Comments on: Kids Improve Lives in Kolkata Slums

By: Courtney Kubanek

Courtney Kubanek — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:10:00 +0000

It is truly incredible how the open minds of children can accept and create important life changes that adults set in their ways may spurn. Their actions will create a better community for their future families to live in, even if they aren’t doing it for that purpose.

I believe that we shouldn’t only take from this that children can impact their community, but take it one step further and be inspired to take ownership of not only our community, but also enable others to take ownership of their communities as well, to create a better over all habitat.
I hope the adults in the community are able to see how much of an impact their children are able to have and can begin to help make improvements as well.

By: Courtney Kubanek

Courtney Kubanek — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:10:00 +0000

By: Alyssa-Marie Kau

Alyssa-Marie Kau — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:38:00 +0000

This article truly illustrates the power of positivity and how the great the initiative of change is in each human being. As human beings, most are content with obsessing at what they don’t have and at seeking success through superficial means. However, this article truly demonstrates the power that each human being possesses. People in Koltaka lack having clean water, a necessity that we each take for granted daily. By seeking to make a change in their community with extremely restricted resources, the children have taken pride in their community and their identity, two crucial elements in become effective leaders of society. With cooperation, communication, and willpower, it is possible to overcome obstacles, regardless of differences. It is amazing to see that with the power of just one smart phone and personal initiative amongst these children, such tremendous change can occur. This article should also make leaders reexamine the role and power of children. Though deemed naive and unknowing of the world around them, sometimes it is children that are the most insightful and have the creativity behind plausible solutions in fulfilling their moral responsibility to create a better future for themselves and future generations. Western society can take back this story and lesson of hope and build a sense of pride in community and identity. Children need adults and leaders who are willing to listen and guide them, and this is a prime example demonstrated in Prayasam’s project It warms my heart and makes me hopeful of the change and future leaders of our global society, and inspires me to advocate for positive change, to leave a better legacy for the leaders of tomorrow.

By: Erin Lau

Erin Lau — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:14:00 +0000

Amazingly moving and inspiring! This proves that the collaboration and will power of many can be a powerful tool for change, no matter one’s religious/ethnic background, economic status or age. When a community stands together and works towards a common goal, amazing results can come out of the effort as long as they stay true and persevere. Prayasam’s projects and accomplishments are hard proof that children are much more aware and insightful than we often realize and that maybe it takes the innocent minds of the young to recognize that they need to speak up if they hope to improve their communities and ensure a better future for themselves than their parents may have experienced. Also, it’s amazing how equipped a person can be with the use of modern technology, such as the examples here with the smart phones. Even Western educational systems could learn from this amazing story and system.

By: Andrea Unzueta

Andrea Unzueta — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:25:00 +0000

This is a beautiful and heart warming story. It is inspiring to see that there is always hope, even when it comes from places we least expect it. This article should be a lesson to everyone that help can always come from where we least anticipate it. We must be flexible and accept all the help available in order to make the world a better place.

By: Shankar Chatterjee

Shankar Chatterjee — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:35:00 +0000

Being one from this state, it is tremendously encouraging to me to live !

By: Rohit Gupta

Rohit Gupta — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:18:00 +0000

Brilliant…..!!!….. we need more fundings n awareness to solve such problems…..!!

By: Makana Agcaoili

Makana Agcaoili — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:42:00 +0000

These children are a symbol worldwide of the fact that any barrier can be overcome as long as people are focused on overcoming those challenges. Some people give up because they believe they don’t have the right resources, they don’t believe they can make a difference, or are just not motivated. However, these children are able to bring a basic yet huge change to their community through the use of will, a smart phone, and communication. Any challenge can be overcome as long as their are people who are able to see and use what they have to the greatest ability, and this creativity and ingenuity will be important in the future.

By: Rick Rutledge

Rick Rutledge — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:19:00 +0000

In some cases, it’s not just the local children, but children reaching around
the world:

http://www.boulderweekly.com/article-10330-saving-lives-one-net-at-a-time.html

And you can help:

http://www.facebook.com/MalariaDefenseProjectNetsInAction

By: Dawn Morais Webster

Dawn Morais Webster — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:41:00 +0000

What an inspiring story of empowerment and change from the bottom up. http://freecatholic808.com/2013/01/27/faith-a-personal-act/