The Children's Aid Society Annual Report 2015-2016

OFFICE ADDRESS

H.No. 9-4-78 & 79, Bairban, Nanalnagar, Hyderabad - 500 008, , . Phone: 23513186, 23513344 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.rkhomes.org THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

(Regd. No.18 of 1950) Hyderabad

MANAGING COMMITTEE PRESIDENT SHRI SURENDER LUNIYA VICE-PRESIDENT SMT. KAMALA SURANA SECRETARY, ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE SHRI P. PURNACHANDRA RAO SECRETARY SMT. JENY GUPTA TREASURER SRI. VINAY SURANA JOINT SECRETARY SMT. VIMALA BADRUKA

MEMBERS SRI. ANANT P. DHAGE SRI. JITENDER GUPTA SRI. DEVICHAND GALA DR. SHARAD KORATKAR SRI. N. B. P. L. SHARMA DR. CHANDRA SHEKAR DR. SUNANDA SMT. PUSHPA BOOB DR. MRS. VIJAYANTI KORATKAR SRI. AMBAREESH PITTIE SRI. ARJUN KUMAR GITE

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS COLLECTOR OF HYDERABAD DISTRICT INSPECTOR GENERAL OF PRISONS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, HYDERABAD DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, JUVENILE BUREAU COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL WELFARE DIRECTOR OF WOMEN AND CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF HYDERABAD

AUDITORS G. SATYANARYANA & COMPANY Chartered Accountants Ranigunj, - 500003.

OFFICE ADDRESS H.No. 9-4-78 & 79, Bairban, Nanalnagar, Hyderabad - 500 008, Telangana, India. Phone: 23513186, 23513344 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.rkhomes.org THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY AN INTRODUCTION TO HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY (1950 – 2016)

Sri V.K. Dhage and Smt. T. Dhage (Founders of RK Homes)

The Hyderabad Children's Aid Society is Health camps, eye camps and dental camp a Charitable Voluntary Organization are regularly conducted. established in 1950 (Regn. No.18 of 1950). The Society runs four homes: The Society has a dedicated team to help in serving the four homes - Hon. Doctor, moral Ø The Radha Kishan Home for children science teacher, social worker, Karate under 9 years. teacher, well trained nurse, dedicated Ø Radha Kishan Home for Small Boys teachers, sincere staff, helping ayahs and a under the age of 10 years. Yoga teacher. Ø Radha Kishan Balika Bhavan for girls Aim: in the age group of 10 to 18 years, all situated at Nanal Nagar. To give happy childhood and value based Ø The Vejbai Bal Nivas for older boys at education to poor, destitute and orphan Shivarampally. children.

The children residing in the four homes are Infrastructure: of the age group 5 to 18 years. The children are sheltered in airy spacious At Nanal Nagar, the home has V. K. Dhage buildings with big playgrounds, They are School (English Medium) recognized by served nutritious food and are given decent the Government of Telangana up to class clothing, free of cost. VII. Wide letter no 964/D5/ETR/2015, dated 24-01-2015.

1 THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY All festivals are celebrated in traditional style

Ganesh Chaturthi Diwali Celebrations

A l l t h i s i s H y d e r a b a d possible with the Children's Aid h e l p o f o u r Society has a d o n o r s , rich history to be sponsors and proud of. The well-wishers at Radha Kishan h o m e a n d H o m e w a s a b r o a d w h o inaugurated by c o n t r i b u t e Dr. Sarvapally generously in Radha Krishnan. cash and kind. T h e R a d h a Without their Kishan Balika Christmas Celebrations in R. K. Homes help we would B h a v a n w a s not be able to inaugurated by carry on the noble work of the founder Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Dr. Rajendra couple Shri Venkat Krishnaji Dhage and Prasad the First President of Independent Smt. Tehminabai Dhage, who dedicated India, Shri Lal Bahadur Sastry and Shri P. V. their whole life for the betterment of the Narasimha Rao Ex-Prime Ministers have underprivileged children of the Society. all visited the homes and blessed the children.

Former Governor of A.P. Sri. Shankar Dayal Sharma awarding Best Social worker of the State to Mrs. Tehminabai Dhage

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Sri Lal Bahadur Shastry visited R. K. Home Former Prime Minster of India Sri P. V. Narasimha Rao Visited R. K. Homes

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Former Chief Minister of A.P and Actor the first President of Independent India Sri. N.T Rama Rao Visited the R.K.Homes visited R. K. Homes.

