By peter humphris | Chairperson IGWR Inc.
What a wonderful way to make a difference!
This project is outstanding and has changed the lives of the two special needs girls and their family. Recently two friends of IGWR visited Nepal from Australia and saw first-hand the difference we have already made.
They also took with them a wheelchair that now gives Reecha more mobility and an opportunity for the family to be out and about together.
We can give life to others, by sharing what we have.
The eldest sister shared an insight into how things have changed for the better;
“our recent condition has changed a lot because we used to reside in a single room including my uncle (the two disabled girls were in a hostel for disabled children). We only had two sleeping beds, one kitchen rack and a drawer in our room. We used to sleep in the same room and it used to be quite difficult in summer. We used to cook, sleep, eat, everything in the same room. So it was a bit congested.”
Two girls with special needs no longer live in an institutional home, rather they are looked after by an amazing mother and an older sister in a home that we have supported with generous gifts from people who want to make a difference in the world and create a better future for all of us.
Now we need to secure an ongoing commitment.
This initiative provides a model that has very much changed our perspective on providing meaningful aid. We are also supporting over twenty single mums and their children to ensure that the kids can receive an education and the mother has time to be a mother, rather than labouring long hours leaving their children unattended.
BUT…. These are long term commitments, and to continue this life changing work we are seeking more ‘sponsors’ who can give regularly so that we can meet our commitments.
Every gift makes a difference, and IGWR Inc. has no overhead costs so 99.52% of all monies goes directly toward helping these kids in Nepal. We are a fully audited charity and all gifts in Australia are Tax deductible.
An investment in ‘others’ is an investment in our future, for we are all in this together.
The reality of giving life to others, is an amazing way of us finding our own true sense of ‘life’. The delight we have in seeing that we can change the world is an empowering inspiration that gives us hope for a better tomorrow for all peoples.
Those of us in the world’s richest 10% are best placed to change the world and make a real difference.
And it only requires forty sponsors giving $6.25/week to secure this family home that makes a difference for Sharda, Samikshya, Sadiksha and Reecha.
We have a proven track record of over twelve years and have supported well over 150 children and families by giving kids access to education that they could not have achieved without help.
This new initiative is a long-term commitment and for Nepal a new model in caring for disabled kids. We replace an institutional model with a caring family, that is truly a win-win for all concerned, but we need long-term committed support.
We have included a link to a short video that follows the delivery of Reecha’s wheelchair, she is delighted; and that delight is shared by all who have made this possible.
Please consider being part of this ‘family’, and share whatever you can so that together we can continue to bring life to those in need, and create a better life for them, and so to for us.
We have been very fortunate to have the first part of this project underwritten by a generous donor, however we must build a long term commitment as these special girls will need life-long care.
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