Shishukunj Nairobi
Shishukunj Nairobi activities since its begining have been inspired with the presence of Vallabhbhai, Devchandbhai and later by Indubhai. A key part of the Shishukunj activities has been running of a weekly kendras focussing for children aged 6 to 14 years, run by youth and young people.
On a typical Sunday, children arrive at 8.30am and play on the grounds for 30 minutes. At 9:00am, they adjourn to the hall for prayer and to sing bhajans. This is followed by ten minutes of talk prepared by one of a team of trained speakers. These speakers are usually young, about 20 years of age, because children identify better with them. The talks are aimed to teach moral values through culture and anecdotes from the lives of great historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Vivekananda, Guru Nanak, etc.
Shishukunj Mombasa
Shishukunj Mombasa has been operating its routine activities on every Saturday and Sunday, at Shivalay Temple. Intake for new students is carried once in a year (beginning January) upon children reaching the age of seven years. Activities on Saturday begin from 3:00p.m to 6:15p.m while on Sunday it begins from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Shishukunj Limuru
Shishukunj Limuru Kendra operates every alternate Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm. This Kendra caters to African children of Limuru. At present, there are 105 children attending the Kendra, with a team of five dedicated volunteers, led by Ms. Martha Ndanu of Shishukunj Nursery, Limuru.
Shishukunj Dar-es-Salaam
Shishukunj in Dar-es-Salaam started from 23rd June 1955.
The main aim and objective of Shishukunj is:
- To promote, to develop and to protect Artistic, Cultural, Social, Religious and Educational interest in Child.
- It means Abode (place) for fine Arts such as Music, Acting, Dancing, Drawing, Writing, Sculpture etc.
Shishukunj Melbourne
http://www.shishukunjmelbourne.org.au/
Shishukunj Melbourne has been operational since its inaugural launch in September 2009 in the South Eastern area of Melbourne, Victoria. Sunday Kendra (school) is held at Regency Park Primary School in Wantirna every fortnight Sunday.
Being a community based organisation, activities, management & Kendra is run fully by well trained and experienced volunteers, who have been involved with Shishukunj Nairobi for over 20 years. Shishukunj Melbourne operates on a non-profit basis.
Shishukunj Bangalore
http://www.shishukunjbangalore.org/
Shishukunj affiliated with Bharatiya Grameen Mahila Sangh in 2003 and since then Shishukunj activities are carried out by trained karyakars. Activities for the children include formal education, prayers, vocal and table, Kawayat – a unique, graceful activity comprising physical exercises using Dumbles, Lezims, Magdar and Lathis performed to music; disciplining and coordinating the mind and body. There is also a blend of traditional and modern games.
Shishukunj Nilpar
A Shishukunj Kendra has been functional in the serene campus of Gram Swaraj Sangh, Nilpar since October, 2015. It was started by one of the prominent karyakars of Shishukunj, Shri Devrajbhai Patel, who was also the founding member of Shishukunj, Nakuru (Kenya). Around 250 students of the school are members of the Shishukunj Baal Sanskar Kendra.
Shishukunj Atlanta
Shishukunj USA, Inc. (“Shishukunj”) is an institution dedicated to the welfare and cultural development of children, run entirely by volunteers for the benefit of children. It provides a healthy environment, rich in positive values, which will allow the hidden potential within each child to flourish. Shishukunj focuses on three areas: Shikshan (Education), Sewa (Charity), and Baal Pravuti (Child Welfare).
Shishukunj London
Shishukunj exists in London and around the world with the purpose of encouraging children from the age of five onwards to discover and develop their talent so that they can positively impact the world and support the broader community. By organising its unique activities it seeks to nurture the ideals of love, compassion, respect, humility, simplicity and eventually leadership so that each child can aspire for greatness in a way that benefits society.