Vinimay's Philosophy
'Vinimay' in Sanskrit means - 'a contemplative exchange of thoughts and ideas' and our name is the epitome of our philosophy -
Knowledge is an evolving chain of milestones on the eternal voyage of learning -
- - a pilgrimage where the master and the pupil both are students
- - where every interaction is transformational and not transactional
Vinimay believes in raising the average, rather than honing excellence! In the former endeavour are the self-sprouting seeds of the latter.
Upcoming Events
Children's Film Festival
Date: 1st May to 5th June,2010 (Saturdays only)
Venue:C.C.H, Mankhurd
Time: 7 PM to 9 PM
Expenses: Rs.5000 per film show (inclusive of snacks for 350 children)
Donations are welcome
About Vinimay
- We are a social work organization [NGO] working for under-privileged children and youth staying in, and emerging out of, child welfare institutions (CWIs) in the city of Mumbai.
- We have been in the field from 1981 i.e. since 27 years.
- Vinimay is not only run by volunteers but also managed by them.
- We consider social work as a two-way process, involving exchange of resources, knowledge, love and spiritual enrichment. Hence our name "Vinimay".
Our field of work
We involve ourselves in two broad areas of work:
- Helping under-privileged children living in child welfare institutions (CWIs or free boarding schools) by supplementing the work of the CWIs.
- Rehabilitation of under-privileged youth emerging out of such institutions by way of job placements, accommodation, interest free loans, medical aid, personality development etc.
- This happens primarily through a hostel (approx. 50 persons) for under-privileged youth, which has been functioning successfully since 1999.
How you can help
- Work with us:
Being completely volunteer driven, Vinimay is always in need of volunteers who get satisfaction by working with under-privileged children and youth. - Fund a program:
Your funding could help a child achieve a better education, improve one's personality, get more nutritious food or just celebrate a birthday. - Spread the word:
If you feel that Vinimay's philosophy and activities have touched you, then help us spread our messageto others.
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