New
Delhi: Jackie Chan, martial art expert and one of Asian cinema`s
most prominent faces, Wednesday encouraged the children at the Smile
Foundation saying that if they work together, they can achieve their
dreams one day “like I did”.
He visited Mission Education programme centres
of Smile Foundation and interacted with children and gave martial
art tips to young girls.
Talking to the children, the ‘Rush Hour’
star, who himself had a difficult childhood, said: “You should
study together, play together and dream together. You will definitely
achieve your dreams one day like I did.”
“I believe the beauty of a country lies
in its people, especially its children. Education to these kids
is what we all wish for and it is our responsibility to get our
future generation to be well-educated and well-equipped to lead
a dignified life. I would like to congratulate Smile Foundation
for doing commendable job in building the generation next,”
he added.
They children presented a dance acts for Chan
who also shook a leg with them.
Chan also emphasized on the role of self-defense
for girls and young women and explained few self-defence techniques
for young women of Smile Foundation and insisted on building self-confidence
and self esteem.
Smile Foundation has so far trained 150,000
young women on self-defense and empowerment skills through its women
empowerment programme - Swabhiman.
Vikram Singh Verma, COO, Smile Foundation said:
“On behalf of Smile Foundation I would like to thank Mr. Jackie
Chan for supporting our cause and encouraging the children.”
He added: “I would also like to thank
India China Economic and Cultural Council for facilitating Mr. Chan`s
visit here and making a dream come true of our little kids.”
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