Bengaluru. Aimed to spread the message of ‘BE GOOD – DO GOOD’ on the occasion of the 154th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand, a mega statewide youth campaign VIVEK BAND-2017 was successfully began across the state by Samartha Bharat, an organization promoting social volunteering among youth. The campaign event simultaneously started in all districts of Karnataka. Some of the key events are posted here.
In order to make this message available to more youngsters, technology-based forums such as the Samarth Bharat website, social media, Whatsapp and SMS are being used for promoting the Vivek Band campaign. These forums will also be available to those who have chosen to wear the Vivek wrist band for sharing inspirational experiences. Many organisations, educational institutions, cultural associations, youth icons, scientists, sports stars, cine stars etc are endorsing the campaign.
The campaign –
Wearing Vivek Band with the message ‘BE GOOD – DO GOOD’ on 12th January
Involving in a service-oriented i.e. DO GOOD activity between 12th-26th January
Organizing an inspirational talk to spread the spirit of service and nationalism
Sharing BE GOOD, DO GOOD experience on social media with hashtag #VivekBand and other platforms to inspire others. Giving a missed call to 8792662262.
This year, Samarth Bharat is supporting Corneal Andhatva Mukta Bharat Abhiyan (Corneal Blindness Free Bharat Movement) of SAKSHAMA, an NGO for the specially-challenged. Eye-donation will be promoted as the ‘DO GOOD’ activity for 2017.