On 30^th December 2022, the FTBK Charitable Trust arranged a picnic for our team and the children we work with in Residential Care and Transition-Care Support. It was a fun day together enjoying the the cooler weather, playing games and a wonderful Biriyani lunch was made by our team members! 

This year, Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust celebrated Christmas at our office campus. Our honoured guests attended the program and the Girl's Home Children performed a wonderful drama, dances and songs all put together by our dance master and his team.  All guests, staff and children enjoyed the program & lunch together!

On 16^th December 2022, Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust held a First Aid Training Course in our Office Campus.  All FTBK staff attended this valuable training that was conducted by the Rotary club of Behala member via Dr. Siddhartha Charkraborty. Dr Charkraborty presented this teaching through an engaging address using a power point presentation, live demos and anecdotes so that each participate could attain a better understand. It was a very effective training for one and we appreciate the time and effort Dr. Charkraborty gave to increase our capacity to keep ourselves, and others, safe.

On the 5^th November 2022, a child that is currently being supported by our FTBK Trust, was chosen to participate in a one time Education help from the Rangamala Memorial Development Incentive. This organisation helps underprivileged children for their education support. We were happy to nominate this girl to receive this support which enabled her to purchase a new school dress.

On the 9^th November 2022 we ran an awareness program on Dengue Fever within the Salt Lake Slum Community areas.  FTBK staff explained to those who attended about Dengue Fever Symptoms, it's cause and treatment. After that FTBK Charitable Trust distributed mosquito nets to the 82 families in the Slum Community.

FTBK is running Youth Computer Training in the Balarampur Village for the benefit of young people. These Youth attend this training free of cost to help empower them for their studies now and in the future. This training also has the potential to help them in their career as they pursue viable employment. Each Youth that successfully completes this training receives a Certificate to show their accomplishments and to use for their CV. A total of 27 Youth attended this program!

FTBK runs this Literacy Program for Women in the Community to help to support them to be able to read and write in Bengali. This skill empowers them to care for themselves and their families in a greater way. Spending time together with other women in the Community is a unique opportunity to bond together and support each other. We are happy to report one of the participants recently let us know that she is now able to confidently sign her own name in the bank rather than just use her thumb impression. We are proud of the way these women are applying themselves to their learning!

Free To Be Kids continually runs an Education & Nutrition Program in six different slums in the Salt Lake Area of Kolkata for the children in need. In the month Of November 2022, 159 children attended this program and a total of 1268 meals were provided to these children.

On the 14^th November 2022, our FTBK Girl’s Home celebrated Children’s Day along with the key staff. Both groups together enjoyed the games, program, and the celebration ended with a delicious meal.

One family celebrated their son's birthday within our Community project. They donated a wonderful lunch to be enjoyed by the community children. The children were very happy to celebrate together in this way!