partially blind girls, who could not afford the treatment. The girls were helped with spectacles, medications and corrective surgery ( At Bachhoo Ali hospital Parel)
9. MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA FOR BLIND GIRLS
A musical evening ( Orchestra) was organised for students of Kamal Mehta Blind school for girls on Women’s day. They not only enjoyed the performance of Orchestra but some of them rendered old numbers of Lata Mangeshkar beautifully.
10. YOGA FOR THE STUDENTS OF LT DEAF SCHOOL WADALA
YIAF arranged for a Yoga teacher who teaches Yoga and Pranayam once a week and children are of course very happy about it! The cost is borne by YIAF
We also provided a transport facility ( Bus) for their picnic.
11. MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CAMP FOR KIDNEY DISORDER ON SUNDAY 18TH MARCH 2012
Our forth coming event is scheduled on 18th of March out side Matunga ( Central) railway station. People will be screened for any possible diseased condition related to Urinary System by the team of expert doctors. Needless to say it is absolutely free. They will also be given some useful tips and home made remedies for initial / mild problems related to Diabetes and Urinary System.
This picture was taken at a Maedical Diagnostic Camp conducted at Auxilium Convent High School Wadala, Mumbai
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