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Iyyappan Subramaniyan

Child abandonment has always been an issue in our country, even in pre-COVID days. That’s why Sri Arunodayam came into existence in 2002 to help alleviate this despicable societal practice through its rescue and rehabilitation services, while advocating for and defending the rights of abandoned children with ID who are unable to defend themselves. And now with the devastating effects of COVID-19 on families, the rate of abandonment will likely rise. Estimates say that children with disabilities are at a greater risk of being subjected to some form of violence. 50% of those with a hearing impairment and 60% of those with an intellectual impairment are sexually abused. 90% may not survive past the age of 20.Despite the data, there are very few homes for abandoned children with ID across our country. Most homes function as “Day Care” centers funded by parents. Each month, Sri Arunodayam receives around 10-15 requests for shelter but is unable to accommodate new entrants as its current homes have reached full capacity. Pained to turn vulnerable children away, Sri Arunodayam commenced the construction of a new ‘residential cum rehabilitation’ home in August 2019 to accommodate 100 more abandoned children than it does today.  
 Although Sri Arunodayam had focused mainly on rescue in the initial years, today we have transformed into ‘residential-cum-rehabilitation’ homes offering comprehensive services and therapies for the holistic development of children with developmental delay and intellectual disability. Sri Arunodayam assumes life-long responsibility for abandoned children with ID, providing them with a safe/permanent shelter, nutritious food, medical care, and rehabilitation therapies so that they can lead purposeful lives and be integrated back into society at their own pace.Thus, the construction of Sri Arunodayam’s new ‘residential cum rehabilitation’ home commenced in August 2019 and will include a fully equipped medical center, physiotherapy and special education class rooms, a vocational training center, and other living requisites such as dormitories, restrooms, a centralized kitchen/pantry and dining hall, hydrotherapy areas and a recreation garden space. The home will be able to accommodate 100+ abandoned children with ID who will be in the care of dedicated professional caregivers, special educators, speech therapists, physiotherapists, vocational trainers and medical care specialists.As an NGO, Sri Arunodayam relies solely on Government funding and the generosity of corporate and individual donors to keep the organization running, especially as services provided to the beneficiaries are absolutely free. 
 Beneficiaries:100+ abandoned children with ID will have a safe shelter and environment in which they can develop to their fullest potential.<ul><li>They will receive the best (1) healthcare, (2) nutrition, and (3) rehabilitation that we can provide, for their physical, mental, emotional and psychological wellbeing.</li><li>A safe haven that upholds and protects them and their rights</li><li>Be protected and get legal help and fair treatment in the justice system</li><li>Be provided an officially recognized personal identity by our Government</li><li>Receive rehabilitation therapies in special education so that they can be mainstreamed according to their capability</li><li>Receive economic support, life skills and vocational training so that they can be suitably employed according to their capabilities</li><li>Receive protection from any kind of exploitation from the working community into which they might be placed</li></ul>Community<ul><li>Galvanize the local community to get more involved in the lives of abandoned children with disabilities</li><li>Change societal mindsets and promote a more ‘inclusive’ environment for the disadvantaged</li><li>Scrutinize and implement child sponsorship opportunities as per legal diktats</li><li>Educate school and college going children concerning the preventable nature of ID and their role in ending its perpetuation</li><li>Galvanize local governing body support</li><li>Create employment opportunities for skilled community members through sensitization programs</li></ul>

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Despite the fact that Sri Arunodayam is the only government certified reception unit for children living with mental retardation and intellectual disability in the area, private and government hospitals near us do not readily assist in times of emergency. That’s why Sri Arunodayam had to set up a fully equipped medical unit on its very own premises (with the help of corporate donors), so that precious lives aren’t lost because of lack of facilities. In addition, a donor generously sponsored an ambulance that provides 24/7 transportation services for critically ill children in need of serious medical interventions. It is a known fact that the life expectancy of children with mental retardation is much shorter than that of normal children. Our children tend to fall ill easily due to the nature of their disability. Almost all of them need to be on medication and require constant medical supervision. So, we keep a dedicated doctor and a nurse at the center who monitor the children’s health daily. 
 For over 16 years, Sri Arunodayam has been providing a safe and caring environment for abandoned intellectually challenged children in Chennai, India. These children are abandoned in hospitals, crowded public places such as railway and bus stations, and at times, even in dustbins. Child Welfare Committees, the Police and India's ChildLine services bring them to Sri Arunodayam where they are nurtured, restored to health and rehabilitated. We try to give them what they have lost – a home and a family! Sri Arunodayam is one among very few homes that harbour abandoned intellectually challenged children. Most homes act as day care centers which are funded by parents. We, on the other hand, assume total responsibility and provide life-long care with nutritious food, accommodation, medical aid, special education, physiotherapy and vocational training to help them sustain a trade. Sri Arunodayam has set up a medical unit on its premises for 24/7 healthcare monitoring of the children. The physiotherapy unit is another health discipline very critical for the functional rehabilitation of such children. Physiotherapy is one of our most crucial rehabilitation tools without which our children have no chance of getting back on their feet and becoming self-reliant. 
 Specific medical therapies are provided and supervised for over 110 children, and follow ups are carried out by the medical staff. Each child’s medical file is periodically reviewed based on the nurses', caregivers’ and physiotherapists’ reports. More serious cases that require intense therapy are moved to the government hospital under our doctor’s supervision.

