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Visits | Upcoming Visit | Visit Reports Qtr III- 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Organisation: Anbu Karangal, Chennai "Visits to Anbu Karangal(AK) has always been one of my favourites not because it is near my house but because of the energy levels of this NGO's inmates. Right from 3 year old to 70 year old, the inmates always welcome us with a pleasant smile. When we entered AK all the inmates were busy watching a movie. We didn't want to disturb them, so we silently sat behind but slowly one by one they started to gather around us...The feeling when the kids hold our hands, wrap their hands around our legs, peep into our mobile phones, lean against our chairs.... well... it is an experience that can't be explained in words but can only be felt... For that moment Vishnu, Venkatesh & Sadiq were the heroes for the kids.. Though Divya doesn't know tamil, she was able to understand them to an extent. The kids were so surprised to know that her name was Divya.... immediately they went searching for the Divya in AK to show her to us..:) So far was the talking and laughing part, then the kids wanted to play... Vishnu, Venkatesh & Sadiq tried their level best to match the energy of the kids... I'm sure Divya would've had leg pain the next day...the kids..took turns climbing over her toes and asking her to lift them... We left with a satisfaction of having brought smiles in the faces of the unfortunate few. The kind of satisfaction you don't recieve drinking coffee at cafe coffee day or eating at marry brown..:-) As a Bridger, I'm proud that I'm able to provide the personal touch in addition to the monetary touch !!! R U ?" Check out what Divya has to say about the visit.. "The visit was really a very nice experience. Spending time with the kids was really great. Though I wish I could speak Tamil and interact more... And thanks for briefing me about Bridge and how it works. I would like to join and contribute more as my job permits."
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Organisation: ARUWE, Chennai Members : Divya, Joshua, Sadiq, Venkatesh & Vishnu. We reached ARUWE at 15.00 hrs & inmates were relaxing their afternoon. Initial response from inmates was quite poor towards us. Then we took initiative to break the ice, we introduced ourselves to all inmates and asked them to introduce themselves with their name and their place of origin. Everybody responded well and some people were shy in speaking, still they continued. We asked them to sing few songs. Initially there was only few participation, we made a point that we will appreciate each one who sings a song and in next 45 mins, there was a tremendous change, we can able to see 99 % participation. Now the turn has come to us, all of them were asking us to sing... it was quite surprising and joyful to us. We started singing songs individually & together, they applauded us. Sreevalsan with his song made everybody happy. There was a continuous celebration & happiness moments. Meanwhile Sangeeta & Sindhu joined us; all paatis were now asking them to sing. They also participated in a well manner, made their and our memories a memorable one. Yes, we thought it could be around 4.30pm. No, it was around 6, clock runs fast when we are enjoying & celebrating. Yes, Time & tide waits for none… its time to say bye to them, everybody waved their hands and asked us when we will come back again to see them. We came back with the satisfaction of bringing joy & celebration in wrinkled faces. Yes, happiness & joy doubles when you share with others." |
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Organisation: Little Hearts, Chennai The founder, Mr.Aiyappan welcomed us and gave us a brief update on the happenings of the NGO. He shared information on the income & expenditure of the NGO and the shortfalls they face. Aiyappan informed us that the kids are going to the beachhhhhh.... wow... we also decided to join them and spend some time with the kids. It was like a mini picnic..!!!! At the beach, the kids were very silent. Then Saravanan came up with a icebreaker.....he offered chocolates to whoever comes up with a dance or song.....there you go we didn't know how to stop now :-) Divya & Venkatesen distributed biscuits to the kids. We made a kid whose birthday happened to be on the day to distribute the chocolates!!! Well now having had the biscuits & chocolates the kids attention turned to the Beach...they wanted to take bath...now we didn't want to hold them...as usual we left with bye akka!..... Bye anna!.... Come again!.... We asked ourselves...when will the next visit be.....????" |
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