Do Right

Varanasi or Benares was once the culture and religious hub of India. It finds regular mentions in stories of ancient India where people would go looking for higher learning. The sacred banks of Ganga would have been an ideal setting to gain knowledge. Today however, the Ganga is polluted, the banks filthy and many a child, uneducated. That is the sad reality of India, thats houses approximately 37% of the globe’s illiterate adult population. The need of the hour is to educate the children, irrespective of their social strata. We all agree that this should be done. However, the daily rut takes over and then we forget about it. Let us face it, we have ou own lives to worry about and very few of us are driven enough to contribute to social causes. That is where initiatives like the Journey of Doing Right come in. This is an Initiative by Tata Capiltal and NGO Guria. and is called the Varanasi Boat School. Check out the video below.

Isn’t it a great concept? This floating school that has given so many kids access to education. These kids who earn their living on the streets, who would not have seen the inside of a classroom otherwise are experiencing school. As Ajeet Singh says in the video, this unique school has helped these kids enjoy education. They now have a chance of exploring their potential, of harbouring dreams. They spend two hours everyday on this boat learning not just basic math and languages but also art and computers! You can be a part of this journey too! With the Do Right campaign, Tata Capital wants to raise funds for restoration and redecoration of the boat. They also want to source more books, stationery, games and educational kits and CDs for the kids. When asked what the school needs, a little girl actually said, “A new Boat!” You can imagine the zeal of these kids and the teachers! A small step of ours will help bring about a magical transformation in this little haven. Even a small part we play will go a long way toward sustaining this initiative. Varanasi is just the beginning. The NGO dreams of floating these boats all over the country with the singular aim of creating an ideal learning environment for these kids.

If you are convinced that this is an idea worth backing, please visit the Do Right website and help them raise the funds. They aim to raise ninety thousand rupees for this initiative. The sum is not exorbitant and we can all help achieve it with ease.