Kids at the orphanage eager to talk to the Manasika team
On Sunday, April 17, 2011, the members and volunteers from Manasika Foundation visited Bala Gurukulam Orphanage, situated in Ambattur, a suburb of Chennai. The team involved itself actively by engaging in talks with the management and kids at the orphanage, understanding their needs and concerns and so on.
A toddler smiles at the camera
This is reportedly the first orphanage visit by the Manasika Team ever since its inception in March, 2011. Also for many of the volunteers and the members of the trust, the event was a first of its kind experience, helping them garner an in-orphanage experience.Manasika Foundation is formed by youngsters in the age group of 25-30 who have voluntarily come forward to help the standard of orphanages in Chennai that are in imminent danger of getting shut.
This is reportedly the first orphanage visit by the Manasika Team ever since its inception in March, 2011. Also for many of the volunteers and the members of the trust, the event was a first of its kind experience, helping them garner an in-orphanage experience.Manasika Foundation is formed by youngsters in the age group of 25-30 who have voluntarily come forward to help the standard of orphanages in Chennai that are in imminent danger of getting shut.
Kids at the orphanage perform singing and dancing as the Manasika team looks on
The day kicked off with the children offering payers, followed by the breakfast and then the lunch at noon but not limited to some fun activities such as games, singing and dancing etc. Children were also offered sweets and savories and amenities during the course of the day.
The day kicked off with the children offering payers, followed by the breakfast and then the lunch at noon but not limited to some fun activities such as games, singing and dancing etc. Children were also offered sweets and savories and amenities during the course of the day.
A cheque of INR 6,500 was paid on behalf of the trust to Bala Gurukulam to help them maintain and improve amenities in the orphanage.
A section of the Manasika team share a light moment with the children
Speaking about the visit to the orphanage, Jaisarathy, founder of Manasika Public Charitable Trust said "This Sunday was the best Sunday for many of us as we visited Bala Gurukalam and spent time with those lovable kids"
Speaking about the visit to the orphanage, Jaisarathy, founder of Manasika Public Charitable Trust said "This Sunday was the best Sunday for many of us as we visited Bala Gurukalam and spent time with those lovable kids"
A new-comer at the orphanage
About Bala Gurukulam
Situated in sylvan surroundings on the outskirts of chennai in south India, Balagurukulam children's Village is a non-profit, non-religious, non-governmental welfare organization. Balagurukulam was started with the primary aim of providing abandoned and deprived children with adequate shelter, food, medical facilities, and education. With the hope that one-day these children will be able to stand on their own feet, making them independent, responsible and respectable citizens of the country. It presently houses 40 children, with every child getting a mother, brothers and sisters to look after them. That's not all! Balagurukulam's children also undergo yoga, meditation and regular health check-ups to keep them fit, strong and healthy.
About Manasika Foundation
Manasika Foundation is a Chennai based charitable organization formed by youngsters who belong to the age group of 25-30 for the betterment of smaller orphanages in and around Chennai that are in dire straits. Besides, accepting donations from individuals and organisations, Manasika also looks forward to form strategic alliances with other organisations for better raising funds thereby strengthening the relationships with them.
About Manasika Foundation
Manasika Foundation is a Chennai based charitable organization formed by youngsters who belong to the age group of 25-30 for the betterment of smaller orphanages in and around Chennai that are in dire straits. Besides, accepting donations from individuals and organisations, Manasika also looks forward to form strategic alliances with other organisations for better raising funds thereby strengthening the relationships with them.
