Cuddalore Tamilnadu August 20: In a heartfelt collaboration, the International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF) and Sachira Constructions hosted a compassionate aid event at the Sri Sivasakthi Special Care School for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Cuddalore. This event provided essential supplies to 33 children, offering material support, warmth, and care through meaningful interactions.
Thoughtful Donations: A Reflection of Care
The event was organized by Mr. Ravivarman Sakthivel, with the assistance of a dedicated volunteer team, including Sakthivel Vengadesan, Chithra Sakthivel, Rajalakshmi Ravivarman, and seven others. Together, they prepared a variety of essential items, including biscuits, notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil boxes, crayons, coloured pencils, drawing books, student activity supplies, blackboards, exam papers, frisbees, vegetables, and water bottles. These supplies met the children’s educational needs and enriched their extracurricular activities.
Engaging Activities: Bringing Warmth and Care
The event began at 11:00 AM with an introductory presentation about IYDF, followed by distributing aid materials to the children. Volunteers also provided delicious snacks and thoroughly inspected the school’s facilities, discussing the institution’s needs and future activities. These efforts were about delivering aid that supported the school’s overall development and addressed the children’s daily needs.
Volunteer Reflections: A Heartfelt Experience
After the event, Mr Ravivarman Sakthivel shared his thoughts: “Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces filled us with immense satisfaction. Each child was overjoyed, and their radiant smiles when receiving the aid materials were priceless. We are deeply grateful to IYDF for giving us this opportunity to organise the event, allowing us to experience the joy of helping others while gaining a deeper understanding of the children’s needs.”
IYDF’s Mission: Driving Social Progress
This collaboration with Sachira Constructions is a significant step in IYDF’s ongoing mission to improve the lives of children with intellectual disabilities. Through this event, IYDF provided tangible support and focused on the school’s overall development and the holistic growth of its students. IYDF remains committed to partnering with more organizations to bring hope and assistance to children in need, lighting the path to a brighter future.
