Gandhi organization’s efforts to combat forced child labor and trafficking will be one of the featured examinations on this week’s BBC World News – the Fast Track series.
View BBC report here – Gandhi’s grandson helps India’s poor
August 12, 2010 / Wauconda, IL / Dr. Arun Gandhi, President of the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute (‘GWEI’) www.gandhiforchildren.org, announced today that his organization’s efforts to combat forced child labor and trafficking will be one of the featured examinations on this week’s BBC World News – the Fast Track series.
Part of a week-long exploration of organizations involved in a commonality of efforts to improve the plight of children, fight poverty and malnutrition, and to promote a greater well-being around the world, the Gandhi segment will include footage taken in India in December 2009 with Dr. Arun Gandhi and Tushar Gandhi (grandson and great grandson, respectively, of M.K. Gandhi) examining the GWEI’s efforts in rescuing, educating and feeding children living in the slums of Kolhapur, 200 miles south of Bombay.
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“There are many evils still rampant in our 21st Century world, not the least of which are the three malignant sisters of child malnutrition, child trafficking and forced labor, and continued lack of child education. As planetary awareness builds around these issues we hope to see these destroyers of childhood promise eradicated,” says Dr. Gandhi.
The BBC Fast Track show will air on Friday, Aug 13th – 6:30 pm EST / 10:30 GMT, Sat Aug 14th (8:30 am / 2:30 pm EST / 12:30 – 8:30 GMT), and Sunday Aug 15th (6:30 GMT). It will then go online at www.bbcworld.com/fasttrack for an additional two weeks.
The Gandhi segment may be viewed online here –
Gandhi’s grandson helps India’s poor
“We are encouraged by the BBC’s brief examination of the important work being done by the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute in India; we are honored and blessed by the important spotlight that the BBC will cast this week,” stated Dr. Gandhi.
About Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute
The Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute, a 501c-3 charitable organization, has embarked on an ambitious multi-pronged program to help eradicate the scourge of poverty and human degradation. “Poverty is the worst form of violence,” M.K. Gandhi said. The priority of the GWEI is to rescue children from the poorest sections of Indian society, those who are the first to become victims of criminal gangs; the second priority is to build local institutions that serve as shelters and learning centers, where the rescued children will receive essential nutrition and education – nourishment for body, mind, and soul. Visit Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute website and blog at www.gandhiforchildren.org for further information and/or to place a donation.
About BBC World News Fast Track
A travel show with a difference: BBC’s Fast Track broadcasts the latest insider travel news and reviews, a wealth of destinations, amazing experiences and practical hints, tips and advice. Visit BBC Fast Track online at www.bbcworld.com/fasttrack.
It’s a very good blog specially for those who are poor, because Gandhi’s grand son is going to help Indian poor. So they fulfill their dreams by getting education and later on good jobs. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for your thoughts and encouragement, Gurmender!
I know what it is to be in the hands of the mobs that prey on children , since I was kidnapped through marriage fraud to Canada , just as a means to transport my young daughter!I escaped thanks to all the courageous people who stood by my side and to Holland my sincere thank you for the repatriation back to Europe!I was born in Angola , Gandhi was one of my spiritual guides since I was a kid!
Thank you Ms. Robbins for your commentary, it is very much appreciated!
hi,I’m a final year architecture student studying in Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil College Of Architecture, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.my dissertation topic for my final year thesis is ‘vocational primary school’ which deals with imparting practical working skills to school dropouts and children who cannot access formal schools due their financial conditions.I would really appreciate if you could help with details of your project at Kolhapur, since I intend to take it up as case study.
please do consider my request.thank you.
Asmita
Hi Asmita – review our website carefully for mission statement, executive summary, and also this recent report > https://www.gandhiforchildren.org/progress-report-from-jean-williams.html
Also, if you would care to write a well articulated guest blog we would be honored to post it here! Namaste!