In Youth We Learn; In Age We Understand- The CRY Experience of Sanmay Moitra

How a fourteen year old boy reaches the understanding of the differences between the privileged and the underprivileged? Sanmay Moitra answers.

At CRY, we welcome the participation of people from all age groups and walks of life. One such example was the two month involvement of the young Sanmay Moitra at the PAG centre in Gurgaon. A Gurgaon local, Sanmay is in 9^th standard and goes to the prestigious Delhi Public School. For him, the interest of joining CRY began at home when he was encouraged by his parents to intern at CRY.

A cricket and a music enthusiast, Sanmay started volunteering during the month of May. What some may call an unconventional way to spend the summer break by a fourteen year old, Sanmay was excited for the opportunity at his disposal. He spent the two months teaching the students between 4^th and 6^th standard at a government school subjects like English and Maths. Sanmay credits this experience to the learning provided by the seniors at centre.

Delving deeper into his time spent at the centre, Sanmay pointed out the staggering difference between the students at the government schools and some of his peers. He was inspired to see the free-spirited nature and the “urge of learning” among the students. He also pointed out that the students at the centre were bright, disciplined and well-mannered.

When asked about how a young boy of his age managed to do something so challenging, he mentioned that the projects at school, along with his parents’ support, got him into it. He was quick to add that he will do it again in the future. Moreover, his ambition to become a lawyer in life has become clearer as he is determined to represent the underprivileged in the future and work towards their betterment in full capacity.

Every such step that a youngster takes is a feather in the cap of CRY. Even if one young boy is inspired and vows to make a change, the world indeed will be a better place.

- Vatsal Chandra

   UCD India Recruitment & Admissions Assistant

   CRY Volunteer