Nielsen Baroda [on NGID 13th June] Launches the E-zine written by disadvantaged children, Baroda | Colorss Foundation

Nielsen is a leading global information and measurement company, provides market research, insights & data about what people watch & what people buy.

As a part of their 'Global Day Celebrations ' Nielsen (Baroda, Gujarat, India) has partnered with Colorss Foundation to involve 25 disadvantaged children and 5 women from the Sanjaynagar slum area at Nature Park, Sindhrot, Baroda – Gujarat.

Colorss Foundation strives to build a better future for the disadvantaged children and women. The foundation aspires to build a family of like-minded people whose motive would be to empower socially deprived children and women with qualities like self-confidence, responsibility, and self-esteem, at the same time ensuring that the disadvantaged children complete their school education. Colorss has been working towards its vision, thus contributing in whatsoever manner possible to strengthen the deprived communities and get them in closer proximity to what may seem alien or new to them. It has also been striving hard to inspire and transform individuals and volunteers to take action and serve the society and in turn give back to the communities where we belong.

Launch of E-zine created by the children from disadvantaged community

On 13th June 2013 we launched the E-zine - created by the children from disadvantaged community - Baroda, Gujarat. E-zine is the output of a Colorss Foundation project - ‘Colors of Life’. ‘Colors of Life’ uses technology for lowering school dropouts. Children write essays on specially chosen topics that trigger brain stimulation and create curiosity. These topics are published to E-zine, this significantly increases their self-esteem. You can click the link to read the E-zine.

Namrata 

Namrata sharing about her experience about the event, she says,’ I really enjoyed my journey to the Nature Park. The surroundings, nature and ‘Neel Guy’ that we saw were a great moment. When the E-zine was launched it thrilled me thoroughly and when I saw my photograph in the E-zine I was very very happy. That particular moment is very precious and I can’t explain it. When the cartoon strip competition started I was little scared, unsure about my performance. However, when we got the topic ‘Environment’ I was able to understand what I will put in the cartoon strip. It’s a thoroughly great experience that we had. I am very happy and thankful to you all’

Aruna ben parent of Aarti

Aruna Ben – parent she says,’ When I saw my daughter’s photograph in the E-zine, I was very happy. I realized the potential of my daughter. It was a great feeling my daughter made me feel proud. Today in front of everyone when the E-zine was launched I was not aware of what’s happening. It was only when my daughter got the copy and showed me. The nature park trip has been an eye opener it made me realize the talent of my daughter. Thank you.’

Sonu Shah [Associate Director Nielsen] – We are happy to partner with Colorss Foundation on our Global Impact Day. We have got the children to Nature park near Sindhroth village. This was a one day event and the interaction with the children was great. Generally the children don’t interact when they see new faces, however in the case of the children from Colorss’ it was great as they mingled with each other and with the entire staff of Nielsen. The cartoon strip competition was wonderful and they have performed really well. The theme of the cartoon strip competition was ‘Environment’. We all had a wonderful time.

For Love,

Nielsen partners with Colorss Foundation for supporting education ofdisadvantaged children from Sanjaynagar slum. [13th June 2013 – GlobalImpact Day]

Celebrating 'Global Impact Day' of Nielsen | Colorss Foundation, a set on Flickr.

Nielsen is a leading global information and measurement company, provides market research, insights & data about what people watch & what people buy.

As a part of their 'Global Day Celebrations ' Nielsen (Baroda, Gujarat, India) has partnered with Colorss Foundation to involve 25 disadvantaged children and 5 women from the Sanjaynagar slum area at Nature Park, Sindhrot, Baroda – Gujarat. The event started at 9:30 am with break-fast and then series of activities. We started around 4 pm back for Baroda.

