Make the Diwali of the children at Colorss brighter. Be a part of 'Joy of Giving' this Diwali.

No other time of the year or festival conjures up as much excitement as Diwali! The festival of lights which illuminates the country with its brilliance and dazzles everyone with its joy is coming soon! 

The lights illuminate our homes and hearts and empower us to commit ourselves to good deeds. A celebration of light, love and prosperity, the spirit of Diwali entices all. 

This year let’s combine the spirit of Diwali and the joy of giving by spreading the virtues of the festival by illuminating the lives of children! Make the Diwali of the children at Colorss brighter. Be a part of 'Joy of Giving' this Diwali.

Any help that comes from your end would bring in joy at Colorss.

Colorss does NOT accept donations from countries other than India.

50% deduction to all donations to Colorss are exempt from tax under sections 80G, of the Income Tax Act. Tax exempt under Income Tax act 80G(5) Registration No: BRD/CIT/1 80G (20) (105) 2009-10.

You can send in your contribution directly in our account and let us know.

Colorss Foundation
Current A/C number: 30562854518
IFS Code: SBIN0009737
State Bank of India
New Sama Road (9737) Branch
Vadodara

Alternatively you can make a direct transfer from this link as well: https://www.badhai.in/ngo/ngodetails/colorss-foundation and click Donate

Many thanks and we look forward to hear you,
For Love,
Anand

‘See-green’ – an initiative to encourage use of eco-degradable bags instead of plastic bags

As an intern to Colorss, Mr. Aditya Gupta a Doon School Alumnus took up his own initiative of working on a project that would benefit a community and lead to increase use of eco-friendly bags in his locality. Aditya has a concrete plan and he intends to take this to a larger scale - as it involves three interesting and worthy factors: 

Recycle: in form of donation of old clothes from urban households.

Empowering women: bulk production of hand-stitched cloth bags which can improve their financial stability and their self-esteem too.

Going plastic free: encouraging use of eco-friendly bags instead of plastic bags.

Women and girls working in the See-Green initiative

'See-Green' product 

Aditya at the community

Aditya did the needful data-collection, he encouraged people to donate old clothes as well as gave environment-friendly tips to the localities he covered. This simple idea of a business opportunity with easy availability of raw material motivated the women to work for an extra income. Aditya demonstrated leadership qualities when we saw how he got around and made the finished product.

Aditya selling the bags at stores in Baroda

His next challenge was to sell the bags to the vendors.  Organic friendly shops like Jatan Vasundhara stores in Vadodara regularly purchased the product. This was a rewarding achievement and we did see the joy in his eyes. More impressive than this -it was the compassion and heart with which Aditya worked for the benefit of the deprived women.

Aditya after selling the bags :) the joy

Aditya has been truly able to justify the entire process of manufacturing to sales; his dedication and focus is commendable. Aditya came to us as he wanted his project to have a larger impact. Seeing how contemporary and relevant this issue is Colorss Foundation will do it’s very best to take “See-green” to the next level.

Thank you,

For Love,

Anand

An appeal for Project Urja with its product line

Many underprivileged people are stuck in a vicious cycle of poverty. How would YOU like to help break this cycle? Colorss Foundation has developed the concept of Project Urja; this innovative project aims to develop vocational skills in women. This gives them the power to uplift themselves as well as their families so that they have a chance of a brighter future. Since 2011, Colorss Foundation has its Project ‘Colors of Life’ for 25 students of Navprerna Day care at Navrachana School, Baroda, Gujarat. And now we are starting our first vocational training in Baroda.
how does project urja help them learn?
Currently, the needs assessment has been conducted and a training program has started on from 18^th March 2012. 25 women are undergoing training program and they are being taught 6 products to start with; Keep your imagination wild till we upload the photographs of the products
1. Designer Water pot ready to hang outside home/balcony – this summer be humble and sever water to the thirsty birds.
2. Paper earning – something you should wait till we upload the photograph
3. Night lamp
4. Designer show basket – useful to decorate the home and also a gift
5. Pen-stand made of clay 
6. Hair-band – beautiful hair-bands for the little angels and for you as well.
how does project urja make a difference?
Disadvantaged women have no access to training and resources, which means that they have little or no education, resulting in poverty. This is where Project Urja comes in, to break this cycle. By both improving their existing skills and teaching new skills, disadvantaged women gain the training they need to become self-sufficient, productive members of society; their financial and social independence is strengthened.
how can you change someone’s life?
It is obvious that this one-of-a-kind program (at Baroda, Gujarat) is the key to improving the lives of disadvantaged women and their families... But we need your help, especially since Project Urja is still in the development stages. You can contribute to this good cause by:

• Monetary support to finance raw materials, equipment, pay the women in training and our trainer fees.
• Marketing, planning and organizing events and exhibitions.
• Organizing interactive meets and awareness programs with experts concerning topics such as health, education and sanitation.

we need your help to change someone’s life?

If you would like to send your donation directly to our bank account: Colorss Foundation Current A/C number: 30562854518 IFS Code: SBIN0009737 State Bank of India New Sama Road (9737) Branch Vadodara, Gujarat

If you would like to send in your cheques and DDs in favour of `Colorss Foundation` at: Colorss Foundation E/68, Jyoti Park, Behind Navrachna School, P.O. E.M.E New Sama Road, Vadodara - 390 008 Gujarat