Art of Paper Folding: Vocational Training to Girls
When: 4th September 2016
Where: Van Vashi Kalyan Ashram for Girls, Raipur
What: Thank you to My host mother Naomi Iwanaga , she taught me this art of making paper box cups out of old magazine paper , which can be used for serving dry snacks, holy offerings, etc. 8 to 15 year olds girls living in the ashram and belongs to low socioeconomic families. These girls were taught the art of paper folding to make PAPER BOX CUPS. These box cups are in high demand in the market for holy offerings, as there are many festivals falling till December month. To make these box cups , there is no material cost as old magazine paper used are available for free and beside paper there is no other material required as it’s all about folds. They will be selling it in the market and generate some pocket money for themselves.
Donation: The Ashram was donated stationery (pencils, pens, erasers, sharpener) for 50 girls who live there.
Who: Nidhi Parekh, Former BCIO HO Member 2012.