Program on Value of Education

Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust arranged a Program on the Value of Education on the 5^th November 2024 at FTBK main office. A total of 126 children attended this program. The FTBK management warmly welcomed all guests and felicitated with garlands, before the program started with a welcome dance.

Krishnarampur community children presented a dance drama on the Value of Education in children’s lives. Our social worker shared about the value of education and more dances were performed by the child participants.

After that FTBK management team distributed Educational Kits (school bag, drawing copy, exercise copies, colour box, pencil box with pencil, eraser, sharpener, pen) for each child.

FTBK management team arranged snack packets for all children, guests and staff. The Program finished around 5:00pm and the Children, Parents and FTBK staff returned back to their homes by FTBK arranged vehicles. It was a wonderful way to celebrate together and reinforce the love for learning.

This November 2024, FTBK celebrated Children’s Day with our amazing community kids! The celebrations were filled with fun, laughter, games, and engaging activities. Our dedicated staff ensured that the children not only had a great time but also received educational support and a few tasty snacks. We believe every child deserves joy, learning, and care, and today was a testament to that. Thank you to everyone who made this celebration special!

WE ARE SO HAPPY TO SEE THE SUCCESSFUL JOB PLACEMENT OF ONE OF OUR CARE LEAVERS AND WE WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN HER CHOSEN CAREER! 

National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week Program

National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week, the Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust successfully hosted a community literacy program on 19th September 2024 at 3:30 PM. This event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 60 women, who not only attended but took the lead in organising various activities, proudly showcasing the skills and knowledge they’ve acquired through our literacy programs.

Their confidence was evident as they demonstrated their learning journey, emphasising the importance of education in their personal lives and for their families. The event also focused on family literacy, highlighting the collective role women play in promoting education at home.

The management team further inspired the participants with a motivational message, encouraging them to continue their growth and use education as a tool for empowerment. We ended the day on a positive note by sharing coffee and snacks, fostering a sense of community and celebration.

This program was a true reflection of the power of education and its ability to instill confidence, leadership, and change within our community. We look forward to continuing this journey of empowerment together.

Financial Education Program for Women

On 23^rd September 2024 Free to Be Kids Charitable Trust, in association with the National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE), proudly organised a Financial Education Program for our community's adult literacy participants. This impactful initiative benefited 70 women, empowering them with essential financial knowledge.

The program was held in two locations, ensuring that our community members could gain the skills needed to manage their finances with confidence. We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation, and many attendees left feeling happy and satisfied, as numerous doubts were cleared up during the session.

A special thanks to Mr. Angshuman Bhattacharya for his smooth and clear teaching explanation which helped answer several important questions. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated staff for seamlessly organising the event.

We are happy to report that students of our Computer Training Programs are doing well and continually developing their skills. Currently we have a total of 48 Students attending these weekly Computer Classes.

Community Empowerment

Our Free to Be Kids Charitable Trust program continues to make a difference in the lives of young people in our community. Through our support we are proudly running vocational training sessions, where these bright young minds are learning essential skills for their future. We're not just teaching a trade; we're building confidence and independence. Together, we're helping them pave the way to a brighter future. We are so happy to see the development of each student and their new capacity being extended on a daily basis.

Self Defence Workshop

VIRANGANA: Empowering Girls through Self-Defence Awareness

On 16^th September 2024, Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust successfully conducted a Self-Defence awareness program at the Free to Be Kids Charitable Trust office campus, in association with the Rotary Club of Behala. We were thrilled to have 75 women and girls in attendance, all eager to learn and empower themselves through the vital knowledge of Self-Defence.

Each defence technique was expertly taught by Mr Utpal Chakraborty from Academy of Aikido Indian. After that nutrition guidance and counselling was given to further support the well-being of our participants. Everyone who attended received certificates in recognition of their participation, and we made the day even more memorable with a delicious lunch and evening snacks.

A big thank you to our participants, organisers, and partners for making this event a tremendous success!

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. In the month of September 2024 a total of 67 Women Attended.

National Nutrition Week is observed every year from 1st September to 7th September to make people aware of the importance of nutrition for the Human Body and wellbeing of health. This year Free To Be Kids Charitable Trust organised a National Nutrition Week Program throughout our community projects. The Free To Be Kids team members taught the children about good food and liquids, some important nutrition like what are proteins, carbohydrate, fats, vitamins, minerals from the healthy food pyramid. The team conducted interactive sessions with the children to raise awareness about balanced nutrition. The activities focused on teaching the importance of different food groups through hands-on learning, where children used various grains, legumes, and leaves to create visual representations of nutritious meals. The Children learnt about the role of rainbow vegetables to keep their body healthy and build new cells in our bodies.

This engaging workshop aimed to instil healthy eating habits from a young age, ensuring the kids in our community grow strong and healthy.  188 children attend these workshops in nutrition week.