Karunai Illam is a very special place for me.
It is a place where I saw children living together and supporting eachother with kindness. These kids are funny, playful, sharp...... cool cats!
There are some that are so determined to achieve higher education and get a job that will pull them and their family out of poverty. I've met many young people who consider it their duty, and obviously something to feel great pride about, to focus on supporting their family by getting a good job. There are some that just naturally want to have a good time! This environment will ensure that they'll have the best opportunities with the study schedule's set in place.
There is no disengenuousness, jealousy, they still play like young children but they are mature. Some of them said they want to see the world. I hope they do, I hope that the complicated inequalities which keep millions of hardworking people poor and stuck, can be overcome.
They are great dancers!
As you could expect, I can say that I got to know some children more than others. Janauary/February is the time leading up to the end of year exams so some of the more studious were noses in books studying everything. Some I just happened to spend more time with becasue of circumstances like going on DHAN related trips such as the environmental awareness 'marathon' walks and essay competitions, some were always asking questions and wanted to practise speaking while others were more shy. I will rememeber them all, and look forward to seeing them again, seeing where they have found themselves.
Karunai Illam is a place where these children are well looked after in an environment where study is a focus. I met many caring parents and other family members come and visit, having a long talk with Nagarathanim madam about how they're going. They have alot of people who care about them and want the best for them. As they absolutely should.
I will alwyas remember the generosity and care that I recieved here at Karunai Illam from everybody. I was treated as a daughter, adopted as a sister.
It is a place where I saw children living together and supporting eachother with kindness. These kids are funny, playful, sharp...... cool cats!
There are some that are so determined to achieve higher education and get a job that will pull them and their family out of poverty. I've met many young people who consider it their duty, and obviously something to feel great pride about, to focus on supporting their family by getting a good job. There are some that just naturally want to have a good time! This environment will ensure that they'll have the best opportunities with the study schedule's set in place.
There is no disengenuousness, jealousy, they still play like young children but they are mature. Some of them said they want to see the world. I hope they do, I hope that the complicated inequalities which keep millions of hardworking people poor and stuck, can be overcome.
They are great dancers!
As you could expect, I can say that I got to know some children more than others. Janauary/February is the time leading up to the end of year exams so some of the more studious were noses in books studying everything. Some I just happened to spend more time with becasue of circumstances like going on DHAN related trips such as the environmental awareness 'marathon' walks and essay competitions, some were always asking questions and wanted to practise speaking while others were more shy. I will rememeber them all, and look forward to seeing them again, seeing where they have found themselves.
Karunai Illam is a place where these children are well looked after in an environment where study is a focus. I met many caring parents and other family members come and visit, having a long talk with Nagarathanim madam about how they're going. They have alot of people who care about them and want the best for them. As they absolutely should.
I will alwyas remember the generosity and care that I recieved here at Karunai Illam from everybody. I was treated as a daughter, adopted as a sister.
