Joyfest in campus

A life of giving—not just money, but time and spirit—repays. This was the motto with which the concept of Joy of Giving week was started. Joy of Giving week(27th September to 1st October) was an initiative of Give India, an NGO that is dedicated to changing lives, lives of not only the poor but also of the needy. LIBA also wanted to contribute in a small but effective way. So a number of activities were organized both on and off campus. Following is the list of activities,
Inauguration Ceremony
Joy of Giving Week was flagged off at LIBA on 27th September, 2009 with a small inaugural function organized by the students. The inauguration was blessed by the presence of Rev. Fr. Maria Augustine, Professor Victor Louis Anthuvan and Professor Alagu Perumal Ramasamy.
Orphanage Visit
The plan for the day was to spend time with mentally challenged children at MITHRA, Anna Nagar.
A group of more than 25 Libaites reached Mithra at around 11a.m. The event went on till 3p.m. The students of LIBA had various events and games through which they were able to make those little children participate and at the same time entertain them.
- LIBA students conducted games and at the end of it gave chocolates to all the children.
- We also spent time talking to the kids, playing board games, football etc.
- We had organized dance programs and songs for the kids and also made them dance along with us. The children enjoyed every minute that we spent with them and so did we.
- We provided them with things that they had requested: clothes, slippers, accessories etc.
- We sponsored their dinner for the day.
It was a wonderful learning experience for all those who were there with the children at MITHRA and surely an eye opener as to what we can do for the society in our way. We Libaites have a very busy schedule during the week and many a times we have no weekends too. But we were able to understand the fact that there are people who need us, our time and our love. So, as future leaders our learning is to balance our life in such a manner that we can give time for others and share this testimony with the world that anything is possible through love and giving.