Colorss Foundation strives to build a better future for the disadvantaged children and women. The foundation aspires to build a family of like-minded people whose motive would be to empower socially deprived children and women with qualities like self-confidence, responsibility, and self-esteem, at the same time ensuring that the disadvantaged children complete their school education. Colorss has been working towards its vision, thus contributing in whatsoever manner possible to strengthen the deprived communities and get them in closer proximity to what may seem alien or new to them. It has also been striving hard to inspire and transform individuals and volunteers to take action and serve the society and in turn give back to the communities where we belong.

The Global Day Celebrations included the below mentioned activities:
The activities include cartoon strip competition, trekking and the launch of E-zine. E-zine is the output of a Colorss Foundation project - ‘Colors of Life’. ‘Colors of Life’ uses technology for lowering school dropouts. Children write essays on specially chosen topics that trigger brain stimulation and create curiosity. These topics are published to E-zine, this significantly increases their self-esteem. The cartoon strip competition achieves similar objectives and also helps pass positive messages.

Namrata sharing about her experience about the event, she says,’ I really enjoyed my journey to the Nature Park. The surroundings, nature and ‘Neel Guy’ that we saw was a great moment. When the E-zine was launched it thrilled me thoroughly and when I saw my photograph in the E-zine I was very very happy. That particular moment is very precious and I can’t explain it. When the cartoon strip competition started I was little scared, unsure about my performance. However, when we got the topic ‘Environment’ I was able to understand what I will put in the cartoon strip. It’s a thoroughly great experience that we had. I am very happy and thankful to you all’

Aruna Ben – parent she says,’ When I saw my daughter’s photograph in the E-zine, I was very happy. I realized the potential of my daughter. It was a great feeling my daughter made me feel proud. Today in front of everyone when the E-zine was launched I was not aware of what’s happening. It was only when my daughter got the copy and showed me. The nature park trip has been an eye opener it made me realize the talent of my daughter. Thank you.’

Sonu Shah [Associate Director Nielsen] – We are happy to partner with Colorss Foundation on our Global Impact Day. We have got the children to Nature park near Sindhroth village. This was a one day event and the interaction with the children was great. Generally the children don’t interact when they see new faces, however in the case of the children from Colorss’ it was great as they mingled with each other and with the entire staff of Nielsen. The cartoon strip competition was wonderful and they have performed really well. The theme of the cartoon strip competition was ‘Environment’. We all had a wonderful time.

For Love,
Anand

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Colorss in partnership with Nielsen, Baroda | Colorss Foundation

Colorss has always been focused and has constantly been utilizing the opportunities that have come its way, to stand by its vision of empowering and developing the under-privileged children of the society. This time it was collaboration with Nielsen, the global leader in measurement and information that took the attempts of turning its vision to reality, to the next level altogether. In what was termed as a mega event by its founder, the partnership with Nielsen Office at Baroda helped Colorss truly realize key objectives of its project – Colors of Life.

          The association with Nielsen, Vadodara happened when Colorss proposed and organized a Self-Defense workshop for the former’s female employees on the 26^th of April 2013. Anand, the founding director of Colorss, took keen interest in putting across several powerful and useful techniques of self-defense to the women employees. Some pictures from the events can be seen here. The employees were more than excited and appreciative of the session. They also went on to quote this experience as being wonderful and helpful in making them more confident at times of need. See what Jimsy Kuriakose from Nielsen had to say about the workshop.

Founder Chairman Mr. Koti teaching self-defense technique at Nielsen Baroda

           In the second half of the day, the Nielsen’s turned hosts to little guests from slums in Sanjay Nagar, Vadodara. These 30-35 children aged between 5 and 15 years are part of the educational program of Colorss. Thanks to the Nielsen employees who took great interest in giving a unique and memorable experience to the kids. From giving them a guest pass, walking them through the security and the buildings to making them feel at home and building rapport with the children, the enthusiasm and concern shown by the employees were definite indicators of how socially responsible corporates are. This first of its kind interaction created a sort of vision; an illustration of a big picture, in the kids, something they will always remember.

