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Underprivileged children in India are in need of help when it comes to education and health. On the bright side, there are numerous individuals and corporates who are keen to come forward to lend a helping hand. The children’s need and corporate partners' commitment have been the inspiration for us to create Touch a Life Foundation – so that, together with corporate partners, charitable organisations, health professionals, volunteers and schools, we can bring about positive and lasting change.
At the core of Touch a Life Foundation’s initiative is a digital platform with a dedicated personalised interface for each participant in the aid process. Partners, schools, students and even vendors can log in and access information and updates about everything from donation requests to delivery schedules of aid. To ensure that aid reaches the desired beneficiary, the digital platform is supported by a simple, on-ground verification process.
Books For Change was the very first project initiated by the Founders of Touch A Life, even before Touch A Life was established. With an under 30% attendance ratio in Secondary Education of the poorest 20% and with the lack of financial support to education from grade 8 and onwards, children in Maharashtra are deprived of their right to education. We believe that books are the doorway to a world of knowledge and power.
For the third year in a row, and for the second year in a row working with Chow Tai Fook as our corporate partner, Touch A Life presents 'Books for Change'.
Education has only one purpose: to equip the young for tomorrow. Over the last few decades, technology has made immense changes to human life. We are literally going through a new revolution - "the digital revolution". Slowly and steadily, we are revamping our education system, which till now seemed to have been stuck a few hundred years in the past. If we are going to be the teachers of new generations then we have to become proactive in learning these technologies.
Teacher-preparation programs provide "educators-to-be" with the tools, mentors, and hands-on experience they will need. It is imperative for veteran teachers to have ongoing and regular opportunities to learn from each other. Ongoing professional development keeps teachers up-to-date on new research on how children learn, emerging technology tools for the classroom, new curriculum resources, and much more.
The best professional development can be provided through ongoing, experimental, collaborative, and connective ways of working - we hope that our training camp encourages this among teachers, students, and learning support staff through the use of technology and our platform!
Books For Change was the very first project initiated by the Founders of Touch A Life, even before Touch A Life was established. With an under 30% attendance ratio in Secondary Education of the poorest 20% and with the lack of financial support to education from grade 8 and onwards, children in Maharashtra are deprived of their right to education. We believe that books are the doorway to a world of knowledge and power.
A new aspect in our project is the use of tremendous technology in the system by bringing entire system over the ERP, so that we can carry out entire activity in a coordinated manner. When we showcased our technology with Mr. Kent Wong of Chow Tai Fook, he was impressed with the same and he happily accepted our invitation to become our corporate partner for Books for Change 2019.
Kent Wong puts forward his comment as follows:
“Upholding the spirit of “Do Good Feel Good”, we share Touch A Life’s belief in empowering children towards the betterment of the society. We truly hope that our support on “Books for Change” can serve as an encouragement to the underprivileged children and youths in India to pursue their dreams”
Partners are those who stay by your side. Thank you to our partners for their continuous support; we are lucky to be associated with you all.
It is our pleasure to collaborate with Touch A Life this year.
With over millions of workers in the diamond manufacturing sector, India is today the world's largest manufacturing centre for diamond cutting and polishing, significantly contributing to the world's diamond supply. Upholding the spirit of “Do Good Feel Good”, we share Touch A Life’s belief in empowering children towards the betterment of the society. We truly hope that our support on “Books for Change” can serve as an encouragement to the underprivileged children and youths in India to pursue their dreams which, in turn, facilitates a brighter future for the diamond industry and the nation as a whole.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to your work and we look forward to collaborating again in the future.KENT WONG - MANAGING DIRECTOR
After being provided with 9th grade books, she received a commendable 92%; due to her hard work and determination she has received a scholarship.
Your actions can help ‘Touch A Life’. Join us in providing our children with guidance, opportunity, and financial support so they can turn their dreams into reality.
