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Kids Bank of India


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A bank in India run entirely by street children, allowing them to save the money they earn.
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21 responses // Kids Bank of India

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    It's sad that they have to work, but inspiring that they can run a bank.
    Scott_Bromley
  • ummm, why didn't i see any girls?
    jade_azul16
  • The very idea of giving someone a chance to make a penny other than begging for it is good.I wish more people and their kids watched current. It would help those that are more fortunate to have compassion and then maybe respect for the favours they are born with. More good wishes on these types of projects. one love, hoy
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  • It's nice that these children are learning how money works at such a young age. Even though working at that age isnt a norm in the U.S. It touched my heart to see that the kids wanted to use the money they earned for their parents or their siblings. To be instilled with that kind of generosity at such a young age is something I wish we saw more of in the United States.
    TheSkyDrops
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    Wow, that was one of the best pods and ideas I've ever seen. jade azul16: Good observation, I wonder why there weren't any girls involved. NidhiSharma, can you elaborate? The whole project though is still a brilliant idea, and a great seed for the future. I mentioned the project to my roommates, and they mentioned the words "child labor". What do you think these kids would be doing if the bank wasn't there? NidhiSharma, maybe you can elaborate on that too..

    It seems like more of an empowering project than an exploitive situation to me. I thought the project was very innovative and inspiring.
    dove
  • In India its not uncomman for underpriviledged children who 'migrate' to bigger cities to work.

    Indian culture being family oriented, these children use this money to support their families back in the small villages.

    I was touched by their individual stories and their strong spirits.

    All the boys seen in the film were also living in the same night shelter where the Bank counter existed.

    If the Bank didnt exist , they would perhaps be able to utilize only a small percentage of the money they earned, the rest would get snatched away or squandered.






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  • This is a wonderfully unique situation. How secure is the bank premises? I am curious about the seeming gender inequality.
    electrckoolad
  • Wow. What am awesome story. I had a bank account when I was 14 but i could never deposit any money unless my mom was with me.

    ThomasGreen
  • Very informative pod and I love how you focused on Rohit to bring us into to this world. By following him and sharing his dreams with us, I think it helped paint a vivid picture. I am interested in knowing about his and other children's fears as well. When a person acknowledges their fears and still reaches for their dreams, I find it even more inspirational and it would be interesting to hear the other perspectives on the bank. For example, you say that all the children are from the same night shelter, does everyone there participate in the bank? If not, why do some children not participate? These were just some questions that popped into my head as I watched.
    Great work, Nidhi!
    kunnikr
  • On one hand, I applaud the fact that they are trying to end the cycle of poverty and allow these children to make better lives for themselves by, well, themselves. On the other hand however, I can' help but feel that most societies are already so obsessed with money. It seems that most societies place a higher value on money than anything else and no one teaches that happiness can be obtained without becoming wealthy monetarily, that there is life beyond money. Why should we be teaching similar principals to children? I suppose it's just the cynic inside of me thinking that anything to do with money is an exploitation of someone.
    inicholas
  • great exposure of a culture and showing these kids accomplishing something that will better their lives.
    katevalentine
  • It is a joy to see children develop responsibilities of this nature. Yes they work at a young age...But isn't that what made a lot of Americas forefathers wealthy, and responsible? The saddest part is that as Americans, we have become so lazy and obese because we think our children shouldn't be working! They don't have the same appreciation for money! so they grow up with a limited idea of how to earn it legally.

    Go-Realla
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  • I am happy that 'Kids Bank of India' is now listed on www.imdb.com. I'd really like for those who have seen the film here on Current or on TV to please rate it on imdb.com. Any user comments left there would only make for more people to see the film and the appreciate the cause behind it.
    NidhiSharma
  • This pod's topic makes it. The topic of a kid-run bank for kids is so unique that it will hold viewers. Structuring the piece through one boy's explanations about how the bank works, his job, and what he does with his money is an effective way to do it. It was also nice to hear what the boys in line at the bank were planning to do with their money. I liked that the footage and interviews with kids were in color and the interview with the NGO worker was in black and white. It emphasized that this pod and bank really is about the kids. Good sound and visual quality, interesting topic.
    ebarnett09
  • It's sad that these children must think about money at such a young age. And yes, where are the girls? Only boys earn money?
    nwillens
  • As still very much a poor, developing country, India can only cope with one problem at a time. Why children have to work, or why there are no girls, is not the point of this pod. Given that kids have to work in India for now, I think this is a very heartening report.

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    ousepe
  • These kids are really incredible. Their innocence and overwhelming sense of responsibility and good intentions for the future is really touching. I am curious at the lack of girls in the report. I hope they are saving up somewhere!
    KimB
  • Out of all the pods on current tv about war, poverty, technology, education, etc. I felt that this was the most inspiring and amazing pod I have ever seen, and the basic concept is saving your money at a young age!

    Maybe debt driven teenagers in America can take a lesson from these young kids in India.

    Good Story!
    Phatdrew
  • This is truly one of the most inspiring pods I have ever seen.
    Colonial_Zombie
  • I have a good feeling about this.

    This might actually change their society in time. I wonder what it will have on the long held social structure that people are just "born" into.

    And yeah... sucks kids have to work, but good that they can keep their earnings instead of being exploited more by the people that steal what little they get.
    arcticspirit
  • Childrens Development Bank....it is kind of a day-care center where the kids play banker...but for those kids that can keep there money in the bank without worrying about having it unjustly taken from them, that part is priceless....I just hope the banks are not in some way taken advantage of and all of the children end up losing....
    Definately interesting though....
    And I always love seeing the children of India having a chance at a better life than the streets and gutters...


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