Over the past few months, members of our organization have visited various orphanages around the city, providing these homes with essentials and spending time with the inmates. But the 28th of January provided a very different and touching experience for most of our members. A group of volunteers visited BHAVISHYA DHEEPAM, a home for specially abled people. The visit turned out to be a very emotional and heart touching experience for the group. Located on the outskirts of the busy national highway and along the periphery of the Tambaram-Mudichur road, the home provides a peaceful and serene environment for the inhabitants.
As many as 20 UHF members visited the home and it was indeed a very special and blessing day. Few of our members were dumbstruck and overcome by emotions on seeing the challenges these people face and how they overcome their difficulties each and every day with resilience. Many of them actively played with the inmates trying to spread cheer and to being smiles on their faces. The primary motive behind this visit was to provide a bit of comfort for the mentally challenged people atleast for a few hours by interacting with them and also for us to understand the challenges and problems faced by them.
UHF also contributed necessary everyday items like Rice, dal, sugar, shampoo, oil, mosquito coils and dresses to the home. A large cake was arranged to be cut during the evening in order to create a joyous and cheerful atmosphere.
To make these special people enjoy the evening, our members played songs and created a enjoyable atmosphere. The inmates were egged on by our volunteers to dance to the songs and have a fun filled time. All members of the group interacted with the people belonging to the home, either by playing with them or by spending time by their sides speaking patiently to them.
At the end of the day, it proved to be a heart-filling, precious and a very satisfying experience for the members. This day is sure to remain in all our hearts for quite a long time. After this visit to BHAVISHYA DHEEPAM, many other students were inspired by the members of the UHF and have expressed their willingness to join our humble organization.
