The COVID-19 outbreak has affected billions worldwide,
infecting millions and taking thousands of precious lives.
Furthermore, due to the lack of funds and deteriorating
businesses worldwide, many people are rendered without
access to basic necessities, including food, water, and
shelter.
Life as we knew it changed in a matter of few days as the
drastic effects are witnessed by everyone, including the
children at the Hindu Anathashram orphanage in the remote
town of Nadiad in India.
However, you can help
Orphan Life Foundation provide a secure environment and
daily necessities of life to the children. Now, more than
ever, it’s time we stand together and help those in need,
for it is the only way ahead.
Governments,
organizations, and individuals must show solidarity in
response to the global outbreak. We call you to donate today
to set a foundation for a better tomorrow.
According to 2020 Orphan Report by INSAMER, IHH
Humanitarian and Social Research Center, there were
31 million orphans in India in 2020. The real
numbers are expected to be much higher as many
orphaned children are never included in the official
statistics for several reasons. As the virus
engulfed India, the number of orphaned children has
skyrocketed in the last few months.
For
the future of the society, it is vital that orphans,
who may suffer irreparable losses if left at the
mercy of the wrong people, are looked after and
cared for. COVID-19 crisis is particularly
threatening for the orphans who represent a highly
vulnerable group in India.
There is an
extreme shortage of supplies, including food, clean
water, clothes, school supplies, face masks, and
other basic necessities.
COVID-19 crisis
is particularly threatening for the orphans who
represent a highly vulnerable group in India. There
is an extreme shortage of supplies, including food,
clean water, clothes, school supplies, face masks,
and other basic necessities.
Already
battling poverty and lack of resources, these
children are now burdened with the possibility of
deadly and infectious illness. Living in groups,
they are at a high risk of disease due to the
concentrated population. Due to the lack of living
space in the facility, social distancing and
quarantine are also not possible for these
children.
It breaks our heart to witness
young children with bright ideas and undying hopes
for a better life feel the effect of the turbulence
caused by what may possibly be the biggest upheaval
of the century. Regardless, the reality is that
shelters and orphanages sponsored by Orphan Life
Foundation in India continue to take a hit in these
difficult times.
The Solution
While the challenges faced by the orphans at the
Hindu Anathashram orphanage are many and
life-threatening, these children can still have a
bright future if we come together to secure their
present and future.
In the wake of the
global crisis, Orphan Life Foundation is taking the
necessary steps and precautionary measures to ensure
that the most vulnerable population also remains
safe and healthy. We are committed to preventing and
responding to the global epidemic affecting the
orphan population in India. However, we can’t do it
without your help.
All the monetary funds
from the donations will go towards the following
activities to help the children survive the
quarantine:
Providing food and clean water to the needy
orphans Ensuring that they receive care and
support they deserve Making arrangements for
isolated shelters to protect them from the
virus. Support hygiene awareness efforts
The orphans at the Hindu Anathashram orphanage need your
help to make it through these tough times. Help us give them
a chance at life they deserve. We request you to come
forward and play your part by donating to those who need it
the most.
You can donate through Amazon, PayPal,
and our Facebook page, whatever you find the most
convenient. Regardless of the sum you donate, your donation
will be greatly appreciated in the humble effort to support
the orphan population in India. Every penny counts.
