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Monday, 22 December 2014

Mr. John Devaraj on Child Labour & Manual Scavenging

AICUFers of St. Joseph's College and the third year students of Bachelor of Social Work, organized a talk with Mr. John Devaraj, founder of Born Free Art International School, also known for making the world’s largest love letter and the organizer of “Peace Bicycle” by cycling 3000 kms from Bangalore to the Wagha Border for 30 days in 2008. Before screening “Angels of Hell” documentary film that depicts the exclusion of the Dalits from the society through the eyes of Kiran a12 year old boy. Kiran’s parents are employed by the Bangalore City Corporation to clean the drains and toilets with bamboo sticks. Kiran a rag picker earns extra money for his family… After watching the documentary, there was an interaction with Mr. John and all the actors of the film. It was an eye opening moment for the participants. It was held on 2 December 2014 in Loyola Hall, St. Joseph’s College. 



Mr. John Devaraj

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