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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
“It begins with the civil society “ – when people initiate positive actions, actions that can change lives
and the course of history.” The technological revolution of the last two decades has been a defining
moment in history – not only increasing awareness levels across the socio-economic hierarchy, but also
providing an avenue to stage the views of the voiceless masses. The civil society is gradually gaining
ownership over the change that is to be brought about. Armed with information, access and opinion,
today ordinary people are leading movements of social change from the front. Across the globe, Internet
has provided power in the hands of people at the bottom of the pyramid, on the one hand, and at the
same time, has been instrumental in making the upper parts of this pyramid aware of vital social issues.
Together, these two are making a certain positive change in the society driven by civil society itself.
“It begins with the civil society “ – when people initiate positive actions, actions that can change lives
and the course of history.” The technological revolution of the last two decades has been a defining
moment in history – not only increasing awareness levels across the socio-economic hierarchy, but also
providing an avenue to stage the views of the voiceless masses. The civil society is gradually gaining
ownership over the change that is to be brought about. Armed with information, access and opinion,
today ordinary people are leading movements of social change from the front. Across the globe, Internet
has provided power in the hands of people at the bottom of the pyramid, on the one hand, and at the
same time, has been instrumental in making the upper parts of this pyramid aware of vital social issues.
Together, these two are making a certain positive change in the society driven by civil society itself.
At Budhha Rajeshwari Seva Sansthan, we have always acknowledged the possibilities and
potential of this phenomenon. Civic Driven Change has been a founding principle of the organisation. Along with our work at the
grassroots, we have been making consistent efforts to sensitise and involve corporate, local government bodies, individuals,
institutions, media and the larger civil society in the process of bringing sustainable change at the grassroots. In a journey of over
12 years, Budhha Rajeshwari Seva Sansthan has directly impacted the lives of more than 5000 children and their families.
This has only been possible through meaningful collaboration and positive partnerships. In 2020-21,
we added another beautiful chapter to our journey – exploring new paths, setting new benchmarks, rising up to challenges, and
charged with the determination to bring real and long-lasting change in the lives of the vulnerable and deserving children and
families in the remotest parts of the country. BRSS captures the best of our journey, bringing alive some of the most memorable
moments and the most inspiring narratives through these pages. Hope you will find it an engaging read!
Kameshwar Singh Yuwaraj
Co-Founder & Secretary (On behalf of Budhha Rajeshwari Seva Sansthan’s Board of Members) |