Support an Orphan

SCEAD Foundation has adopted St. Gasper's Children House, which is home to many orphans. In order to educate and provide for these orphans, the home is in need of funds. Adopting an orphan will go a long way in helping them and improving their lives by giving them the gift of education.

Listed below are details of a few orphans who need support to continue their education. If you are interested in adopting an orphan, write to us at sceadfoundation@gmail.com for more information.

1. DEEPAK NANDA

Age: 14

Place of Birth: Bangalore

Standard: 9th

How did he come to the orphanage?
Deepak came to St. Gasper's 2 years ago (at the age of 12). His mother Prabha died when he was 3, and he lived with his father until the age of 7. He is an only child. After his father was sentenced to 12 years in prison, he started living with his relatives, but his life with them was very miserable (3 of his uncles are in prison as well). Eventually he came in St. Gasper's in 2011, and he enjoys it very much. The best thing about St. Gasper's is, he says, his Mum Bridgite and his Auntie Isabel. 

More about Deepak:
Deepak is an excellent student (97% on tests) and his favourite subject is English. He would like to become both cricket player and IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer, and would like to go to the University in Bangalore. His hobbies are playing indoor games, reading stories (fairy tales, autobiographies) and cricket. He currently performs the duty of education minister in St. Gasper's school. He was born as a Hindu, but would like to become a Catholic, and hopes to receive a baptism at the age of 18. He is very kind-hearted, smart and polite.

2. RITA BLESSIE 

Age: 12

Place of Birth: Bangalore

Standard: 7th

How did she come to the orphanage?

Rita came into the orphanage at the age of 8 months. Her mother left her in the park and went away. Sisters found her and brought her to St. Gasper's. She has one brother, Peter Thomas, who is in the orphanage as well. She enjoys very much in St. Gasper's and wouldn't like to go anywhere else. Father Peter and Sister Bridgite are like father and mother to her. 

More about Rita:

Rita is an excellent student (97% on tests) and likes to study very much. Her favourite subjects are English, Maths and Science. She would like to become an artist (preferably a painter), and will try to apply for Art Academy after the college. Her hobbies, apart from painting, are dancing and singing. Although she speaks 5 languages, she prefers singing in Kannada.

3. PETER THOMAS

Age: 11


Place of Birth: Bangalore

Standard: 6th

How did he come to the orphanage?
Peter Thomas came in the orphanage as a small baby. His mother left him in the park together with a note which tells that he is Rita Blessie's brother, and went away. He never met his biological parents, but says he has a big family – father Peter (a priest in Bombay), mother Bridgite and big mum Isabel. He considers St. Gasper's his home and would never like to leave. He enjoys it so much.

More about Peter:
Peter is a very good student and enjoys studying. His favourite subject is Science. His dream is to become a priest. His hobbies are cricket, volleyball, football, singing, dancing Indian cultural dances and swimming. He reads the Bible every day. Everyone in St. Gasper's has certain duties – Peter waters the flowers and sweeps the floor every morning. He has one sister, Rita Blessie, who is in the orphanage as well. He speaks 4 languages – Kannada, English, Hindi and Tamil. His favourite film is Mr. Bean. His dream is to travel the Europe, especially Rome and Vatican.


4. AMALAMARY

Age: 10


Standard: 5th

How did she come to the orphanage?

Amalamary came in the orphanage as a few months old baby and does not remember anything else. She lives here ever since.

More about Amalamary:

Amalamary likes to study very much and her favourite subject is English. Her dream is to become an English teacher in the primary school. She would like to go to the university in Bangalore. Her favourite hobby is dance. Amala’s everyday duty is to wash the entrance to the classrooms and she enjoys it.



5. SOFIA SUSAN

Age: 6


Standard: 1st


How did she come to the orphanage?

Sofia came in the orphanage as a small baby and does not remember anything. Her parents left her in the nearby forest and left. She lives in St Gasper ever since.

More about Sofia:

Sofia likes living in the orphanage. She is a good student and her favourite subjects are Science and Maths. She would like to become an IPS (Indian Police Service). She still does not have any duties as she is too young, but she has a lot of hobbies – drawing, singing, maths, dance, basketball, volleyball.


6. POOJA JOSEPHINE 

Age: 13


Standard: 8th


How did she come to the orphanage?

Pooja lived with her grandmother until the age of 6. Then she came in the orphanage on 17 June 2006 and lives here ever since.

