Sunday, November 27, 2005

One of the places I love to visit is Don Bosco orphanage .About 5 years back I discovered it quite by chance and the fact that is is situated very near our home makes visiting still easier .It is an orphanage run by missionaries .Any child can seek shelter and the police also often brings in children found loitering around.There are about 200 children now .The amazing thing is how well the children are being brought up .They are very well mannered and full of pep and vigour .Also they are taught the essential values .Their premises are sparklingly clean .It seems all the children have certain duties by rotation .Brother Pascal told me that the emphasis is on teaching the kids the balance between rights and duties .They must learn to give back to the society .Considering that most of the kids are runaways it is a pleasure to see them so well integerated .Full of confidence they are also determined to do well at studies They go to different schools and also learn suitable trades that equip them for earning their livelihood .There are many success stories .Inspite of getting aid and donations still more are welcome so please if you have any thing to spare please do donate .Also a visit to this Ashram is sure to cheer you up .The child helpline number is 1098 .Any child in any type of trouble can find friends ready to help at this number .

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