Dr. Sarvapally Radha Krishnan, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the Vice-President of India inaugurated Smt. Tehminabai Dhage with children of Radha Kishan Home on 6th January 1955 Radha Kishan Balika Bhavan 1961.

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Dr. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy former All these great personalities have inspired President of India was the President of us to keep the lamp burning. Hyderabad Children's Aid Society from 1962-1967. The Presidents of the Society from 1950 1. Mrs. M. K. Vellodi 1950 to 1960 2. Mrs. Lalita Sachar 1960 to 1962 3. Dr. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy 1962 to 1967 4. Sri. J. V. Narasinga Rao Former Dep Chief Minister of A.P. 1967 to 1974 5. Sri. J. Chokka Rao 1974 to 1999 6. Dr. Mrs. Nandini Gandhi 1999 to 2003 7. Mr. Dhirajlal Kapadia 2003 to 2013 8. Mr. Surender Luniya 2013 till today In the past 67 years the Society has given accounts are annually audited including to the State/Nation thousands of educated foreign contribution account which is and responsible citizens. submitted to the Foreign Ministry, New Delhi. The Society is registered with ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New The society performed 44 marriages of girl Delhi for receiving foreign donations. The inmates in the last 42years. Registration No. is : 010230215. The

First Marriage in Radha Kishan Homes in 11-01-1974 Fatima with Ghulam Dastagir Foreign Contributions can be sent by in favour of Hyderabad Children's Aid Society F.C. A/c No-403069147 other contributions to S.B. A/C No.403069136, Indian Bank, Branch, Hyderabad - 500 008.

Tax exemption under section 80G is available.

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THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY (Regd. No.18/1950) Annual report of the four homes for the year July, 2015 to July, 2016. Presented by Mrs. JENY GUPTA

No. of Children in 2015-2016 500008 between the ages of 5-12 shelters 22 boys. In the year 2015-2016 the Society has 270 3. Radha Kishan Balika Bhavan, 9-4-78 children. (Age group - 5 to 18 years) & 79, Nanal Nagar, Hyderabad 500008 for girls between the ages of 10-18 Four Homes run by the Society: years shelters 146 girls. 1. Radha Kishan Home, 9-4-78 & 79, 4. Vejbai Bal Nivas, Opp Z.P. High Nanal Nagar, Hyderabad 500008) for School, Shivarampally, Near National children between the ages 5-9 years Police Academy, Hyderabad 500052, shelters 24 children. for boys at Shivarampally shelters 78 2. Radha Kishan Home for Small Boys, boys between the age of 12-18 years. 9-4-78 & 79, Nanal Nagar, Hyderabad

A group of V. K. Dhage School Children Education:- Details of the children going to exhibition at Nalgonda. They prepared a various schools and Colleges:- model where they exhibited how waste material can be re-used. And how better A) 76 children in V. K. Dhage School. roads can be made using plastic waste. Computer education is imparted by G. E. A quiz competition was also conducted Volunteers at V. K. Dhage School. We are where our children won 2nd prize. We are thankful to them. grateful to the teachers for their valuable In the month of September, 54 children of V. guidance. K. Dhage School participated in the All On 31st March, 2016 an Art and Craft India Art Competition conducted by Exhibition was organized, exhibiting the Rainbow Art Center, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. handmade item made by the children. Our 5 children of V. K. Dhage School won Amount raised was Rs.28, 000/- approx. Gold Medals and one girl won a Silver B) 31 children in Bharati High School, Medal. , Hyderabad. On 19th September, 2015 children of V. K. Dhage School participated in G.E. Science

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S.S.C. RESULTS MAY 2016 S.No. Name Course GPA Points Present Course College 1. M. Shruti S.S.C. 9.5 M.P.C. Aurobindo College 2. K. Anju S.S.C. 9.0 M.E.C. Aurobindo College 3. R. Rajeshwari S.S.C. 8.5 M.E.C. Aurobindo College 4. K. Gayatri S.S.C. 7.8 Went Home 5. P. Ashwini S.S.C. 7.0 C.S.E. L. B. College 6. T. Pooja S.S.C. 6.7 C.S.E. L. B. College 7. B. Soumya S.S.C. 6.2 C.S.E. L. B. College C) 25 children in Open Tenth class in Robert Peter High School D) 4 children in St. Mary's High School, Sharada Nagar, Hyderabad-28

