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Manorath has formed a children group in Dakshinpuri and the video shows Manorath members and children learning and singing the CHILD RIGHTS song together. There is Bhavay leading the choir, Amit swinging his hands from one side to the other and the rest of us in chorus . I am recording the video. Special thanks to Garima for uploading the video. NOTE: The video has been shot and uploaded with permission from the children involved and does not violate child rights. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFV6v35e1wA And if you want to humm along, here are the lyrics : http://manorath-cryvolunteersdelhi.blogspot.com/2009/04/cry-anthem.html PS. This is just the practice, the final version would come out soon ;). For the uninitiated: The CRY Anthem is a song penned down by Javed Akhtar as a part of the "CRY Telethon". The Music is by Aadesh Shrivastava. It is is sung by Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan, Shaan, Sapna Mukherjee, Babul Supriyo, Vijeta Pandit,

Manorath has formed a children group in Dakshinpuri and the video shows Manorath members and children learning and singing the CHILD RIGHTS song together. There is Bhavay leading the choir, Amit swinging his hands from one side to the other and the rest of us in chorus . I am recording the video. Special thanks to Garima for uploading the video. NOTE: The video has been shot and uploaded with permission from the children involved and does not violate child rights. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFV6v35e1wA And if you want to humm along, here are the lyrics : http://manorath-cryvolunteersdelhi.blogspot.com/2009/04/cry-anthem.html PS. This is just the practice, the final version would come out soon ;). For the uninitiated: The CRY Anthem is a song penned down by Javed Akhtar as a part of the "CRY Telethon". The Music is by Aadesh Shrivastava. It is is sung by Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan, Shaan, Sapna Mukherjee, Babul

Manorath, the very name, takes ones vision to a softer, humane request for surviving, where we who are privileged, raise voices for the children who are not. Here, we pledge, to make a difference in whatever way we can, to make the life of children better. A child is the epitome of innocence, and the love one receives from children is the purest. Their hearts are free of malice, and their souls absolutely pure, away from the sightings of the world. This beautiful existence is called childhood, of which unfortunately, many lakhs of children are deprived today. We invite you, to become a part of 'Manorath', to share this feeling of a drive to do something for children, to experience the unconditional love we receive from them, and to feel the satisfaction of having contributed in your own little way. Lets help nurture the today, that will be us tomorrow.

Manorath, the very name, takes ones vision to a softer, humane request for surviving, where we who are privileged, raise voices for the children who are not. Here, we pledge, to make a difference in whatever way we can, to make the life of children better. A child is the epitome of innocence, and the love one receives from children is the purest. Their hearts are free of malice, and their souls absolutely pure, away from the sightings of the world. This beautiful existence is called childhood, of which unfortunately, many lakhs of children are deprived today. We invite you, to become a part of 'Manorath', to share this feeling of a drive to do something for children, to experience the unconditional love we receive from them, and to feel the satisfaction of having contributed in your own little way. Lets help nurture the today, that will be us tomorrow.

" As i went through my daily grind.. With thoughts and worries intertwined.. I lay my eyes on a sleeping child... Resting in the heat that could burn the wild... What had she done to deserve this... Why cant i pick her up and give her a kiss... Why is that suddenly all my worries seem triffle.. I have enough I said .. But who'll feed this angel ?? The chips I had, to her I gave.. Feeling small at the contibution I made... Wanted to do more .. Could i adopt the child... And suddenly ma boss called .. Hurry up he said... I said be there in a while... In a moment I lost the smile... That a pack of chips had brought to the girl... I left that place...cause the heat was killing me... I feel like a coward .. I had no right to flee... Its our obligation as citizens of the world... To feed the needy .. to help the troubled... Why is then... we all commit the crime... Of not being humans.. but only being prime... The misery of defeat .. or the pain of death... Doesnt compare to what I

" As i went through my daily grind.. With thoughts and worries intertwined.. I lay my eyes on a sleeping child... Resting in the heat that could burn the wild... What had she done to deserve this... Why cant i pick her up and give her a kiss... Why is that suddenly all my worries seem triffle.. I have enough I said .. But who'll feed this angel ?? The chips I had, to her I gave.. Feeling small at the contibution I made... Wanted to do more .. Could i adopt the child... And suddenly ma boss called .. Hurry up he said... I said be there in a while... In a moment I lost the smile... That a pack of chips had brought to the girl... I left that place...cause the heat was killing me... I feel like a coward .. I had no right to flee... Its our obligation as citizens of the world... To feed the needy .. to help the troubled... Why is then... we all commit the crime... Of not being humans.. but only being prime... The misery of defeat .. or the pain of death... Doe

Manorath members engage with children & parents in areas where MCD schools operate, One example is the Dakshinpuri community intervention ,near Ambedkar Nagar,South Delhi, where members engage with children of all groups and organise Drawing and other fun filled activites wid them. The group was able to identify problems with one of the schools and take it up with the concerned authorities. Sachin with his masterpiece Manorath members with children at Dakshinpuri

Manorath members engage with children & parents in areas where MCD schools operate, One example is the Dakshinpuri community intervention ,near Ambedkar Nagar,South Delhi, where members engage with children of all groups and organise Drawing and other fun filled activites wid them. The group was able to identify problems with one of the schools and take it up with the concerned authorities. Sachin with his masterpiece Manorath members with children at Dakshinpuri

In April'09 when new academic session began , Manorath discovered that MCD has not given any text books to children of the MCD schools and the same was expected to not to be distributed till August'09. Manorath found that children were finding difficulties to continue with their studies without the text books. Therefore, To protest the attitude in the delay of the distribution of books on the part of MCD authority, Manorath organised a RALLY to demand the earlier distribution of books to the children. Children of MCD schools & parents along with Manorath members at the Dakshinpuri park Rally progressing towards the Residence of Education Minister The protest was held along with other groups in front of the residence of the Education Minister,Delhi Government on 5th april'09 ,where in an assurance was taken that the books will be given soon. Manorath also wrote a letter to the minister holding him by his assurance. Our follow up interaction with the children has reveal

In April'09 when new academic session began , Manorath discovered that MCD has not given any text books to children of the MCD schools and the same was expected to not to be distributed till August'09. Manorath found that children were finding difficulties to continue with their studies without the text books. Therefore, To protest the attitude in the delay of the distribution of books on the part of MCD authority, Manorath organised a RALLY to demand the earlier distribution of books to the children. Children of MCD schools & parents along with Manorath members at the Dakshinpuri park Rally progressing towards the Residence of Education Minister The protest was held along with other groups in front of the residence of the Education Minister,Delhi Government on 5th april'09 ,where in an assurance was taken that the books will be given soon. Manorath also wrote a letter to the minister holding him by his assurance. Our follow up interaction with the children h