Monday, March 7, 2011
Guest Blog: Dell YouthConnect visits Christel House India
By Carly Tatum (Dell YouthConnect)
I have never been so proud to work at Dell. On Monday, a few of us had the opportunity to visit one of the
Dell Youth Connect partner organizations,
Christel House India, located outside Bangalore. Christel House's vision is to help local underprivileged children break the cycle of poverty, realize their hopes and dreams, and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
We spent the day touring the facilities, meeting students, watching their amazing presentations and participating in the Dell YouthConnect Math Olympics! The students were extremely polite, confident and very motivated. I don’t think we saw a single child without a giant smile on their face.
After our time at Christel House, we visited one of the neighborhoods where the students live. The contrast between the nurturing, supportive Christel House and the neighborhoods where these students live was startling. These bright, energetic students live in homes the size of a Dell cube w/ 4-6 other people and no beds. They have very little access to water, no access to toilets and very little food. Thanks to Christel House, they have healthcare, regular meals, a very safe and nurturing environment and bright future. Many have hopes of working at Dell one day.
I think I can speak for both Sarah and Amy when I say this was one of the most inspiring yet emotional experiences I’ve ever had!
Christel House is proud to have Dell YouthConnect as a partner in our mission to break the cycle of poverty. Many thanks go to Carly, Sarah, Amy and their co-workers who are helping to change the lives of children in India. For more information visit Dell YouthConnect's Website.
Labels: Christel House, Christel House India, competition, Dell, math, Math olympiad, science, sponsor, students, YouthConnect
Monday, December 14, 2009
CH Mexico students take HIGH PROFILE trips!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Kite Festival showcases students learning and talent
Almost six weeks of dedicated efforts from the students and staff of
Christel House India, culminated with the Kite Festival on the 1st of August, 2009. We had 20 employees from
Dell International Services who graced our kite festival and were welcomed by the grand and colorful rangoli made by the students and teachers. The Dell employees visited the classrooms and read through all the materials displayed on the walls, boards and corridors. They were in awe at the creative skills and talents of all the students. The students shared a vast amount of information about kites through Power Point Presentations, brochures, documents and the innumerable pictures of kites in various shapes, colours and sizes. The main idea was to integrate subjects into the theme. They concentrated on creative writing based on kites, diamantes poetry, reading, comprehension etc. They prepared models, charts that described the aerodynamics of kite flying.
The much awaited festival concluded with the kite flying competition. The inter house competition, had the best students of each house flying kites specially made by the team on the day before. There was no end to the excitement on the school ground as the students; teachers and Dell volunteers tried their hand at the art of flying kites. The fun and frolic overshadowed the competition to an extent. Four Dell volunteers were judges to determine the winners on various criteria. The Golden Orioles stole the show with their exquisite performance. The festival proved the heights to which the dedication and talent of the students can lift the morale of the school, exactly like the kites that reached the skies on the 1st of Aug, 2009
Labels: competition, Dell, Volunteer
