Michaels volunteer trip to India
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Hello, My name is Michael Tauber, some of you may know me as Tiny. Im am starting this GoFundMe to raise money for a volunteer trip that me and my good friend Corey are taking at the end of July. We are traveling to Dehli, India to work with the local children, most of which are homeless and as young as 5 or 6. I have hopes to make a difference and hope you can be apart of my journey. While I don't expect you to fly halfway across the world with me I could definitely use some help. The trip is costly and any contribution will help. It may seems strange to travel so far away to help some kids, but a quote by Mother Teresa has inspired me and may inspire you as well: "The problem with world today is that we draw the circle of our family too small." If you cant afford to donate, I understand but I encourage you to like or share to spread awareness of this program and the benefits it provides. I've included details from the site about the program and the organization below.
Sadly, there are an estimated 100 million or more homeless children in India who do not have access to even the most basic of education and spend most of their time roaming the streets in search for food or anything valuable to sell. In the city of Delhi alone, India’s sprawling and crowded capital, it is estimated that there are close to 175,000 street children, of which 7-10 % are runaways who have fled their poverty-stricken families, many of whom simply could not afford to feed them. Forced to fend for themselves, these children are the worst affected by the cycle of poverty that has gripped this great nation.
For this reason the help and assistance received from international volunteers is invaluable, not only in the provision of basic education, guidance and support, but in the simple act of giving love and attention – something that every child desires and deserves. Through this wonderful program volunteers can help to bring smile to the faces of these severely disadvantaged children by helping to create an environment conducive to their holistic development, which in turn enables them become a part of mainstream society and onward toward living a long and happy life.
Volunteers can assist in providing essential life-skills including basic literacy, teaching general knowledge, etiquette/norms and manners while talking, sitting, moving, eating, reading, speaking etc. Sports, games and other recreational activities are conducted to develop their motor skills and physical stamina, and also helps them to feel part of a team. Volunteers also raise awareness of the importance of health, hygiene and nutrition, which is helpful in working towards a better living standard for the children.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and again any amount of donation will help me reach my goal. Please pass along this information to any friends and family that you think may be able to contribute.
Sadly, there are an estimated 100 million or more homeless children in India who do not have access to even the most basic of education and spend most of their time roaming the streets in search for food or anything valuable to sell. In the city of Delhi alone, India’s sprawling and crowded capital, it is estimated that there are close to 175,000 street children, of which 7-10 % are runaways who have fled their poverty-stricken families, many of whom simply could not afford to feed them. Forced to fend for themselves, these children are the worst affected by the cycle of poverty that has gripped this great nation.
For this reason the help and assistance received from international volunteers is invaluable, not only in the provision of basic education, guidance and support, but in the simple act of giving love and attention – something that every child desires and deserves. Through this wonderful program volunteers can help to bring smile to the faces of these severely disadvantaged children by helping to create an environment conducive to their holistic development, which in turn enables them become a part of mainstream society and onward toward living a long and happy life.
Volunteers can assist in providing essential life-skills including basic literacy, teaching general knowledge, etiquette/norms and manners while talking, sitting, moving, eating, reading, speaking etc. Sports, games and other recreational activities are conducted to develop their motor skills and physical stamina, and also helps them to feel part of a team. Volunteers also raise awareness of the importance of health, hygiene and nutrition, which is helpful in working towards a better living standard for the children.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and again any amount of donation will help me reach my goal. Please pass along this information to any friends and family that you think may be able to contribute.
Organizer
Michael Tauber
Organizer
Lombard, IL