Children’s Day 2025 — A Celebration of Joy, Rights, and Resilience Across All KMWSC Projects

Children’s Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm across all project locations of Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre (KMWSC), uniting thousands of children, community members, teachers, and frontline stakeholders in a vibrant tribute to childhood, learning, protection, and dreams. The day became a powerful reminder that every child deserves safety, dignity, and the freedom to thrive.

Across Hingalganj, the Naya Disha Project marked the occasion with a large community gathering at the Hingalganj Community Hall. Local leaders—including the Block Secretary, Pradhan and Upo-Pradhan of Hingalganj and Sandelerbil GPs, ICDS Supervisor, S.I. of Hingalganj PS, Civic Volunteers, students, and parents — joined the celebration. Discussions centred on children’s health, education, child marriage, child labour, misuse of social media, and good parenting, reinforcing the community’s role in safeguarding its youngest members.

The Surokhit Shaishav Project celebrated the 72nd Children’s Day at Gachha Akharpur Anchal High School in the presence of the GP Pradhan, Inspector-in-Charge of 102 BN BSF, school authorities, teachers, and students. A powerful theme dance on the harms of child marriage set the tone, followed by impactful awareness sessions by BSF and KMWSC representatives. A debate on the implications of underage marriage showcased students’ awareness and confidence, culminating in prize distribution.

In Haroa, children from four Brickfield Schools gathered for a joyful celebration filled with songs, rhymes, and dance performances—strengthening bonds among migrant families’ children.

At Baruipur, the Silver Lining Project observed the day with interactive sessions and cultural activities, while at Swarupnagar Police Station in Basirhat, children under the AHT & LES projects celebrated with a street play highlighting substance abuse prevention, joined by the O.C. and S.I. of the police department.

In the Sundarbans, the TCDE Project brought together child club members and community leaders for songs, speeches, and reflections on children’s rights. Under the Kolkata Slums Project, children expressed themselves through speeches and dance performances, celebrating their voices and talents.

At the KMWSC office, adolescents under the IDENTITY Project showcased dance dramas, songs, and reflections on the significance of the day, while in Sonagachi and Matia, celebrations under the Sohochori and PEPVC Projects brought joy and solidarity to children living in highly vulnerable environments.

Across every location, Children’s Day became more than a festivity— it became a reaffirmation of KMWSC’s commitment to protect, empower, and uplift every child, everywhere.

“Celebrating childhood, protecting rights, and nurturing every child’s dream — across every community.”

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