Poetry's Purpose For Shukartal Orphanage

The Shukurtal Orphanage in Uttar Pradesh, India is the home for about 50 abandoned children. It is mainly run by donations, which pay for supplies (food, clothes, books, etc.) They were taken in by Meena Rana and Virender Rana, the couple who owns the orphanage. This home started in 1990, when the couple(who were unable to have children) brought home an abandoned child and since then it has grown rapidly in size. Thanks to the couple, many children who once had no future, now have graduated, and taken jobs, making themselves valuable members of society. When I visited the home, I was instantly surrounded by young and loving children, many of whom had both mental and physical disabilities. However, they didn’t let this dampen their outlook on life, and I was inspired by their determination to create their own path. All of this was possible because of the love the Rana couple has for children. During this COVID-19 crisis, the home has taken a severe hit, as their funding rates have dropped, and they are struggling to make ends meet. If you donate even a couple of dollars, you would be contributing to providing a future for these children, and giving them a second chance at life.