Current Projects
Anganwadi Connect
Recognizing the significance of early childhood education, the Toy Bank distributes toys in Anganwadis to ensure development of child takes place through early stimulation through play-way methods. It also aims to increase the attendance of the children in Anganwadis. This project has received phenomenal response for its achievement in increasing the attendance of kids in Anganwadis.
SAFE PLAYROOM PROGRAM
To advocate/promote Article 31 of the UN Convention on child’s Right to Play, The Toy Bank builds a Safe Playroom in Municipal Schools of Delhi for children belonging to the economically weaker section. A well-equipped playroom with appropriate child friendly infrastructure (Child friendly furniture- Chairs, tables, cabinets, cupboards and walls) and more than 100 varieties of age-appropriate toys and board games to enable every child to participate in free play and recreational activities.
The playroom constitutes a variety of toys, board games, puzzles, musical games, soft toys, life skill games, storybooks and other educational toys, to involve children in physical and mental exercise. It focuses on providing Learning through Play. Since during these years, a child develops social, cognitive, physical, language, numeracy, environmental awareness, life skills and emotional well being that form the foundation needed to have a healthy future.
Covid Relief Initiative: Reach and Teach Program
To mitigate the adverse effect of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown on the children from marginalized communities of India, The Toy Bank has initiated “Reach and Teach Program” in Municipal schools of Delhi to provide
1. Activity-based Learning kits and Toys to increase the access of learning aids at home.
2. Daily, E-learning activity worksheets, and
3. Virtual guiding videos and audios explaining the concept and how to conduct an activity at home to the students from first to fifth grade will be shared, as most of the parents are not capable enough to support the students in education. The E-Learning classes will also be flexible to the student’s availability to phones or any other electronic items so that no one is left behind.
The Initiative focuses on
• Strengthening their existing knowledge
• Promoting Emotional Stability during the house arrest
• To decrease the drop-out rate
• Equal opportunities to play in recreational activities