From November 11 to 19, a collection of pajamas and underwear for girls will be held for the Ankur orphanage in India. Materials will be collected in boxes placed at the entrance of Almen, Basabeazpi, and Kurtzebarri schools. Organizers have specifically requested that the underwear be new or nearly new and in good condition.
Ankur is an orphanage run by the Sisters of Charity, located in the city of Bombay, India. It houses 220 girls aged between 2 and 14, many of whom were found on the street or abandoned by their families. The center aims to meet their basic needs and ensure they receive the education necessary to build a dignified future. The Harreman association from Arrasate provides financial support for the project.
On November 20 itself, the International Day of Children's Rights, several events are planned. At 5:00 PM, a human chain will be formed from Herriko Plaza to Mitarte street to advocate for the rights of all children to protection, education, health, play, and participation. Trikitilari musicians from the music school will accompany the event.
Following this, at 6:00 PM, craft workshops will take place in Herriko Plaza, led by monitors from the Ludoteka and Refuerzo Program. Simultaneously, magician Kidam will perform magic tricks. At 6:30 PM, there will be a popular chocolate drink prepared by parent associations, and a solidarity piggy bank will be set up to collect donations for shipping costs.
Organizers are asking participants to bring their own cups to reduce waste. Finally, the Harreman association will set up an information booth to inform the public about the project, and DJ Mikeltxo will provide music from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
