PROJECT WISH TREEย
The first experiential learning project of Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur , in collaboration with Volunteer Services Organisation, MAHE :
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From-2nd to 8th of October
Almost a week long event with myriad of subparts was conducted with the first being
Ever wondered if you could pick up a child’s wish and fulfill it to your best possible ability? A wish that sparklesโจin his/her eyes , a wish waiting since long to be even heard, let alone being fulfilled……
Our collaboration ๐ซwith VSO, MAHE had just this opportunity to help the underprivileged children from Manpita, Jamshedpur.
From 27th to 29th of September the wish tree was placed in the premises as it bore the wishes of children in the approximate age range of – 5 to 15 years.โฝ๐๐จ๐๏ธ
Faculty members and even students could choose a wish or more and either bring the concerned item or pay beforehand with the volunteers handling the procedure ahead.
โ๏ธ๐๐ค๐๐ก- Instilling a sense of achievement and happiness in the innocent children with reinforcement of the values of caring and sharing.
Aims and Objectives of the Wish Tree Project
The Wish Tree Project, organized as a part of Daan Utsav, is designed with the intention of nurturing a spirit of generosity and collective responsibility within society. Its aims and objectives are:
๐ฒTo cultivate a culture of giving and sharing by encouraging individuals from diverse backgrounds to contribute towards fulfilling the needs and aspirations of the underprivileged.
๐ฒTo instill empathy and social awareness among participants by allowing them to directly engage with the hopes and requirements of those less privileged.
๐ฒTo provide a transparent and impactful platform for giving, where contributors can identify specific wishes and personally take part in fulfilling them, ensuring accountability and meaningful outcomes.
๐ฒTo promote inclusivity in social responsibility, enabling participation by educational institutions, corporate organizations, community groups, and individuals alike.
๐ฒTo celebrate the joy of philanthropy, transforming the act of giving into a positive and enriching experience for both the giver and the receiver.
๐ฒTo create sustainable social impact, by embedding values of compassion, kindness, and responsibility that extend beyond the festival and influence long-term community behavior.
Importance of the Wish Tree Project :
๐The Wish Tree Project holds great significance as it stands at the intersection of compassion, community participation, and sustainable development. Its importance can be understood through the following points:
๐Bridging Social Inequalities: By directly connecting beneficiaries with donors, the project addresses small yet significant needs, thereby reducing gaps between privileged and underprivileged sections of society.
๐Encouraging Awareness and Sensitization: It highlights real-life challenges faced by marginalized groups, fostering awareness among participants and encouraging them to adopt more empathetic lifestyles.
๐Fostering Inclusive Participation: The initiative provides opportunities for contribution at various levelsโwhether in kind, effort, or financial supportโensuring that every individual or group can play a role in social upliftment.
๐Strengthening Community Bonds: By bringing together schools, colleges, workplaces, and neighborhoods, it creates a collective sense of responsibility and strengthens the spirit of unity.
๐Promoting the Ethos of Daan Utsav: As a flagship activity of Indiaโs festival of giving, the Wish Tree Project exemplifies the essence of compassion, reminding people that true celebration lies in sharing with others.
๐Encouraging Sustainable Change: Beyond fulfilling immediate wishes, the project plants seeds of long-term philanthropy and inspires participants to continue contributing to society in meaningful ways.
๐Spreading Happiness and Positivity: It not only brings joy and relief to the beneficiaries but also provides donors with a sense of fulfillment, thereby reinforcing the idea that giving is as rewarding as receiving.
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๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
Since it was a 3 day session followed by cross checking and packaging tasks , volunteers took turns in ensuring that the wishes are fulfilled, maintenance of record, finances, items received.
๐๐๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ:
The volunteers had a strong passion for carrying out this event ensuring every child receives their respective gifts.
๐๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐บ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด:
A few challenge which arose had to be cleared and communicating effectively helped us in overcoming those challenges.
๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฏ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด:
Though the volunteers were not entirely acquainted with each other owing to students from different batches involved in this activity, a common cause united us and helped in building rapport with the children and among ourselves.
๐๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
Maintaining finances and payment records is a task of great responsibility which all the volunteers took without hesitation and performed transparently.
๐๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด:
The element of visionary thinking cannot be denied here as all volunteers shared a common goal of fostering good values and bringing a change in the community, setting examples for both , the children and the fellow peers.
๐๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐:
Packaging and timely delivery is our main goal after completion of the event.
๐๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐:
Ethics and transparency was the foundation for our event
VSO members and student members of NEST-
Faculty members of MTMC
Faculty coordinators- Dr. Vijay Kautilya D. Dr. Khushboo Junejaย
successfully completed the task.
SUMMARY:
๐ณโจ Wish Tree Project โ MTMC 2024 โจ๐ณ
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to bring a childโs unspoken wish to life? Thatโs exactly what the Wish Tree Project (27thโ29th September, 2024), in collaboration with VSO & MAHE, sought to achieve for underprivileged children from Manpita, Jamshedpur.
A tree bearing wishes of children (ages 5โ15) was placed on campus. Faculty and students could pick a wishโwhether a football, bat, art supplies, or moreโand fulfill it directly or contribute financially. What may have seemed like a small gesture to us became a cherished dream realized for a child.
๐ฏ Goal: To spread happiness among children while reinforcing values of caring and sharing.
Aims & Objectives:
Cultivate a culture of giving and social responsibility.
Build empathy and awareness by connecting directly with childrenโs aspirations.
Ensure transparency and accountability in the process of giving.
Encourage inclusive participation across students, faculty, and volunteers.
Celebrate the joy of philanthropy beyond Daan Utsav, fostering sustainable community values.
Impact & Importance:
The Wish Tree bridged inequalities, raised awareness of real challenges, and inspired inclusive contribution. It strengthened community bonds and promoted long-term compassion, proving that giving brings joy not only to recipients but also to givers.
Leadership Skills in Action:
From communication, delegation, problem-solving, and relationship-building to visionary thinking, time management, and integrity, the volunteers demonstrated teamwork and dedication. Despite challenges, their shared goal united them, ensuring every child received their gift with love.
๐ก A Collective Success:
With efforts from VSO, NEST members (Haneen, Sanjana Jha, Shalini Mishra), and faculty coordinators Dr. Vijay Kautilya D. & Dr. Khushboo Juneja, the project was completed successfullyโleaving behind not just happy smiles, but also a legacy of compassion.
๐ Because true celebration lies in sharing. ๐
