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How a woman ensured children held toys, not construction tools
The NGO provides toys and a place to play, to kids whose families can't afford to buy what many consider a luxury.
A story by Our Better World – telling stories of good to inspire actionShweta Chari was having dinner with friends in 2004 when she shared an idea to create a place where children could play.It's not unknown that many children are forced to be labourers at an early age, sometimes in dangerous industries such as firecrackers. So, the electronics engineer wanted to help them regain their childhood.[caption id="attachment_1343233" align="alignleft" width="380"]![Representational image. Reuters]()
Representational image. Reuters[/caption]“Simple toys can make them children again,” says Shweta, who later that year, with the help of her friends, founded Toybank.The NGO provides toys and a place to play, to kids whose families can't afford to buy what many consider a luxury.Determined to give these children the right to a childhood, Toybank has put smiles on the faces of thousands of children in India.Watch the video above to know the story of Toybank.How can you help?Donate, volunteer or support Toybank in other ways. To learn more, check the toybank website.
Representational image. Reuters[/caption]“Simple toys can make them children again,” says Shweta, who later that year, with the help of her friends, founded Toybank.The NGO provides toys and a place to play, to kids whose families can't afford to buy what many consider a luxury.Determined to give these children the right to a childhood, Toybank has put smiles on the faces of thousands of children in India.Watch the video above to know the story of Toybank.How can you help?Donate, volunteer or support Toybank in other ways. To learn more, check the toybank website.First Published:Dec 05, 2014, 16:16:54 IST
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