End of the a big year

2020

the FTBK staff and children enjoyed a celebration together with fun activities,

finished off with a lighting program!

On 24th December 2020 we held a Christmas Eve party for the Children and Staff of FTBK. Everyone enjoyed delicious food like Momos, Chicken Tandoori, Fish fry, Chowmein and Phuchka.

Free To Be Kids boys and girls celebrated a Christmas Day Programme together. They prepared and performed dances, songs and a drama programme. On that day the children ate a special meal of fried rice, chilly chicken and cake, distributed by Free To Be Kids. Each child received new clothes as part of the celebrations. A wonderful festival was enjoyed by all.

Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust are happy to provide financial help to a young local community member in the Krishnarampur Area. The support was for her educational purpose and covered her admission fees and study materials so she could continue her dream of being educated.

Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust conducted a Computer Course for youth boys and girls in the Balarampur Area. 26 participant actively attended the programme and received Certificates in recognition of their skills development.

We recently had a visit from the Legal Cum Probation Officer from the District Child Protection Unit. During his visit, the Officer had a meeting with Free To Be Kids Tuition teacher, Counsellor and Home Superintendent for the growth and development of the children in our Care.  He also met with the children and discussed their needs and daily activities. We were happy to have this time to ask questions and also receive value feedback.

Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust distributed 500 blankets in the Salt Lake Slum area and Krishnarumpur. The Beneficiaries were underprivileged children and families from seven slum areas, plus one village. All the recipients were very thankful and happy to receive the gifts. These blankets will help to maintain their warmth and good health through the cold season. Plus in addition to this, they are colourful reminder that someone cares for them!

We ran a number of Community Based Programs. The focus of these programs were on the Awareness of Sanitation and Hygiene maintenance. The beneficiaries were youth living in the areas of Thakurpukur, Krishnarampur and Balarumpur. Mr. Pradip Barui and Mr. Nirmal Sarkar were the speakers in the programme.

We are very happy to include Mrs. Anindita Bose as one our local donors. She generously provided our Free To Be Kids Boy’s and Girl's Home with a special lunch. We spent quality time together on this day and deeply appreciate this gift!

The District Child Protection Unit organised a Children’s Week Programme with all CCI Homes in Kolkata. The aim of the programme was to enhance and encourage all CCI boys and girls in a District level competition. The Free To Be Kids Boys and Girls participated in the online programme and performed Slogan Writing, Tongue Twisters, Extempore Speeches, Sang a song & gave a Drama presentation as part of this Children’s Week Programme.

It was the great opportunity for our children to gathered knowledge from other CCI Homes and participate this in District level competition. The Children enjoyed and had fun on both days of the program, along with their friends. The Children decorated our Free To Be Kids Girl's Home with balloons, wall hangings and coloured papers during the programme days.

Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust continue to conduct our Literacy Programme with the women residing in the Krishnarampur area, South 24 Parganas. Our aim is to provide basic non – formal education to women who are willing to learn. 35 women regularly attend these classes. All the beneficiaries are very happy and enjoy their classes and the opportunity to gather together.