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20 Years of Akshaya Patra in 2020

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on November 11, 2020

A tiny thought can plant seeds for a million dreams. The thought “No child in India shall be deprived of education because of hunger” led to the beginning of The Akshaya Patra Foundation in 2000. It started feeding 1,500 children in five Government schools of Bengaluru, Karnataka. On identifying a strong relationship between food and

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Celebrate This Kannada Rajyotsava With the Needy People!

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on October 30, 2020

Wish you all a Happy 65th Kannada Rajyotsava! 1st November is Kannada Rajyotsava. It is the day the state of Karnataka was formed. On this very day in 1956, all Kannada-speaking regions of South India

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Akshaya Patra Serves Millions Across India

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on October 29, 2020

Global hunger has been on a constant rise in the last few years. The COVID-19 situation has further threatened food security in the poor and marginalised sections of society. It is projected that 330 million

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World Food Day – Rise Against Hunger

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on October 15, 2020

7.8 billion people are living on Earth, out of which there are over 690 million people who are affected by hunger. The ongoing crisis is estimated to push a further of 130 million people in

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Show Your kindness in This Joy of Giving Week

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on October 1, 2020

Initially called the Joy of Giving Week, Daan Utsav is India’s ‘Festival of Giving’ that was launched in 2009. It is celebrated every year commencing on 2nd October and concluding on 8th October. Thousands of

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Be a Part of Akshaya Patra’s Feeding Initiatives

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on September 18, 2020

It is difficult times for most of us. We are wired in such a way that, in spite of this tough situation, there is a strong desire to help the people in need. “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” – Leo Tolstoy More often than not, the question ‘How do I support

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Celebrate Teacher’s Day With Aspiring Teachers

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on September 4, 2020

“A mentor empowers a person to see a possible future.” – Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Teachers are the hands that guide us through the phase of our childhood. They play a major role in our school

Food and Education

This September, Feed to Defeat Hunger!

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on September 4, 2020

September is Hunger Action Month. Communities, NGOs and other organizations call upon for support to provide food relief to people belonging to challenging economic backgrounds. 690 million people worldwide are affected by hunger with 381

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Nutrition On Your Plate – Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on September 4, 2020

Author: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Millennials and Gen Z are driving societal changes whether it is creating awareness about the environment, philanthropy, or just healthy eating. But hold it. Are these young adults familiar about hunger

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Let’s Pledge to Donate Happiness Bags for Children

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on August 28, 2020

Every day of school is synonymous with fun, friends and free unlimited food for children. They looked forward to coming to school because they get to meet their friends, narrate experiences of the previous day

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