S.S.C. RESULTS MAY 2016 S.No. Name Course GPA Points Present Course College 1. B. Soniya S.S.C. 9.2 Went Home 2. Ch. Lakshmi S.S.C. 9.0 Went Home 3. P. Devika S.S.C. 8.2 C.G.A. Frobels College 4. B. Mounika Yadav S.S.C. 7.8 C.E.C. Aurobindo College 5. K. Padmaja Rani S.S.C. 7.7 C.E.C. Aurobindo College 6. B. Pooja S.S.C. 7.7 A & T L.B. College 7. B. Mounika S.S.C. 7.2 Went Home 8. P.Sravya S.S.C. 6.2 C.S.E. L.B. College E) 1 child in Kakatiya Vidhya Niketan High School, Kakatiya Nagar, Hyderabad-500 008 F) 21 children go to International School, Shaikpet, Hyderabad.

A group of International School Children

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21 small girls are being sponsored by school bus facilities are being extended International Education Academy by them. We are deeply grateful to the (ICSC) Free books, uniforms and school management.

G) 5 Girls go to Gowtham Vidhyalaya High School, Rethi Bowli, Hyderbad. H) 53 children in Zilla Parishad High School, Shivarampally, Hyderabad-500 052.

Vejbai Bal Nivas Children visited Chowmala Palace with the help of Donors

S.S.C. RESULTS MAY 2016 S.No. Name Course GPA Points Present Course College 1. D. Jaswanth Raj S.S.C. 7.8 Went Home 2. G. Sai Kumar S.S.C. 7.7 M.P.C. Vignan Junior College

Akash Naik 9th class, Tirumala Reddy 9th 100 children attended the lectures, Class and T. Santhosh of 9th Class Zilla organized by Brahma Kumaris. Parishad High School got Ullas Trust Scholarship of Rs. 1,500/- Per year. On 20th October, Vejba Bal Nivas boys attended an Open House workshop at On 15th August, 2015, Sandeep student of Rajendra Nagar Police Station. The Police Intermediate 2nd year (M.P.C.) won Merit Inspectors spent a few hours sharing their Student award from Shree Vignan Junior, experience and knowledge with the boys. Degree and P.G. College, , This workshop was very informative and Hyderabad. interesting.

On 15th October, Dr. Abdul Kalam's Birthday was celebrated as students Day.