More about Pooja:

Pooja is a very good and talented student and likes to study very much. Her favourite subjects are English and Science. She speaks 4 languages and is currently learning the 5th one - Hindi. She wants to become a lawyer and open a home for elderly people. Her hobbies are dancing, reading stories, skipping the rope, kabkab, indoor games and computer games. Pooja is a true artist – she has got certificates in singing, dancing and painting, but also in astronomy and maths. Her duty in St Gaspers is to clean Sister Bridget’s room daily and to take care of Sofia Susan (help her to get ready for the school etc.), as she is very young and cannot do it by herself. Pooja is a General Minister for all students in St Gasper School – she conducts the prayer, places students in lines, checks all students’ nails, hair and appearance, maintains all the classrooms, welcomes the parents etc. She also plays the tambourine in the school band.


7. FIZA. F (REEMA)

Age: 13


Place of Birth: Bidar (KA)

Standard: 8th


How did she come to the orphanage?

Fiza came to the orphanage in 2010 together with her 2 siblings Reena and Robert. Her family is very problematic and her parents were fighting all the time, which is why they sent her in St Gasper House. Now parents visit her only twice a year.


More about Fiza:

Fiza is a Muslim, but prefers to be called Reema because she would like to become a Christian. She would like to study on the Christ College and become a pediatrician. Her favourite subject is English and her hobbies are dancing, playing coco and kabkab. She is an excellent student. She loves to travel and likes working on computers. Her duty in the orphanage is to clean the kitchen in the morning and evening.


8. BALRAJ 

Age: 9


Place of Birth: Bangalore

Standard: 5th


How did he come to the orphanage?

Balraj came to the orphanage when he was 1 and a half years old (1 June 2006) and he does not remember anything before. He is an only child.


More about Balraj:

Balraj is a good student and his favourite subject is Maths. He would like to become an engineer. His hobbies are playing outdoor games, working on computer and reading. His duty in St Gasper House is to clean the street in the morning. He speaks English and Kannada.


9. ANGELINA K.

Age: 14


Place of Birth: Bangalore

Standard: 10th


How did she come to the orphanage?

Angelina has lived with her parents until 2008, when her mother died from a brain tumor. Her father took her then to his village and she was studying there, but she did not like it. Soon after she came to St Gasper and she enjoys it here very much. She would not like to go back to her father's place.


More about Angelina:

Angelina likes to study very much and her overall score on tests was 83%. Her favourite subjects are languages (English, Kannada and Hindi). She recently won the 1st prize in a debating competition, even though she was the youngest competitor. She would like to have a degree in business commerce and afterwards work in an international company. Her duty in St Gasper is to clean 5 toilets in the morning and to close all the classrooms in the evening.

10. MANJULA V

Age: 15

Place of Birth: Bangalore

Standard: 10th

How did she come to the orphanage?

Manjula lived with her parents until her 7th standard. Her father was drinking a lot and fighting with her mother, which is why she came to St Gasper Children House at the age of 12. Both of her parents died last year (when she was 14) – mother due to certain disease and father from alcohol. She has 2 older sisters who are married, and one brother who died.

More about Manjula:

Manjula would like to become a fashion designer and study on the Design College of Bangalore. Her favourite subject in school is Science, especially Biology and Physics. Her hobby is drawing (mostly fashion sketches). Her duty in St Gasper is to clean out the common areas in the morning and evening.

11. MUSKAN F. (REENA)

Age: 14

Place of Birth: Bidar (KA)

Standard: 10th

How did she come to the orphanage?

Reena came to the orphanage when she was in the 6th standard (together with her siblings Robert and Reema). Her family was very problematic and poor, and could not afford for her education. Her parents were fighting a lot. Now they come to visit her in St Gasper once or twice a year. She enjoys living in the orphanage.

More about Reena:

After finishing 10th standard Reena would like to continue with her College education in Bangalore. Her wish is to study software engineering in Europe. Her favourite subject is Maths, and her favourite hobby is reading the Bible. Her everyday duty is to clean Sister Bridgite's room and to help Sofia Susan (a young orphan girl) to get ready for the school.

12. NAYANDEEP B

Age: 15

Place of Birth: Uttar Pradesh

Standard: 10th

How did he come to the orphanage?

Nayandeep came to the orphanage when he was in the 6th standard. Before coming here he lived with his parents, but they decided to send him in St Gasper because of the better education. His parents visit him once a month. His sister Priyansi also lives in the orphanage. After finishing the college, he plans to go back and live with his parents.

More about Nayandeep:

Nayandeep would like to study Science (Chemistry and Biology) and to become an engineer. Accordingly, his favourite subject is Science and he is a very good student. His hobbies are playing outdoor games and football. His daily duty is to clean 10th standard classroom.