To be aware of the problems in society, and to recognize when action is required is one of the identifying features of a truly developed character.It has been observed that approximately 50% of problems and mishaps can be avoided if people are aware of them, and take active steps to prevent their progression.
To a large extent, the general public is very ignorant about the existence and the depth of many of society’s problems.
To combat this, VT is playing a major role in creating Awareness and realization among members of today’s society in 5 major areas. These include environmental awareness, organ donation awareness,cancer awareness, and Awareness about the challenges that the visually challenged people face.VT conducts several walk-a-thons, workshops, cycle-thons, free medical camps, media, etc. to increase Awareness.
Awareness
Blind Awareness
The world is woefully ignorant about the handicaps that the visually challenged face. VT supports schools for visually challenged to rehabilitate these children and re-introduce them as useful members of the society. VT conducts several awareness events including walk-a-thons, fundraisers, and cultural programs to show that even the visually handicapped can lead a relatively normal life. All are welcome to participate in these efforts.
- Since 2008, on occasion of World Braille Day – Jan 4th – Blind Awareness Conferences, Walk-a-thons.
Cancer Awareness
The Vikasa Tarangini cancer outreach program is a pilot program for spreading Awareness, prevention and early detection of cancer among the poor people of rural areas of India. The program was launched in Oct 2007. Vikasa Tarangini organized walkathon and events in various parts of USA, India & Australia to promote awareness among the people.
Organ Donation Awareness
We are blessed with functional orgrans that provide service to us throughout our entire lives. However, there are those who are less fortunate, and end up in a hospital due to organ failure. After death, we can donate our functional organs to such patients and thereby restore their health. Vikasa Tarangini promotes organ donation, and conducts several awareness programmes and walk-a-thons as a part of the Social Welfare scheme.
Environment Awareness
We can only survive on this Earth if its resources are preserved and protected, and the environment is not abused as it is today. Otherwise, the future prospect of living beings on this Earth is quite bleak. Several environmental protection and awareness rallies are conducted by Vikasa Tarangini. People are educated about the importance of conservation of the environment.
