So, if the area around our hotel was a bit meh, the little village where I had to go to the NGO was idyllic- with bamboo fences and narrow, winding paths. Mr Lohriu (pronounced as Lohur, if I’m not mistaken) was kind enough to come and pick me up from where I was dropped off. He took me to his NGO, Community Education Center School, which is supported by the Hans Foundation in Delhi. He was humble enough to tell me not to expect anything big from his NGO. I was greeted by a group of children, in blue; doing what children do best in school- have fun. We exchanged our profiles and I was then introduced to his lovely team of teachers who dedicate their time to teaching the ‘underprivileged’.
Well, the term underprivileged is a bit skewed. Don’t you think those kids living in big cities, getting chauffeured in fancy cars and wasting their childhood in front of their video games are the ones who are actually underprivileged?
The children had a jolly good time watching two films. The story-boarding workshop was fun as well, with teachers and children participating together. The children made better ones than the teachers, ha! The kids seemed quite interested in films and what was told to them.
Tomorrow, we have volunteered to help out Mr. Lohriu and his team with the mid day meal. Some food
and fun will be followed by the film-making workshop. We have already shortlisted our crew.
There is one kid who wanted to make it to the workshop, but couldn't do so since he goes around delivering newspapers at 4:30 in the morning and then finds time to go to the school. I felt terribly bad, but we have to start early or else we miss our flight. But, he can of course join us mid way. Man, what a wonderful kid. I hope the best for all these lovelies and the teachers at CEC.
NG
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