IN the dark shadows of the brick kilns, the struggle for survival is harsh and unforgiving. In this cruel environment, Stella Morais is shining the light of freedom for the children of marginalized brick kiln workers. The severe malnutrition plaguing tribal children in the brick kilns paints a grim picture, with parents earning meager wages and struggling to provide two proper meals for their families. Stella Morais, driven by compassion, founded the NGO Prem Seva Mahila Mandal to address this crisis, providing education and nutritious meals to over 1,000 children. This blog delves into Stella’s remarkable journey, the challenges she confronts, the transformative impact of her mission, and her fundraiser to make a difference in the lives of these vulnerable children.
The dire circumstances: malnutrition and child labor
The level of malnutrition among tribal children in brick kilns is a pressing concern. Parents are grappling with meager wages and find it difficult to ensure their children receive two proper meals a day. Faced with this dire reality, many are left with no choice but to send their children to work for as little as ₹20 per day. Stella Morais witnessed the plight of these children and decided to take action. Her NGO, Prem Seva Mahila Mandal, has become a lifeline for families trapped in the cycle of hunger and exploitation and through their fundraiser, Stella Morais and her NGO are on their way to rescuing and changing the lives of these children forever.
Stella’s fundraiser: education and nutritious meals
This fundraiser focuses on education and nutritious meals as catalysts for change. Stella Morais has embraced the responsibility of providing not just immediate relief but also sustainable solutions for the children of brick kiln workers. The core of her mission lies in offering education and nutritious meals, aiming not only to alleviate acute malnutrition but also to break the generational chains of poverty. Stella emphasizes the urgency of this mission and its fundraiser by stating that “children as young as two years old who have developed severe deformities in their limbs are just skin and bones. Without our meal program, these children will be left stranded and it will affect their mental state severely.” To support Stella’s fundraiser to rescue children from brick kilns, you can donate here.
Child labor: a harsh reality
Beyond malnutrition, Stella Morais confronts the rampant issue of child labor around brick kilns. Some of the children are as young as toddlers but are forced to toil from early morning for meager wages of ₹20 a day. Stella is resolute in her commitment to rescuing these children from a life of exploitation and destitution. Her fundraiser efforts extend beyond providing meals and address the root causes of poverty that perpetuate the cycle of child labor.
The NGO’s impact: serving thousands and transforming lives
Over the past 15 years, Prem Seva Mahila Mandal has made significant strides, taking its meal program to over 3,000 children. The organization serves hot and nutritious meals to over 1,000 children each day. Stella shares the joy she witnesses on the faces of these children, emphasizing the unparalleled impact of a simple meal on their lives. Moreover, she highlights the tangible improvements in the health and learning abilities of these children over the years, underscoring the effectiveness of the NGO’s holistic approach. The NGO’s fundraiser hopes to raise funds to rescue and reach more children.
The role of donors: a call to action
While the achievements of Prem Seva Mahila Mandal are commendable, Stella Morais stresses that the fundraiser focuses on rescuing and caring for more children. She urges individuals to come forward and contribute to this life-changing mission through their fundraiser, emphasizing that their generosity can rescue these children from a life of suffering and poverty.
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Stella Morais and the Prem Seva Mahila Mandal fundraiser embody the transformative power of compassion and action. Their tireless efforts in the face of immense challenges have brought hope and sustenance to thousands of children in the brick kilns of India. As we reflect on Stella’s journey and the profound impact of her mission, it becomes evident that the key to breaking the chains of hunger and exploitation lies in collective action by supporting their fundraiser. Each contribution to the fundraiser, whether big or small, has the potential to save a child from a life of suffering and pave the way for a brighter, more promising future. Stella’s call to action echoes through these stories, urging us all to be part of the change these children so desperately need. To support Stella’s fundraiser to rescue children from brick kilns, you can donate here.
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