So it begins. 26 days of posting through April, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, instead of the usual 8-10 per month on this blog. As mentioned in my A to Z theme reveal, I’m going to talk about a small non-profit with a large heart from New Delhi, India, for all of April: Project Why, founded by Anouradha Bakshi.
Blogs have brought me many blessings, and Anouradha Bakshi , or Anoudi, as I call her, is one of them. I first saw her picture in a Singaporean newspaper, where they had featured her work with Project Why.
Anouradha Bakshi and the kids
I started following her blog (follow it if you want a very real take on the issues facing India), and read her impassioned posts about the problems faced by many underprivileged children in the slums of New Delhi.
When I first visited Project Why, I understood what Anoudi meant by seeing things from the heart. The classes were all filled with love, from crèche all the way to the senior classes and the Women’s center. Everywhere I went, there were smiles, and there was welcome.
I have since started working with Project Why to help in any little way I can, but my inspiration is Anoudi, who began it all at a dark period of her life. Having lost her parents, and battling depression as a result, she decided to make a difference in the lives of those who needed support. Project Why is the result: today this tiny organization works to empower the community to take on their own responsibilities. Read more about them here and here.
Project Why insists on spending most of the donations received on the kids and the women, finding innovative ways to cut corners on overheads. Anoudi’s honesty, and her unwillingness to make a circus of the slum dwellers makes it difficult for her to raise funds.
Through the month of April, I’ll be taking the spotlight to Project Why, and tell you the stories of those this organization impacts, and those who create the magic of Project Why.
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I’ve volunteered at Project Why and the feeling of love and fulfilment is indescribable. Would you like to be a Project Why Ambassador? If you cannot make it to New Delhi, could you Donate to bring a smile to a child’s face? What would you like to say to Anoudi, and the Project Why Family?
To Donate to Project Why, CLICK HERE.
To Contact Project Why, Click Here
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Hi Damyanti,
What a joy to be here today?
Though I registered for this years A to Z Challenge, sorry I could not take up the projects due to some hindrance. I am so sad to note this.
This year you have selected a wonderful theme
Good to know a bit more about Anouradha Bakshi, the amazing woman and her passion and the projects. Glad to know that you could be a part of it.
Keep up the good work Daya.
Keep going.
All good wishes.
@PVAriel
I commend you and your commitment toward such a worthy cause. You are an inspiration. 🙂
What a wonderful organization, and I admire your commitment to supporting it! Looking forward to your posts.
I remember you posting about this organization before. Good to hear they are still going with their good work. Good luck with the A to Z Challenge!
It’s great that Anoudi won’t turn this into some kind of circus act attraction. What a way to spend her life. The World is a better place for her living.
Wonderful.
Project Why is blessed to have you and Anoudi on board…you and Anoudi are blessed to be a part of this wonderful initiative.
Blessings all round. 🙂
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Thank you for doing this D. I look forward to becoming involved and learning more. Grace and peace dear lady.
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I have long been a believer in grass roots movements and this one looks terrific. I would be honored to donate. Thanks for sharing.
What an amazing initiative Damyanti.. We’re going to learn a great deal of things from you this April.. Thank you for spreading all the sunshine 🙂
Cheers
Geets
Hi Damyanti – this is so great to learn and read about … I’ve added their site to my Feedly … and your blog posts through April will be so inspiring and awe-making .. with thoughts and admiration to one and all – cheers Hilary
Hi! I saw the picture before I read your post! It was sunshine all the way. This is inspirational. I will be following all your posts on this topic!
Thank you so much. Damyanti has honoured all of us at Project Why
thank you so much. Project Why is such a blessed place
Both you and Anouradha have my sincere admiration and good wishes. Such a worthwhile cause..
Best wishes,
Nilanjana.
Thank you, Nilanjana for your kind words. I hope you enjoy learning more about Project Why!
Thank you Nilanjana. Your words mean so much
thank you Nilanjana… your words mean a lot
Wonderful…Good to know her
Such a worthy cause! Nice to hear that the funds are going where they are needed, rather than to the administrators. Looking forward to learning more about this.
