SPARK organized programme for underprivileged children on the occasion of Diwali

SHILLONG: On the occasion of Deepawali or Diwali, SPARK — a social service organization — organized a special programme for the underprivileged children with the prime objective to brighten the lives of these less-privileged children by making them enjoy the festival and experience it as they hardly get an opportunity to witness such occasion as they have to work to support their families and in the process, their precious childhood is lost. More than 200 children participated in the programme at the Bara Bazaar Slum and Rangmen Centres of SPARK.

"As Deepawali signifies the 'Festival of Lights', so through this little initiative, we intended to bring light into the lives of these children and provide them a platform where they can enjoy to the fullest and forget all the burdens on their tender shoulders," stated a release.

SPARK added, "Diwali also signifies the end of evil and the rise of goodness. SPARK hopes that this Diwali ends all the evil and brings goodness and positivity in the lives of all especially these underprivileged and distressed children.

"Also, Children's Day was observed where the children were empowered and sensitized about child rights thereby building up their capacity to protect themselves from any kind of abuse especially at this time of crisis due to COVID-19. SPARK distributed the soaps and masks to all the children. These items were provided by the Indian Red Cross Society, the release added.

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