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October 22, 2014

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bhopalmedicalappeal Jul 25

Mohammad Israel Khan – Accountant

*If you would like to support the amazing work taking place at Chingari, you can donate vi the link in our bio*

Israel is the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre’s accountant and a survivor of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster. He is responsible for all the accounting and finances at Chingari, as well as the yearly budget proposals. He takes great pride in his work and always aims to pass the yearly audit without any errors or questions. He also likes to keep track of the children at the clinic and their progress and enjoys seeing the happiness in the eyes of parents when their children achieve new milestones.

For the future of Chingari, he hopes all the children will eventually be able to achieve independent living and lead normal lives. He hopes all the staff can continue to utilise their time, energy and experience to ensure Chingari continues to deliver the highest possible level of care and believes the clinic can become a shining example of best practice when it comes to rehabilitation work with children.

#bhopal #chingari #charity #activism #humansofchingari

Mohammad Israel Khan – Accountant

*If you would like to support the amazing work taking place at Chingari, you can donate vi the link in our bio*

Israel is the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre’s accountant and a survivor of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster. He is responsible for all the accounting and finances at Chingari, as well as the yearly budget proposals. He takes great pride in his work and always aims to pass the yearly audit without any errors or questions. He also likes to keep track of the children at the clinic and their progress and enjoys seeing the happiness in the eyes of parents when their children achieve new milestones.

For the future of Chingari, he hopes all the children will eventually be able to achieve independent living and lead normal lives. He hopes all the staff can continue to utilise their time, energy and experience to ensure Chingari continues to deliver the highest possible level of care and believes the clinic can become a shining example of best practice when it comes to rehabilitation work with children.

#bhopal #chingari #charity #activism #humansofchingari

bhopalmedicalappeal Jul 23

Dr Rishi Shukla - Physiotherapist
*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Dr Rishi Shukla works at the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre as a Physiotherapist. His work covers the assessment of special children for their physiotherapy needs, preparing treatment plans and providing the physiotherapy sessions required for the child’s rehabilitation. Dr Shukla is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the work of other physiotherapists in the department, coordinating programs and events and representing the physiotherapy department at press conferences.

Dr Shukla feels an overwhelming sense of joy in ‘treating and helping the needy children by looking at their positive progression’ and he hopes that going forward, he and those in his department, ‘live up to the expectations of every child and mother and shall fulfil their needs as per the best treatment protocols.’

#chingari #bhopal #charity #humansofchingari

Dr Rishi Shukla - Physiotherapist
*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Dr Rishi Shukla works at the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre as a Physiotherapist. His work covers the assessment of special children for their physiotherapy needs, preparing treatment plans and providing the physiotherapy sessions required for the child’s rehabilitation. Dr Shukla is also responsible for monitoring and reviewing the work of other physiotherapists in the department, coordinating programs and events and representing the physiotherapy department at press conferences.

Dr Shukla feels an overwhelming sense of joy in ‘treating and helping the needy children by looking at their positive progression’ and he hopes that going forward, he and those in his department, ‘live up to the expectations of every child and mother and shall fulfil their needs as per the best treatment protocols.’

#chingari #bhopal #charity #humansofchingari

bhopalmedicalappeal Jul 19

Syed Tabish Ali – BMA Information Officer
*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Syed Tabish Ali, or ‘Tabish bhai’ as he is affectionately known around the office, is the BMA’s Information Officer and has a managerial role at the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre. His responsibilities at Chingari include reviewing the work of the clinic’s staff, therapists, specialist educators and community health team. He is also in charge of staff training and development and donor relations for the clinic. He says of his role:

‘When I interview the children or parents who come to Chingari, I get to know what pain and trouble they are going through in their lives and what problems they face on a daily basis. And how they benefit from the facilities available at Chingari and what other needs they have in the future. What I like most about my work is that through it, I am able to communicate about the lives of these people to the whole world.’

Regarding his plans and expectations for the future of Chingari, Tabish believes that the average age of children at Chingari is increasing, as some have now been attending the clinic for a number of years. Many would benefit from vocational training to assist them in finding a way into work, and Tabish hopes that in the future Chingari can expand and open a vocational training centre to meet this need. He also has plans to further upgrade the facilities on offer at Chingari to ensure the children continue to receive the best possible care.

