October Activity – My Views on Volunteering – Teacher’s Section

Introduction

“No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime.” – Kofi Annan

The anthem of Desh Apnayen starts with “Aao hum sab Desh Apnayen, chalta hai ko duur bhagayen.” Similarly, our pledge starts with “India belongs to all its citizens.” The mission of the Foundation is empowering the citizenry to transform a culture of apathy to one of ownership.  

A responsible citizen is not just someone who casts a vote in the elections. She/he should take ownership of not only neighbourhood problems but also societal issues at large. The government has at its disposal limited resources to supervise all activities from local to the national level. Citizens have the right to approach the local governments but they should not stop here. Citizens can still contribute whatever little they can towards society through selfless service and volunteering. An active citizenry can prove to be supporting hands for achieving the goals of sustainable development.

For us at Desh Apnayen, the best example of an active citizen or what we call an “ACTIZEN” would be Gandhiji. On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October), let us understand what being an ACTIZEN truly means and how important volunteering and service are for our country.

Keywords: Citizenship, Volunteering, Ownership, Opinion Survey

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