Meridian readers were so responsive in the recent campaign to find sponsors for leprosy-affected children, we thought you might want an update on the direct (and wonderful) effect of that generosity.
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Together, We Did It!!!
Several years ago, Meridian Magazine had a fundraiser to help finance a new campus for children from leprosy colonies in Bihar, India. The response was incredible! More than 1,500 readers joined in the campaign. It was unbelievable! And last week we finally dedicated the new campus.
The Gift of Dignity
“You Americans! You come to India, wanting to help. But you just give things to people...there is a truth you’re missing here. Nothing given free has any value. Besides, every time you give something to a person, you diminish that person.” The thought practically knocked me back on my feet.
Enrich Your Life, Change Another
We have had a wonderful campaign with our Meridian readers seeking sponsors for the children in Bihar. I want to explain a bit about what sponsorship means to you, and what it means to the child you support. To illustrate, I start with a letter from one of our sponsors who traveled to India to meet “her” child.
How Many People Does it Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?
A memorable collaboration to bring light to the humble home of a leprous woman provides an important metaphor for what we hope to accomplish with our school in India.
Saving Satya’s Life: Clean Water and a Second Chance at Life
As he worked with those from the leprosy colony, Suku noticed three little children that worked right alongside their parents. The children had all of their fingers, toes, hands and feet. They were determined to help their struggling parents. Suku was impressed with their willingness to do such hard work.
Ragpickers: Among the Most Desperate People on Earth
What is a ragpicker? Most people in America have no idea. I know I didn’t—until I had the opportunity to go to the rag-picking district of New Delhi. It is a trip I can never forget.
