AGRA  CONVENTION 2014

Blind Stars Beyond Facebook Bridging The Gap

7th to 9th November, 2014

The EYE OPENER for everyone – YMCA, Agra

An eye opener and rich experienced program witnessed by the young leaders of YMCA AGRA (Young Men’s Christian Association, Agra) Green Team from 7-9th November 2014 whne Antardrishti organized the interactive workshop for the Blind Stars who came Agra from various parts of India.

Under the gracious presence of Dr. Sangeeta Bhatnagar ? The Divisional President of Akansha Samiti who motivated the Team and supported the event full heartly. The team members Lawrence Masih, Niharika Srivastava, Abhishek Kapoor, Edward, Rohit Massey, Dolly William, Dorthy William, Yamini, Rinki, Aruna Benjamin, Mohit Lal, Lucky Massey serve the cause as volunteers and were blessed with the unique experiences.

Before the program the Volunteers were given training on how to walk with them, how to hold them and how they need to be understood as we were responsible for Hotel arrangements and hospitality.

The team had surprising experiences when the friends from Mumbai asked to have photo clicked for facebook wall as a huge community of blinds have Facebook page and Accounts. The height of surprise when many of them immediately saved the numbers of volunteers and sent sms. Apart from regular sessions the most enjoying time was taking them to Taj Mahal. They were so excited as they can see the World’s Famous Monument. As they reach Taj Mahal they touched it and felt the beauty of it.

Three days with blind stars made our volunteers aware about the problems they undergo and how they come up with solutions which help them to face the situation.

Their unique sense of understanding made a bond between the green team and blind stars and now we are ready to host another program with Blind Stars ?out from the Virtual World? Thank You Antardrishti for giving us chance to serve such nice and wonderful friends.

YMCA AGRA Green Team

Amit Kapoor – The General Secretary YMCA, AGRA, Mrs. Amrita Charlotte Kapoor, Lawrence Masih, Niharika Srivastava, Abhishek Kapoor, Edward, Rohit Massey, Dolly William, Dorthy William, Yamini, Rinki, Aruna Benjamin, Mohit Lal, Lucky, Aaron, Amber Eva, Stuti Kerren.

Read the full report – Agra Convention 2014 – Report – HTML with Audio/Video