A worthy cause to enable equal & quality education for the underprivileged
Hyderabad: Project 511, an initiative of Hyderabad Round Table 8 (HRT8) today announced the 8th edition of “Food for Change”, a black – tie charity gala at a conference held at Hotel Marigold, Hyderabad. This year’s Food for Change charity gala will be held on October 29th, at JRC Convention.
Hyderabad Round Table 8 organises this unique gala as a fundraiser in aid of Project 511 which is working towards providing quality educational facilities and education related skill enhancement initiatives in 1,311 Government schools in Hyderabad and surrounding districts.
Food For Change (FFC)
FFC has been a tremendous success in its last 7 editions, where few of the best & leading star hotels in Hyderabad come together and host a sumptuous feast. 800 well-known top industrialists, high ranking bureaucrats, corporate CXO’s and high net worth guests of Hyderabad’s elite attend FFC, contributing significantly to the cause. Celebrities who have attended the event in the past include VVS Laxman, Pullela Gopichand, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Rakul Preet Singh, Rashmika Mandhana and Allu Arjun.
Speaking on Food For Change, Mr. Vishal Jain, Chairman, Hyderabad Round Table 8 said, “Food For Change is the primary fundraiser through which we raise funds to execute the programs of Project 511. Bringing together all our partners, donors, associates, volunteers and Round Tablers on a night of giving, really energises us and we hope to touch lives of many more children year after year.”
Mr. Vivek Chandrashekhar, Governing Council, Project 511 comments, “We look forward to raising funds that would support Project 511 activities where we focus in improving the infrastructure and competency levels at Government schools. In addition to our on-going programs like Blackboards, Toilets, Science Labs, Teaching & Learning materials, we have introduced a digital learning program in 30 schools. The funds raised at this event would primarily be focussed on providing seating and rolling out digital learning classrooms in more schools”
Mr. Challa Srishant, Managing Director of Continental Coffee said, “Education is a powerful tool by which economically and socially marginalised adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully as citizens. We are delighted to be on board and are happy to associate our brand with Project 511 once again this year, for playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between private and Government schools by providing quality education to underprivileged children.”