Mobile Library for slum children in Trichy, India

"Thanks to Corona, I have more time to read and learn," says Annie (name changed). Annie is studying the third year under graduation in Economics. She wants to get a Government or Bank job as she thinks that will secure her future. Hence she is preparing for the competitive exams conducted by the various Boards. She says that she used the lock-down period usefully by referring to the book she borrowed from the mobile library. "Thank God! I borrowed a book on Quantitative Aptitude and that was with me when the lockdown was announced.  The library was closed till May 4th from March 15th. Hence I can utilise my time optimally to prepare for the competitive exams."

Children and adolescents like Anita are now borrowing more books than usual as they are bound to home now. They can spend their time usefully only because of your noble donations dear donors. So kindly support generously for this project, which opens the horizons to these poor kids.

We thank you for your donations. Kindly spread words about the project to your friends and relatives as they carry weight. More books in the library mean more knowledge.

With regards

Dear Donors!

Happy to meet you all once again with the story of Vikas (name changed)!

Vikas hates his dad. And he does not prefer to talk about his father to anyone. Wondering why? 

It is a sad story. Vikas's mother died a year ago. She was beaten up and killed by her husband. Yes, Vikas's father killed his mother because of his doubting nature. He was imprisoned but somehow managed to come out of the prison. Vikas and his 2 siblings are now brought up by his grandparents. His grandfather works as a peon in a company.  

This is the reason for Vikas's hatred. After this sad incident, Vikas and his siblings were much upset. Their studies were affected. So they were admitted to the New Life's coaching centre in Kodappu. The coaching class teacher gave special attention to the kids. They were counselled by the New Life staff. They are slowly recovering from the shock they met with. Vikas is a bold boy and has recovered quickly.

Vikas is a creative boy. He is good in Tamil and Science.  He scores good marks in his class. He writes poems in Tamil and his writing skills are really good. 

Our team took Vikas to Nagamangalam skill training centre on Independence Day. Vikas read his wonderful poem on "Mother" and about the country. It was appreciated by all the elders. Vikas is an inspiration to all the adolescents there and in his coaching class. 

While returning I asked Vikas, "How do you get into poem writing?" He answered, "I started writing poems when I was 10 years old. After my mom's death, I stopped writing. When I joined the coaching class, I also became a member of the mobile library. I borrowed books of many writers and especially the famous poets Bharathiar and Bharathidasan. It induced the poet in me. I started writing again."

Talents of children like Vikas is improved/induced by the different books they borrow from the library. However there is a shortage of funds for the operation of the library. Hence it could not be expanded and our dream of reaching out to many children still remains a dream.

Dear donors kindly support our dream of reaching out to atleast 1000 children this year by donating to us. You can also support us by spreading words about the project to your like minded friends and relatives. Speak about us in your social media. Thank you for your support.

With regards