| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
M.Sasikala and Bhuvaneshwari |
| Age |
: |
10 , 7 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
R.Mani (late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
M.Jeyalakshmi |
| Grade |
: |
V , III |
| Address |
: |
Old No: 25 - B, New No: 34,
Kosavampatti West Street,
Thottiyam (Tk), Trichy District - 621215
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Both
Sasikala and her sister
Bhuvaneshwari
live at SPPD’s Children's Home.
Their mother
Jayalekshmi’s first marriage was an arranged one. It lasted 3 years
but ended in separation, as she was beaten by her husband. She
miscarried 5 times because of these beatings.
During the
last beating Jayalekshmi was severely burned by boiling water. She
was unable to wear any clothes for a month because of the burns. She
returned to her husband’s house one month after this incident.
During her absence, he had married someone els... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
B.Dhanalakshmi |
| Age |
: |
11 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Balasubramaniyan |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Saroja(late) |
| Grade |
: |
VI |
| Address |
: |
B.Dhanalakshmi D/o Balasubramaniyan
3/10/, South Arangoor Kudi Street, Arangoor,
Thottiyam (Tk), Trichy (DT) - 621215 |
Dhanalakshmi's father and
mother used to quarrel frequently. One day, her father beat up her
mother severely and, unable to bear his torture, her mother consumed
poison and died. Dhanalakshmi's father got remarried, and her
step-mother never took care of the girl.
Dhanalakshmi has a little
brother. The children were not given proper food and clothing.
Because of the ill treatment by their step-mother, her younger
brother was taken to their grandmother's house. Then the real ordeal
started. Her step-mother would make Dhanalakshmi do all household
chores. If she failed, the girl was beaten up severely and not giv... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
J.Jothika |
| Age |
: |
12 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
K.Janarthanan |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Revathi |
| Grade |
: |
VII |
| Address |
: |
J.Jothika, D/o K.Janarthanan,
Door No: 67 - A, Kalarampatti Main Road,
Salem District - 636015 |
Jothika
was born on 15th
January, 1999.
Jothika's
father, Janarthanan, was a drunkard. He
would beat up his wife, Mrs. Revathi, every
day and never give money to support the
family. Revathi and her children were helpless. Four years ago she
took Jothika and her younger brother,
Saran, away from their father and they have not seen him since then.
Revathi worked as a tailor
and she was the only source of income for her
family. She worked day and night to make
ends meet. They lived in a rented
house. The mother found it very difficult
to feed and educate two kids.
Several months ago
Jothika's mother became ill... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
K.Ragapriya |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
K.S.Kumar(late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
K.Uma |
| Grade |
: |
VIII |
| Address |
: |
K.Ragapriya, D/o K.S.Kumar,5/187,T.Kalathur,
T.Kalathur,Kunnam(Tk),Perambalur(Dt) – 621114 |
Ragapriya was born on 27.06.1998. She
is at the 8th standard
in Kalaimagal (aided) school
Mangalam.
Ragapriya has one younger sister K.
Supriya. Their father died of HIV/AIDS.
Ragapriya' s mother
Uma is a coolie. She has
HIV/AIDS, too. Ragapriya'
s mother looked after the two children in spite of her
illness.
The family doesn't
get any support from their relatives.
The mother is the
only source of income to the family. She goes to work and returns
back only at 6pm.
Ragapriya took
care of her younger sister. She had no time to study. The two
children hardly had 3 meals a day. They... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
N.Bhuvaneshwari |
| Age |
: |
12 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Mr.Nagarajan (Late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Mrs.Pushpa |
| Grade |
: |
VI |
| Address |
: |
2/70 A, Muthuraja Street,
Rasipuram, Jayamkondan Post, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District. |
N.Bhuvaneshwari' s father
Mr.Nagarajan worked as a lorry driver in Chennai. He was a drunkard
and also addicted to nut (pan parak) eating. In June 2010 he was
found to have yellow jaundice. Mr.Nagarajan was taken to Kerala for
treatment, and they promised that he would recover in ten days. On
the 10th day he had his 2nd check up and was informed that he was
totally cured.
