The Ryan International Group of Schools has announced a unique initiative to mobilise collection of food stuff to feed the poor and the hungry. labelled the ‘Ryan Schools Food Bucket Challenge’, the target is collect at least one million kilograms (about 1,000 tonnes) of food, like rice, dal, wheat and so on, and pass this on to NGOs or give it to institutions like orphanages across the country.
The aim of the programme is to sensitise students to the needs of those who are less fortunate, said Grace Pinto, MD, Ryan Group. Calling it a dawat for her young mehman (guests), Pinto expressed her sensitiveness towards the issue of malnourishment in India and prayed for the children, wishing them a healthy and prosperous life. “The target is to bring a million smiles,” Grace said.
Ryan Group CEO, Ryan Pinto cited the UN report and said, “Hunger is the No. 1 cause of death in India and hence, is imperative to encourage our students become change agents and initiate a positive difference.”Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj on Saturday organised a similar campaign on their school campus. The school provided food to underprivileged kids of Delhi-NCR region. The campaign witnessed 1,100 children from various orphanages, NGOs, and far-flung places being given foodgrains like pulses, rice, wheat, fruits, as well as packaged drinking water. The children were also provided with a well-prepared lunch by school authorities during the event.