World Vision India, an international humanitarian organisation working for the well-being of children and its communities in 54 slums of Bhubaneswar, organised annual gift festival for its sponsored children here where 395 children below 5 years of age were given gifts.
While welcoming the guests, World Vision India programme manager Golden Kumar Naik said that his organisation aims to achieve all development activities for the deprived children. He encouraged the parents and leaders to join in the mission in building a better space for children to enjoy life and grow as best citizens.
Chief guest RWSS Chief Engineer Bhagban Sahoo commended the development activities of the World Vision in the field of education, health, sanitation, development of children and communities. Guest of honour Institute of Industrial Safety and Management Director Dr Sadasiv Rajguru encouraged the parents to train children to become good citizens.
Hemalata Achary, eminent social activist, attended as chief speaker and emphasised on proper education of the children, including moral education and culture training. Ashok Kumar Patra, Principal of Institute of Industrial Safety and Fire Management, said parents’ role in bringing up children is important.
The guests distributed gifts to the children. Pratima Tandi coordinated the programme, while John Moses presided. Meetali Rani Patra gave votes of thanks.