As Home of Hope enters its second decade of existence, there is a sense of excitement about what the future holds. The goal is to achieve "total quality control" with specific measures in place for all program areas:
  1. Mental Health Program started 9 years ago with Udayan Care (Delhi). According to Dr. Vikram Dutt, Program Director and Liaison for HOH projects, "This is now a flagship program. When HOH started funding this program, mental health was unknown in child welfare programs in India. We can be proud that today, as per the Juvenile Justice Act (amended in 2006), the law requires to have a Mental Health Program in every institution that cares for a child".
  2. Computer Education has been implemented in various HOH-supported projects. NBC featured Atmashree as a success story in its Bay to Bangalore series and brought HOH's work to positive public light in the US.
  3. Nutrition Program which started in a modest manner in Manovikas (Delhi) will require closer attention in other project locations, with the goal of ensuring that all HOH children receive healthy, balanced meals.
  4. Education has been a consistent goal for the children of HOH, with good results. It will remain a target for improvement in the years ahead.
  5. Personal Security and Sleeping arrangements is an area that HOH has not received specific attention. Future focus will aim ensure that every child has their 'OWN SPACE.'
Dr. Sabharwal recently returned from her one-month visit to India during which she covered each of the HOH projects to see the progress being made at the various locations and identify areas of further support. Whilst each of the projects has heartwarming stories to report, this month's focus will be her visit to Manovikas.

Mano Vikas (MV)
As Dr. Sabharwal entered the building, which is the new home for Manovikas, her thoughts reverted to 2000 when the facility "was dilapidated and depressing. Today, it has the appearance of a truly professional center, with colorful posters and positive teachings everywhere".

As Manovikas continues its outreach to the slums in Delhi, it has gained recognition in the area of autism education and now serves as an advisory center/consultant to the Indian Government in this area. Manovikas has developed assessment tools for autism over the years, which have become the national standard. Additionally, the Indian government has distributed posters designed by Manovikas throughout the country to spread awareness about children with special needs.

Most recently, the children of MV claimed the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in an All-India Painting competition held as part of the World Autism Day celebrations. Congratulations!

Dr. Sabharwal noted "That's what I love about Manovikas - the parents might lose hope, but MV does not. They believe in the potential inside these children. Like HOH, they don't give up."

Making a difference···    one child at a time


Success Stories from MV

When Ajay's parents bought him to Manovikas, they had given up hope. Today Ajay is an assistant coach for the special Olympics, earning a very respectable salary.

Saurav could barely speak, but thanks to the speech therapy program, he learnt singing! Today he is involved in a business and his self-confidence continues to increase.

Manu's father had brought him to MV thinking he was a lost cause. However, MV recognized his love for computers and encouraged it. He can now sit at a computer for hours doing data entry flawlessly, with amazing concentration.


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