Supporting India: Ramana's Garden, Rishikesh
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Our hearts are breaking with the images and messages we are receiving from our dear friends in India. They need our help! We are raising funds and awareness to support Ramana's Garden, an orphanage and school for at-risk children in Rishikesh, in the foothills of the Himalayas.
In travelling through India we have seen that the yoga is hidden in plain sight....you don’t see people practicing Warrior 2 but instead you witness a different kind of yoga, the yoga of service and devotion. We have met and been inspired by Prabhavati Dwabha, a former Hollywood actress who tuned her back on fame and fortune and created a very special Children's Home which provides care and love to the orphans of Rishikesh. One year we were invited to the birthday party of a little girl who was rescued after being found in a dumpster and now has a safe and loving home in this very special place. This is just one story: Prabhavati has rescued hundreds of children in her 36 years of continuous seva and we love her no bullshit approach to making magic happen.
Prabhavati has reached out to us for help. The orphanage is usually funded by an organic cafe, which feeds the tourists. (There now no tourists and the cafe has been closed for over 12 months.)The orphanage is supported by long-term volunteers. (Volunteers are unable to travel.) Prabhavati would like to create an emergency fund for both children and villagers who have nothing. COVID is rampant in Rishikesh, and she has told us "we are losing friends and neighbours every day." Please consider donating to this very special place, every dollar will make a difference to the quality of life for these children
Ramana’s Garden offers the vision that every child, regardless of caste or creed, has the right to a home, proper nutrition, quality education and primary health care. (Our contact, Oinak is about to start his second year of law...this orphan, now 22, has lived at Ramana's for his whole life and is a testament to the quality of education the children receive. )
You can read more about their work at here.
In travelling through India we have seen that the yoga is hidden in plain sight....you don’t see people practicing Warrior 2 but instead you witness a different kind of yoga, the yoga of service and devotion. We have met and been inspired by Prabhavati Dwabha, a former Hollywood actress who tuned her back on fame and fortune and created a very special Children's Home which provides care and love to the orphans of Rishikesh. One year we were invited to the birthday party of a little girl who was rescued after being found in a dumpster and now has a safe and loving home in this very special place. This is just one story: Prabhavati has rescued hundreds of children in her 36 years of continuous seva and we love her no bullshit approach to making magic happen.
Prabhavati has reached out to us for help. The orphanage is usually funded by an organic cafe, which feeds the tourists. (There now no tourists and the cafe has been closed for over 12 months.)The orphanage is supported by long-term volunteers. (Volunteers are unable to travel.) Prabhavati would like to create an emergency fund for both children and villagers who have nothing. COVID is rampant in Rishikesh, and she has told us "we are losing friends and neighbours every day." Please consider donating to this very special place, every dollar will make a difference to the quality of life for these children
Ramana’s Garden offers the vision that every child, regardless of caste or creed, has the right to a home, proper nutrition, quality education and primary health care. (Our contact, Oinak is about to start his second year of law...this orphan, now 22, has lived at Ramana's for his whole life and is a testament to the quality of education the children receive. )
You can read more about their work at here.
Organizer
Lisa Allwell
Organizer
Blackburn North, VIC