But the hardships on the way were long forgotten when we witnessed the result: a child who attends school regularly, maintains good health and has a zest for life ahead of her.
Change is hard, especially when it is in the positive upward direction – against the grain. But being a catalyst to bring about change is not difficult when you have the resources.
That’s thanks to you – our supporters over the years.
Stories of Change
The Joy you Give
October 4, 2019
There is a place where something reeks or leaks all the time. A place where swarms of flies take shelter. A place where the scorching heat of the day leaves visible marks on the bare bodies. A place without protection or barriers.
That is the place she calls “home”.
Sanjana’s* story was no different from many other children surviving in the streets of India until she caught the attention of a couple of field workers of El Shaddai. Where others saw distress and hopelessness, these field workers saw hope and a future.
But it was not an easy road – disinterested parents, elders with doubts and suspicion – that’s what awaited these field workers.
But the hardships on the way were long forgotten when we witnessed the result: a child who attends school regularly, maintains good health and has a zest for life ahead of her.
Change is hard, especially when it is in the positive upward direction – against the grain. But being a catalyst to bring about change is not difficult when you have the resources.
That’s thanks to you – our supporters over the years.
But the hardships on the way were long forgotten when we witnessed the result: a child who attends school regularly, maintains good health and has a zest for life ahead of her.
Change is hard, especially when it is in the positive upward direction – against the grain. But being a catalyst to bring about change is not difficult when you have the resources.
That’s thanks to you – our supporters over the years.