Uni proud of Salaam Baalak Trust's national recognition in India
Published on 16 November, 2012
As a sponsor of Salaam Baalak Trust, CQUniversity is proud the worthy organisation has been awarded India's National Award for Child Welfare 2011.
The award was presented by President of India Pranab Mukherjee recently in recognition of the Trust's valuable services in the community, in the field of child development.
Salaam Baalak Trust provides support services for children in difficult circumstances. Each year, it reaches out to over 5000 children through 17 full-care and drop-in shelters and outreach programs in the national capital region of Delhi.
Ms Poonam Sharma, Communications Coordinator for the Trust's City Walk and Volunteer Program, says "the child population is our most important resource as the future of our nation depends upon the kind of opportunities we create and provide to them".
"In order to encourage the voluntary sector, the Government of India, in 1979 began presenting National Awards to deserving institutions and individuals for their outstanding performance in the field of child development and welfare".
Participants in the presentation ceremony
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