A year ago, when I first visited this Pakistani Hindu basti outside Jodhpur, it was to cover mass demolition of refugee homes. Scores of families were left homeless and hundreds of children starving, even for water.
Instead of just lamenting, we immediately sprang into action.
Rebuilt their homes, allocated funds for new arrivals from Pak, provided livelihoods, and opened an education center to uplift children. Introduced English communication, Maths, Robotics, Vedic knowledge and Martial Arts training.
Today, kids from our centre are going to compete in national school games. In the past, they have represented our centre at IIT techfests
Heart filled with immense pride. Also because I could never see myself as just narrating tragic stories without action. There is a lot to do, but roadmap is largely clear. Your support, of course, expected.
Idanna Mama