Dismal performance by India in GHI 2022 – Project MOGRA deals with eliminating Hunger in Migrant Children Dr Rajeev Nagpal / Abhiram rao / Dr Pranav / Shailesh Gupta Introduction I Light Global is a non-profit supporting rights of children across the world with particular focus on Migrant children. Project Mogra – Meals of Gratitude …
Breaking the Silence: How is stigma a barrier to mental health?
Mental health is an integral component of health. According to WHO, “Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Stigma is a term …
Healthy competition
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2018-03-08/how-toxic-competition-is-ruining-our-kids-and-what-to-do-about-it https://www.verywellfamily.com/competition-among-kids-pros-and-cons-4177958 Competition is just in the nature of our world. It happens everywhere, especially as a child, whether competing for the top spot at the nearby school, or playing a sport, such as cricket or football/soccer. Children, however, react to competition in different ways. Some rise to the challenge and enjoy the struggle that …
Climate change
When we talk about the world, we talk about its environment. We often share the posts of earth day on social media platforms. Unfortunately, we call it a day, and we move on with our lives. Some of us, however, are taking important steps to do something about our planet. Our volunteers at I Light ...
Experience with Teaching
Lifelong learning begins as early as your infant years. An infant is taught by their mother on how to crawl, walk, speak, and eat. That’s only the beginning of the infant’s learning path, and this pattern will continue as they gain more mentors in every leap they take. Getting education is a fundamental right of …
Role of Youth Leaders in Supporting Free Education for Migrant Children in India
We are aware of the state of migrant children in India. These kids have little to no access to education. These children leave their homes for another place where they could try to better their lives. Some go alone, and some go with their parents. The reality, unfortunately, has other plans for them, and in …
ONLINE EDUCATION – BREAKING THE BARRIERS
The stark disparities in the level of educational opportunities available to children depending on socio-economic factors outside their control have been laid bare through the impact of the Covid pandemic these past couple of years. In countries like India, where access to education has already been a problem for decades, the pandemic has worsened the …
Child Hunger and Nutrition: The Biggest Global Challenge
Have you ever been on the way home from work or school and felt a pang of hunger? You might end up going to the nearest restaurant or ask your parents for some food quickly so you could fulfill your desire. Some, although, can’t do that. Throughout the world, many people are faced with the …
Being Hung or Being Hungry: Which is More Painful?
Human rights activists always spoke against hanging people to death but hardly spoke about hungry people. Around 8.9% of the world’s population, i.e. 663 million (Food and agriculture organization, UN) people, are undernourished, which implies that their minimum caloric intake is lower than the needed amount. The World Hunger Index combines three indicators: undernourishment, ...