In a bid to empower the differently-abled and make them feel able enough, Enactus KIIT University here joined a country-wide campaign on clubfoot by setting off sky-lanterns enmasse.
A large number of flying lanterns illuminated the skyline after getting airborne during the campaign organised by Enactus KIIT at KIIT University here in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Bhubaneswar last evening, organisers said in a statement today.
The noble mission was undertaken here as a part of a nationwide 'Clubfoot Awareness Campaign' organised by Enactus St. Stephen's College. Under the campaign, sky-lanterns were set off enmasse in different places across the country, contributing Rs 50 for every lantern released, it said.
In appreciation of the movement, a large number of people from different spheres turned up for the event to support the noble cause, as KIIT Enactus members explained to them about the objective behind the whole campaign.
Clubfoot, also called Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), is a congenital deformity involving one foot or both feet. The affected foot appears to have been rotated internally at the ankle.
"Here at Enactus, we know that every individual is capable and it is no different for the differently-abled. Getting a chance to help them is special, because when you work with them, you realise the potential they have. With the government also taking steps to empower the differently-abled, we definitely see a bright future for them", said Saurav Ku. Sahoo, President, Enactus KIIT University.
Earlier, Enactus St. Stephen's College through their maiden social entrepreneurship venture - Project Kadam have impacted the lives of 1500 differently abled people and further 6200 people indirectly. The clubfoot awareness campaign was in continuation of their endeavour, it said.
Enactus, known before October 2012 as Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), is an international non-profit organisation that works with leaders in business and higher education to mobilise university students to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders, organisers said.
Participating students form teams on their university campuses and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need.
