Jr, mdA and hope for Indian children
One of themostmemorable visits of the JR tour of India last February was to the Deep Griha Society in Pune. The Society, set up by DrMeela Onavele and her late husband, started as a clinic in their own home. Now, in addition to health facilities and health and nutrition education for families in the local slums and surrounding villages, it provides kindergarten and late afternoon classes for 350 children and even has a computer school for
18-year-olds.As we were shown round we were charmed to hear the small children chanting grace beforemeals and noted how well nourished and happy they looked. After we had returned home we were delighted to hear that one of our number,
Eli Benson, had arranged forMagen DavidAdom, whose UK armhe runs, tomake a donation of 375,000 rupees (£5,500) to the project to assist in its activities and running costs.We knew ofMDA’s admirable work running Israeli ambulance and blood services and of its response to disasters all over the world.We did not know that they also fund projects such as this which are low profile and yet canmake a huge impact on somany lives. Eli Benson was born in India and while in Pune he and his wife visited his old
school, the Bishop’s School, one of themost prestigious in India, and were treated as guests of honour. As a result of what Eli told the principal about Deep Griha, the Bishop’s School is now offering eight scholarships to children fromthe project. Thank you Eli Benson for providing this added benefit froma JR trip.
to find out more about the project visit:
www.deepgriha.org to find out about Magen David Adom visit:
mdauk.org
Photos: above, the creche at Deep Griha, Pune; below: Bishop’s School, Pune
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Photos: Ian Lillicrapp
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