 There are paintings that decorate walls, and there are paintings that carry worlds within them. This work by Anirudh, a New Delhi-based artist, belongs firmly to the second kind.
At first glance, it appears deceptively simple- a small bird perched on a vintage key against a soft sage-green background. But look longer, and the layers begin to speak. “The key is no ordinary key. Its shaft is engraved with the words @i light global transforming an instrument of opening and unlocking into a declaration of purpose.”
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 Tatiana from Germany Empowers Children of I Light Global in Himachal Pradesh Rose Project | Andretta, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh | International Women's Day 2024 We were deeply honoured to welcome Tatiana from Germany to our Rose Project centre in Andretta, Himachal Pradesh — a journey that beautifully bridges continents through the universal language of education and compassion.
 Every child deserves a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. As a volunteer with I Light Global, I work with a passionate team devoted to protecting and advancing children’s rights. Together, we aim to build a world where every child can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.
Art is more than just drawing. How art helps children believe in themselves and rediscover their inner strength.
 When I joined I Light Global, one of the things that moved me most was seeing the photos and stories that teachers and volunteers share from their art lessons with migrant children. I haven’t been in the classroom myself, but I often look at the children’s drawings and each post feels something truly special. You can see joy, pride, and a quiet confidence shining in those young eyes. And that made me think deeply about how art helps children build self-esteem, how something as simple as a drawing can become a step toward believing in themselves again.
Art, a way of connection between migrant children and the volunteers.  Introduction: I Light Global is a U.S.-based charity founded by Dr. Rajeev and renowned Indian artist Dalip Chandolia, beginning with art projects for children who were out of school. The initiative was initially met with skepticism, as using art to encourage children to return to education was a new and experimental idea.
When I first met with Dr. Rajeev and Tatiana at I Light Global, Dr. Rajeev explained that some people doubted the value of the art lessons offered to migrant children, not because the lessons or methods were lacking, but because they believed the children should focus on learning to read and count. Of course, reading and math are essential for any child’s education, but art also holds a special place in nurturing creativity and emotional growth. After witnessing firsthand the beautiful, caring, and inspiring work the volunteers and teachers were doing with the children, I was deeply moved. That experience inspired me to write this article.  Today at the I Light Global Star branch, Disha and I, under the guidance of Rekha Ma’am, narrated a story to the migrant children about Sonali Das, who is a volunteer in Kolkata. We told the children about her and motivated them to focus on good education and good behavior.
Blog by Tatiana Captari  Meet the Star ⭐ ️branch!
Entering an NGO is very similar to entering a new company. During the onboarding phase one feels excited, but also a bit lost. Every now and then I felt I needed a dictionary, a map, and a guide into Indian festivals. New words that needed sorting appeared in my vocabulary : “branch”, “migrant children”, “Himanchal Pradesh”, “Rakhi”, “labourer”, “public system”. I Light Global offers volunteer opportunities, particularly in providing free online education to underprivileged children. Their programs focus on empowering children in education, health, character development, and economic opportunity.   That's wonderful! The Ocean project in Himachal is doing amazing work in supporting children with limited access to education. Sudarshana, Saroj, and Rekha's initiative to create a community school just 6 months ago is already making a significant impact, aligning with I Light Global's mission of providing free education.
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