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Hamsa’s unyielding spirit

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on November 17, 2023

Kashni Tiwary, a student of 11th standard from Jayshree Periwal International School in Jaipur, won the recently held writing competition organised in celebration of National Education Day for the Future Shapers Initiative by The Akshaya Patra Foundation. Her poem draws inspiration from Hamsa’s story, a student served by Akshaya Patra. Read her heartfelt poem here:

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Bring the joy of Diwali to a child’s life

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on November 9, 2023

Here comes the festival of lights, Diwali! During this time, celebrants illuminate their house with candles, lamps, etc.The celebration signifies the importance of nurturing the inner light within us because ultimately the festival is all

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23 years of giving children nutrition for education

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on November 9, 2023

Akshaya Patra, an NGO in India, started its journey in 2000 by feeding 1,500 children in five government schools in Bengaluru. Since then, we have been working dedicatedly to better the lives of children. At

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Celebrate Unity this Kannada Rajyotsava with Akshaya Patra

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on October 27, 2023

Karnataka celebrates its Rajyotsava on 1 November every year. It's a day when the state stands tall, honouring its past, celebrating its present and embracing a promising future. Karnataka Rajyotsava, also known as Kannada Rajyotsava,

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Celebrate this Friendship Day by feeding children

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on July 28, 2023

There is an English saying, 'Blood is thicker than water' expressing how family links are stronger than any other bonds. But friends are like brothers and sisters from different mothers. They will stand with you

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The Zero Hunger Challenge

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on July 13, 2023

In a world of abundance, it is disheartening to witness the persistence of hunger and malnutrition. The Zero Hunger Challenge calls for a collective effort to eliminate hunger, ensure food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. The challenge focuses on five key elements that are essential to achieving zero hunger: sustainable food production, improved

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Empowering the Nation’s Youth with Mid-Day Meals

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on July 10, 2023

The Indian Government’s Mid-Day Meal Scheme (now called the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan) is a transformative initiative that combines the power of education and nutrition to make a lasting impact on the lives of millions of

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Impact of Nutrition on Education of Children

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on July 7, 2023

Introduction Children who suffer from poor nutrition in early childhood can develop nutritional deficiencies in iron and iodine, which can cause cognitive, physical and social/emotional developmental delays.Malnutrition can result in long-term neural issues in the

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Battling Hunger in India: The Remarkable Contribution of Akshaya Patra

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on July 6, 2023

Hunger is a pressing issue affecting numerous countries across the globe, and India is no exception. With a population of over 1.3 billion people, India faces significant challenges in eradicating hunger and ensuring food security

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Your generosity can bring children #BackToSchool

by The Akshaya Patra Foundation on June 30, 2023

A child's future is significantly impacted by their access to education, which helps them break the cycle of poverty. The Akshaya Patra Foundation is one such NGO that tries to help children with their holistic

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