Sekar was a normal kid who grew up in Padappai, a small village on the outskirts of Chennai. He was in primary school when his life took a sudden turn. His father became very ill. The family spent all their savings paying medical bills, leaving them with almost nothing. This left Sekar struggling to continue his schooling but he did not give up. Though the youngest among his siblings, Sekar had to take up the responsibility of taking care of the family. He started working several menial jobs on the side to sustain the needs of his family. Now in Class 10, and having tried his hands at various skills, Sekar discovered his passion for cooking. Whenever he found some...
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
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.
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.
A stepdaughter who felt unwanted by her family, whose story resembles a movie, felt welcomed at our After-school program, gained her self-esteem and is loved by our family of 80 children. Help more children find hope.
