In Ongole India,
hunger
is a daily reality for the children of the Untouchables Caste.
More than 240 million people in India are called “Untouchables.” Also known as “non- humans”, these people are believed to be unclean by birth.
They are the Dalits. The word means “crushed” or “broken to pieces.”
Although India’s national constitution of 1950 sought to abolish caste discrimination and the practice of untouchability, the caste system remains deeply entrenched in Hindu culture throughout southern Asia, especially in rural India. In what has been called India’s “hidden apartheid,” entire Dalit villages in many Indian states remain completely segregated by caste.
These people suffer unthinkable acts of terror and pain. If only the shadow of a Dalit falls upon a member of the upper caste, that person must go home, bathe and wash his clothes. Anyone who is accidentally touched by a Dalit is considered tainted. It is not uncommon for Dalits to be beaten, abused, raped or even killed without remedy or interest in bringing perpetrators to justice. Their children are kidnapped and sold as sex or work slaves. They live in isolation.
(from Pannavati.org)
This is the population we have focused our attention on to bring safe clean water, hot nourishing meals and an encouraging word. We want them to know that they are loved and precious.
Won't you help us feed these kids by making a recurring monthly donation of just $10 per month? This would feed one child for a month in India.
With Text To Give....You just Set it up and Forget it!
When you text the word GIVE to 321-265-3488 you will be able to to set up a monthly donation.
Every penny goes to the program!
With our system of text giving, there is no fee taken out for donations of $10. All of it goes to the ministry of serving a thirsty (and HUNGRY) world.
Our next mission to India is rapidly approaching and our hearts are getting ready to show the kids how much we love them. Thank you so much for helping!
