By Susan Narjala | Corporate Communications Manager
Like most of the children in the Home for Mentally Challenged Boys, Pruthvi is unable to communicate through words. He was a child who kept to himself, sometimes appearing disinterested in interacting with others. But, U&I volunteers were amazed when, one day, Pruthvi ran up to a child who had fallen in the playground. Without being asked, Pruthvi helped the boy up, took him to the washroom, cleaned his wound, and gave him a glass a water.
In another instance, U&I volunteers were at the Home, preparing for an activity which involved blowing balloons and tying knots on them. Things were going slow and they weren’t having much success. It was then that Pruthvi stopped by. He blew the balloons, tied knots easily and slipped away quietly.
This young boy, who first ran away from U&I volunteers, was now helping them. That’s the level of trust his U&I big brothers and big sisters have built with him. U&I volunteers commit to helping children like Pruthvi every week at the Government Homes for the Mentally Challenged. They see beyond the unresponsiveness and silence. They see the heart of the child, and persist in helping them. And, every single time, they get back more than they give.
Thank you for partnering with us in educating and caring for children like Pruthvi. Your contribution helps us reach out to children who are otherwise neglected. Thank you for giving Pruthvi a chance.
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