THEY DONATED THEIR SMILES AND EDUCATED
UNDERPRIVILEGED GIRLS
300 Father-Daughter duos with 6 photographers secured the smiles of 500 Nanhi Kalis
A conversation between Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group and renowned photographer Atul Kasbekar, post the Nirbhaya incident, on how to change attitudes towards girls, led to the conceptualisation of the "Proud Fathers For Daughters" event. This event celebrates the father-daughter bond and sends out a message that daughters are a source of pride.
 
 
 
 
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD
Amidst young dreamers
 
 
Rohini Mukherjee, Head of Nanhi Kali Operations and Chief Policy Officer, recently paid a visit to a Nanhi Kali Academic Support Centre in Gurgaon. An experience that she found enriching and inspiring because of the girls' unquenchable curiosity and amazing enthusiasm.
 
 
 
 
STORY OF THE MONTH
From a dark childhood to a bright future
 
 
An alcoholic father, meagre income of a hardworking mother and a younger brother to support. This is the story of our Nanhi Kali Jaishree, who lives in Tal Khed district, Pune and studies in the 6th std. Jaishree dreams of becoming a teacher. Read on to know how Project Nanhi Kali is helping her to realise her dream.
 
 
 
 
NEWS UPDATES
HPCL sponsored Nanhi Kalis participate in Swachh Bharat Abiyaan
 
 
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) recently conducted a range of activities to promote the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan with Nanhi Kalis at Gavanpada in Mumbai, Araku and Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. These included a hand wash rally to increase awareness about washing hands specially before eating, that help in fighting diseases. It also had drawing and craft competitions themed around Clean city & Green city, Clean India and Save Water, as well as walkathons to save trees. These activities not only educated our Nanhi Kalis, but also sensitised them in ways that they will always remember, thanks to the fun and prizes.
 
Gurgaon Nanhi Kalis get a splash of United Colours of Benetton
 
 
Recently, the Benetton CEO, Sundeep Kumar Chugh and the Head of CSR, Namrata Wakhloo paid a visit to a Nanhi Kali Academic Support Centre in Sector -33, Gurgaon. The 66 Nanhi Kalis were delighted to receive books from the executives from Benetton and participate in a drawing competition. Truly, a fun and colourful day for all!

Benetton supports the education of 600 Nanhi Kalis in the Gurgaon and Noida area, filling our heart with loads of love and cheer!
 
Titan Company Limited gift school kits
to our Nanhi Kalis
 
 
On the 20th of August 2017, a Kit Distribution Ceremony by Titan Company Limited was held for 98 Nanhi Kalis at Bhalaswa JJ 1 Academic Centre, Delhi. Our Nanhi Kalis were delighted to receive the kits from the representatives of Titan. In celebration of the event, a drawing competition was conducted on the themes of empowerment, patriotism and environment protection. The winners received Titan wrist watches. We thank Titan Company Limited for supporting our Nanhi Kalis and for being a part of an interactive event to encourage empowerment.
 
 
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