Newsletter July to September 2020

July 2020

ChildRaiseTrust P.F.H Talent Show



When there were no signs of Corona 19 Pandemic dying down, we visualised this event for kids to keep them engaged creatively, emotionally to maintain their happiness quotient. We coined a new term PFH. It meant Perform From Home and also ChildRaise being their Partner for Health.We wanted them to be safe at home, hale & hearty. PFH was an inclusive talent show.Open for all kids below 18.By public demand we added another category - above 18. We loved this demand. Presenting to you all an absolute adorable video where all kids have danced, sung songs, played instruments in the safe environment of their homes.Their smiles, happiness will surely help to drive away the blues & spread cheer in these Covid times. Here is the link to view the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ANeMw1eLA


Our efforts at Fundraising



As the world is under a cloud of a pandemic, United Way Mumbai, the philanthropic partner of TATA Mumbai Marathon has initiated a special fundraiser for charities affected by COVID-19. We, at ChildRaise Trust are grateful to be a part of this fundraiser. We have been taking part in Marathon for the past several years, and raising funds through bibs and running slots. For the first time, we Trustees and our Team members pitched in and we together as a team are trying to raise funds as individual fundraisers. We are urging our family, friends, well wishers & extended circles to come forward and donate to our cause. Our charity page will be open till March 2021. Link to our charity page https://www.unitedwaymumbai.org/ngo-137




August 2020

Our student, Hiten reminisces a rainy day. ☔


Whenever we give our students an art assignment, they always portray the theme positively. It's wonderful to see how they look at the pre-lockdown days without frustration and anxiety. They miss their friends, activities, schools and playgrounds, but whenever they are asked about it, they hardly complain. All we can see is cheer and most importantly a hope to bounce back.



Ganesha Making Competition

This year's Ganesh Utsav was different. There were no Sarvajanik Ganesh mandals, people visiting and taking darshans of their favourite deity Ganapati, singing Ganesh aarti. So we thought of this event where our students made Ganesha idol & decorated it and worshipped at home.



September 2020

Managing Family Finances


ChildRaise Trust in association with MFA (My Financial Advisor) organised a workshop on Managing Family Finances for parents with Special needs. We all know how important this topic is.We thank Chitra Iyer of MFA & Milin Shah for this informative and much needed workshop.



Feeling very satisfied that ChildRaise project Sanjivani has taken off and 25 students with Epilepsy and developmental disability have been provided Anti Epilepsy Medicines. The students are from BMC Special schools supported by Urmi Foundation.We are grateful to Urmi Foundation for carrying out the epilepsy medicine distribution to respective parents. Here in the pic we can see parents receiving the medicine packets.