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In Zilla Parishad Primary School, Shivarampally, Hyderabad. 22 boys Raghavendra High School, Shivarampally, Hyderabad. 1 boy G. Pulla Reddy Degree College, Mehidipatnam, Hyderabad. 1 boy Vignan Junior College, Shamshabad, R.R. Dist. 1 boy L.B. College, Mehidipatnam, Hyderabad (Junior College) 11 girls Aurobindo College, Mehidipatnam, Hyderabad 5 girls L. B. College, Mehidipatnam, Hyderabad (Degree College) 3 girls Frobels Vocational Junior College, Near Nilofer Hospital, Red Hills, Hyderabad 3 girls NIMS for B.Sc. Nursing Course 1 girl JBIT Engineering College (EEE), Yenkapally, Ranga Reddy Dist. 1 girl Indian Institute of Management and Commerce (BCA), Lakdi ka Pul, Hyderabad 2 girls Root Montessori School for Job Training 1 girl Abhinav Hitech College of Engineering, Himayat Nagar, 1 girl Chilkoor Balaji Temple Road, R. R. Dist. 270 RESULTS 2016 DEGREE FINAL YEAR, 2016 S.No. Name Course Grade Percentage 1. G. Ambika B.F.A. 1st Grade 2. K. Sahitya B.Sc. 1st Grade 74% 3. S. Ambika B.Com 1st Grade 71% 4. S. Vikram B. Pharmacy 1st Grade 76% INTERMEDIATE (FINAL) 2016 S.No. Name Course Grade Percentage Present Course College 1. A. Ooha CGA A 89.2% Animation JNFAU 2. S. Vinitha CGA A 85.2% went home 3. P. Navya CEC B 66.1% went home 4. M. Navya MPC A 82.5% went home 5. K. Sowjanya MPC A 82.6% B.Tech (ECE) ABHTEC 6. K. Priyanka Bi.P.C. A 87.4% 7. P. Sandeep MPC A 94.2% went home 8. B. Kishore MPC A 82.8% went home 9. M. Priyanka CEC A 92.9% B.Com Computer L.B. College All passed 100% result INTERMEDIATE 1ST YEAR RESULTS:- 2016 S.No. Name Course Grade Precentage College 1. S. Praveena CSC A 83.0% L.B. College 2. G. Ambika CSC A 83.0% L.B. College 3. Kavitha CSC A 76.0% L.B. College 4. B. Shailaja MEC B 66.4% L.B. College 5. Farheen MEC A 76.8% L.B. College 6. B. Satya Sravya MEC A 75.0% L.B. College 7. B. Priyanka CGA A 83.2% Frobels College 8. Srilakshmi CGA A 83.4% Frobels College Special Coaching is given in Maths and Computer Classes and Spoken English Science to high school students. classes are conducted for Vejbai Bal Nivas boys.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Mr. Sandeep of Iskon imparts Moral On 3rd November, Meridian School education, every Saturday. Children visited R. K. Home to interacted On 5th July, 2015 Rotary Club of with our Children. Hyderabad Midtown President and On 14th November children's Day was Members visited R. K. Homes. They celebrated at V. K. Dhage School. interacted with the children and gave On 26th November, 20 senior Citizens from donation. A.O.C. welfare Society visited the Homes On 26th July, 2015 a donor Mr. Naveen and interacted with the children. Anne bought 330 movie Tickets of On 27th November, St. Mary High School “ B a h u b a l i ” a n d m a d e t r a n s p o r t girls went for a picnic to Mount Opera from arrangement for all the children and staff of their School. the four Homes. We are thankful to him. On 2nd December, 2015 Bachpan Play On 2nd August, 2015 At Shivarampally, School Children visited our Home and Friendship day was celebrated with Nava performed nursery rhymes for the tiny tots. Yuva Youth Club, Kattedan, Hyderabad. The boys enjoyed the interactive On 17th December, Nasr School Children programme. visited our Home to interact with our children. On 15th August, Independence Day was celebrated in V. K. Dhage School. Flag was On 25th December, Donors organized hoisted by Sri. N.P.B.L. Sharma committee Christmas party for the children which was member of Hyderabad Children's Aid enjoyed by everyone. Society. Sankranthi Festival was Celebrated on On 29th August, Lions Club of Hyderabad 14th January. East celebrated Rakhi and gave a On 26th January, 2016 Republic Day handsome donation. They have been Celebration was celebrated in V. K. Dhage doing this since past many years, at Radha School. Flag was hoisted by Sri. Vilas Kishan Homes. Gavani (Rtd. Superintendent of Police). On 5th September, Teacher's Day and On 29th January, 2016 Children went for a Janmashatami was Celebrated with much Picnic to Zoo Park, it was sponsored by Mr. devotion by students of V. K. Dhage Khaja Sikkima old inmate of Hyderabad School. Children's Aid Society now living in Holland. On 21st September, 37 children with 2 staff Saraswati Puja was Celebrated on 12th members spent the day at Microsoft. This February, 2016 at Shri V.K. Dhage School was a great experience! Children visited Bapu Ghat on 12th On 18th October, Dandia Night was February, 2016 on the occasion of celebrated at Vejbai Bal Nivas. It was a Mahatma Gandhi's Ashes immersion day. sponsored event. The boys had a On 8th March, 2016 International School memorable, fun filled time. Children went for a Picnic to Eat Street On 22nd October our children celebrated Necklace Road. Dassera; They played Bathukamma and Every Sunday V. K. Dhage School Children Dandiya and exhibited Rangoli at Radha visit the nearby Temples. Kishan Homes.

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Sanghi Temple Visit Cultural Activities

Art & Craft Exhibition 10th Class children visited Chilkur Balaji Temple

Outings in Summer holidays Cultural Activities

Independence Day Celebration in V. K. Dhage School V. K. Dhage School Children visited Science Exhibition

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Sanghi Temple Visit in Summer Holidays V. K. Dhage School Children visited Bapu Ghat

V. K. Dhage School Children visited Bapu Ghat Children won the prizes in Painting competitions

Vejbai Bal Nivas children made pollution free Ganesh idols V. K. Dhage School Children participated in Science Exhibition

Independence Day Celebrations Independence Day Celebrations

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A group of Vejbai Bal Nivas Children

HEALTH

On 5th July, 2015 Health Camp was Foundation through Lions Club of conducted by Indian Medical Association. Hyderabad. Dr. Vijayanti Koratkar had organized this camp with the help of many doctors. We are On 26th January, 2016 one of our girl name deeply grateful to them. Shruti got surgery for thigh problem, we spent Rs.26,000/- On 20th December, 2015 Medical health Camp was conducted by Aadhar

