As we go through the entries we feel we have with us a wonderful group of young socially committed people from all over the country. You come from the country's best colleges and institutes. You are among the most committed of young professionals. Then there are those of you studying or working abroad, but concerned about the condition of millions of fellow Indians. Together we can be a force that can sweep changes across the country.
What can you do? What can we all do together? Come on think...
Earlier for the Mera India, Bridge the Gap contest you looked at what needs to be done by various groups to meet the goals. But now look at what you can do in your own little way to address some MDG. It can be something as simple as sending a message regarding an MDG to five of your friends and help spread the information. It could be helping a poor student with her study material. Put aside some of the budget you may have for Diwali, to buy a book or a bag for someone who needs it. As simple as that. Read the very inspiring story of Babar Ali, born to poor illiterate parents, who is changing the face of India. India is proud of him. If Babar Ali can do that at his individual level, what about us, educated, enjoying all comforts and many privileges?
Diwali is a time for celebration and the giving of gifts; a very appropriate time for the Stand Up and Take Action event. Let us try and gift a better future to our fellow citizens in some way at our own individual level.
Do tell us what you propose to do. October 16, 17 and 18, the days when we stand up and take a vow to do our bit to improve the situation of our fellow humans.
Post to this blog. Connect with all others who have stood up and are standing up to make a difference. Let us also remind our leaders of the promises they have made to us of eradicating poverty, of ushering in sustainable development, of seeing that girls go to school and all children complete basic schooling.
It is time to act. It is time to stand up. Let us be the generation that ends poverty...
We will love to hear how you plan to go about it.
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The change agent is always individual. It was one Mahatma Gandhi, It was one Bhagat Singh.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that the change has to be brought about at individual level, groups will then automatically fall in place.
I as an individual is not doing much at the moment and I feel guilty of it everyday. I remain engrossed in finishing my studies and passing the exams. All I do is write blogs, share my ideas with like peoples.
It feels bad but then I have little power to do anything at this point.
However, this Diwali - its a wonderful occasion for I've decided to not to go for any job post studies but start my own NGO or join any NGO working for education for poor.
I am an Engineer and soon to be MBA. I love teaching and I believe education is the foundation of change. So, as of now - I am sorry to share but I am doing nothing.
But for sure, this nothing is a beginning of something. I won't die without doing my bit.
Happy Diwali to all the responsible young folks who care for others.
Can we get your contact? We have something in mind to discuss with you? When can we?
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You may contact us by email at indiabridgethegap@gmail.com
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