The story of Srinivasan is one that that we wish that no one ever goes through. As a 8 day infant, he suffered a Polio attack. At 3 years, he had puss formed on his left leg and was operated. At 7 years, he twisted his ankle and had to be operated. At 15 years, lost his hearing due to a failed surgery, after heavy puss discharge from his left ear. In Dec 2020, He had a Heart attack and underwent By-pass surgery under the Chief Minister Scheme. In 2012, his father who worked as a carpenter passed away. In spite of multiple health issues and little support from this family, Srinivasan managed to complete Higher Secondary, learnt Tally software...
It is common that somtimes we take things for granted and it may sound trivial. But for some, it could be a luxury to even be able to wear a pair of slippers.We might have seen poor people wearing different slippers in each feet, shabby and worn out slippers. It's such a common sight in developing countries. We have accepted this and normalized it. One statistic says that there are about 300 Million children without shoes. Many times we blame it on fate or destiny and we move on. As a civilized society it is our rightful duty to be concerned about such conditions and take action to change the situation. Did you know that there is a "One Day...
World Day Against Child Labour was introduced in 2002 by the International Labour Organisation. The day provides an opportunity and urges the need to generate an environment for children to grow and live a dignified life and also to fight against child labour throughout the world.Poverty and Child Labour:Poverty is one of the main reasons for child labour because of which children are forced to left their school and opt for minimal jobs to support their parents for their livelihood. Moreover, some are forced into child labour by organised crime rackets.The Day not only focuses on the suitable environment required for the children to grow and prosper but also provide an opportunity to gain support from governments, civil society, schools,...
The story of 70 year old Rajathi Ammal will move even the stone hearted. Despite having six children, today she lives a life of loneliness and her state is one of helplessness. Having already lost her husband, she is neglected by her five children because their mother chose to care for her youngest child, a mentally ill boy. Blame it on the social taboo of a household with a mentally affected child or the care not attitude of her own children? It's difficult to pin it on one reason or the other. Until the pandemic struck in March 2020, for years Rajathi Ammal had found a way to make a living for herself and her son. Every day she would...
We shared the story of Sekar a while ago. We thank you for the response and some of you were willing to help.Here's an interesting update on his story.Sekar has yet again proved that he is a go-getter. He got himself an education that his family or society could not give him. He got himself a Diploma in his chosen field of study and now he has gotten himself a place to start his business. Yes! Sekar has accomplished all of this with very little external help. He is making his dream come true by leaving no stone unturned. He has bought essential items for his business like Gas Stove, Utensils and Seating arrangements. He has identified and rented out...
