The Children

Aarati is a very direct young woman who makes it clear what is on her mind. She is a very willing helper who keeps herself busy and is definitely showing leadership qualities. She is active in football (soccer) in school and recently won the “Best smile” award at a Teen Talent Show. Aarati started school late but is advancing well.

Ajay is in his first year of a Bachelors of Fine Arts and loves going to art school. He has moved to the boy’s apartment and has adjusted to the new schedule of school, cooking, cleaning, etc. He visits regularly, often with his laundry, and has become the cool older brother with his sunglasses.

Akshar has always struggled with the restraints of school classrooms, and after receiving his Class 8 certificate he enrolled in an excellent woodworking vocational class. He is enjoying it and seems to be engaged. He stays in the training hostel during his course but comes home on Saturdays. He continues to be a favorite older brother and the little ones love to see him on Saturday. We miss his daily sense of humor.

Alisha is still the happiest and most positive young lady. She has learning struggles but always tries with a smile on her face. She continues teaching the others chess and has regular challenges with Badiram.

Amrita came to us a few years ago as a very stoic and quiet child. She is now a giggling, silly and very animated little girl. She has a sweet imagination and loves to pretend to be various animals – pretending to be a cat is her current favorite. Amrita loves to spend time with Maya in the sandbox, where they make an outdoor kitchen and cook imaginary meals. She absolutely loves bouncing on our new trampoline.

Anjana keeps her eye on her younger sisters, Amrita and Ashika, but now has time for herself. She is very active in the school Tae Kwon Do classes and is regularly winning medals. She enjoys dressing up in saris and fancy dress, and most Saturdays she spends practicing and learning new dances.

Ashika is the older sister of Amrita and younger sister of Anjana, who is very curious and well spoken for her age and she is learning English quickly. She loves to go to school and is doing well. She dances and plays all of the games we have at Ama Ghar with her group of girls her age, and she is particularly good at card and board games.

Badiram continues to be a kind, well-balanced young boy. He enjoys school and keeps active in Tae Kwon Do. He has the most medals at Ama Ghar but remains helpful and humble at all times. He is what we call an all-rounder as he is good at many things. He regularly wins his chess matches at home and at school.

Bhupi is enjoying his Bachelors in Travel and tourism. He is living in the Youth Apartment, which gives him more flexibility to be social with his friends. He still loves his sports and plays football with friends whenever he can, but his Ama Ghar brothers still miss him on our home soccer field. He has become a bit of a fashion guy.

Bina has always enjoyed make-up, and after finishing Class 12, she decided to join beauty school. She has moved to the girls apartment and is starting on a new chapter of her life. We miss her wonderful cooking and engaging the younger ones in her crocheting lessons. She comes home regularly to visit her younger brother Buddha.

Bipana is a very confident young lady, who doesn’t let her burn disabilities stop her from doing anything. She has a beautiful voice and the poise to stand up at a school talent show during her second week at Ama Ghar. She is also very smart and one of our best students. Bipana stays active and smiling no matter the challenges, and her smile will glow even brighter after she has had some planned surgery around her mouth.

Buddha loves sports and now is spending time doing calisthenics and pull ups. He continues to do well in school after a slow start, and he even jumped a class. He recently got braces and now smiles all of the time! He has been spending a lot more time on the guitar with his brothers.