Deliver disability care to 25000-rural Bangalore

Dear friends,

Greetings from Bangalore Baptist Hospital.

Your generosity helped reach people with disabilities with love and life-changing care. You helped Rajesh after his accident find hope and purpose by helping him open a vegetable stall. You ensured vulnerable children like Harshil progress from developmental disability and sport a SMILE. You also ensured that we provide devices and appliances to people with disabilities to envision a newfound life. Thank you. 

Now, everyday life for Rajesh is punctuated with the laughter, and friendly banter of the people gathered around his vegetable stall as they patiently wait for their turn to choose vegetables.  When an accident pushed him to be in the hospital for months, Rajesh thought his life was over. He limbed back home without any sensation in his hands and legs.

Then, you walked into his life. With your support, we have helped Rajesh put up a vegetable stall on the main road, bringing income and a sense of relief to him and his mother. His mother who helps him at the stall says, "Thank you for opening up a new avenue for my son. After the accident, he could not continue his work (Rajesh worked as a helper in a vehicle showroom), and I was always worried about his future," she said.

In addition, we have also helped him through his physiotherapy sessions, resulting in better mobility.

Rajesh now is navigating his new path of life. "Thank you. It's nice when you can earn a living which solidifies my hope and belief. Life now for me is a beauty with harmony," sings Rajesh.

If one visits a small village called Biddenahalli in Bangalore Rural, you could spot little Harshil enjoying his playtime with his favourite cow Gowri; every morning, Harshil runs to the cowshed to greet Gowri. Harshil who has a developmental delay, a few months back could only utter the words 'Amma" (Mom) and "Appa" (Dad) even manages to utter "Gowri". His mother is overjoyed to witness the magical progress of her son. Her eyes wideness, sparkling joy and relief and says "Previously I would hide Harshil from the neighbours and relatives. Now, I am looking for a chance to take Harshil out. I am so proud of him now. Thank you, you came at the right time," says the happiest mother.  She is a dedicated mother. Even during the lockdown, when we had online therapy classes, she would never miss and ensured that Harshil followed all our classes. With our speech and physiotherapy sessions, Harshil is making heads turn towards him.

The need in our world can feel overwhelming. You ask, “What difference can I really make?” You recognize that crises impact individuals. People just like you and me. People with the same emotions, desires, heartbreaks and hopes. You are lighting up new paths that are in a world of darkness. We are so thankful to you.

Your commitment to our work allows us to respond during a pandemic (for example, we ensured that we vaccinate people with disabilities at their doorstep) and create sustainable programmes that foster recovery and growth. Thank you.

With gratitude,

Carolin George