June 2025
Namaste,
In the discussion session of the Aawaj Child Club, we began by revisiting our previous discussions and engaged in an energizing game called “seven up ( Saat Haat Tauko Mathi ” to refresh ourselves. After the game, we introduced today’s theme: “Vision for the Future.”
To begin, I asked everyone, “What is a vision?” For many of the children, the word itself was new. Some gave thoughtful answers, such as “a life goal” or “imagination.” Building on their responses, I explained:
“Vision” in Nepali comes from two words – Pari and Kalpana. Pari means beautiful or attractive, while Kalpana refers to imagination, thoughtful goals, or dreams we see with our eyes open. In essence, a vision is a dream that we actively work toward – something we want to achieve in our life that brings happiness to ourselves and our families.
I shared that having a vision helps us stay focused on our purpose. Great individuals become successful because they set their goals early in life and work hard with determination. A meaningful vision is not only about personal success but also about contributing to the well-being of others.
It is important that we, as children, think about what we want to become in life and set a clear vision for ourselves. This resonated deeply with the group. Their nods and curious eyes showed they were engaged and understood the importance of the discussion.
I then asked each child to take a moment and think about their personal vision – what they dream of becoming in the future. One by one, each child came forward and confidently shared their dreams: from teachers to doctors, artists to engineers, and many more heartfelt aspirations.
After everyone had shared, we decided to take the next step: each child will now draw a picture representing their vision and hang it in their room. This way, they can look at it every day and stay motivated to work toward it – starting from today.
As we concluded, I gave a brief overview of the topic we will discuss in our next session. With smiles and a shared sense of purpose, the session ended.
Warm regards,
Binod Kumar Ram