On the eve of India’s 60th year of Independence, International Tech Park Bangalore (ITPB) celebrated the day with students of Samarthanam Trust, a voluntary educational organisation for differently abled students.
These special students entertained ITPB parkites with patriotic songs, dance, mimicry and drama. The colorfully dressed students enthralled the employees at the Park with their unique charm and heart-warming performance, states a release. Events with a cause earn pride of place in ITPB’s event packed calendar, generating huge interest from the employees and also awareness of the needs of special people.
Samarthanam was started to provide hostel and education facilities to visually impaired girls pursuing their studies after Class X and has since expanded its horizon to include various projects for the benefit of physically and economically challenged students too.
Besides aiding in their admission to various prestigious colleges in Bangalore, the trust also provides visually challenged students with reader and scribe services. The students associated with the trust are also provided with opportunities to pursue their other extracurricular interests like music, dance or sports.
Colours of freedom for kids
Children from Dream a Dream, a non-profit organization had a fun filled day at The Forum Mall on the occasion of Independence Day last week. The children were treated to a host of goodies and were also taught a  few skills during the celebrations. While there was a movie screening, an art workshop and dance classes for the children helped them see the potential within them.
On the Colours of Freedom, Jagadeesh, head, Events and Artiste Repertoire, Radio Indigo (which partnered the event) was quoted as saying, “We wanted to make this a special day for the children and we are extremely happy to have gifted these children a vibrant Independence Day celebration.” Said Neeraj Duggal, head, Retail and Development-The Forum, “The idea was to celebrate freedom — freedom from poverty and difficult circumstances.” 
Dream A Dream works with over 350 children from vulnerable communities such as streets /slum communities, runaway children, orphans, and HIV+ children among others. Integration of children from all sections of society through empowerment is the key focus of the organisation, states a release.