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Weʼve raised £1,881 to provide beds and toilets to abandoned elderly people and repair washing and toilet facilities in a children's blind school in South India.
- Cochin, Kerala, India
- Funded on Friday, 7th July 2017
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I am currently in year 12 at Forest School and I am going for hospital work experience in India, and during my stay I would like to dedicate my time to helping the vulnerable by providing much needed items such as beds and portable toilets. I want to help those in a less privilege position to myself. I am also receiving sponsorship from Bluebell dental practice.
Old people and the disabled young within India are often abandoned as they are unwanted. They are rarely visited and I would like to help them by gathering donations from various sources. I want to spend time with both the children and the elderly by visiting them in between my work experience.
I am personally going to India to see how the money can be used and directly interact with the vulnerable. A key part of my project is that no money will go directly to administration, the donations will be used to buy items and photographic evidence will be taken.
The first location I will be spending time at is the Karunalayam Home for the aged, destitute and infirm. The home is situated within the outskirts of Kerala, India and provides care for the aged, poor, destitute, infirm, and abandoned women. Residents come from the streets, hospitals and homes, some are bedridden, homeless, sick or disabled. The home supports them in their final days, while raising awareness of the need to look after elders. The home purely relies on donations without any government help. My aim is to purchase 5 wheelchairs with commode and 5 specialist beds with mattress.
The second location is the Greenfield School for Blind Children, which is situated in Timmapuram on the outskirts of Kakinada, India where I will have interactive sessions with the children and spend time teaching them English using a braille alphabet. I will also distribute sweets, fruits and clothes for the blind children. My aim is to purchase clothing for the children and provide funds to repair their washing and toilet facilities.
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Amara Shakthi
7 years agoSo far I have raised just over £2,500 from JustGiving and my personal collection, your contribution has really help me meet closer to my target. I am leaving for India on the 10/06/17 but when I come back I will update with photos.
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33
Akilan Kanagenthran
Jul 7, 2017
A great cause Amara. Keep up the good work and all the best as always! x
£50.00
Prasanna Nambiar
Jul 5, 2017
Well done Amara. Wish you all the best. Lots of love from Prasanna aunty, Reshma & uncle
£25.00
Susan Spencer
Jul 5, 2017
Have an amazing time on your trip Amara to a very beautiful part of the world - Good luck & take care, love Aunty Susan xx ☺
£10.00
Chinna Mamma & Mammee
Jun 29, 2017
We are so proud to support you on this amazing mission. Best of luck for a bright future X
£50.00
Kavi akka & Shey anna :)
Jun 27, 2017
Great work Amara!! All of the love x
£100.00
Sajeev Vilvarajah
Jun 16, 2017
Wish you all the best Amara! Love from Sajeev Anna family.
Jaimin Chandarana
Jun 15, 2017
Dear Amara,Your efforts are hugely commendable.With best wishes Uncle Tony
£101.00
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Amara Shakthi
Cochin, Kerala, India
I am Amara and I'm in year 12. I want to help the vulnerable as they are in a less privilege position than I. Old people and the disabled young within India are often abandoned as they are unwanted. They are rarely visited and I would like to help them by gathering donations.