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. AJAY ANTONY
Age: 12
Place of Birth: Bangalore
Standard: 7th
How did he come to the orphanage?
Ajay 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.
Age: 12
Place of Birth: Bangalore
Standard: 7th
How did he come to the orphanage?
Ajay 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 Ajay Antony :
Ajay 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 is very kind-hearted, smart and polite.
Ajay 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 is very kind-hearted, smart and polite.
2. MADHUMITA
Age: 10
Place of Birth: Bangalore
Standard: 5th
How did she come to the orphanage?
Madhumita 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, Bibin, 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 Madhumita:
Madhumita 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.
Age: 9
Place of Birth: Bangalore
Standard: 4th
How did he come to the orphanage?
Bibin came in the orphanage as a small baby. His mother left him in the park together with a note which tells that he is Madhumita brother, and went away. He never met his biological parents, but says he has a big family – father Prinson Lobo (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 Bibin:
Bibin 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. Everyone in St. Gasper's has certain duties – Bibin waters the flowers and sweeps the floor every morning. He has one sister, Madhumita, 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. Shivapriya
Age: 11
Standard: 6th
How did she come to the orphanage?
Shivapriya came in the orphanage as a few months old baby and does not remember anything else. She lives here ever since.
More about Shivapriya:
Shivapriya 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.
5. Holikashree
Age: 7
Standard: 2nd
How did she come to the orphanage?
Holikashree 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 Holikashree:
Holikashree 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.