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Story of the changemaker
How many times have we seen someone lying helpless on the road, without any food or water, and no home to go back to? It’s not an uncommon sight. And more often than not, we walk by, carrying on with our day. However, some people are so selfless, that they make it their mission to try and help as many people as they come across.
Sister Damien is one such person. She started Asha Dham Ashram in 1997, a rescue and rehabilitation centre for the homeless and underprivileged, and has dedicated her life to serving them ever since. Most of the people she rescues suffer from a mental illness, and are given utmost love and care at Asha Dham.
It was during the last days of her teaching career that Sister Damien’s life changed. She found an 85-year-old lady, Lali, lying by the road, with both legs fractured. Her wounds were decaying, and she was crying out in pain, but not a soul stopped by to help her. Sister Damien and other sisters went to her, bandaged her wounds, and took her to the hospital in an auto-rickshaw with great difficulty. Sister Damien was hopeful that Lali would be taken care of at the hospital, and then sent to a safe place. The doctors and nurses immediately tended to Lali’s wounds, and sister Damien heaved a sigh of relief. However, after a few days, she passed by the same spot in the city and spotted Lali lying on the road again. Sister Damien was devastated to see her in the same misery and pain. She and her fellow sisters arranged a bed for Lali and brought her to a rented house. Here, they personally healed Lali to perfection with medicines, love, and care; and this became Lali’s home.
Sister Damien then founded Asha Dham in Udaipur. Her vision for Asha Dham is to provide a home for people like Lali who have nowhere to go and no one to take care of them. She learned Ayurvedic medicine to provide free treatment for those in need. She realized that it was almost impossible for many people to afford food or even basic medication for healing small hurts and burns.
Among every other need that they take care of, food and nutrition are among the most important at Asha Dham. Many people brought here are suffering from grave illnesses, and need a good amount of nutritious food to heal them back to life.
About Asha Dham Ashram- Asha Dham Ashram is a rescue and rehabilitation centre for the homeless and underprivileged. Started in 1997 in Udaipur by Sister Damien, Asha Dham has welcomed over 750 people at the Ashram ever since it was founded. Their goal is to continue giving those who have no one, a safe home and a meaningful life.
Note: All the donations towards this campaign is eligible for Indian Tax Exemption.
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