Medical care for over 100 orphaned intellectually challenged children

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Impact Four-year-old Kalpaga was born with a severe intellectual disability, so her parents gave her up to the Cradle Baby Center in Dharmapuri. She was sent from institution to institution before finally landing up at Sri Arunodayam. Her physical and social development was severely delayed and she needed constant supervision. The caregivers provided her the care she needed round the clock. They cared for her like real parents. With care and physiotherapy, she is now transforming her life. She can now stand and walk on her own, and her hand-eye coordination has improved tremendously. By supporting the care mothers you can enable them to provide care to many mentally challenged children. About The Program Sri Arunodayam is an NGO that undertakes care and rehabilitation of orphaned and abandoned mentally challenged children. Their aim is to provide a safe environment where these children have access to their basic rights of protection, education, healthcare and a happy childhood. They take care of abandoned mentally challenged children found in railway stations, hospitals and bus stand. They are rescued by Child Line India Foundation or the police and are sent to Sri Arunodayam for care and rehabilitation. The organization appoints care mothers who care for these children. These care mothers are well-trained to take care of mentally and physically challenged children. Many children are bedridden and are unable to look after their personal needs. The care mothers look after them, clean them, feed them and nurture them. When you donate to this program you enable mentally challenged children get access to affectionate care and support. About The NGO Sri Arunodayam is a Registered Charitable Trust that was founded to fill the gap of awareness and medical facilities for the marginalized sections of humanity. The organization has built its foundation on humanitarian values that uphold the dignity and right of this much-neglected section of the society and have set out with a vision to ensure that the mentally challenged children remain safe and enjoy equal opportunities. With a staff of over 50, the organization has worked relentlessly towards providing care and protection to the mentally challenged abandoned children and has promoted the rights of such children along with encouraging the society to integrate them. The organization has provided food, medical care, clothing, physiotherapy, special education and speech therapy to 106 children and restored 77 abandoned Mentally Challenged Children with their parents. Their honorable work was awarded the World of Children Award by the World of Children Foundation for their Humanitarian service and the Duruva Star Award by the Sudesi Magazine for their service to the Mentally Challenged. With an emphasis on ability rather than disability, their core values reflected in their work include Transparency, Credibility, Equality, Compassion, Dignity, and Inclusion

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Impact Archana (name changed) lives in a Childcare Institution (CCI). She is 14 years old. Her parents are farmers and have an unstable income. As they find it hard to provide for her, she lives in the Childcare Institution. About The Program Mission: Equality In Disability Sri Arunodayam About The NGO Sri Arunodayam is a Registered Charitable Trust that was founded to fill the gap of awareness and medical facilities for the marginalized sections of humanity. The organization has built its foundation on humanitarian values that uphold the dignity and right of this much-neglected section of the society and have set out with a vision to ensure that the mentally challenged children remain safe and enjoy equal opportunities. With a staff of over 50, the organization has worked relentlessly towards providing care and protection to the mentally challenged abandoned children and has promoted the rights of such children along with encouraging the society to integrate them. The organization has provided food, medical care, clothing, physiotherapy, special education and speech therapy to 106 children and restored 77 abandoned Mentally Challenged Children with their parents. Their honorable work was awarded the World of Children Award by the World of Children Foundation for their Humanitarian service and the Duruva Star Award by the Sudesi Magazine for their service to the Mentally Challenged. With an emphasis on ability rather than disability, their core values reflected in their work include Transparency, Credibility, Equality, Compassion, Dignity, and Inclusion

