Small Children Big Dreams

Description:- , About The Author:- The author, Ms. Khurshid Dabdi, hails from a middle-class Parsi family. After finishing school and Junior College at Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsi Charitable Institution, she graduated in Commerce from Hinduja College in 1985. She deems herself fortunate to have parents who provided emotional security besides other comforts that loving parents bring to a child's life. As a child, she was quite touched by the lives that the street-urchins led on the footpath opposite her school, near Charni Road Station, and by the contrast their upbringing had to hers. After graduation, she worked as a teacher at a convent school for some time. Then, in 1989, she joined CRY (Child Rights and You), an NGO working for the betterment of under-privileged Indian children. She continued at CRY in various capacities till the year 2000.,To fulfill her duties towards humanity, she gladly became a part of the Neighborhood Project initiated by some CRY colleagues, little knowing that the same was later to become the centre of her existence. She quit CRY in 2001 to be unrestrictedly with this Project, by now re-christened as Sunbeam, and continues to be its Managing Trustee. ‘Small Children Big Dreams’ is her attempt to bring out the joys and struggles of childhood, and to make a larger audience sensitive particularly towards the needs of underpriviledged children., Contents:- Contents # Gratitude: Preface: Acknowledgements: Introduction: . A Small Beginning with Children: •My Life Prior to Sunbeam • My Experiences as a: Teacher at a Convent School ( – ).: . On Sunbeam’s Evolution – : • Sunbeam – as it Evolved in CRY (end –: ) • Mission and Objectives • Sunbeam: Activities • Sunbeam’s Growth – (and: its Short-term Future Plans) • Consolidated: Academic Progress Report (for +: beneficiaries).: . Glimpses into the Lives of our Little: Sunbeams: • Introduction • Tulja’s way of reciprocating love: • Chandu finds a true friend in Sunbeam•Impact: of Kokila and Anil’s innocence on Sunbeam visitors: • Payal’s unique way of coping with a loved one’s: loss • Yellamma’s gift to be treasured • Tina lit: Small Children : Big Dreams: the candle of a new definition of love • Tina’s way: of making a difference to every life she touches •: How Tina sees a silver lining in the clouds •: Prakash’s struggle for survival on the streets •: Insights into what it takes to make or mar a child’s: future • The beginning of Community Work •: Bhurji’s smart appeal • Medical science comes to: the aid of Ramu • Influencing prejudiced mindsets: – the major struggle • Sagar’s unfulfilled dream: of finding a sense of belonging at Sunbeam • : year old Mahesh’s plea to the adult world • One: liners from children.: . Learning from the Children: • Introduction • Sunita – a school dropout not out: of choice • Padma: (): playing the role of a: surrogate mother to her siblings • Beneficiaries: can count on Sunbeam for justice • The story of a: school dropout – in his own words • Maruti’s: priorities in life • Importance of Value Education: in a child’s life • Nikita upholding Sunbeam values: • Sunbeam reunites Bhura with his family • Jyoti’s: nursery kids keep her in high spirits • Children’s: defence mechanisms to cover up their: vulnerability • Naresh’s father continues to live: via Naresh • The deepest desire of a child’s heart: Ambitions amidst Struggles.: . Our beneficiaries’ humble achievements: through the decade: • Introduction • Mizba’s growing sense of selfesteem: • Their hut went up in smoke: but Shoaib: and • Shahrukh did not miss a single day at school: • Sanjay’s mother now works so that her child: may study • Pratik’s struggle for survival: : Contents : • Intentions conquer all • Sangeeta: the: representative of change • “My prayers have been: answered in the form of Shanta: Ujwal and: Bakhtawar didi: ” says Ganesh! • On Ganesh’s: compassion taking many forms • A vacation spent: differently • The manager in Ishrafil • Suraj: reaches for the light beyond his dark tunnel •: Aspirations over gender • Salman’s engineering: dreams.: . People who built Sunbeam (staff: volunteers: donors: well-wishers): • Human resource – our greatest strength • Our: dedicated staff – – • Individuals who: volunteered their time and talent • Individuals: who’ve selflessly served Sunbeam – .: . People who’ve walked with us on our journey: • Special friends of Sunbeam • Acknowledging: some of our invaluable partners • Corporates: Trusts: