Thursday, February 5, 2009

APF

Azim Premji Foundation (APF) has given computers and educational CDs to the government schools and to the under privileged students. I was part of their team in preparing report on the benefits and the improvements that can be made in these schools. I traveled to the rural schools in villages where I saw children who were bright enough and second to none. Things that are basic need for the city born children are a luxury for those village children. In one of these schools, the Principal, was so excited to meet us, that he arranged for some cultural activities for us. A student there, whose parents cannot even afford to get him a pencil box, had a charismatic voice. If he is in the city probably he would have become an ‘Airtel super singer’ or ‘An Indian Idol’. It is difficult to say that Money only decides one’s destiny. I did not know what to do for those needy children. But I decided to donate my remuneration from APF to the needy children…my 2 pennies worth for a great cause.

4 comments:

akila said...
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Anonymous said...

Nice gesture. You put your money where your mouth is!! Jokes apart, really nice of you to do what you did...

Regards
Madhav

Anonymous said...

No doubt that these children would treasure these computers. On the other hand our children should understand that few of their counterpart go to school even without their sandles. I know you must have done a good job!

ammani said...

Lovely gesture. Sadly, increasingly, money alone seems to open doors for talented young people. A crying shame in a country which is teeming with talent.