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Impact Sai Lakshmi was born with several developmental issues. She was enrolled in Sri Arunodayam when she was two months old. **At the time, she had tuberculosis. Her muscles were limp and she was bedridden. Her body was tiny and weak and she had no control over her head movements.**The orphanage helped Sai Lakshmi by getting her all the medical attention that she needed. Soon, she was cured of TB. Regular exercises also helped her gain head control. She is now a little over two years old. **She can sit for long periods and even walk with a baby walker. A therapist is working with her to strengthen her hip and abdomen muscles.** She also has a tumor on her brain stem that needs treatment. Sai Lakshmi came to the orphanage in a painful condition. Her progress has been significant but she still has ways to go to completely recover. She could undergo so many treatments only because she had a constant supply of nutrition to sustain her weak body.You can contribute to help a child like Sai Lakshmi get the food they need to withstand intensive treatment. You can give with confidence because every program on our platform is [GIVEASSURED](https://www.giveindia.org/giveassured). Your contribution could give a poor child the only chance they have for recovery. About The Program Sri Arunodayam undertakes care and rehabilitation of orphaned and abandoned mentally challenged children. They aim to provide a safe environment where these children have access to their basic rights of protection, education, healthcare and a happy childhood.These children are neglected and abandoned by their families. Their physical, physiological condition at the time of admission is quite dismal.Food is an important part of their rehabilitation. The menu is planned based on the recommendations of the dietitians in the Institute of Child Health. The menu is kept tasty without affecting the nutritional value. When sufficient funds are received, the children also get a Ragi health drink. During meal time, the caregiver, special educator, and the physiotherapist work with the children to help them to independently eat their food. A healthy meal is an important part of the children's rehabilitation. Donate to this program and support a mentally challenged child get access to food. About The NGO Sri Arunodayam is a Registered Charitable Trust that was founded to fill the gap of awareness and medical facilities for the marginalized sections of humanity. The organization has built its foundation on humanitarian values that uphold the dignity and right of this much-neglected section of the society and have set out with a vision to ensure that the mentally challenged children remain safe and enjoy equal opportunities. With a staff of over 50, the organization has worked relentlessly towards providing care and protection to the mentally challenged abandoned children and has promoted the rights of such children along with encouraging the society to integrate them. The organization has provided food, medical care, clothing, physiotherapy, special education and speech therapy to 106 children and restored 77 abandoned Mentally Challenged Children with their parents. Their honorable work was awarded the World of Children Award by the World of Children Foundation for their Humanitarian service and the Duruva Star Award by the Sudesi Magazine for their service to the Mentally Challenged. With an emphasis on ability rather than disability, their core values reflected in their work include Transparency, Credibility, Equality, Compassion, Dignity, and Inclusion

Help a special needs child get access to nutrition

Despite the fact that Sri Arunodayam is the only government certified reception unit for children living with mental retardation and intellectual disability in the area, private and government hospitals near us do not readily assist in times of emergency.That’s why Sri Arunodayam had to set up a fully equipped medical unit on its very own premises (with the help of corporate donors), so that precious lives aren’t lost because of lack of facilities. In addition, a donor generously sponsored an ambulance that provides 24/7 transportation services for critically ill children in need of serious medical interventions.It is a known fact that the life expectancy of children with mental retardation is much shorter than that of normal children. Our children tend to fall ill easily due to the nature of their disability. Almost all of them need to be on medication and require constant medical supervision. So, we keep a dedicated doctor and a nurse at the center who monitor the children’s health daily. 
 For over 16 years, Sri Arunodayam has been providing a safe and caring environment for abandoned intellectually challenged children in Chennai, India. These children are abandoned in hospitals, crowded public places such as railway and bus stations, and at times, even in dustbins. Child Welfare Committees, the Police and India's ChildLine services bring them to Sri Arunodayam where they are nurtured, restored to health and rehabilitated. We try to give them what they have lost – a home and a family!Sri Arunodayam is one among very few homes that harbour abandoned intellectually challenged children. Most homes act as day care centers which are funded by parents. We, on the other hand, assume total responsibility and provide life-long care with nutritious food, accommodation, medical aid, special education, physiotherapy and vocational training to help them sustain a trade.Sri Arunodayam has set up a medical unit on its premises for 24/7 healthcare monitoring of the children. The physiotherapy unit is another health discipline very critical for the functional rehabilitation of such children. Physiotherapy is one of our most crucial rehabilitation tools without which our children have no chance of getting back on their feet and becoming self-reliant. 
 Specific medical therapies are provided and supervised for over 110 children, and follow ups are carried out by the medical staff. Each child’s medical file is periodically reviewed based on the nurses', caregivers’ and physiotherapists’ reports. More serious cases that require intense therapy are moved to the government hospital under our doctor’s supervision.

For 20 Years, Sri Arunodayam has been providing a safe and caring environment for abandoned mentally challenged children in Chennai, India.These Children have been abandoned in hospitals and in crowded public places such as railway and bus stations. At times, even in dustbins!At our home they are welcomed, nurtured, fed, clothed, rehabilitated and loved.We try to give these children what they lost - a home and a family!They are 108 children at our home.

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Kavitha Jayaraman

A heartfelt thank you to all the donors who supported us for this very important project!!! On behalf of Shri Arunodayam I would like to thank you all for your support that will enable them to install a solar-powered photovoltaic system in their kitchens that will help them provide nutritious meals to all the resident kids! Thanks to your support we exceeded our goal by 30%!

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