A month after he had returned to his work,
Mr.Nagarajan found a cyst developing in his throat. After testing in
Chennai, doctors informed him that if he continued with the
prescription given, it would dissolve. But as days went by he was not
... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
P.Gayathri |
| Age |
: |
12 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Mr.Perumal (Late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Mrs.Dhanabackiyam (Late) |
| Grade |
: |
VI |
| Address |
: |
7/78 Veeramanipatty Post, Thinnakkonam,
Musiri Taluk, Trichy District |
Mr.Perumal, Gayathri'
s father, had two wives. His first wife has two girls
and they are settled. His second wife, Dhanabackiyam, has three
children: Gayathri and her two elder brothers.
Seven years ago Gayathri'
s father died of kidney failure at the age
of 87. After his demise, all his
property was taken away by his first wife and her
relatives.
Dhanabackiyam, Gayatry's
mother, did some farm work and
supported her
family with the little income she received.
In 2007, Dhanabackiyam also died of severe stomach pain, leaving her
children to the mercy of God.
From then on, Kanagaraj, Gayathri'
s elder bro... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
T.Yuvaraj |
| Age |
: |
9 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Tamilselvan |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Rani |
| Grade |
: |
IV |
| Address |
: |
T.Yuvaraj S/o
Mr.Tamilselvan
4/20 / 4/31, Kurubar Street, Perumalpalayam Post
Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District. |
Five years ago Yuvaraj' s
mother Rani eloped with another man and left Yuvaraj with his father,
Tamilselvan.
Yuvaraj' s father is
mentally retarded from his young age. He has a speech disorder,
and he lost vision in one eye. He is
not able to do any hard work and to look after his son because of his
serious health condition.
Tamilselvan found a
job at Velavar Electricals Shop. He brings tea, does some cleaning
work, and runs other small errands, earning Rs.1500 per month. Since
Tamilselvan has itches
on his hand, his employer hesitates to send him to purchase tea, and
this job is n... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
A.Vijaya |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Pitchayae (Late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Angamuthu (Late) |
| Grade |
: |
VIII |
| Address |
: |
Panchayat Union Middle
School, Naachampatty ,
Musiri taluk, Trichy Dt |
A.Vijaya studies at the 8th standard in the panchayat union middle school, Naachampatty.
Her mother died soon after Vijaya’s birth, and her father passed away three years ago due to a paralytic attack.
Vijaya lives in a very small hut which she shares with her grandmother and her older sister.
Her sister earns a small wage and supports the family. Her income is only enough to satisfy certain basic needs, and it is very difficult to find the money for Vijaya’s education.
Her sister approached SPPD to enrol Vijaya with the Evening Study Centre (ESC) at their village. Considering the family's situation we decided... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
M.Sangeetha |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Dhanalakshmi (Late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Muthu (Late) |
| Grade |
: |
VIII |
| Address |
: |
Panchayat Union
Middle School, Aythampatty,
Musiri taluk, Trichy Dt |
M.Sangeetha is at the 8th standard in the panchayat union middle school, Aythampatty.
Seven years ago her mother committed suicide due to some family problems. Her father was suffering from yellow jaundice and five years later he also died.
M.Sangeetha has one elder sister and a younger brother. They are now under the care of their paternal grandmother. M.Sangeetha's grandmother works as a coolie and supports the family. She is the only source of income and this is insufficient to make both ends meet.
Sangeetha is a clever girl and she is determined to improve her family status when she grows up. Sangeet... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
V.Madankumar |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Thiruselvi |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
V.Veeramani (Late) |
| Grade |
: |
VIII |
| Address |
: |
Panchayat Union
Middle School, Ganeshapuram ,
Musiri taluk, Trichy Dt |
V.Madankumar is at the 8th standard in the panchayat union middle school, Ganeshapuram.
His father died when Madankumar was very little. Later his mother got remarried. She left her son with his grandmother, and now they do not know his mother's whereabouts.
Since his grandmother is too old, Madankumar's uncle, who works in a textile factory, helps them with a small amount of money. Apart from that, they do not have anyone to support their family financially.
