Belgaum, Karnataka, October 05, 2024 — The International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF), in collaboration with Shantesh Dental Clinic, hosted a heartwarming charity event at the Ajay School for the Deaf in Belgaum. The event aimed to provide essential sports equipment, stationery, and snacks to the 64 deaf students, most of whom come from low-income families. This initiative brought both material support and emotional warmth to the children, making a meaningful difference in their lives.
The event was organized by Mr. Shanthalinga Rachayya Suragimath, who gathered a dedicated team of volunteers, including Gopal Y S, Danesh S N, Sunil M M, Hanumanth H, Basu S, Somashekhar A, Anil M S, Abhishek Mavale, and others. Their collective efforts ensured the event’s success, leaving the children with lasting memories of joy and support.
Supporting Learning and Healthy Growth
The primary goal of this event was to provide the children with materials that would help them in both learning and physical activities. Volunteers distributed a variety of sports equipment, such as volleyballs, badminton racquets, rings, chess sets, snakes and ladders boards, cricket bats, tennis balls, and skipping ropes. These supplies not only enriched the children’s extracurricular activities but also fostered teamwork and physical development.
In addition to sports equipment, the children were given essential learning materials, including books, drawing paper, crayons, pencils, and blue and red pens. These items will greatly improve their learning conditions and encourage them to actively participate in classroom activities and creative projects.
To add some extra joy to the day, the volunteers also provided snacks like cakes, dairy treats, biscuits, chocolates, and Kurkure snacks. These treats gave the children a boost of energy, allowing them to enjoy both learning and playing even more.
Event Highlights: Fun and Engaging Activities
At the event, volunteers organized a variety of activities and games, including a drawing competition, cricket, badminton, Lagori (a traditional Indian game), ring toss, and volleyball. The children had the opportunity to experience the joy of sports while demonstrating their creativity and teamwork. The volunteers actively participated, guiding the children through each activity, making the event a lively and joyful occasion filled with laughter.
Volunteer Reflections: Warmth and Inspiration from the Children
After the event, Mr. Shanthalinga Rachayya Suragimath shared his thoughts: “These children are deaf and come from very poor backgrounds. Communicating with them was a challenge, but it gave us a deeper understanding and made the experience even more rewarding. We are incredibly proud to have had the chance to help them.”
He added, “As we were leaving, seeing the children smile and shake hands with the volunteers was a deeply touching moment for all of us—an unforgettable experience.”
Impact of the Event: Bringing Hope to the Children’s Future
This charity event not only provided material support to the deaf students in Belgaum but also brought hope and happiness through the volunteers’ care and interaction. The collaboration between IYDF and Shantesh Dental Clinic once again demonstrated the power of charitable efforts in improving the quality of life for vulnerable groups.
Through this event, IYDF continues its mission to help underprivileged children around the world, creating new opportunities for their future. IYDF plans to expand its charitable initiatives by partnering with more organizations and volunteers, ensuring that more children in need receive the care and support they deserve.
