CLP Norte Vista Leaders organize...

In the USA, CLP youth leaders are organizing some relief efforts to support the work of TYCL (CLP-India) leaders in India.

The "Stuff the Suitcase" initiative asks Norte Vista students to donate school supplies and letters/items of support to be taken back to India by TYCL Executive Learner, MDS Shiva. Shiva will return to India on January 20th. The final day to make donations of items or money is January 18th.

The following items are welcomed:
- Quality pens, pencils, markers
- Notebooks
- Letters of support (for children and youth) using pictures and items from home
- Items of support (very small bears, cards, etc.)
- Money (can be donated on MLK Day of Service at Arlanza Garden on the 16th or online)

Items can be dropped off in Mr. Mason's room, Room 206 or at the MLK Day of Service on January 16th at the Arlanza Community Garden.

A video was designed to support this initiative. Spread the word!

USA CLP Youth Leaders Mobilize for Cyclone Thane Relief

TYCL / CLP-India leader, MDS Shiva, with CLP-USA youth at Arlanza Library, discussing the Cyclone.

 Brainstorming and planning for relief with CLP@Norte Vista High School and the NoVi Octagon Club.

Some representatives of CLP@NoVi and Octagon Club with MDS Shiva

On 4 January 2012, over 16 CLP youth and young adult leaders camp together in Riverside, CA to commemorate the passing of Suresh Dharma-- child rights guru and leader in Tamil Nadu. The leaders brainstormed and discussed the impact of the Cylone on the communities in Pondicherry and how Norte Vista High School students could reach out and assist.

Youth leaders have begun a "Stuff the Suitcase" campaign-- an effort to raise school supplies and materials for Shiva to take back and use immediately in CMC village. Youth are also motivating friends and family to donate online on or before January 16th's Martin Luther King Day of Service at the Arlanza Garden.


To stay updated on the Stuff the Suitcase campaign at Norte Vista, check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/271103546282620/ 

Village People are on the Road for Food and Shelter

CMC village people have given a written request to local government after receiving "NO RESPONSE" of assistance for three days (02/01/2012). The community blocked the road more than one and half hours in an effort to receive safe water, food and shelter. They blocked the road from CMC Village, Pondicerry to Chennai Highway (East Coast Road). After huge traffic at the highway, the Local Administration officer, Block Development office and Police came and said that they will try to assess the village and make decisions for relief and rehabilitation. 

All the village women, men and children took part in this "ROAD BLOCK". TYCL and MUGHIL Social Welfare Organization young adults are trying to provide safe drinking water and food to needy people and children at the village.

For more info and Photos : photos of Village people are on the road for Food and Shelter