Heartwarming Charity Event Brings Joy to Orphaned Children in Navi Mumbai

On September 8, 2024, the International Youth Development Fund (IYDF) and Ray of Hope Ministries held a charity event at Ashalay Orphanage in Navi Mumbai. Essential donations, including food, stationery, and sports equipment, were distributed to 49 orphaned children, bringing them joy and support.

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12: On September 8, 2024, the International Youth Development Fund (IYDF), in partnership with the Ray of Hope Ministries' Ashalay Orphanage, orchestrated a touching charity event. Held at the Ashalay Orphanage in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, the event witnessed the distribution of crucial donations such as food, stationery, and sports equipment to 49 orphaned children. The initiative aimed to provide not only material aid but also emotional support to these youngsters.

Volunteers and Donations: A Team Effort A devoted team of eight volunteers, including Vikash Patel, Ratan Prasad, Raj Alam, Shrutika Sakat, Dhruvi Mehta, Vaishnavi Sonawane, Nidhi Patel, and Priyanka Kumari, greatly contributed to the event's success. They distributed donations and engaged the children in various interactive activities, bringing moments of joy and happiness to their day.

The donations addressed a variety of needs, including basic nutritional food, groceries, sports equipment to encourage outdoor activities, and stationery to support educational pursuits. These contributions were instrumental in alleviating immediate supply shortages at the orphanage and fostering the children's growth and learning experiences.

The event commenced at 3:00 PM, enveloped in a cheerful atmosphere. The volunteers not only handed out supplies but also played games and danced with the children, spreading warmth and joy throughout the day. The heartfelt smiles of the children were a gratifying reward for the volunteers' endeavors. Manoj Magar, manager of Ashalay Orphanage, extended his gratitude to IYDF and the volunteer team, emphasizing the significant positive impact of the supplies and the community's affection.

Reflections from the Volunteers Event organizer Ranjan Sharma expressed, 'My team and I are elated to spread happiness and offer support through events like this. Witnessing the children's smiles underlines the importance of giving back to our community.' Other volunteers shared similar reflections, noting the joy and fulfillment they felt by contributing to the welfare of vulnerable children.

This heartfelt event not only offered material assistance to the children of Ashalay Orphanage but also bolstered their education and overall development. IYDF aims to continue partnering with local businesses to provide sustained support and care to children in need. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)

(With inputs from agencies.)