Medical Camp Conducted by Indian Medical Association

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Ms. Vibhuti Jain of Magus Life Foundation the help and support in Health care. sponsored artificial limb for Poojitha. She spent Rs.1,60,000/- on this. We are thankful to Dental Surgeon Dr. G. Chandrashekar, ENT Specialist Dr. Eye Camp was conducted on 21st Dwarkanath, Homeopath Dr. Raghava Rao February, by L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, and to Mrs. LaxmiPrasanna and Dr. A. Hyderabad. Ramakoteshwar Rao for running the Homeo clinic at Vejbai Bal Nivas with the Medical Camp was conducted at Vejbai Bal help of other Homeopathic doctors. Nivas on 28th February, 2016 by Indian Medical Association through Dr. Vijayanti We are thankful to Dr. Shyam Sunder Koratkar. Prasad who visits all the homes regularly. The Management is thankful to Dr. We are thankful to Sri Sai Ram Hospital Vijayanti Koratkar, Sai Ram Hospital, doctors. Mahaveer Hospital and to Dr. Rajshree for

VISITORS

On 19th July, 2015 Capt. Vinod Kumar Mr. Johan from Holland visited R. K. Homes gave a lecture on job opportunities in Indian and Vejbai Bal Nivas from Holland 15th army. He gave all details of jobs and January, 2016 to 19th January, 2016 eligibilities, facilities, salaries etc., it was an informative lecture at Vejbai Bal Nivas. On 23rd January, Miss. Krishnaveni from Vizag Manasu Foundation School run by On 30th September, 2015, 10 students Mr. & Mrs. Sandhya Johan visited Radha from Keshav Memorial Institute of Kishan Balika Bhavan. Technology visited our Home. On 26th January, 2016 Mr. Khaja inmate of On 16th October, Genpact Members Hyderabad Children's Aid society from visited Vejbai Bal Nivas. Their members Holland visited us with his family. from England played Cricket with our children. On 8th February, 2016 Prof. C.R. Sharma from International School visited V. K. Mrs. Sandhya founder of Foundation Dhage School. He was very impressed with Manasu in Holland visited and stayed with the children. the children from 24th November to 30th November, 2015. She took Vejbai Bal Mr. & Mrs. Finn Peterson, Ex- Chairman Nivas children for Picnic to the Historical Hyderabad Foundation in Denmark visited Places of Hyderabad. Chowmahalla the Homes on 12th February, 2016. He Palace, Charminar, Birla Science Museum, appreciated the work being done. He Necklace Road, Lumbini Park and NTR promised to find new sponsors for “Higher Garden. Education Fund”. He said that the sponsors in Denmark are happy that our children are On 9th January, 2016 Sloka The graduating. Hyderabad Waldrof School children visited V. K. Dhage School.

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Mr. Johan Founder of Stichting Manasu, Holland Mr. & Mrs. Finn Peterson founder of Hyderabad Foundation, visited R. K. Home. Denmark visited R. K. Homes

Mr. & Mrs. Finn Peterson visited Vejbai Bal Nivas Mr. Kaja our adopted boy visited R. K. Homes with his family from Holland ADMINISTRATION No. of staff in four Homes and V. K. Dhage School Accountant-cum-Manager 1 Typist & Computer operator 1 Accountant 1 Attender 1 Superintendents 5 Residential Assistant Superintendent 1 Medico Nurse 1 Social Worker 1 Ayahs 21 Sweepers 2 School Teachers 17 Dhobi 2 Chowkidar 3 Driver 1 TOTAL 58 On 11th July, General Body Meeting was time with the inmates of the Society, held. entertaining and inspiring them. They also take the inmates for outings. They advised Foundation Manasu Holland pays regular the Society to motivate the beneficiaries to visits to the society and spends a week's

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give back to the Society after they start In 2015-2016 for various reasons earning. 37children have gone home. Out of them 16 have finished schooling, Junior College On 19th October, Mr. P. Purnachandra Rao and Degree College. Some small children gave an inspirational talk to the children were not willing to stay away from their and staff. He spoke to them about the life of mother. the founders and aims of the Society which has a rich history and advised them to Widow mother of the child or a guardian is make the best use of the opportunities they allowed to meet the child on the 1st Sunday have. of every month. The child is allowed to go home during the month of May if the The Hon. Secretary sent a letter to the guardian can afford to do so. President Shri Surendra Luniya on 23rd December, 2015 stating her inability to On 29th April, our executive Committee continue as a member of the Managing Member Dr. Sudha Kishore passed away. Committee due to weak health and age. On 31st December, 2015 Managing On 6th May, 2016 old inmates paid tribute Committee Meeting was held to inform the to Mr. V. K. Dhage on his death anniversary. retirement of Mrs. Dinoo Khanna as Hon. On 22nd May, 2016 Sagarika Student of Secretary. The members proposed Mrs. Hyderabad children's Aid Society was Jeny Gupta as the new Secretary married (at Radha Kishan Balika Bhavan) considering her long association and to Mr. Jitender Naidu staying in Kuwait. involvement in the working of Radha Kanyadaan was performed by Smt. & Sri Kishan Homes. Purushottamdas Pittie & Sarita Pittie. 14 boys have been transferred from Radha Sagarika and Jitender were blessed by Sri. Kishan Home for Small Boys to Vejbai Bal Mahamood Ali, Deputy Chief Minister of Nivas at Shivarampally. Telangana State. Thanks to Lata Jain for this.

