EACH ONE TEACH ONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
ANNUAL DAY FUNCTION 18TH SEPTEMBER 2011
The Function
The Annual Function of Each One Teach One Charitable Foundation - EOTO was held on Sunday, 18th September, 2011, at Patkar Hall, New Marine Lines, Mumbai. It began at 03.15 p.m. and continued with a colorful program of about three hours.
Each of the school’s of EOTO had their children put up dance performances showcasing a variety of talent. A great display of confidence prevailed and has been a motivating factor to the students and their teachers. The joy could be felt by the audience who kept applauding and had smiles on their faces.The highlight of the event was the ramp walk, with the theme, “Marriages in India.” With their varied traditional wedding attire the boys and girls walked about and the entire atmosphere took a festive look. The founder Chair Person Mrs. Jyoti N. Tanna, was escorted down the ramp and it was an emotional moment as Mrs. Tanna expressed her sentiments of the Each One Teach One Cycle, where the ex-students have been playing a role in organizing the annual event, year after year. She was happy that these ex-students, who are doing well in life today, are able to value, cherish and share with the present batch of students, what they have received in the years gone by. Mrs. Tanna, said, She is now confident of handing over the baton to the ex-students, to continue this good work and keep the flag of EOTO flying high.
The Guests
Our Guests included many of our partners, supporters and donors. The Trustee’s, Executive Committee and Advisory Board Members were present at this function. Each of them gladly gave away the prizes.
The meritorious students were honored and given trophies, prizes and awards. Among others, were Motivational Awards, the Einstein Award to the best School for Science and Ex-students awards.
The OrganizationEach One Teach One is an organization which started way back in December 1983, with just five children. Today, they have touched the lives of 8982 children and have a dream of reaching 40,000 children by the end of the year 2014. Their work is spread out in nine schools in Mumbai (seven Municipal and two aided schools), nine schools in rural-Palghar and two in Bengaluru. They support these schools with academic, extra-curricular activities and holistic development with a band of 38 teachers and 7 resourceful persons, at the office.
The Shining Achievers from EOTO
Sachin Pawar an ex-student of EOTO, who is presently the PA to the MLA-Shri. Prakash Mehta was present. He accompanied, Prajakta Shukre an Indian singer who also works in Bollywood films as well as reality shows who graced the occasion with her presence. Prajakta sang at the request and cheer from the students.
The people who graced the occasion with their presence
Rahul Saxena of Rahul Saxenna’s Dance Connection, offered the children encouragement by his presence and by acknowledging their performances. Rahul even showed them a few steps as he danced with his student and organizer of the EOTO function, Shikha Tanna. Rahul has made a niche for himself in the world of entertainment as an accomplished artistic director, educator, choreographer and dancer. He has been a pivotal figure in the dance world for over fifteen years.
The generous hospitality
Snacks and delicious ice-cream sponsored through the generosity of our donors were given to all present. The function was professionally organized by Shikha and Sakhee Tanna, the grand daughters of the Founder chairperson – Mrs. Tanna, along with their dedicated team of volunteers.