Thank you debbie. we try hard to ensure that all funds go where they are most needed
Thank you, Debbie, for your support. One of Project Why’s central tenets is uplifting the entire community, using the community itself. All of our teachers come from the community where our schools are. We would much rather employ more teachers and take on more children than pay an administrator unnecessarily.
What an amazing person she is … Loved the picture of kids looking smiling and looking so happy … shows how much she has impacted their lives. Beautiful initiative.
Thank you. Those smiles always serve as a personal pick-me-up when I need some inspiration myself.
What a wonderful way to support a cause you care about and enjoy the Challenge all in one!
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What a wonderful initiative. I am looking forward to reading the stories to follow. The human race is so direly in need of such stories of hope and goodness.
Thank you! We feel lucky to have Damyanti sharing Project Why stories on her blog.
This is so empowering especially since this wonderful lady founded this when she was in such a negative state. From this, she has now brought joy to others and purpose as well.
Thank you. Project Why brings much joy to everyone’s life who is involved. One of the great things about Project Why is getting to connect with people all around the world in a singular effort to support our children. That is the greatest kind of joy.
I am very happy to have found your blog through the A to Z challenge, and look forward to learning more about Project Why (sounds like a fantastic organization).
I would say to them that there is no greater calling than to help someone in need, and thank you for your outreach.
I love that photo, I can seeasily why it caught your attention, too!
Beautiful introduction and I’m looking forward to get to know their work through your future posts.
Project Why sounds like an amazing project that makes a huge different to those who are less fortunate. Keep up the good work!
Thank you. We couldn’t have the impact we do without the support of people like Damyanti.
This is a beautiful project. Thanks so much for sharing.
This topic sounds like it is going to be quite interesting. Such a worthy cause.
Mary
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I took up the challenge inspired by ur earlier post & today I am again inspired by Project Why
An admirable and worthy project. Good for you and best of luck on your endeavors. I look forward to reading more about the project. @sheilamgood at Cow Pasture Chronicles
It is unfortunate that someone who tells the truth and wants to give money to the truly needy cannot raise more. I hope some corporate sponsors who want to do good will give to her cause.
Anoudi sounds like the kind of person we can all aspire to. Congratulations to you for supporting the cause. I look forward to hearing more. Thank you for such a heartfelt post. Happy weekend.
Thank you, I am motivated by the Project Why children.
Tried to click the LIKE button, but I’m not on WordPress, so I don’t have the sign-in for it. What a wonderful concept for your A-Z series. Very PURPOSEFUL!
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Such an inspiring woman, to able to move past such pain and turn it into something so beautiful and helpful! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Yolanda for your supportive words.
A great start. i look forward to hearing more. Good luck in the challenge.
What an inspiring post. Thanks for sharing, Damyanti. Bookmarking!
Beautiful faces that could inspire the world!
She looks as if she spreads joy just by her presence!
Great start to AtoZ, and worthy of 26 posts. I look forward to finding out more about them.
Just checked her blog. Very impressive project, indeed. >-I
Thank you! I hope you continue to follow the Project Why blog.
Truly an awesome use of your blog and your talents! Brava!!
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Happy April Damyanti. The internet is such a great place to learn about projects that otherwise you would never hear about. Im just in the beginning stages of starting what might be a non-profit.(would be my 4th) Ever since the Ebola crisis I have been looking for ways to help orphaned children – Fill the Cracks is just beginning.
I’m A to Zing from Fill the Cracks and Moondustwriter
This sounds like a very good project Damyanti. I look forward to learning more about it this month.
What a wonderful project. Looking forward to the rest of your posts.
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Children are the future of any country – that should be the focus.
She sounds like an amazing woman.
We couldn’t agree more at Project Why! Thank you for your support.
Wow! What a great challenge… worthwhile and rewarding! 😉
thank you Damyanti.. I am humbled and blessed and you are Project Why’s special Angel.. i just keep on looking with my heart
I definitely see why you’re inspired. This sounds like an awesome project. I look forward to learning more about Project Way through your A to Z challenge.
This post brings a big smile to my face 🙂
What an impressive little angel she is! She has a huge heart and what an undertaking. I can see why she was an inspiration. I look forward to reading more about Project Why.
Have fun with the A-Z!
Michele at Angels Bark