Oracle Global Volunteers Day, Sports Day, St. Mathew's High School.

Oracle Financial Software Services Ltd. selected IDF's project at St. Mathew’s High School at Malvani, Malad (West), Mumbai for the Sports Day event for the underprivileged children on 12-10-2013.. Mrs. Larzy Varghese, Principal of the School and Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, CEO, IDF appreciated the social initiative of the volunteers from Oracle and thanked them for selecting the deserving project.

Students from 3^rd & 4^th class participated in the event, Events namely, Langadi (One legged), Marble & Spoon, Book Balance formed the part of the event. Boys and Girls participated in their respective categories. Winners were awarded with trophies & certificates. In all 100 students participated in the event. 

The Team Oracle played Kabaddi with the students. Every student enjoyed the every bit of the event. The volunteers were very pleased with the school and the various other prog. viz; Women Empowerment being conducted  in the school. The Oracle team congratulated & praised the efforts of the institutions in touching many lives.

SPORTS DAY

Oracle Global Volunteers Day- Uniform Distribution, Pathanwadi

Oracle Financial Software Services Ltd. selected Indian Development Foundation's project at St. Thomas Mar Thoma School at Pathanwadi, Malad (East), Mumbai to distribute school uniforms to the underprivileged children of the School on 11th October 2013. 

Mrs. Joice Dias, Principal of the School and Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, CEO, IDF appreciated the social initiative of the volunteers from Oracle and thanked them for selecting the deserving project. Earlier the volunteers had put up a skit with a theme `Be Brave' to empower and enlighten the students. The students received uniform set at the hands of the volunteers. 

The volunteers also visited the Women Empower Projects run in the school and congratulated the efforts of the institutions in touching many lives.

 UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION

World Sight Day, 2013 at Central Railway Station, Chennai

Indian Development Foundation and GREMALTES Hospital, together organized an awareness exhibition at the Central Railway Station, Chennai to observe World Sight Day. The event was inaugurated by Additional Divisional Railway Manager, R. Mohan Raja and highlighted various aspects of the Eye care, including early detection of disease, Eye care and Eye donation.

Emphasizing the need for early detection of diseases, Mohan Raja stressed the importance of Eye testing. Many of the diseases are irreversible and hence early detection through eye check up is the way forward. 

The Exhibition’s theme was ‘Universal Eye Health’ and it emphasized  on the fact that a majority of cases of blindness was found in low income countries as facilities for early detection and treatment was unavailable.  

The exhibition pointed out that surgery was the most cost effective way to treat cataract and added that glaucoma, though less frequent than cataract could affect regardless of their age group and render them blind.

On the need for eye donation, the exhibition pointed out that Indian had a demand of over one million donated eyes but the availability was only around 45,000.

IDF appreciates the efforts of the association and people who rendered their invaluable time and support to create far reaching effects of the awareness.  

World Sight Day

Good life waiting for every citizen of this country : Shri BS Raghavan

Shri B. S. Raghavan IAS (Retd), Former Policy Advisor to the UN (FAO) was speaking as the Chief Guest at the IDF Grants/ Awards Function held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Auditorium, Mylapore, Chennai on 7th Aug. 2013. Shri Raghavan complimented IDF's role in promoting enthusiasm, empathy, commitment and sensitivity among every citizen for building a better civil society.

IDF appreciates St. Antony's Boy's School, Coonoor

Indian Development Foundation sensitizes students on social responsibility and creates awareness on T.B.

IDF Chief Executive, Dr. S. Franklin was present at St. Antony's Boy's Hr. Sec. School, Coonoor on account of prize distribution function of the school. The students received prizes for their winning performance in the competitions. 

The school choir sang the prayer songs along with their choir master Mr. Marshal. Rev. Bro. H.M. addressed the students and guided them on the social responsibility to be imparted by the students. 

IDF appreciates the support extended by the school towards the social initiatives of of the foundation.

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Team Lokmat lauds IDF work.

Shri Vijay Shukla, Asst. Vice President, Lokmat Media Private Ltd. a leading regional newspaper in India appreciated the work of Indian Development Foundation. Shri VijayJi congratulated Team IDF - Dr. ARK Pillai, Dr. Narayan Iyer and Mrs. Shubhra Kumar - when they visited Lokmat office in Thane on 07-10-2013. A feeling of warmth and compassion was experienced from every member of Lokmat, expressed Team IDF.

Empowering Mr. Jagdish Pawar to meet the challenges.

Mr. Jagdish Pawar who is known for courage and confidence, was all smiles when he received the battery-operated MOTORISED TRICYCLE from Dr. ARK Pillai on 05-10-2013. 

Jagdish lost both his limbs some year ago and he was sent to IDF's project in Ramgarh Reintegration Centre in Jaipur for rehabilitation. Resident of Mumbai, Jagdish started selling agarbattis and other pooja items near temple spots... Of late, he developed pains in hands and thus IDF decided to give him a battery operated tricycle which will give him comfort. 

He will use the same for selling products nearly temple points to make a living. Jagdish is now empowered to meet the challenges....... I am extremely thankful to IDF for constantly supporting me and i am aware there are many Jagdish in this country who need such support. I am also confident that many people will support IDF and derive joy in giving, said Jagdish with a smile...

Photorized ride

IDF launches Queen of Hills Bal Gurukul, Pudur.

Indian Development Foundation (IDF) launched Bal Gurukul  Queen Of Hills Bal Gurukul  at Pudur, Kotagiri on the 4th of Oct., 2013.  

The village Headman, Mr. N. Raman was present.  The Headmaster of the Panchayat Union Primary School, Pudur and the master Mr. Hary Uthamsingh were present.  Mr. Jayanthi, news reporter from Kolikarai was also present.  Mr. Mano Ranjit Lad organized the event .  

Speaking on the occassion, Mr. Lad said, "The students should utilise this opportunity in a proper manner." The H.M. and Mr. Raman and Mr. Hary also gave similar instruction to the students.  Educational materials like notebooks,   pencil and eraser, colour books were issued to the students.  Refreshments were also distributed to the students

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IDF launches Sakhi bal Gurukul, Malvani, Mumbai

Indian Development Foundation launches Sakhi Bal Gurukul, Malvani, Mumbai.The Bal Gurukul is functional in the premises of Oxford English school, Malvani. Principal Ms. Ishwari Raut and Trustee Mr. Haroon were thankful to IDF for their academic incentive (Bal Gurukul) to the school; they also highlighted the the importance of such aides to the students of their school.

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