Support Abandoned Mentally Challenged Children

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

In India, due to poverty, lack of awareness and lack of access to resources, parents abandon their mentally challenged children. With the support of the Police and Social Welfare Department, Sri Arunodayam rescues such children, provides medical attention, care, protection and rehabilitation. Presently 90 children are under our care, whose degree of mental retardation ranges from mild, moderate, severe to profound. The care and rehabilitation needs of these children are also unique and varied.

Activities

We rescue the children abandoned in public places, conduct medical evaluation, provide food, clothing, shelter, physio, occupational and speech therapy. We assess their ability and impart special education. Networking and documentation are our forte.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: £14,092
Remaining Goal to be Funded: £18,606
Total Funding Goal: £32,698

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

Right to lead an honorable life is irrespective of ability. Presently, society isolates mentally challenged children. Our work will boost the morale, dignity of our children, make them self-reliant and encourage society to accept them into their fold

Project Message

I lost my brother who had Downs Syndrome. The loss, lack of awareness & societal indifference made me resolve to work for such children. In 2003, we had one child. Presently, we care for 85 children.
- Iyyappan Subramanyan, Founder Managing Trustee

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Iyyappan Subramanian,
Founder Managing Trustee
Plot No: 35
Sivananda nagar, Kolathur
Chennai, Tamil nadu 600099
India
91-9444915803
Email:

Project Sponsor

Sri Arunodayam

Organisation

Sri Arunodayam Charitable Trust
35, Sivananda Nagar, Kola thur
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600099
India
91 44 26511 450
http://www.sriarunodayam.org

Learn more about Sri Arunodayam Charitable Trust and the project team.

Latest Update from the Field

New Additions in the Infant Care Unit

By Iyyappan Subramanian - Founder, Managing Trustee, January 02, 2012 12:33 PM

The Infant Care Unit at Sri Arunodayam houses eighteen infants on an average. Most of these children endure multiple disabilities and are in the custodial care group. In one of our earlier reports, we have elaborated about the Infant Care Unit.

All along, we could provide only mattresses for the babies. Recently, we have procured cradles. Now, each baby enjoys the space and comfort of the cradle.

Another addition is channel music in the rooms where the infants reside. The gentle music enables the children to sleep peacefully, eat well and they are very calm and serene.

We shall soon post pictures of the infant care unit.

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