By John Sparks | President, India Partners
In India, those with disabilities are unfairly treated. They are shunned and have little means of finding work and pay. But because of your generosity, people are being empowered every day!
Marikannan is the only son in his poor farming family. His father had large debts, and committed suicide when Marikannan was still in school. Despite all this, he continued to study hard and graduated with an engineering degree and started working to support his mother.
Then, one day, while visiting his friend, Marikannan fell while climbing a tree and injured his spine. He lost sensation and movement of his legs, and fell into a deep depression.
But his friends encouraged him to attend the computer training school. Now, he is learning skills that will allow him to make a living again, and take care of himself and his mother. He is studying hard!
Stories like Marikannan's would not be possible if it weren't for you. Your gifts are showing those with disabilities that they are loved and important. Thank you!
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