Volunteers Always Make Us Sad!
We love having volunteers.. they add so much value to our work here – but they always make us sad! Why? Because at a certain point, they all have to leave us. Yesterday we cried. Emma Sykes – who has been with us for two months had to go. She has been...Rescued Children
Not all stories at Shikshan Gram are happy tales. Once the children are with us – their lives start to look up – their faces brighten, their health improves, and their smiles begin to creep into their lives with more and more regularity. But their...On the campaign trail…fundraising for children in need
by Emma Sykes It was an early start for Shikshan Gram’s merry band of fundraisers as we set off at 5.30am on both Friday and Monday for two days of campaigning in Pune. Our first challenge was to reach the train station on time, overcoming the darkness, mud and...A New Volunteer’s Perspective
By Emma Sykes Beginning my first visit to India to volunteer at Shikshan Gram, I touched down in Mumbai expecting to be overwhelmed by the number of people, the volume of noise, and the sheer scale of the vast and varied country I had read so much about. And certainly...Connecting through Drama
We had a wonderful day here today… Sunday – always a good day for spending time all together. The girls came over to the main house – affectionately still known as ‘the Site’ as in the Building Site.. because it still is. We all...Help our Children have Healthy and Happy Lives
Update February 2023
Dear Sir /Mam,
I am Yogita Moon – from Shikshangram Shelter for Children. It is my life work to care for children who are in need. But I cannot do it alone! Your assistance is invaluable to us especially in these times of rising costs. Our need of the moment is support for our power bills. Can you help with a little or more? thank you.
