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The Boston Globe’ up close with Deshpande

Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande recently took a tour of our Jaipur kitchen with Former US President Bill Clinton. The visit also entailed interacting with the beneficiaries at one of the schools and serving...

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Feed a girl’s dreams

This week, we focus on the girl child. She is often neglected, underestimated and relegated to the background. She is expected to give way to her brothers, even if she is smarter by a mile. Often, when...

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We say two XX make a right

Akshaya Patra has always believed that the development of the country can only be achieved through the inclusive development of every section of Indian society, especially its women. To achieve this,...

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A morsel of love: The making of Akshaya Patra’s new film

This article has been written by one of the crew members who shot the new film for us. Akshaya Patra. I wasn’t unfamiliar with this organisation or the work it did. But I was completely unprepared for...

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Cutting the ribbon in Cuttack and Ahmedabad

Akshaya Patra has been expanding its operations by leaps and strides recently. The last two months have seen the organisation open its 23rd kitchen at Cuttack, in the state of Odisha in July, and...

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Akshaya Patra begins ‘Orbit Shifting Innovation’

Our vision at Akshaya Patra is that ‘No child in India shall be deprived of education because of hunger’ and we have taken it as our mission to reach 5 million children by 2020. A vision of this...

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Spread the word about #HungryForSchool

Confess! How many hours a day do you spend on social media? Even if you’re in a self-imposed exile, the temptation to take a quick peek at a friend’s picture on Instagram or Facebook, or read your...

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Morsel of Love-A Film by Akshaya Patra

Morsel of Love-A Film by Akshaya Patra Akshaya Patra in its constant effort to spread the word about the cause and create awareness has produced a film titled ‘Morsel of Love’, as a part of its ongoing...

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Think twice. Think 750 times.

Money. The way we perceive its value has changed much over time. A one-rupee coin means nothing. Often, a ten-rupee note is something we take for granted. Many of us do not think twice when a meal...

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What can you get for Rs. 750? Too little or too much – Just enough.

Have you ever wondered what you can do with Rs. 750? Anyone who has lived on a college budget knows that even a seemingly paltry amount like this can be stretched for quite a while. But how long is...

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Progress report on #HungryForSchool

Three months ago we started an initiative to bring children back to schools after a long summer break. We called it #HungryForSchool. Millions of children look forward to their free mid-day meal at...

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Gift a Tara: A creative collaboration between Worldoo.com and Akshaya Patra

Worldoo.com, an interactive online eco-system designed for children, has teamed up with Akshaya Patra! It is a platform for children (citizens of worldoo.com) to read, watch videos, view pictures etc....

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Breaking the cycle: Addressing malnutrition in India

According to the World Bank, India ranks amongst the highest countries with children suffering from malnutrition. Despite a rapidly growing economy, the disparity between the poor and the middle-class...

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#EndClassroomHunger – Turning the tide on malnutrition

Today India is a game changer on the global landscape. But for the progress it has made across all quarters – socially, economically and politically – malnutrition remains the iron chain holding the...

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The domino effect: the unseen impact of child labour

For us to succeed in our mission to #EndClassroomHunger, we need to understand the very serious issue of child labour in India. According to the Census of India 2011 there are 43.53 lakh children...

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Who bears the brunt of food wastage in India?

About 40 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetable produce in India spoils before it even reaches consumers. This produce has to pass hands, surviving several levels of negotiation, and travel long...

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CSR: A commitment to a cause

When it comes to supporting worthy causes, corporates especially play a central role in helping NGOs and other philanthropic organisations achieve their goals. Corporate Social Responsibility is not...

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It’s Teacher’s Day all this month

To commemorate Teacher’s Day, The Akshaya Patra Foundation organised a special event. The programme which began on 06 September, 2014 will run for four Saturdays at different venues across Bangalore....

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Social work tailor made to you

Getting involved in a charitable organisation is a very personal decision, one that is approached differently for each person. The kind of charity chosen; the amount of time, effort or money spent; or...

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Hubli Kitchen: From traditional to contemporary

The story of the Hubli kitchen is a humble one. What started off as a small kitchen, turned out to be a boon not just for Akshaya Patra but for over 126,000 children who get their mid-day meals from...

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