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This Article is From May 21, 2020

Highlights Of #HungerFreeIndia Telethon: The Together With Children Initiative Aims To Support Millions Who Face Hunger During Coronavirus Outbreak

Join NDTV and World Vision India in raising the much needed funds we need to help us reach out to thousands of more families with immediate relief assistance and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programmes.

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Updated : May 21, 2020 7:19 pm IST

NDTV and World Vision India, a non-profit organisation, have joined hands to support millions of children and their families across India who continue to face hunger and inadequate nutrition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

When a strong defence against the virus is good nutrition and strong immunity, thousands of vulnerable children and their parents are uncertain of their next meal. Join the campaign and help us raise funds to reach out to thousands of families with immediate relief assistance and long-term recovery and rehabilitation programmes.

Here are the Highlights of the #HungerFreeIndia Telethon:

May 17, 2020 22:18 (IST)
Every effort counts with that thought the Together With Children telethon ended with the hope of a better future for the children.
To make a contribution for #HungerFreeIndia click here.

May 17, 2020 22:08 (IST)
'These Are Strange Times', Says Singer And Composer Shankar Mahadevan and ends the telethon with a soulful rendition of the title song of Taare Zameen Par for the children of this country
May 17, 2020 22:02 (IST)
Cherian Thomas, Regional Leader, Asia Pacific and Pacific - World Vision International sums up the mission of the organisation:
 
- For World Vision, our basic vision is to bring fullness of life to every child. Child well being is in the core of the organisation. We have looked at child well being in four components: food and nutrition, education, protection and safeguarding children from abuse, child labour, child marriage, and lastly as the community in which they live- their neighbourhood, their parents.

- At World Vision, we have analysed all blocks in the country, to map the vulnerability that children face. We know exactly which blocks have the highest vulnerability
May 17, 2020 21:57 (IST)
Karuna Bhatia, Head Of Sustainability, India and South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank

- India is going through a challenging time and the migrant population has been deeply impacted because of the pandemic and it is important to support them. As a bank that has been serving for about 100 years is, it is our duty to make efforts to support those in need. Every drop counts and every effort is important to support the community we live in.

- Each year, the malnutrition related diseases are going up and the pandemic will make it only worse. Our partnership with World Vision is to provide nutrition to about 25,000 people.

- We are supporting IIT Kanpur in their effort to make a low cost ventilators.
May 17, 2020 21:47 (IST)
Actor Swara Bhasker on the telethon



- The silver lining in these rather dark times is when citizens have stepped up and done their bit and have tried very hard to make sure that they help those who are vulnerable. I would only say that it is really the question of us to continue doing what we are doing. The more privileged among us can continue to pay the salary of our domestic help and drivers even now when they are not on duty. 

- We need to continue asking questions. There are 77 million tonnes of food grains available with the Food Corporation of India when the buffer requirement is only 24 million tonnes. We must ask the government to use this to help those in need.
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May 17, 2020 21:21 (IST)
Our children need our help is the message of Together With Children telethon
May 17, 2020 21:18 (IST)
Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited
May 17, 2020 21:17 (IST)
Children Suffering From An Unforgettable Mental And Physical Trauma: Ravish Kumar
May 17, 2020 21:15 (IST)
Here's why children need our help more than ever before
May 17, 2020 21:13 (IST)
At the end of the 2-hour telethon over Rs 5crore collected for the Together With Children initiative
A big thank you to all our donors.

Keep the contributions coming. Donate now.
May 17, 2020 21:07 (IST)
Shobana Kamineni, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited buys the painting done by child artist, Aarav Verma during the telethon to highlight the plight of the children
The Rs 2lakh raised through the painting will also go to World Vision for the Together With Children cause.

To help and donate for the cause, click here.
May 17, 2020 21:01 (IST)
Dr K Srinath Reddy, President, Publich Health Foundation of India
May 17, 2020 20:59 (IST)
Ilango Periannan, Co-Site Lead, Refinitiv Bengaluru on the telethon
May 17, 2020 20:58 (IST)
World Vision highlights the challenges facing children during the current COVID-19 pandemic
May 17, 2020 20:55 (IST)
Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta rejoins the telethon to announce that Rotarians would be contributing Rs. 1.5 crore
Keep your contributions coming. To donate click here.

May 17, 2020 20:52 (IST)
Kabir Khan, Filmmaker who has sponsored 50 children on the telethon
We have been sitting here for the past 45 days and when you see the visuals of what is happening on the highways, it is really sad. The contrast between the rich and poor can be seen unfolded. It makes us very uncomfortable. We came across an initiative on your channel and we decided to donate because everyone who can must come forward and help
May 17, 2020 20:42 (IST)
Rotary club announces their support for the telethon's cause and many members make individual contributions as well
May 17, 2020 20:41 (IST)
Thank you donors: Another big donation is made on the telethon
An anonymous donation of Rs 1.35 crore is made on the Together with Children telethon.

Keep your contributions coming. To donate, click here.




May 17, 2020 20:35 (IST)
How can we help our children, Abhijit Banerjee on the telethon
May 17, 2020 20:33 (IST)
Thank you donors: 30 minutes to go and donations pour in
Please keep your contributions coming. Donate now: https://special.ndtv.com/together-with-children-towards-a-hunger-free-india-69/donate-now





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