Light the Hope Candle

The “Light the Hope Candle”, an initiative of RUPCHA focus to support & mainstream the underprivileged girl children in the Burari slums between the ages of 5 and 15 into regular or open school programs. The program established in June 2021, during the covid-19 pandemic with the help of YPO (Young Presidents Organization). Currently this educational program is being generously supported by Ms. Deepika Reddy in the loving memory of her mother, Shri Nukala Sabita Reddy. We are especially grateful to Ms. Uma Antony, a visionary who has been working with RUPCHA for a long time and who organised the support for the kids.

Bethany Sisters are implementing it locally at the SPARSH Centre in Burari. RUPCHA is grateful to SPARSH Centre and its staff for making the program a success. The program is accomplished successfully and achieved the primary target of mainstreaming the children we have taken care of. It enhanced the children’s progress in academic, behaviour, and personal strengths.

Besides the educational support, the centre also provide / organize:

* Mid-day meal

* Books, school bags, uniform, stationery and winter clothes

* Monthly health & personal hygiene awareness classes and support with soap, toothbrush, toilet articles

* Monthly health camps

* House visits to motivate the children and the parents.

* Observance of importance days

* Exposure visits

* Other necessary support to build up overall competence and skill development.

Burari is an undeveloped and underprivileged village on the banks of the River Yamuna. The majority of the people are migrants, who came in search of employment from the neighbouring states. Most of them work in agricultural fields and farms. Their socio-economic condition is so pathetic and basic amenities and infrastructure limited. We are grateful to all the supporters for the financial, material & moral support provided for lighting the candles of hope for the children in need.