As days were passing by, Madankumar' s grandmother started to have problems with her vision. She approached SPPD to enrol her grandson with the Evening Study Centre. ... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
P.Vidhya |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Veerammal |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Periyasamy |
| Grade |
: |
VIII |
| Address |
: |
Panchayat Union
Middle School, Jembunathapuram, Musiri taluk, Trichy Dt |
Vidhya is at the 8th standard in panchayat union middle school, Jembunathapuram where she lives with her parents Mr. Periyasamy and Mrs. Veerammal.
Both P.Vidhya's parents are HIV positive, and her father often falls sick. He suffers from severe stomach pain and stomach disorders.
They have four girls, and only recently they got their eldest daughter settled. Two daughters have completed their 10th standard, and work in a cotton mill for daily wages. They were not able to complete their education due to their difficult financial situation. Mrs. Veerammal works as a coolie, and the total income of the finally is very small.
... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
R.Elayakumar |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Indurani (Late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Puviyarashan (Late) |
| Grade |
: |
VIII |
| Address |
: |
Govt. Hr. Sec.
School, Thiruthiyamalai, Musiri taluk, Trichy Dt |
R.Elayakumar is at the 8th standard in the Government Hr. secondary school, Thiruthiyamalai.
His family is very poor. His parents died of AIDS eight years ago. R.Elayakumar is also found to be HIV positive, and is now under treatment. He takes ART medicine regularly.
R.Elayakumar has one elder sister who has completed the 10th standard. She works at a garment factory in Thirupur as an embroiderer. R.Elayakumar and his sister live with their grandmother, who works as a daily wage labourer (coolie) and takes care of both children. They do not have any other support.
Since the income they get is sufficient only for the daily... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
N.Manikandan |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Nataraju (Late) |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Rani |
| Grade |
: |
VIII |
| Address |
: |
Adi dravidar Hr. Sec. School, Thiruthalaiyur, Musiri taluk,
Trichy Dt |
N.Manikandan is at the 8th standard in the Adi Dravidar Hr. secondary school, Thiruthalaiyur.
His father was a drunkard. Once, when he was drunk, he consumed poison and died.
Manikandan has three elder sisters and a younger brother. His mother works as a coolie. With the income she earned, she found it too hard to make both ends meet. In order to help the family, Manikandan's elder sister, after completing her 10th standard, started working as a coolie.
Manikandan' s mother often falls sick and is not able to go to work regularly. The family does not get any financial assistance. Now they depend on the eldest daughter's ... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
Dhanam |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Mr.Chinnathambi |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Mrs.Elangiyam |
| Grade |
: |
V |
| Address |
: |
Natchampatty
Govt. Middle School,
Nachampatty |
Dhanam is at the 5th
standard in the Government middle school, Nachampatty. She is the
only child in her family. Her parents do not live together. Both of
them are daily wage labourers.
Dhanam lives with her
mother. Her family is very poor. They don't even have electricity at
home.
When she first came to the Centre she found it very hard to get used to proper learning methods.
Dhanam had problems with
spelling and punctuation. She was not able to answer any of our
questions. Her handwriting was poor. Though she spent most of her
time studying, she was not able to score good... read more» |
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| Personal Story |
| Name |
: |
Kumarasamy |
| Age |
: |
13 |
| Father’s Name |
: |
Mr.Ganeshan |
| Mother’s Name |
: |
Mrs.Amudha |
| Grade |
: |
IV |
| Address |
: |
Jembunathapuram,
Panchayat Union Middle School, Jembunathapuram |
Kumarasamy is at the
4th
standard in the panchayat union middle school, Jembunathapuram.
His parents work as
daily wage labourers. Kumarasamy has a brother and a sister. The
children had to go to work to make ends meet. Since they are coolies,
there is more job insecurity for them. In this critical situation
when food was not certain to them, sending their children for private
tuition would be yet another burden.
As both his parents worked there was no one to take care of Kumarasamy's studies. He became
a very lethargic student and used to play with his friends on the
road side ... read more» |
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