Orphans in Need are currently sponsoring hundreds of orphans in various orphanages around Asia. The generosity and munificence of our donors, allows us to pay for the food, clothing, educational and medical needs of these vulnerable children. Recently we have started raising funds in order to establish a network of Orphanages or Orphan Villages, which will be run by the charity. The aim is to set up such institutions where currently there are none, or the capacity of existing ones is inadequate for the area. Orphans in Need want to provide care which is of a much more personal nature than normally given at most orphanages. We wish to create a close, secure, family orientated environment, in which they are cherished, loved, nurtured, taught
independence and encouraged to grow into valuable assets to society. After careful research, we have identified a location just outside Delhi, as the site for a new purpose built, eco-friendly ‘village’ for orphans. The village would be self contained, with 24 housing units, each capable of accommodating some 12 children, as well as its own school and play area. The children will be cared for by ‘live-in mothers’ employed by Orphans in Need. These ‘mothers’ will themselves be widows, who are capable of providing the love, care and guidance that a child needs. The village will house hundreds of orphans who have no parents or carers, and have found themselves all alone. Many of these children will have spent their lives in the slums that exist in and
around the major urban areas of India. We hope the upbringing, care, love and education they receive will turn their lives around and take them out of the cycle of poverty which would otherwise blight their futures. Once up and running the village will have 24 houses, with 12 children in each house. There will be 4 bedrooms, each sleeping three children in each room, and with en-suite WC/bathroom. The ‘mothers’ will be assisted
by domestic helpers who will help look after the orphans. Our aim is to ensure that the orphaned children do not feel like they are orphans, left all alone but instead have the support and love that a family set up and a ‘live-in mother’ will bring.
