HHWS Newsletter - July - September 2021

VOLUME 1 JULY - SEPTEMBER 2021 HIGHLIGHTS HELPING HAND WELFARE SOCIETY - QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Message from the CEO It is a privilege to present Our field officers are working round the clock to visit students' families and understand the ground the Helping Hand realities. Providing essential assistance to those in vulnerable situations. I hope that, following the Welfare Society vaccination, schools will reopen, and children will be able to resume their journey to a better and brighter Newsletter, Highlights for tomorrow. Let us join hands to ensure that the country's future is safe and secure in order to make the quarter ending our collective dream a reality. September 2021. I want 75th Independence day celebration to express my sincere gratitude for all of your prompt assistance and support in helping HHWS achieve its mission. As we all know, the entire world is undergoing a massive and unprecedented crisis as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the education sector being the first one to be affected and the last to recover. However, the robustness of the education system, as well as the relentless efforts of the teaching community, have allowed it to take a sharp turn toward online learning. Even though the system has lapses that must be addressed, I am confident that there is light at the end of the tunnel. As the new normal is being embraced by On India's 75th Independence Day, August 15, students, parents, and instructors, we at HHWS Sunshine Home Bangalore had a fantastic virtual are doing everything we can to ensure that kids celebration and activities to remember our freedom continue to have access to their education struggle. Drawing, singing, and elocution throughout the lockdown period. Even when competitions were among the events held to schools are closed across the country, our field commemorate India's 75th anniversary of officers continue to be in contact with students to independence. The children were excited about encourage them to pursue their education. being a part of the event. These events usually include children in the celebration, enlightening It has come to our attention that many students' them about the significance and struggle that led to families are experiencing financial difficulties as India's independence. a result of their parents' sudden loss of jobs. Keeping in mind that HHWS is a child-centered We can ensure that India's honour thrives for organization, we have extended assistance to all decades to come if we prioritize the education of the kids experiencing problems as a result of the next generation. pandemic.

75th Independence Day Poster Making Freedom is not free. Many people have given up their lives and comforts. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to the improvement of our lives. SHALINI SUBHASH,AGE 12 Life has now come full circle He believes that all of the challenges and hardships he faced throughout his educational journey have For the past 15 years, been worthwhile. Samuel has benefited from Asian Aid's Direct Samuel says, \"Asian Aid has played a crucial role in Child Sponsorship Day his life; without the sponsorship, he would have Scholar program. been unable to achieve his goals or realize his dreams.\" He completed his B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Presidency Samuel is lost for words when expressing his College, Yelahanka, Bangalore, in June 2021. gratitude to Asian Aid, which has helped him gain talents and a promising career for his future. His dream of becoming a software engineer finally came true when his institution After being a beneficiary of the DCS program, provided a campus interview placement Samuel now understands the importance of helping option. Several reputable software others. He believes life has come full circle for him. companies were present to recruit students Today, he is sponsoring five needy and deserving at various levels. However, Samuel was students by providing their education under the excited when he received an incredible offer DCS program. We are proud of Samuel for his from a highly reputed organization. He is relentless efforts, perseverance in realizing his currently employed as a software developer. dreams, and, above all, his compassionate and Samuel is a strong-willed young man with grateful heart. excellent values.

Rice project for school staff Lakshmikanth's Medical Support During the pandemic, HHWS provided rice bags to the Lakshmikanth, a second- staff of 33 schools where our sponsored children are year BBA student, had a enrolled. brain tumor removed in 2019. After the surgery, the doctor advised him to have an MRI scan to monitor his progress. HHWS supported him for a year by providing medicines. HHWS later increased its help in February 2021, paying for his MRI scan and medical consultation costs. After getting ill, Lakshmikanth's father was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer. Because of ongoing medical expenditures, which have resulted in a big financial loss, the entire family has been struggling. On April 15, 2021, Lakshmikanth's surgery went as planned, and it was a complete success. The doctor has informed us that Lakshmikanth will be required to take the prescribed medications for a long time. Lakshmikanth's family has expressed their deepest gratitude to HHWS for their continuous support during difficult situations. Let us keep Lakshmikanth and his family in our thoughts. Mock election at Special School Covid relief for sponsored students When the Covid pandemic hit, all Home children were asked to stay with their relatives because the Karnataka Government Child Welfare Committee thought it would be better for their overall wellbeing. However, because families were already struggling because of the pandemic, most of them were out of work, putting children in financial difficulty would worsen. As a result, it was decided to provide financial support for all sponsored children. The families say it was generous to supply them with groceries and rice bags during the pandemic to keep them afloat.

Graduates of 2021 Join Helping Hand Welfare Society All donations to HHWS will be tax-exempt under section 80 (G), in India. I want to donate: 1.₹ 3,200/- (for the care and education of a home/special child for one month) 2.₹ 2,050/- (for the education of a Boarder child for one month) 3.₹ 700/- (for the education of a Day scholar student for one month) 4.General Donation: ………………… Personal Details: Full Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone/Mobile: ______________________________ Email: _______________________________________ PLEASE POST THIS FORM TO - Helping Hand Welfare Society, Sunshine School Campus, Horamavu Main Road, Horamavu Post, Bangalore - 43 YOU CAN ALSO DONATE BY GOING TO www.hhws.org/donate or Email us at: [email protected] Join us on Facebook! Helping Hand Welfare Society | Facebook