'Mitr – A Friend Indeed’ is a registered non-profit organization comprising like-minded persons who have come together to work for the benefit of the weaker sections of society, with the primary focus on 'Child Welfare' and 'Youth Development'. It is based on the concept of voluntary involvement and friendship.
Encouraging people, especially teenagers and young adults, to use their strengths and talents for the benefit of humankind, thereby helping them discover their potential for action and transformation.
From its inception in 2014, it has been Mitr’s mission to encourage teenagers and young adults, to use their strengths and talents for the benefit of humankind, thereby helping them discover their potential for action and transformation. This year, Mitr joined hands with The Bishop’s Co-Ed School, Kalyaninagar to introduce …
A Buddhist monk was on the beach with his apprentice the day after a fierce storm. Thousands of starfish had been washed up and stranded on the shore. Stooping down, the monk carefully lifted a single creature and returned it to the sea. His young apprentice wondered aloud why his master bothered …
St Joseph High School, Ghorpuri is an English medium – Christian Minority school that was established by Rt. Rev. Andrew D’Souza, the Bishop of Poona, in 1956. It aims at providing all round education to children from all walks of life, irrespective of religion or race. The school has a …
This year, we celebrated Children’s Day with the children at Emmanuel School. It was an enjoyable day complete with games, snacks and a display of talent. Most of the students had never played a game of Tambola and they thoroughly enjoyed the same in addition to the other more common games …
– Amrita Gopal Mitr – A Friend Indeed organised summer camps at the labour camps at Magarpatta and Kondhwa for the children of migrant construction workers during the last week of April and the first week of May 2016. Each camp was conducted over a period of 5 days each. …
With Christmas around the corner, it’s the best time to be thankful and spread the joy of giving! Keeping this in mind, Mitr – A Friend Indeed hosted Christmas parties for the children studying at St. John’s School on the 10th of December, 2015 and for the children of migrant …
– Caroline Almeida 21st November, 2015 saw a host of excited kids at the TMCP centre at Kondhwa looking forward to a day of activities, learning and above all – fun! After a healthy breakfast at 9:30, the 150 children were divided into small groups to participate in a drum …
On the 19th of November, 2015, Mitr took 63 children of migrant labourers, from across Pune, on a picnic to Saras Baug and Peshwe Park. The day began with delicious medu wadas and juice, followed by a round of drama based activities conducted by our very able interns Rashmeet Taluja, …
Mitr – A Friend Indeed’s Self Help Group for women was initiated on the 1st of July 2015 as part of Mitr’s first anniversary celebrations. The main objective behind this initiative is that we believe ‘Confident mothers make confident children!’ We currently have 8 active members – all wives of …
There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching out to put a smile on the face of an absolute stranger! As part of “The Joy of Giving” initiative, Mitr decided to equip the Sunshine Room at Sassoon Hospital with a fresh lot of toys. The Sunshine Room is a part …
