I know it has been a long time since an update was posted about our first child Rajni Yadav sponsored under eduCATe. However, you would find it heart warming to know that this little girl whom you can see in the video underneath singing a poem, has excelled well at her school.

Rajni's confidence levels have increased manifold. Now she never walks past without saying a polite 'Good Evening' or when she can't decide what to say around 4pm, then she would shyly greet with a 'Namaste', complete with a million dollar smile.

Rajni's attendance at the school has increased from 60% to over 80%. Her school grades have improved from being in the D band to hopefully A band this March. Like any other child of her age, she came running full of beans last week and declared, 'Didi, we are going on school trip tomorrow.' Ofcourse when I asked her where they were going, she ran away with hands up in the air, 'Don't know!'

Yesterday she walked over to me with a huge sheet rolled up in her tiny hands. Would you not like to see what she had made on that sheet?

Elder of the two sisters, it was a joy to feel the spring in Rajni's feet when she walked away with her five plants rolled up in that sheet.

Would you like to see a future prospering right in front of your eyes?

eduCATe a child.

Sponsor and/or Mentor, choice is yours.

Supreet

They say that One Lamp can light a thousand more.... Can each one of the CATS light just one more diya of knowledge and education this year?

Light a diya of knowledge this Diwali and spread the warmth of education around you.

Diwali Mubarak.

CAT Supreet

CATS eduCATe, Chandigarh, child, free education, donations,


eduCATe Child 001: Rajni Yadav studies in nursery and is 5yrs old. Here she is singing a popular poem in Hindi, something we all did when we were in kindergarten... 'Oopar pankha chalta hai, Neeche baby sota hai'

We will keep you posted with the progress each child under eduCATe through the year....

Welcome to CATS eduCATe

eduCATe is a voluntary program initiated by Chandigarh Adventures Treks and Sports (CATS) in response to the avid interest shown by its members.

CATS has created an excellent track record of sharing their lives, jobs, celebrations and happiness with the people in need, demonstrating a truly humane adventurous spirit. Just like no trek or situation is difficult for them, they have treaded on the path of selfless service to come forward and give a part of themselves; whether it is blood donation to save the lives of unknown children undergoing heart surgeries, or gifting of books and uniforms to the little children living in the neglected pockets of our own city.

eduCATe has resulted from this feeling of oneness with every child they see. In their own little way, many of the CATS are helping these children. And they have been the motivation to bring along other like minded CATS into this initiative, which is purely voluntary.

CATS has set no target. We welcome you if you feel that you can secure the future of a child by paying any amount to the initial nominal corpus of only Rs.3,075/- which we raised through our last trek. You may choose to be a mentor for these children, especially if you are based in the tri-city. You may even recommend a deserving child to us.

Many have expressed desire to sponsor a child’s education by taking care of his/her need for books, school fee, uniform, etc., from time to time. Still others wish to make a fixed monthly contribution to support the effort of educating India. 5 CATS have already volunteered to sponsor a child each. A child of 12yrs and another of 7yrs have promised to make ‘some’ contribution from their pocket money towards eduCATe. Yet another 13yrs old daughter of a fellow CAT wants to fund the education of a girl child from her pocket money. One donor has come forward to fund the education of a deserving child till graduation and beyond.

A 10 year old boy of a Dhobi (washerman) and a 5 year old girl of a Peon have already been identified as our first beneficiaries of eduCATe.

It is really heartwarming to see the response. And we shall welcome any contribution. Though at the moment CATS does not have tax exemptions, but I am sure, those of us who are giving, are not doing it for saving tax, but for a genuine effort to make a difference in the life of a child.

We’re on our way to ‘eduCATe’ India. Thanks for being a part of it.