Clubs and Individual donors who’ve: supported our cause.: . On my role at Sunbeam as I saw it ( –: ): • Introduction • “This is why we love Sunbeam: ”: say our child beneficiaries • Summing up the: positive feedback from children • “This is where: Sunbeam let us down: ” say some of our children •: My reflections on children’s feedback • On my: efforts at moulding our staff to our organizational: culture • Self-esteem is crucial to a child’s: psychological well-being • On mentoring our staff: • On being a friend – cum – counsellor to the staff: • A glimpse into the Key Focus Areas of our Child: : Small Children : Big Dreams: Counsellors • Positive action taken at the: organizational level on children’s written feedback: • On issues that need my time and attention.: . On My Role at Sunbeam as I see it : Onwards: • Introduction • Fostering the foundation •: Offering the beneficiaries a perception of the: brighter side • Incorporating the beams • Our: ultimate expectations.: . On Taking our Mission Deeper: • On taking our mission deeper.: . On My Motherhood - with My year Old: Niece: • Introduction • Children’s delightful and magical: fantasy land • Pearl’s first letter to her mother •: A child’s world of innocence • The Tortoise that: drowned! • Pearl’s confusion on who to marry! •: “My cousin sister’s bicycle has grown small enough: for me to ride it!” • “Can you please tell the fairy: to fix my tooth?” • Pearl’s bridge of friendship •: “Who says cakes contain eggs: I can’t see any!” •: My child’s way of reaching out to Sunbeam: beneficiaries • “Masi I need you – not your gifts.”: • “I’m so happy you’re unwell!” • Jasmine’s: expectations • “I’d prefer to have a fair competition: even if it means I’ll not get a prize.” • “I have: mum: dad and you to take care of me. Who’ll: look after the street child living on his own?” •: The negative impact of television on children •: The anguish of separation from my child • Today’s: scenario with Pearl who is years old.: Index., About The Book:- The Book Essentially Deals With The Psyche Of A Child, The Desires He Holds Closest To His Heart And Attempts At Aiding The Readers In Comprehending How Children Need To Be Treated With Utmost Love, Care And Dignity, And In Understanding Better Their Role In Providing Children With Happiness And Contentment. It Paints A Picture Of The Life As It Is Seen Through The Eyes Of A Child Deprived Of The Sheer Pleasures Of Childhood. It Comprises Of Case Stories About Children And The Extent To Which A Young And Innocent Heart Can Be Touched By The Power Of Love., About The Author:- The Author, Ms. Khurshid Dabdi, Hails From A Middle-Class Parsi Family. After Finishing School And Junior College At Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsi Charitable Institution, She Graduated In Commerce From Hinduja College In 1985. She Deems Herself Fortunate To Have Parents Who Provided Emotional Security Besides Other Comforts That Loving Parents Bring To A Child'S Life. As A Child, She Was Quite Touched By The Lives That The Street-Urchins Led On The Footpath Opposite Her School, Near Charni Road Station, And By The Contrast Their Upbringing Had To Hers. After Graduation, She Worked As A Teacher At A Convent School For Some Time. Then, In 1989, She Joined Cry (Child Rights And You), An Ngo Working For The Betterment Of Under-Privileged Indian Children. She Continued At Cry In Various Capacities Till The Year 2000.,To Fulfill Her Duties Towards Humanity, She Gladly Became A Part Of The Neighborhood Project Initiated By Some Cry Colleagues, Little Knowing That The Same Was Later To Become The Centre Of Her Existence. She Quit Cry In 2001 To Be Unrestrictedly With This Project, By Now Re-Christened As Sunbeam, And Continues To Be Its Managing Trustee. ‘Small Children Big Dreams’ Is Her Attempt To Bring Out The Joys And Struggles Of Childhood, And To Make A Larger Audience Sensitive Particularly Towards The Needs Of Underpriviledged Children., Content:- Gratitude: Preface: Acknowledgements: Introduction: . A Small Beginning With Children: •My Life Prior To Sunbeam • My Experiences As A: Teacher At A Convent School ( – ).: . On Sunbeam’S Evolution – : • Sunbeam – As It Evolved In Cry (End –: ) • Mission And Objectives • Sunbeam: Activities • Sunbeam’S Growth – (And: Its Short-Term Future Plans) • Consolidated: Academic Progress Report (For +: Beneficiaries).: . Glimpses Into The Lives Of Our Little: Sunbeams: • Introduction • Tulja’S Way Of Reciprocating Love: • Chandu Finds