Im part of a community in orkut we formed,called Feed The Nation,based in bangalore.We are a group of people,who intend in dedicating a little time and resources to 3 causes mainly.. 1) Old Age Homes 2) Orphanages 3) Mental destitute homes
We visited our 3rd cause, a home run for mentally challenged,Aakashaparavakal. They rescue,mentally ill people,wandering in the streets,treat them and try to bring them back to society.When we walked in,we were told that an inmate had died few hours back.It was Tragic to see the death of 23 yr old srinivas, and the resolved looks in the faces of the fellow inmates, few of whom even understood what happened.
They are in a disturbed stage, but then suddenly they bring you back to the greatest reality of life.. We all run to catch so tangible things.. They can change over night.They mentioned about a rescued person, who owned 20 acres of land in the heart of a known city.He was found wandering on the street in nothing more than torn clothes.He was eating out of a dustbin.All he wanted was some food to quench his immediate hunger.
We also saw a mentally challenged person being resued and brought into the facility. He was very sober..He looked dirty, his clothes were shredded to mere threads. He looked at all of us and smiled. He kind of knew that he was in safe hands... The caretakers took him in and gave him few pieces of bread and some coffee. His eyes glew, and we realised he was fighting hunger for who knows how long. He ate as if there was no tommorrow.
58 inmates in all, all rescued from streets... Im amazed by the dedication of the caretakers there....They need funds for food, clothes,which we intend to sponsor in the coming months.We have sponsored for covering the parapet of the terrace with wire mesh,as the inmates have a tendancy to jump out..
Im working on creating a fund from my friends group to supply them rice for next 2 months. The responses have been great so far. They need approx 600 kg rice every month..
Just the smile on their faces,when we put our arms on their shoulders, will make me visit them often.
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Its a great initiative I should say.... These kids should come to rights hands... and knowing Aakashaparavakal activities are really amazing... need to visit this place...
Good Initiative. We need more homes like this. Its a pain to see mentally unsound people on road and not able to do anything.People think by donating a small amount they are over with their social and moral responsibility. These people need more than charity, they need to be cared, loved and respected as human beings. More and more social awareness is required in this regard.
It's a very noble deed. Aakashaparavakal is doing a selfless service towards those who have been isolated by the society. If we just put ourselves in place of any one of these inmates we could easily value the amount of gratitude we would have for them who are in no way related to us. It would be my pleasure if I could contribute in my own little way and if we can bring a smile on any one of these inmates we can consider our efforts have been fruitful. I look up to this blog as a stepping stone towards a better tomorrow :-)
Nice one Manoj.. I didnt know u can write up like this..
Keep Up..
great work like wht we do through FTN
Thanks buddies...
an update : I have generated funds thru friends for buying rice for next month..
Hi,
May i get there contact details.
Please mail it to me
rs.ratheesh@gmail.com
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