“Watch them wear their dreams”
February 8 2016, 11.24 AM IST || Pocket News Alert
New Delhi,7th February, 2016: Navjyoti India Foundation, along with India Vision Foundation (IVF), a well-respected philanthropic organization founded by Dr. Kiran Bedi brings the fourth “Kids on Ramp-age”, a unique event on 6th February, 2016 at Select Citywalk, Saket, New Delhi from 5.30 pm onwards.
Navjyoti India Foundation and IVF, both working together are focused on the need of equal opportunity for every child to grow and provide education to the children in urban slums and to the children of prison inmates, vocational training to youth, women empowerment and rural development in the villages of Delhi and Haryana.
The stage was conquered by the Underprivileged Children, including the ones who are out of prison doing a catwalk with the icons of the corporate world to draw attention towards their untapped talent and the need for equal opportunities in terms of Quality Education, Better Standard of Living and Vocational Training.
‘Kids on Ramp-age’ brings together the Beneficiaries & Patrons on the same platform, showcasing this amazing partnership, providing much needed support and mentoring to the kids and youngsters. This event strengthens the emotional bond between the “provider & recipient”, as they spend time together at the event, discussing the future plans and continued involvement-engagement with Navjyoti for this good social cause. ‘Kids on Ramp-age’ is now in its fourth year of operation and has seen many a fold increase in donors who have made a positive impact to a noteworthy number of under-privileged lives.
The event was attended by Dr. Kiran Bedi, Founder Member, Navjyoti India Foundation and more than 300 attendees from India and abroad.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Kiran Bedi said, “‘Kids on Ramp-age’ enables children in education with Navjyoti and India Vision Foundation to integrate with the Haves of Society--The Haves with the Have Nots learn to value each other.”
More than 100 beneficiaries in the age group of 4-22 years from Navjyoti’s different Project Houses spread over Delhi, and over 70 villages of Haryana walked the ramp with around 50 special achievers and celebrities from corporate and social world, showcasing this special partnership.
Designers from India, Dubai and Thailand provided wings to the dreams of the young kids by designing exclusive clothing range for them. These designer clothes added beauty to the 4-5 exclusive themes of the event. The show aims at promoting new opportunities and talents among the youngsters in the springtime of their lives. It serves as a spotlight for these innocent faces, where they not only get to adorn the labels of trendy designers but also a chance to walk on the ramp with their patrons and shed off their inhibitions.
This year Navjyoti, along with its event supporters planned a fun-filled event with live band, memory walk back for mentors and patrons with video clips and new partnership induction for the new donors.
Experts present there speaking from the Heart:
Jasmine Ruanglertbutr, Director, Play It! said, “I am so grateful to see ‘Kids on Ramp-age’ a huge success. It was an idea which was started by my mother Dr. Rani. Being able to give back and see the kids enjoy the show and dancing makes me the happiest person today. I truly hope that we can keep this giving back going and make this world as compassionate as these kids are.”
Tasleem Karmali, Director, Rags Creation, said “It has been a very excited day today as we watched the ‘Kids on Ramp-age’. The clothes donated are very stylish and the child models carried these latest creations with pride and joy. Wishing Navjyoti all the best for an eventful year. “
Maria Essenberg, a well-wisher and volunteer from Geneva, said, “Overall well organized event, full of enthusiasm. Kudos to Navjyoti. Enthusiasm, perseverance, organization behind the scene and excitements. Wish you loads of success, continuation and strength. Happy to be witness of all this since many years.”
Achal Paul, Director, BUZZ Communications, said, “We are delighted to be associated for a cause, fourth years in running. We wish Navjyoti all the very best for its future endeavours.”
Meenu Arora, volunteer from Dubai, “Speechless and overwhelmed with the fact that I was fortunate to be associated with such great association, who actually taught me to live in service to others. However, I haven’t done anything yet, but deep within, I am striving to do my bit.”
Kushaal Chawla, CEO, Acting Keeda, “It is great and a well-organized event. It feels really good to see all the children walk the ramp with such confidence. I hope that this initiative reaches future heights and continues forever.”
Mr. Anuj Mathur, CEO, Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Insurance Co Ltd said, “‘Kids on Ramp-age’ brings a feeling of ownership and responsibility towards the society, as it aims at improving lives of the underprivileged communities. Launch of brand ‘Unnati’ by young girls and women from the rural communities is a moment of pride as both Navjyoti and our company have jointly worked on this.”
Navjyoti India Foundation
Navjyoti India Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded by 16 serving officers of Delhi Police with a mission to work with the vulnerable sections of the society. Operational in parts of Delhi and Haryana since 1988, Navjyoti has made an impact to more than 4,30,000 lives by enabling them towards the goal of self-reliance through its interventions in areas of Child Education, Skills Upgradation of Youth and Community Development.
www.navjyoti.org.in / http://www.twitter.com/NavjyotiIF / http://ift.tt/1Q2IZM2
India Vision Foundation
India Vision Foundation is a non-profit, voluntary, non-government organization. IVF was born with the receipt of the Ramon Magsaysay Award by Dr Kiran Bedi in the year 1994, received for forging 'positive relationships' between people and the police through creative leadership. It carries forward its service in the areas of Police and Prison Reforms, Women Empowerment among others. 'Saving the next victim' remains its mantra.
Gratitude to Partners of Kids on Ramp-age
Associate Partner : Select CITYWALK
Hospitality Supporter : Radisson Blu & RJ Corp
Hair & Makeup Supporter : Riya Vashisht
Event Support : Limn Entertainment
Film Partner : Acting Keeda
Choreography Supporters : Panache Dance & Forever Dance
Clothing Support : Play It, Rags creation, Unnati, Cool Quotient/Via
Italia, Hariyanvi, Rajni Bansal & R U Play
Imaging Partner : Munish Khanna Academy
