Daan Utsav 2025: A Week of Joy, Learning, and Giving

Daan Utsav 2025: A Week of Joy, Learning, and Giving

From stories to smiles, this Daan Utsav, the Sampoorna Shiksha celebrated the Joy of Giving Week (October 2–8, 2025) through meaningful acts of reflection, learning, and kindness, proving that every small act of giving can create ripples of joy across communities.

  • Day 1 (October 2): Kahani Utsav – Conquering the Ravana Within

We began the week with a reflective storytelling session led by  our volunteer Shivani Deo, who guided children and youth through the story “Conquering the Inner Ravana.” This Dussehra-inspired session turned storytelling into self-discovery, helping participants reflect on the anger, fear, and self-doubt we all must overcome. 

  • Day 2 (October 3): Joy of Giving at MGM Dental College

Invited by Sewa Connect, we shared Sampoorna Shiksha’s mission of joyful learning and student leadership with young dental students at MGM Dental College, Kamothe. The session inspired them to use their empathy and skills to create change beyond clinics, proving that giving is contagious and begins with a single spark.

  • Day 3 (October 4): Learning Without Borders

Giving knows no boundaries, and neither does learning! Through our English on Call program, student volunteers from Dubai taught spoken English to learners in Pune, proving that giving can cross oceans, one call at a time.

  • Day 4 (October 5): New Beginnings with MGFF

In collaboration with MGFF, we launched Spoken English and Soft Skills Classes for 20 youth from underserved communities. Each session focused on building communication, confidence, and career readiness; turning learning into empowerment.

  • Day 5  (October 6): Joy of Toys at B.K.P. High School

Smiles grew brighter at B.K.P. High School, Ulwe, where 50+ nursery students received toys and Best of Luck kits as part of our Project Kitab Khilona. A heartfelt thanks to our generous donors, Ar. Nikunj Agarwal and Ar. Mansi Agarwal, whose kindness turned this day into a celebration of joy and play.

  • Day 6 (October 7): Kala Utsav – Where Colours Meet Kindness

Art met empathy on Day 6! Beneficiaries from across India joined a colourful Kala Utsav session guided by our volunteer Mrs Aruna Joshi, where they learned to draw a butterfly, discovering creativity, connection, and the joy of giving through art.

  • Day 7 (October 8): Soft Toy Collection Drive Across Mumbai

We concluded Daan Utsav with a city-wide Soft Toy Collection Drive across schools in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Boxes filled with toys and love will soon reach children in need, spreading happiness far beyond classrooms and reminding us that compassion shared is joy multiplied.

During Daan Utsav, we received generous contributions from schools and organisations, including Goldcrest International School, DY Patil International  School, Sadhu Vaswani School, and 63 Moons Technologies Ltd. Their support helped us collect soft toys, stationery, clothes, footwear, bags, books, and rations ready to bring smiles to children and families in need.

Soon, every toy, book, and essential will create countless smiles and happy hearts

Because every gift shared is a smile multiplied, and every act of kindness plants a seed of hope!