Empowering Underprivileged With Skills

 With the objective of encouraging the underprivileged to acquire skill, several NGOs take the onus to provide training and produce products that will appraise the society about their capability. Such initiatives are taken by the NGOs not only to make them self-reliant but also to develop in them a sense of pride regarding their earnings. The special children are trained to prepare crafts and other marketable items which prove to be good learning for them and moreover these hand-made products have good value in the market. 

Other medium, which NGOs employ are organizing exhibitions from time to time, where these products are displayed and sold to buyers directly. It not only boosts the confidence of underprivileged but also gives them new hope for the future. Further, it helps them to develop new positive outlook towards life. Moreover, the feeling of financial security makes them feel independent and motivated.
 

Nowadays, buying eco-friendly and hand-made products is the new trend in the market. NGOs can very take advantage of this opportunity and prepare similar products like diyas, torans, bags, cards, gift articles, decorative and household items, gift bags, wrapping paper, kurtis, shoulder bags, wall hangings, cushion covers, etc. Also, other popular products are - drawings, paintings, toys, dolls, presentation articles, consumer goods, food items and other items of common use etc. This way NGOs benefit in spreading awareness for their cause and it also helps in garnering maximum support from the people.
 

NGO Sparsh and its products 

 
One such NGO Sparsh provides an opportunity to the underprivileged to generate their income. Sparsh is dedicated for the empowerment and welfare of all sections of the society- women, children, elderly and especially the physically & mentally challenged.It mainly focuses on empowering the underprivileged with the necessary skills to manage life on their own. However, the thrust area of Sparsh is empowerment of mentally and physically challenged children.

Touch of Heaven and  Love in Wraps are special initiatives of Sparsh, where products especially made by the underprivileged are marketed and the revenue generated helps them to be to self reliant and productive members of the society. Room fresheners, scented candles and gift envelopes are some of the products; carried under these labels. So, whenever you come across these products on the shop shelves, go ahead and pick them up, your small gesture can bring big change in their lives.

Diwali Gifts Tradition in Present Times

Today, the tradition of exchanging gifts on Diwali has reached new heights altogether. In the present times, exchanging gifts is not so simple anymore. Greater importance is given to the fact that gifts need to be as per desired societal mores. People go out of their way to splurge for themselves and for their loved ones. This very tradition of shopping and buying gifts is very much harnessed by marketers today. 

This custom of exchanging gifts is not a recent trend. It has been followed ardently from ancient times. The only difference is that earlier sweets and decorative were produced at home and gifted. These gifts used to be not so expensive but were considered as token of love and good wishes.

However, even today selecting gifts for your loved ones require lot of brainstorming and head scratching. People are generally very confused thinking -what to buy and what not to buy? People remain dubious even after purchasing the gift; whether they have selected the right gift or not. One can choose from plenty of options available in the market but in the end they all tend to bewilder you. Some of the popular traditional gift items available in the market are - Puja Thalis, Lakshmi -Ganesh idols and coins etc. 

Buy Auspicious Gifts from NGO Sparsh 

The basic idea behind tradition of gifting is to accelerate the feeling of love, bonding, affection and appreciation. Gifts convey respect, good wishes, blessings, and love to our near and dear ones.

Therefore, on such propitious occasion, instead of buying expensive gifts from the market, one can opt to buy Diwali gift items from NGOs.  Sparsh, one such NGO which prepares unique gifts on Diwali. Special children from Savera Special School using their creative skills prepare beautiful decorative Diwali baskets which contains 6 beautiful Diyas, 6 Candles, special Touch of Heaven incense sticks, Goddess       Laxmi foot prints and other puja material.

Diwali is a religious festival and sending gifts on the occasion symbolizes one's prayers to the almighty for the prosperity and well being of the recipient. More than the gift itself, it is the love and spirit of Diwali that brings a smile to every face.

So, by buying these gifts from NGO Sparsh, you can help special children earn their livelihood independently. This Diwali you can thus lighten up the lives of these Children and make their Diwali really special.