          As an extension to the event conducted on the 26^th April, the 10^th of May yet again turned out to be a great opportunity for these kids to showcase their talent and skills. The employees of Nielsen once again invited the kids to their premises and this time to add to the excitement the parents had to accompany their children. While the hosts left no stone unturned to keep the spirits high and boost the momentum, the kids too didn’t miss the chance to come up with dance performances, mime shows and small acts that showed their sheer ability and interest to learn new things and develop themselves on par with anyone else. This fun filled event was definitely a mega-event in all aspects and did everything to prop-up the benefits stated by the educational program in its true sense.

Children performing Mime act at Nielsen Baroda

          Colorss whole heartedly thanks Nielsen, Vadodara and its employees for lending great support and for contributing towards its mission. Colorss appeals to all other corporates and private bodies to join hands with it to work towards the betterment and upliftment of the society.

If you would like to benefit from our Self-Defense Workshop, please send an email to contact@colorss.org

If you would like to support Colorss in some manner, then please do register as a volunteer with us. You can also contribute to Colorss by making a donation here.

For Love,

Anand

[Thanks Raghu for the write-up]

Volunteering with Colorss Foundation

With jobs very scarce nowadays to find with this global economic downturn, volunteering remains one of the best methods, which anyone can use to impress employers or even build a platform to start self-employment. Although, volunteering means you would be working unpaid or in some cases offer just allowances for transport or lunch, the experience you end up gaining is worthwhile. Needless to say that you can have as many qualifications as you can obtain, but with the competition today, employers are looking at people with experience ready to work than people with merely paper certificates.

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•  It offers the chance to socialise with others
•  It enables you to learn new skill and gain experience

Volunteering is generally considered a philanthropic activity and is intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. In return, the activity produces a feeling of self-worth and respect; however there is no financial gain. That is to say although you might be asking yourself, why should I be working for no payment, but in reality you are helping to develop yourself for a subsequent job. It is easy to tell anyone that you have a degree, but once you have been to two or more interviews and end up being refused the jobs, then you would realise how hard it is to convince people that you have something to offer. Therefore by volunteering, you are offering yourself that opportunity to deal with the reality of the daunting world of job hunting.

Volunteering is well-known for skill development and socialization, and fun.  Apart from learning a new skill or developing a skill, by volunteering you get to meet new people and new challenges. Even if you feel low working unpaid, the friends you meet, the contacts share and opportunities you get to be exposed are all rewarding. That is just to confirm that volunteering is also intended to make contacts for possible employment.

What can I volunteer in?

Finding a place to volunteer can be a headache just as deciding what to volunteer on and where. Colorss Foundation is the right place for you since we have helped many volunteers and interns find some that suit them.

To make a good choice on what you want to do as a volunteer/intern, it is easier first to think about why you have decided to volunteer or be an intern if you are a student. Is it to meet people and talk; to learn or try something different or simply to offer something back to the community? With these questions in mind, it shall be easier for our able and friendly staff to get something that matches your need and something that would make you happy and you will enjoy doing as well.

The time you have to dedicate for volunteering or on internship with the Colorss Foundation is also a determining factor to guide us get you something. At the moment, we offer volunteering/internship from 4 weeks (1 month) to 52 weeks (12 months). Depending on the time which one is ready to offer, the programme or project is designed on that ground. Although we welcome intern/volunteer on a short-term base, we are particularly interested in those who are willing to get involved in long term bases. Long term volunteering/internship are beneficial to both the organisation and its project as well as to the person involved.

The longer an intern/volunteer stays, the more skill gathers and the better the people leave as compared to those on a short term project. Long term projects also enable the organisation to collect data, and draw good plans to help the volunteer/intern, since when the project is finished we provide a certificate and also keep records that could be readily provided to back any job references demanded later.

Apart from the duration and the type of project selected, some particular skills or professional work are served solely for long term projects, such as research, and teaching.

If you are interested to do volunteering or internship with Colorss Foundation you need to write us with your resume, date of volunteering or internship and location. We would get back to you with the volunteering brochure and action plan.

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