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We celebrated the Children’s Day at PGIMER on November 14, 2012. The event was fun for both the children and volunteers from Nanhi Jaan. The Nanhi Jaan team spent almost five hours interacting with children and their families. Lots of goodies were distributed to the children. A special word of praise for team member Vandya who got all the packets made as also made all the arrangements. Unfortunately, due to some prior commitment, she could not attend the function. We would also like to thank Dr Bhavneet and Dr Vinay from PGIMER and the wonderful Teen team – Archit, Sahil, Mehul, Shrey and Sahiba.

On 21 March 2015, a neonatal-pediatric ventilator and an ABG machine was donated to the pediatrics department of the Government Multi-specialty Hospital, Sector 16 Chandigarh. Both machines, costing approx Rs 15 lakh, were not available in the department and helped to take the pediatric department of the hospital to the next level of tertiary care.

On July 26, 2013, we donated a set of Psychological Tests to the Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh. These tests have been imported from USA.

The painting competition was a tremendous success. About 500 children participated from 12 leading schools of Chandigarh. The Prize Distribution function will be held on Feb 25, 2013 at Art Folio, 531, Sector 9, Chandigarh at 5.30 pm. Mr Naunihal Singh, IPS, SSP Chandigarh, will be the Chief Guest. Selected paintings will remain on display on February 25, 2013, at Art Folio, from 11 am to 7 pm. The contest received good coverage in newspapers. Some scanned images of the media coverage can be viewed in the “IN THE MEDIA” SECTION. The winners of the First Inter-School Junior Painting Competition are: FIRST Garima Sharma, Sacred Heart School SECOND Rishita Tanwar, Bhavan Vidyalaya THIRD Saniya Dungriyal, Carmel Convent School and Nandika Soni,  Sacred Heart School Best in School (Consolation Prize) Himanshi, St Anne’s School Muskaan Gauri, St Joseph’s School Muskan, Stepping Stones School Rhea Seth, St Kabir School Tanay Singh Virdi, Vivek High School Pavel Preet, St Xavier’s School Vishesh Chahar, St John’s School Smile, GMSS, Sector 16 Harman Preet Sandhu, Guru Nanak school Rhythm Kaushal, St Stephen’s School Heartiest Congratulations to all winners. A big THANK YOU to all the participants.

Inter-School Painting Competition for Class 4 & 5 students is being organised on February 17, 2013 at St John’s School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, from 11 am to 1 pm. Themes: I Love Nature or People I Love Sheets for the competition will be provided. Children will need to bring their own paints, pencils, crayons etc. To download the entry form CLICK HERE For any query please contact: +91-8558050000 Terms & Conditions The decision of the organizers will be final. Participants to bring their own colouring material (paints, pencils, crayons etc.). All entries to be sent through Principal of participant’s school. Nanhi Jaan or its parent organization Veeranwali Foundation will have right to use the paintings in its publicity and promotional activities and all entries will become property of Veeranwali Foundation. Organisers reserve the right to cancel the competition or change date or time at any time.

Unfortunately, Gursewak, the second child adopted by our Project expired on November 23rd, 2012  because of severe sepsis and renal failure. Immediate cause of death was massive pulmonary haemorrhage. Nanhi Jaan Project thanks everyone (and especially the P.G.I. doctors who worked tirelessly to make Gursewak better) for the support and encouragement and donations. Our heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved family. The loss of a child is the worst trauma for any parent. Our prayers go out for the family. However, let this setback not deter us from our mandate… that is to help the underprivileged children. Let this incidence make our resolve stronger. Nanhi Jaan forever!