The chanting of mantras grew intense as the little ones echoed ‘Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu’ in chorus. It was the most memorable weekend evening for a group of 30 children, who were part of the summer classes at Gnanananda and Ramananda Ashrama.
As part of the community development programme titled ‘Little Smiles’, members of the Junior Chamber International-Vizag Port City visited the ashrama and spent more than two hours with the little ones.
They engaged the children with moral stories and a host of interactive sessions. In the end, old clothes and toys, fruits and rice bags were distributed.
After the beach cleaning drive last week, representatives of the JCI-Vizag Port City headed to Venkojipalem to treat the children belonging to weaker sections in their own way.
“Our community drive includes personality development classes, interactive sessions, games and donation to the lesser privileged groups. We spot a particular locality and organise our programmes almost on a weekly basis,” president of the chapter P. Rajita explained.
The event brought smiles on the faces of 35 children studying from UKG to Class X, as they were treated to fun and entertainment in a different format.
Studying at one of the GVMC primary schools, these children visit the ashrama for free summer classes taken up by Swami Poornanada Saraswathi.
The future activities of the chapter include campaigns on environmental protection followed by a row of service-oriented programmes.