Sagarika and Jitender were blessed by Sri. Mahamood Ali, Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana State

" The little things are most worthwhile A friendly talk A happy smile The willingness to always share Another's thoughts another's cares Tough somtimes they may seem quite small These little things mean most of all."

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With Touch a Life Foundation Team

Thanks to Mr. B. Rajeshwar Rao, Mrs. The Hyderabad Children's Aid Society is Balamani Yadaiah, Sri. Balaji Ratanlal, having Income Tax Exemption under group of “Touch a Life” people, thanks to section 80 G of IT Act 1961. Under this the Mrs. & Mr. A. S. N. Raju and thanks to Sri donors will get a rebate of 50% on the Munnalal Dawasaj for sponsoring wedding amount donated to Hyderabad Children's gifts. Aid Society. PAN NO. AAAAH0284Q.

Managing Committee Meeting General Body Meeting

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GRATITUDE

We thank Mr. Peter Simonsen and Mr. & B.Com and K. Sahitya, Bio-Technology Mrs. Finn Peterson founder Hyderabad students by giving them free education for Foundation in Denmark for organizing three years graduation course. sponsorship to help children of Hyderabad Children's Aid Society. On 15th April, 2016 the Kakatiyanagar Ram Mandir Committee invited all the 256 Mr. Johan of foundation Manasu, Holland students and staff members for the for organizing education sponsorship. Ramnavami celebration followed by Lunch. This practice has been prevalent since past Mrs. Sandhya, Holland for her generous two decades. We are thankful to them for help in education of our children. their thoughtfulness. Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Lorenz of Germany for We are deeply grateful to our Hon. Auditors organizing sponsorship. M/s. Satyanarayana & Co., for their Dr. Sudershan Reddy for collecting funds in valuable help for the last 51 years. U.S.A. for our children. We are deeply grateful to the Trustees of Dr. R.E. Nania Charitable Trust for Shri. V. K. Dhage Trust for their valuable c o n t r i b u t i n g t o w a r d s e d u c a t i o n support. (Rs.25,000/- Per anum). We are thankful to Charity Aid Foundation Volunteers of G.E. for teaching computers through MICROSOFT for their donation of to our students. Rs.1,56,200/- for the year 2015-16. Volunteers in the field of education, Health, I thank Mr. Ganesh Agarwal, Mr. Deen Dance, Sports and Karate. Dayal Agarwal, Mr. Vijay Kumar Gupta, Mr. Umesh Gupta and the Navratri Utsav List of Honorary Teachers: Samiti who are our regular donors at Vejbai 1. Mr. Krishna (G.E.) Bal Nivas. 2. Mr. Srinivas Kumar (G.E.) Thanks to Mrs. Mohini Kattumal, Mr. Balaji Ratanlal, Mr. V. B. Shah, Mr. Sanjay Kumar, 3. Mrs. Sharada (ShriSatyaSai Society) Ms. Shreya Raju, M/s Bimla Spices Food Products and AP & TS Labour Welfare 4. Ms. Kalyani (Karate Classes) Association. 5. Mr. Sandeep (Moral education) Our sincere gratitude to the many Members of Sri Satya Sai Baba Society for sponsors, donors and well-wishers from imparting moral education. India and abroad for their donations and for their personal involvement. Without their M/s. B.C. Welfare Association, Hyderabad co-operation and contribution, it would be for giving new cloth material and Note difficult to run the Homes. It is difficult to Books on Independence Day for the last 10 name them individually. years. We are thankful to our Vice-President Mrs. Management of St. Mary's College, Kamala Surana and Hon. Jt. Secretary for sponsoring S. Ambika, Mrs. Vimala Badruka for their help in

