Students Lead Change in Kotdwara
Last week, on Wednesday 22nd April, in the heart of Kotdwara’s bustling Jhanda Chowk, something powerful happened.
Children from Project Help India’s slum and city centres stepped into the streets—not as bystanders, but as changemakers.
Marking Earth Day, they performed a street play that stopped people in their tracks. With handmade signs reading “Save Water,” “Save Fuel,” “Save Trees,” and “Save Earth,” these young students raised their voices to highlight an urgent message: the need to protect the resources we so often take for granted.
Through their performance, they drew attention to the growing crisis around fuel consumption—petrol, diesel, and cooking gas—and the importance of using these wisely, especially in times of scarcity.
But what made this moment truly special was not just the message—it was who delivered it.
These are children from some of the most underserved communities. And yet, here they were—confident, informed, and standing in the public square, educating others.
Local leaders stood alongside them, including Kotdwara’s Mayor, Mr. Shailendra Rawat, along with representatives from the police and fire services.
As the Mayor shared:
“In Kotdwara and across the Garhwal region, I have only seen Project Help working so consistently in raising awareness and uplifting poor children and women.”
Other community leaders, the police and fire-brigade, echoed this appreciation, recognising the important role Project Help India plays -not only in education, but in strengthening the wider community.
This is what education looks like in action ….It’s not just about learning in a classroom -it’s about equipping the next generation with the confidence, knowledge, and purpose to give back. To lead. To care.
And on Earth Day, these children did exactly that.
They reminded a busy town, and all of us, that change doesn’t always start with those in power.
Sometimes, it starts with a child holding a sign… and the courage to be heard.
We are deeply grateful to our Director, Amit Samuel, and to our dedicated teachers who made this activity possible. We also thank our local community leaders who showed up in support - standing alongside these children and amplifying their voices.
Because where we show up matters.
