Yoga, an ancient Indian practice, is more than just physical postures. It is a holistic approach to well-being, encompassing the mind, body, and spirit. The skills and techniques learned during the workshop can equip these children with valuable tools to cope with stress, manage their emotions, and improve their overall well-being. Yoga has the potential to empower them, fostering a sense of self-belief and resilience that will serve them well in the face of life’s challenges. Yoga teaches breath control and mindfulness. The impact of this initiative will extend far beyond the yoga mat. The skills and techniques learned during the workshop can equip these children with valuable tools to cope with stress, manage their emotions, and improve their overall well-being.

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Commemorating the decade of 3C’s

We call these 10 years a decade of community, change and compassion.

As we mark this significant milestone, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has journeyed with us through a decade of community, change, and compassion. From our humble beginnings to now, each step has been a testament to what we can achieve together.

A Decade of Community: Over the years, we’ve built not just programs, but also strong relationships within our communities. Your trust and support have been our foundation, enabling us to reach out and make a difference in countless lives.

A Decade of Change: Change is at the heart of what we do. With each project, campaign, and initiative, we’ve aimed to bring about positive transformations, big and small. From education and health to environmental sustainability, our efforts have sparked change that will resonate for years to come.

A Decade of Compassion: None of our achievements would have been possible without the compassion that drives us. This compassion has fueled our commitment to serve, uplift, and empower the most vulnerable among us.

Message from the Founder and President

Anniversary Celebrations

We began with a warm welcome to all guests by Tilak and Puja done by our children followed by cultural program again by our students. NCU student volunteers put in a lot of effort to organise the various programs of the event. It was the efforts of Yatan Community which made all this possible.

The chief guests for the program were Smt Roshni Devi and Professor Abhishek Mishra.

A big announcement

We are also happy to make this occasion momentous by announcing the launch of Computer Skill Development Course which will be introduced at our Skill Development Centre. It will not only cover computer and IT but will also have basic courses like English writing and speaking too.

The new center is located at Bajghera Chowk, New Palam Vihar Gurgaon.

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Bond between a mother and child

The bond between a mother and her child is profound and primal, an invisible cord of unconditional love and unwavering support. It begins with a heartbeat, grows with a smile, and is sealed with countless shared moments. This relationship is a foundational force, shaping the child’s view of the world and themselves, offering comfort, guidance, and strength throughout life’s journey.

Our teachers and students

The bond between teachers of underprivileged children and their students is often characterised by deep empathy, resilience, and a profound commitment to making a difference. These educators see beyond the immediate challenges to foster hope and opportunity in young lives that society often overlooks. They not only impart knowledge but also serve as mentors, advocates, and sometimes even surrogate family members, nurturing their students’ potential against all odds. This relationship is a testament to the transformative power of education and the belief that every child deserves a chance to succeed.

Mother’s Day celebrations at Yatan

We celebrated Mother’s Day at Yatan by an activity followed by cake and snacks. The activity was card making.

History of Mother’s Day

The credit of recognising Mother’s Day formally as well as a holiday goes to Ann Jarvis who began with setting up a committee for an event titled “Mother’s Friendship Day” way back in 1868. There were similar movements in other parts of America centered around representation of women, especially mothers. Later her daughter, Anna Jarvis in 1905 started observing a dedicated Mother’s Day at the church and within a few years it was widely celebrated in Philadelphia. She also campaigned for declaring this day a National Holiday as well as international holiday too.

A lot of care was taken to get the word correct “Mother’s Day” with an intention of not making it plural.

In the 16th Century churches began observing a Mothering Sunday in England. It was observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent. People left wild flowers inside the church to be presented to their mothers. Even though it was a Sunday, efforts were made to send everyone home so that they can spend time with their families.

There are traces in history that ancient Romans and Geeks also had festivals celebrating mother goddess.

In our ancient culture, Durga is associated with strength, protection and motherhood. She is a manifest of the female form of Vishnu, the representation of his power. Yogamaya is the eight child of Vasudev and Devaki. When Kamsa tries to kills her, she manifests as Durga announcing the prophecy of his death. Out of all the shakti peethas, Vindhyavasini Temple at Vindhyachal is the most prominent and revered. The origin of Durga can be traced back to the Vedas and ancient Indian Civilisation.

Glimpses of Mother’s Day Celebrations at Yatan

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How we recycle at Yatan

We at Yatan receive clothes donation all year long. First we segregate clothes as per their condition. Quite a few of them are as good as condition to wear. Some clothes which have a few defects can be transformed into clothes of smaller size.

If the clothes are not fit enough to wear we create cloth bags out of them. We have experimented with other ideas like door mat or pillow covers.

The last lot which remains is the cloth that cannot be used for any purpose so we utilise it for making the inner lining of a stray dog shelter. We also make blankets, pillows and beds for the stray dogs using these. Also these can be stitched into clothes for the stray dogs to protect them during winters.

Whatever the clothes, whatever we get, we make sure that they are properly utilized by the most interesting recycling ideas.

Do you have a recycling idea to share?

Yatan is always looking for ideas and volunteers. If you believe in our cause, you can make a difference. There are a whole lot of skills which can be imparted to children. Your efforts will change lives.

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