Unique events and media coverage of Relief India Trust India Relief Trust, a Noida based non-profit organization, has been emerging as one of the most credible institutes in India. It addresses varied issues associated with the disadvantaged children in India. Start of Rehabilitation centers is a great achievement in the history of the Trust. Rehabilitation centers provide quality health facilities for mentally or physically disabled children. Apart from providing children the health and educational facilities, organizing different interesting events is a unique way of improving the mental health of children. Relief India Trust organizes events, for instance: •
Painting and sports competitions
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Birthday celebrations
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Visits to historical places
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Celebration of the Republic Day
Only mentally and physically healthy children can bring an ideal change in India. It is indispensable to understand the value of a society which ensures higher living standards of the citizens. Children are, no doubt, a best hope for the future. Relief India Trust concentrates a major part of its energies to equip children with the pearls of health and education. The events like painting competition and birthday celebration help instill a ray of hope in children to gather their strength and prepare their selves for a life full of challenges. Celebration of national days like the Republic Day develops a sense of patriotism and responsibility in the children which is of immense significance. Recreational activities are of paramount significance to children. Such activities at Rehabilitation center at the Relief India Trust are appreciated both at the international and national level.
Media coverage: Every program of the Trust receives active media coverage throughout the country. Print media speak of the achievements and perpetual struggle of Relief India Trust. It is extremely vital to convey the message of hope and prosperity to the masses. These are some programs which received heavy coverage in the past by print media: •
Coverage of Blood donation awareness camps which acknowledged the services of doctors and volunteers
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Coverage of rescue activities of volunteers in flood affected areas
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Admiration of organ awareness camps
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Foundation of the Rehabilitation center at Relief India Trust
Media can play a progressive role in supporting and informing people about the role of the Trust. It is, of course, important to appreciate the people working for the Trust in order to boost their confidence and courage. Moreover, media coverage can help the Trust to raise heavy funds and donations. Most of the privileged class has an easy access to information and contemporary problems of the country. Interest of journalists in the activities of the Relief India Trust further enhances the chances of success. It attracts thousands of people to step forward and participate as a volunteer to improve the current situation of Indian society. Information is considered as one of the strongest power in the world. The inhabitants of slums and rural areas can change their lives forever by making their selves well informed about the importance of education, health, rights and duties. The prevailing darkness of ignorance can be altered with the ray of hope and brightness of knowledge by developing the capabilities of thinking in the individuals.