 Attentive kids at a volunteer led learning session at an orphanage in Mumbai. This weekend started with the uplifting story of San Fransisco Bay area's very own Batkid getting his wish fulfilled through the Bay Area Make-a-Wish foundation Just in time for Universal Children's Day on November 20th, a day dedicated by the United Nations to promote the welfare of and understanding between children across the world. While Universal Children's Day is observed in many countries including Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom; in the United States, National Child's Day is held on the first Sunday in June. India observes Children's Day on Nov 14th to coincide with the birthday of India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, fondly referred as chacha Nehru.  Third grade kids waiting for the last bell to ring before heading out of back home at the OLPS convent school in Mumbai - this also happens to be the school I went to. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru's portrait hangs above their classroom. Comments are closed.
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