A True Friend In Sunbeam•Impact: Of Kokila And Anil’S Innocence On Sunbeam Visitors: • Payal’S Unique Way Of Coping With A Loved One’S: Loss • Yellamma’S Gift To Be Treasured • Tina Lit: Small Children : Big Dreams: The Candle Of A New Definition Of Love • Tina’S Way: Of Making A Difference To Every Life She Touches •: How Tina Sees A Silver Lining In The Clouds •: Prakash’S Struggle For Survival On The Streets •: Insights Into What It Takes To Make Or Mar A Child’S: Future • The Beginning Of Community Work •: Bhurji’S Smart Appeal • Medical Science Comes To: The Aid Of Ramu • Influencing Prejudiced Mindsets: – The Major Struggle • Sagar’S Unfulfilled Dream: Of Finding A Sense Of Belonging At Sunbeam • : Year Old Mahesh’S Plea To The Adult World • One: Liners From Children.: . Learning From The Children: • Introduction • Sunita – A School Dropout Not Out: Of Choice • Padma: (): Playing The Role Of A: Surrogate Mother To Her Siblings • Beneficiaries: Can Count On Sunbeam For Justice • The Story Of A: School Dropout – In His Own Words • Maruti’S: Priorities In Life • Importance Of Value Education: In A Child’S Life • Nikita Upholding Sunbeam Values: • Sunbeam Reunites Bhura With His Family • Jyoti’S: Nursery Kids Keep Her In High Spirits • Children’S: Defence Mechanisms To Cover Up Their: Vulnerability • Naresh’S Father Continues To Live: Via Naresh • The Deepest Desire Of A Child’S Heart: Ambitions Amidst Struggles.: . Our Beneficiaries’ Humble Achievements: Through The Decade: • Introduction • Mizba’S Growing Sense Of Selfesteem: • Their Hut Went Up In Smoke: But Shoaib: And • Shahrukh Did Not Miss A Single Day At School: • Sanjay’S Mother Now Works So That Her Child: May Study • Pratik’S Struggle For Survival: : Contents : • Intentions Conquer All • Sangeeta: The: Representative Of Change • “My Prayers Have Been: Answered In The Form Of Shanta: Ujwal And: Bakhtawar Didi: ” Says Ganesh! • On Ganesh’S: Compassion Taking Many Forms • A Vacation Spent: Differently • The Manager In Ishrafil • Suraj: Reaches For The Light Beyond His Dark Tunnel •: Aspirations Over Gender • Salman’S Engineering: Dreams.: . People Who Built Sunbeam (Staff: Volunteers: Donors: Well-Wishers): • Human Resource – Our Greatest Strength • Our: Dedicated Staff – – • Individuals Who: Volunteered Their Time And Talent • Individuals: Who’Ve Selflessly Served Sunbeam – .: . People Who’Ve Walked With Us On Our Journey: • Special Friends Of Sunbeam • Acknowledging: Some Of Our Invaluable Partners • Corporates: Trusts: Clubs And Individual Donors Who’Ve: Supported Our Cause.: . On My Role At Sunbeam As I Saw It ( –: ): • Introduction • “This Is Why We Love Sunbeam: ”: Say Our Child Beneficiaries • Summing Up The: Positive Feedback From Children • “This Is Where: Sunbeam Let Us Down: ” Say Some Of Our Children •: My Reflections On Children’S Feedback • On My: Efforts At Moulding Our Staff To Our Organizational: Culture • Self-Esteem Is Crucial To A Child’S: Psychological Well-Being • On Mentoring Our Staff: • On Being A Friend – Cum – Counsellor To The Staff: • A Glimpse Into The Key Focus Areas Of Our Child: : Small Children : Big Dreams: Counsellors • Positive Action Taken At The: Organizational Level On Children’S Written Feedback: • On Issues That Need My Time And Attention.: . On My Role At Sunbeam As I See It : Onwards: • Introduction • Fostering The Foundation •: Offering The Beneficiaries A Perception Of The: Brighter Side • Incorporating The Beams • Our: Ultimate Expectations.: . On Taking Our Mission Deeper: • On Taking Our Mission Deeper.: . On My Motherhood - With My Year Old: Niece: • Introduction • Children’S Delightful And Magical: Fantasy Land • Pearl’S First Letter To Her Mother •: A Child’S World Of Innocence • The Tortoise That: Drowned! • Pearl’S Confusion On Who To Marry! •: “My Cousin Sister’S Bicycle Has Grown Small Enough: For Me To Ride It!” • “Can You Please Tell The Fairy: To Fix My Tooth?” • Pearl’S Bridge Of Friendship •: “Who Says Cakes Contain Eggs: I Can’T See Any!” •: My Child’S Way Of Reaching Out To Sunbeam: Beneficiaries • “Masi I Need You – Not Your Gifts.”: • “I’M So Happy You’Re Unwell!” • Jasmine’S: Expectations • “I’D Prefer To Have A Fair Competition: Even If It Means I’Ll Not Get A Prize.” • “I Have: Mum: Dad And You To Take Care Of Me. Who’Ll: Look After The Street Child Living On His Own?” •: The Negative Impact Of Television On Children •: The Anguish Of Separation From My Child • Today’S: Scenario With Pearl Who Is Years Old.: Index.