Presents…playgrounds…balloons…music and dancing…that’s right – it’s time for the ANNUAL CARNIVAL!
In December every year, Youngistaan Foundation holds a fun-filled carnival to give children from underprivileged communities one day out of the year to frolic in all the delightful activities that makes being a child so much fun!
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and now 2021 – after two difficult years of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Annual Carnivals believe in giving children unforgettable memories by organizing activities to bring cheer and boost the morale of children who are encouraged to take part in games that bring out the best in them!
WHAT ARE THE ANNUAL CARNIVALS ABOUT?
Each year, the carnivals invite musicians and entertainers who communicate with the children through art, music, theater and lots of fun and games! The children who attend the carnivals are the children we work with throughout the year as a part of our education and awareness projects. The carnivals are a time to celebrate the social-emotional skills and positive learning attitudes which they display throughout the year. Furthermore, by awarding the children with medals and certificates, we aim to make them happy and proud of their accomplishments in a fun and light-hearted manner.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS YEAR WITH COVID-19?
Every year, we usually hold one carnival in one location and invite all the children in our programs to attend. But since 2020, due to COVID-19, we have been organizing mini carnivals in children’s neighbourhoods to ensure that the children are not around anyone who is not already a part of their daily interactions. The carnivals will be held on/near the campus ground of child care locations and the we will provide the children with masks and hand sanitizers to protect them as well as the volunteers and entertainers.
This 2021, we will have a popular theater group, dance artists, a games jockey, and COVID-19 hygiene and safety awareness sessions along with lots more that is being planned in multiple locations! We have held two carnivals with 3 more to go and here’s a little overview:
YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL CARNIVAL!
Our carnivals are conducted with the support of big-hearted donors who want to give children a day of celebration and to reward their hard work during the year. To be a part of our annual carnival and bring children joy, consider supporting our effort this year:
HAVE A LOOK AT OUR PAST CARNIVALS!
We hope you can join our Annual Carnival 2021! For a glimpse into our past carnivals, have a look at these snapshots and click on the play buttons to watch short videos on our carnivals!
Here are a few snapshots from our first carnival held on the 12th of December, 2021 in which 155 children enjoyed fun and games such as ring toss, skits, dances, and one of the main attractions – the chocolate fountain! The children also enjoyed a performance by Nishumbita Dance Act (Ballet and Theatre Group), an awareness session on COVID-appropriate behaviour:
…and our second carnival on December 18th, 2021 where 70 young girls enjoyed hula hoops, ring toss, catch, song and dance, a story-telling session, cotton candy and cupcakes and lots of laughter! We also conducted an informative session on the importance of hygiene, including menstrual hygiene.
…and our third carnival was held on December 23rd where just under 100 children enjoyed games such as ring toss, “button the snowman”, catch, story time and cupcakes! Have a look at how the children enjoyed themselves:
YOU can be a part of our carnivals by contributing to our fundraiser on Milaap HERE and be sure to stay tuned for our next set of carnivals coming up in December 2022!