17 THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY running the Vejbai Bal Nivas at Venkateshwari Devi, to the Social Worker Shivarampally. Miss Vanisree Lonkar and to all the helpers of the four homes for their devotion to duty. My sincere thanks to Shri. Surender Luniya, President of Hyderabad Children's My appreciation for the dedicated staff of Aid Society and to the Secretary, the four homes who selflessly work round Administration and Finance Shri. P. the clock. Purnachandra Rao and to all the Managing Committee Members for their valuable A very big Thanks and gratitude to Mrs. guidance. Dinoo Khanna who has been my guide for the past 25 years and hope she will I am thankful to all the Teachers of V. K. continue to be one forever. Dhage School, to the staff of all four Homes Mrs. Anjana Sharma, Mrs. Vijaya, Mrs. Lakshmi Paul, Mrs. Varalakshmi, Mrs. JENY GUPTA Rajyalakshmi, To Mrs. Madhavi and Medico Nurse Mrs. Maheshwari to the Hon. Secretary office staff Mr. Pochaiah Mr. Ravi, Mrs.

Independence Day V. K. Dhage School Children visited Bapu Ghat

A Group of Children at VEJ BAI BALNIVAS Cultural Activities

“A child's laugh could simply be one of the most beautiful sounds in the world.”

18 THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY 25 YEARS OF SERVICE & SATISFACTION DINOO KHANNA The reward – the satisfaction came in abundance when a child grew up, I knew Mrs. Tehminabai Dhage from 1956. completed graduation or post graduation or But I came closer to her in 1982 and in May passed out as an engineer, a medico nurse, 1990. I spent a lot of time with her at Radha a medical lab technician or a master in Kishan Home writing her biography which business administration. One feels short of she read and approved; unfortunately, she words to narrate the joy experienced, passed away on 27th June, 1990 before considering the fact that these children the biography entitled “Amma” was have come from families who have never published. On 27th June, 1991 Dr. seen the light of literacy. They are often Gowribai Kirtane released the book at a slum dwellers who have grown up in specially organized function at Radha unhygienic and unhealthy environment. Kishan Balika Bhavan. But they have proved that given an opportunity they can work wonders. They are amazing at cultural events, Music, dance, Art and craft and sports. I was always approachable to share their joys and sorrows. But needless to say parents love can never be replaced. A happy family life is missing, No amount of material comforts could bridge the gap, and no matter how hard we try we cannot fill the void. Somewhere, a corner in the child's heart is empty. Dr. Gouribai Kirtane releasing the Book “AMMA” In the past 66years Hyderabad Children's Mrs. Tehminabai's passing away created a Aid Society, has given thousands of large void. It is unexplainable how I educated and civilized citizens. But this involved myself into this gigantic task. contribution is like a drop in the mighty There was an instant urge to serve – to try ocean. to be a mother of 144 orphan children. There was no planning for tomorrow- It was Mahatma Gandhiji said, and I believe, today -this moment – that really mattered. whatever we do will be insignificant. But it is Then there was no looking back. very important that we do it. In a gentle way, we can shake the world. The aim of the society and the founder couple Shri. Venkat Krishnaji Dhage and 44 marriages of orphan girls have been Smt. Tehminabai Dhage was to give performed. Our well-wishers contribute orphan and semi-orphan children a happy and play a very important role in the childhood and value based education. My marriage celebration. The brides come to role was to fulfill their dreams. their maika (mothers place) for the first delivery and are taken back by the husband First step was to gain confidence of the and in-laws after 21days i.e., after the children. Love them unconditionally; be naming ceremony. They come to me to compassionate and share their joys and share their joys and sorrows as in a normal sorrows while disciplining them to the core. family. 19 THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

Some children who have left the home and 25years. We suffered for no fault of ours. are well settled come at their convenience But truth triumphs – there is no doubt. We to contribute their mite. There are others had faith in the Almighty – So life returned to who never look back. Yet there are a few normal – and all is well that ends well. who have a strong sense of belonging. They are ever ready to help the children It was also very important to create a and the staff in whatever way they can. cordial bond with sponsors, donors and These loving caring children are an asset to Well-wishers, to reply to their mails the homes. promptly. To make them feel important for their involvement for a good cause. We had It is admirable to see some students to continuously work for the increase of climbing the ladder of success with their funds. It was important to build trust – so own zeal, hard work and self created that the donor is confident about his money contacts. They are the pride of the society. being used for the welfare of poor children. Within a year people were sure that the It is a very big responsibility to safe guard society's children were in safe hands and about 300 girls and boys, specially the that resulted in pouring in of funds. teenagers. When children go out to schools and colleges we are anxious and stressed The children, the management, the staff till they return. When children fall sick we the donors and well-wishers became a undergo sleepless nights even though large extended family working together for Hon. Doctors and our medico nurses are a noble cause to fulfill the dream of the alert and very helpful. Dhage couple. The Trustees and the executive committee 25 years of service to the under privileged members gave me strength to handle this children has left beautiful memories. I responsibility. They had total faith in me; believe, selfless service without any which meant a lot. expectation gives immense pleasure and satisfaction. The faithful, ever willing staff always stood by me and made me comfortable. They I pray that Hyderabad Children's Aid contribute a lot to the smooth working of the Society sees many more glorious years in homes. the service of the needy children. 2001 saw some black days in these

