Karunalaya had organized a mela on 17/09/2011 at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Broadway for the former child labourers which aimed at giving an exposure to the kids and showcasing their talents. Dr. Paul Sunder Singh, Director, Karunalaya welcomed the gathering. Mr. John Bosco, President, Karunalaya honoured the Chief Guest Mr. T. Arjunan, Project Director National Child Labour Project who said the project was very essential to tackle child labour in the country as childhood is a period of development and each child should enjoy this period rather than being exploited as child labourers. Former child labourers were provided an opportunity to give their testimony on stage, they spoke about their painful experience as child labourers which moved the hearts of everybody gathered for the great event. The time for enjoyment started for the children. Sports, competitions, and fun games, stalls were opened and the children participated with full energy. Gift packs were distributed to the children and staff which made the children even happier. Around 1000 children participated in the mela and while leaving the children requested to conduct such mela once in three months which shows how the children enjoyed it. The event was supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India.
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