Kartik
In January 2024, a sweet little boy named Kartik, who was only two years old at the time, arrived at one of our Centers. His parents are construction workers, so they work long hours.
From the moment he arrived, the Center staff soon noticed that Kartik was reluctant to participate in activities with the other children and seemed to be thinner and weaker than his peers. Concerned about his well-being, Kartik's teacher and caregiver decided to talk to his parents and recommend that they take him to a pediatrician for an evaluation.
The doctor realized that Kartik's parents did not fully understand the importance of letting their son crawl and start walking on his own, instead of carrying him around all the time. After examining him, the pediatrician prescribed a proper diet, food supplements and exercises to strengthen his muscles. The Center's teacher clarified the doctor's recommendations, which made the parents understand how important these changes were for their child.
Since then, we ensured Kartik got good nutrition and support for his physical and emotional development, while his parents did the same at home.
Recently, after Diwali vacation, Kartik's family visited their hometown. They did so with great joy because Kartik, now healthier and full of energy, was engaged and happy, unlike before he received specialized attention.
This small but significant transformation in Kartik's life has been possible thanks to the joint work of all those who, like you, are committed to the welfare of vulnerable children. Thanks to our joint effort, we are building a more hopeful present and future for children like Kartik.