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Helping Homeless Children

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One day in 1995 in his village of Paunsi, East Medinipur, West Bengal,  Balram  Jhakar  saw a child desperately searching for food from a garbage bin. He brought the orphan home.

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During the last two decades, the journey which started by giving a home to one child, has culminated in what is today the Antyodoy Anath Ashram,  which gives shelter to about 102 orphaned children.

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Balram Dada as he is fondly called, did not spare any effort during the last two decades to provide them a place that they can call home – a secure base from which to receive a normal school education, including learning music and art.  Some go on to pursue higher education.

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While the primary objective of the Ashram is to give shelter to the orphans and the destitute, facilitate their education and help them to get employment, the Antyodoy Anath Ashram has also initiated other philanthropic activities in the area. Setting up a primary school, a crèche, a charitable dispensary, and an old age home are some of the ventures undertaken by Antyodoy Anath Ashram.home

The journey was never an easy one. Balram Dada has been overcoming the odds with his indomitable spirit, courage and commitment by selling whatever little he possessed.

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As news of the good work done by Balram Dada spread, many came forward to offer help but with the increasing number of children in the home, funds have never been sufficient.

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Samatvam Trust has committed to contribute Rs 40,000 per month for 12 months to Antyodoy Anath Ashram, predominantly to meet the nutrition needs of the children.