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Support this teacher to bring up 14 HIV+ children

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Ajay Sharma was working as a teacher on Government Inter College, Phalawada. In 2004, he suffered a brain haemorrhage and was in coma for 15 days. After recovering from his illness, he felt he had been given a new lease of life and decided to lead this second life dedicating himself selflessly to society.

He was shocked at a story in the newspaper about an HIV positive orphan boy whose relatives killed him, packed his body in a suitcase and abandoned it on a train. This was when he met a 2-year-old HIV-positive boy Akhil. Akhil was malnourished, anaemic and was shunned by his family. Ajay could not walk away. He took Akhil in, and cared for him, just like he would for his own two children. Ajay resigned from his job, and with the moral and financial support of his wife, Babita, started the Satyakam Sewa Ashram in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. “Innocent children with HIV are most vulnerable, because no one wants them. They are written off even before they can get a good start. I felt that maybe I got my second chance to help Akhil. In time, more children like him joined our family,” Ajay explains. And a family is what the children are to him. All the children at the house refer to Ajay as “Pitaji”.

The children themselves, are not aware of being infected. Only the older ones even know what HIV is. 13 out of 14 children were infected at birth. One child contracted it when he was sexually abused as a child. But he doesn't remember much about it. He dreams of being a policeman and catching bad guys. Like all the other children, he has found peace and happiness in his new home. Ajay makes sure that these children get the best shot at a good life. This means staying positive and living a healthy life. The children wake up early in the morning to do yoga. They eat a nutritious meal on time and sleep early. They can also never miss a dose of the medicines they need to take to stave off illness.

Ajay endured fear and discrimination from his neighbours, schools and society who were worried, the 'infection' would spread. Patiently, he and his wife showed them by example. The local doctors who come here laud Ajay and Babita's work for the awareness about HIV that Satyakam creates.

Providing this good a life for his children is expensive and the medicines alone cost up to Rs 4,000 per month for each child. Unlike other parents, Ajay cannot promise the children an easy life. He is prepared to see these children, who mean so much to him, succumb to bad health. But he leaves no stone unturned in taking care of them. This means, giving them the best medicines and healthcare. “There are nights when I am so worried about their health and the future, that I can't sleep. I feel choked by sadness and fear. But I think of God, remind myself to be strong and focus on what needs to be done,” Ajay says.

Ajay seeks your support to ensure the quality of services being given to the 14 kids is not compromised. Support Satyakam and help abandoned, HIV-infected children have the opportunity to live normal lives. Your support will show this man that he is not alone in making the world a better place.

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13th March 2020

Dear Supporters,

We are glad to inform you that the funds you have contributed for this cause is being used for the education and welfare of the children, mainly their school fees, their treatment, medicines, food, daily needs etc.

Two kids are not in a good state.Their health condition is bad.Right now we are in need of funds. We need money for their medicines and for the treatment.

We are in crisis.We would also appreciate it if you could share the campaign link with your family and friends as it would help us reach the goal amount sooner.

Thank you.
Regards,
Sonakshi

8th October 2019

Dear Supporters,

We are glad to inform you that the funds you have contributed for this cause is being used for the education and welfare of the children, mainly their school fees, their treatment, medicines, food, daily needs etc.

We are actually planning of expanding the Sewa Samiti to accommodate more children under the same roof and would be glad if you would be able to support this cause as well.

We wholeheartedly thank you for your constant support and well wishes.

Regards,
Sonakshi Hudda
( CO )

12th August 2019

Dear Supporters,

While I had setup this fundraiser for Satyakam Manav Seva Samiti, it was never expected that we would get such valuable support from each one of you.
Our children at Satyakam, who are afflicted with HIV are not even aware of the trials and tribulations that lie ahead of them. Often shunned by their blood relations, these children need very little. A few medicines, nutritious food, a disciplined life in clean surroundings along with a heart full of love.

At Satyakam Sewa Ashram in Meerut, 12 afflicted children are flourishing and dreaming of a future that would have otherwise been denied to them. We really thank each and every donor for making us realise the current goal. With the raised money we have been able to meet the proposed needs of our kids which was otherwise an unsecure condition before. They are being treated, educated, provided safe shelter and much more with the cost you have donated.I want to convey my heartfelt thanks to all the anonymous donors also who have opened their hearts to the campaign and kept the flame intact.

Apart from these children, there are many others who need our help and support. We are hereby proposing an extension to the goal to 20 lakhs so that we can cater to additional 20 kids at our home including girls.

Education	850
Medical Checkups	650
Diet	1170
Medicines	800
Recreation	300
Hygiene	400
Total Amount (Monthly)	4170
Total Amount (Yearly)	50040
Total Amount (20 kids for a year)	1000800

We urge you to visit the Ashram whenever you are in Meerut and share some quality time with the children. They need company and affection as much as they need medicine. Your encouragement and help will keep their hopes alight and their health strong.

We will keep you updated on the developments at the Ashram at regular intervals. Looking forward to your moral and financial support to provide the dignity of quality living to these children bereft of care.

Thank you!