Mrs. Dinoo Khanna with children in 1990

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A Managing Committee Meeting Mrs. Dhage's 1st Death Anniversary Meeting

Former President of HCAS Sri. J.Chokka Rao with staff members Marriage Manjula with Gangaram

Mrs. Dinoo Khanna with senior staff Mrs. Dinoo Khanna with Mr. Finn Peterson's family

Managing Committee Members Annual Day Celebrations at Vejabi Bal Nivas Chief Guest Mrs. Sabita Indra Reddy 21 THE HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

60 years celebrations with group of 60 years celebrations Vejbai Bal Nivas children and staff

60 year celebrations with chief guest V. K. Dhage School Inauguration Mrs. Ram Devi Mrs. Vimala Narsimhan first lady of the state Former Governor of Karnataka & Himachal Pradesh and Sri. Vaman Rao Senior Journalist

Sports Day Chief Guest Mrs. Dinoo Khanna with 10th Children Sri. M.V. Sridhar Hyd. Cricket Association President

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Annual Day Celebrations Annual Day Celebrations

Friends of Late Miss Mary Ann donor of USA Marriage of Rajeshwari with Bhagaiah

Donor and well wisher Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Lorenz from Germany with Vejbai Bal Nivas children Sport Day, Chief guest Sri. VVS Laxman Indian Cricket Player

Art & Craft Exhibition General Body Meeting

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Mrs. Dinoo Khanna Receiving Award from Malladi Subbamma Trust

Mrs. Dinoo Khanna Honoured by Commissioner of GHMC Mr. Sanjay Jaju

24 GOD BLESS OUR DONORS WE THANK YOU All

JUNE, 2016 23513186, 23513344 Email: [email protected] (On an average 270 children at Radha Kishan Homes, Nanalnagar)

BREAK FAST (Upma or Idly with Chatney and Sambar) = 3,000.00

ORDINARY LUNCH/DINNER (Rice, Sambhar, Vegetable Curry, Buttermilk) = 4,000.00

SNACKS - Fruits = 2,500.00

SPECIAL LUNCH/DINNER WITH SWEET = 6,000.00 Puri, Vegetable Curry, Vegetable Bagara Rice, Curds, Plain Rice, Sambhar and Sweets. (Only on Sundays and Festival Days)

During the Summer Vacations April 12th to June 12th No. of Children will be less than mentioned above.

RS. 25/- PER CHILD MAY BE PAID FOR SPL LUNCH OR SPECIAL DINNER RS. 15/- PER CHILD FOR ORDINARY MEALS. RS. 10/- PER CHILD FOR BREAKFAST

Per Rs. 300/ Per Day for 60 glasses of Milk for small children only

SPECIAL NOTE:-

1. More than five guests rs.40/- per head to have Lunch/Dinner with the children. 2. Every year poor feeding scheme: Pay Rs. 30,000/- only once for one special meal for “Every Year” 3. To serve Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and Dinner, Donors are requested to come in small groups not exceeding 10 members. The gate closes for outsiders at 8 P.M. Sharp.

Your co-operation will be highly appreciated for maintaining discipline in the Homes.

Per child per year cost of education sponsorship is Rs. 6,000/- Per child per year maintenance and Education Sponsorship is Rs 20,000/-

JENY GUPTA The cheque can be given/sent in favour of Hon. Secretary

HYDERABAD CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY S.B. A/c No. 403069136 Foreign Contribution A/c No. 403069147 Indian Bank Kakatiya Nagar Branch, Hyderabad-500 008. BANK CODES IFSC Code : IDIB 000K092 MICR Code : 500019010 BSR Code : 0260938 The Hyderabad Children's Aid Society 9-4-78/79, Bairban, Nanal Nagar, Hyderabad-500 008.