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  Every child is born with fundamental rights and access to education is one of them, regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity or religion. Today, NGOs are collaborating with governments, policymakers and civil society groups to ensure that th e rights to nutritious food and quality education are upheld. Akshaya Patra is one such NGO that also aims to protect these rights by serving nourishing meals to children in government and government-aided schools every day. When you feed the children with Akshaya Patra, you can also avail 80G deductions on taxes. Know more:  https://www.akshayapatra.org/donate-and-save-tax  

  Every individual, regardless of their background, has a unique perspective on life and valuable experiences to share. But for decades, we failed to pay attention to a child’s voice.   With increasing access to digital media in the past few years, we have finally begun to shed light on the essential requirements of children, why each child is different and how meeting their needs plays a crucial role in their overall development.   For most children from better-off families, the unmet needs may be more elaborate as they can already access healthy food, education and creative training. But ask a child from a low-income background, you will probably hear “daily access to food and school”.   When an underprivileged child speaks about their experiences, it can draw attention to systemic issues and raise awareness of social injustices. Their perspectives will also help us identify the support they need.   The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a recognised ...

Every child is born with fundamental rights and access to education is one of them, regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity or religion. It is a right that is recognised by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Constitution of India. The power of education Education is a powerful tool that can  • break the cycle of inadequacy • reduce inequality • promote social and economic development • provide children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life • equip them with the ability to read, write and communicate effectively • help them develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and creativity  • foster social and emotional development in them  • help them develop empathy, resilience and a sense of belonging  • teach them to be inclusive and allow equal growth opportunities for everyone in society later in life Unfortunately, many children around the world are denied access t...