Page 23 - Demo

Starting Strong: Lions Enhance Anganwadi CentresSince 1975, Anganwadi Centres have served as the frontrunners in India's ght against child malnutrition; providing essential care during a child's formative years and supporting maternal health.Understanding their crucial role in child development and community wellbeing,Agra Icons Lions Club of District 321C2 has launched an initiative to enhance Anganwadi centres in Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.Under the leadership of International Director Dr. Jitendra Singh Chauhan and District Governor Swati Mathur, the club is creating more effective spaces for learning and growth.\ach Anganwadi centre we support becomes a space for children to learn and thrive,\President Rishu Agarwal. e club has distributed 1,500 kits across multiple centres, bene tting 1,100 children. Each kit comprises:%u0178 Educational materials and books for early literacy%u0178 Whiteboards and maps for visual learning%u0178 Tables and chairs for proper posture during activities%u0178 Tricycles for physical development%u0178 Educational blocks and toys for cognitive stimulationBeyond equipment distribution,the club has adopted two Anganwadi centres for complete rehabilitation.Working alongside Anganwadi workers, Lions members support community health education and maternal care. rough this collaborative approach, the club ensures that these centres are equipped to effectively deliver what every child needs:early education, proper nutrition, and healthcare.23 DECEMBER 2024 LION