Luis Boudret, our Director of International Programs, visits the J. Calvitt, Clarke Home in India, which is named after the father of our founder, Jeanne Clarke Wood.
About the J. Calvitt Clarke Home
“The town of Dornakal, located about 100 miles east of Hyderabad in the southeastern Indian state of Telangana, is a region where poverty is extensive, especially in years when droughts destroy the rice harvest. Since so many families cannot adequately provide for their children’s education or basic needs, our affiliated site J. Calvitt Clarke Home serves as a beacon of hope. The home serves impoverished children in this region by providing for their basic, immediate needs while also investing in their futures by way of a well-rounded education,” explained Luis.
“The children come from rural communities around the area, but they may not have a school available near their villages, therefore, they come to Dornakal for education.”
“I visited the J. Calvitt Clarke Home, which is one of the oldest facility in the Dornakal Diocese. I met with our new coordinator, Mr. M. Prabakhar, who told me about how the home provides boarding and school support to little less than 40 children here. The children come from rural communities around the area, but they may not have a school available near their villages, therefore, they come to Dornakal for education.”
“The students have a busy schedule initiating activities early at J. Calvitt Clarke Home, just as in the other homes I had visiting during my time in India. Early in the morning, the children are feed, then sent to school. After school, they have a small time for recreation, then it is time for homework. This hostel is for boys, and they are happy to be able to get an education, as most parents work on the fields, and the children would be there helping, if not for being her and attending school.”
“All basic needs for the children are covered with through the Children Incorporated program support. I did notice that the facilities need some improvement, as the dorm is large and could accommodate more children, but they would need more support to grow their attendance. The dorm was updated with the help of Children Incorporated some years ago, but without any maintenance, it needs upgrades, painting and repairs to all areas. It has a large U shape main building, with a locker room and toilets at each end of the building, and the dorm and homework room in the middle. The dining hall building is also used for homework.”
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