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Suffering from multiple health issues, a lonely son, seeks your help for him and his mother

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...

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Tuberculosis Awareness Day

 Awarness and Prevention of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is more common than you may think. About one-third of the world’s population is currently infected with Tuberculosis, with one new infection occurring every second. Not all infected people are sick with active TB; in fact, 90 percent have “walled off” the bacteria within their lungs and are not ill. But the other 10 percent will develop active, contagious tuberculosis each year, and each person who develops active TB will likely infect at least 10 to 15 other people before they is treated. Raising awareness about tuberculosis, what it is, and how to prevent its spread can help lower tuberculosis rates around the globe. Tuberculosis Is All About Human Contact Eradicating tuberculosis infection in...

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Importance of Sleep

Lack of sleep is linked to heart disease and diabetes. Sleep disturbances can also be a warning sign for medical and neurological problems, such as congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis and Parkinson’s disease.  This World Sleep Day we want you to start sleeping well and live a healthy life

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There is a problem

Most of the younger children are stuck at home even post-lockdown. A lack of physical activity and addiction to computer games and gadgets has led to obesity and unhealthy lifestyle. While that's the case with urban children, it's been a wasteful year for children living in rural areas with schools closed and no activity. Find more on how Potter's Hand is helping these children pursue physical activities and sports by providing them with basic facilities for Volley Ball, Badminton, Cricket, etc.

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The making of a destitute

Neglected by daughter in law, ignored by son, this women's day, Potters Hand brings to you the story of an abondoned mother pushed into begging to fill her hunger. Her story is a stark reminder of the countles elderly women abondoned by their own children mercilessly.

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