#chingari #bhopal #charity #humansofchingari

Syed Tabish Ali – BMA Information Officer
*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Syed Tabish Ali, or ‘Tabish bhai’ as he is affectionately known around the office, is the BMA’s Information Officer and has a managerial role at the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre. His responsibilities at Chingari include reviewing the work of the clinic’s staff, therapists, specialist educators and community health team. He is also in charge of staff training and development and donor relations for the clinic. He says of his role:

‘When I interview the children or parents who come to Chingari, I get to know what pain and trouble they are going through in their lives and what problems they face on a daily basis. And how they benefit from the facilities available at Chingari and what other needs they have in the future. What I like most about my work is that through it, I am able to communicate about the lives of these people to the whole world.’

Regarding his plans and expectations for the future of Chingari, Tabish believes that the average age of children at Chingari is increasing, as some have now been attending the clinic for a number of years. Many would benefit from vocational training to assist them in finding a way into work, and Tabish hopes that in the future Chingari can expand and open a vocational training centre to meet this need. He also has plans to further upgrade the facilities on offer at Chingari to ensure the children continue to receive the best possible care.

#chingari #bhopal #charity #humansofchingari

bhopalmedicalappeal Jul 16

*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Nafisa Bee and her family are one of thousands, currently living in colonies where the water supply is contaminated with pesticides, chlorinated organic compounds, and heavy metals ever since Union Carbide abandoned the factory site after the Bhopal gas disaster.

Nafisa works as a Caretaker at Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre and is like a second mother to the children who attend the clinic every day. Her work includes caring for the children, making sure they attend all therapy or education sessions on time, helping those who are not toilet trained, feeding those who cannot feed themselves, and helping with any other of their needs during their time at the Centre. Nafisa, along with other caretakers, also helps take care of the overall cleanliness of the Chingari Trust.

Nafisa has a great affection for the children in her care and loves ‘seeing the smile on their faces and their parents happy and keeping the Chingari Trust clean.’

In the future, she very much hopes that ‘Chingari will continue to serve children like this in the future, because seeing the smile on the faces of these children makes my heart happy.’
#chingari #charity #bhopal #activism #humansofchingari

*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Nafisa Bee and her family are one of thousands, currently living in colonies where the water supply is contaminated with pesticides, chlorinated organic compounds, and heavy metals ever since Union Carbide abandoned the factory site after the Bhopal gas disaster.

Nafisa works as a Caretaker at Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre and is like a second mother to the children who attend the clinic every day. Her work includes caring for the children, making sure they attend all therapy or education sessions on time, helping those who are not toilet trained, feeding those who cannot feed themselves, and helping with any other of their needs during their time at the Centre. Nafisa, along with other caretakers, also helps take care of the overall cleanliness of the Chingari Trust.

Nafisa has a great affection for the children in her care and loves ‘seeing the smile on their faces and their parents happy and keeping the Chingari Trust clean.’

In the future, she very much hopes that ‘Chingari will continue to serve children like this in the future, because seeing the smile on the faces of these children makes my heart happy.’
#chingari #charity #bhopal #activism #humansofchingari

bhopalmedicalappeal Jul 12

Champa Devi Shukla – Chingari Co-founder and Managing Trustee

*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Champa Devi Shukla is a Bhopal gas survivor, activist, and co-founder of the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre along with her partner Rashida Bee. The inspirational pair, affectionately known as ‘the Chingari sisters’ started Chingari using the money they were awarded as winners of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in 2004. As Managing Trustee, she is responsible for overseeing all the work undertaken by staff at the clinic.

Champa’s favourite part of the job is seeing children gaining dignity, independence and care. Champa tells us, “Seeing these children moving towards self-reliance after getting treatment at Chingari Trust, it feels like my dream is coming true”. Champa’s vision becoming reality was a stark contrast to how children from gas and water affected communities were treated before the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre was opened in 2006.

Champa has huge ambitions for Chingari and the incredible services the clinic provides. She would like “Chingari to expand in such a way that all the facilities and treatment that a special child needs are available here. And we can provide treatment to all children instead of limiting our treatment to only gas and water affected families."

#chingari #charity #bhopal #activism #humansofchingari

Champa Devi Shukla – Chingari Co-founder and Managing Trustee

*If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at Chingari, donate via the link in our bio*

Champa Devi Shukla is a Bhopal gas survivor, activist, and co-founder of the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre along with her partner Rashida Bee. The inspirational pair, affectionately known as ‘the Chingari sisters’ started Chingari using the money they were awarded as winners of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in 2004. As Managing Trustee, she is responsible for overseeing all the work undertaken by staff at the clinic.

Champa’s favourite part of the job is seeing children gaining dignity, independence and care. Champa tells us, “Seeing these children moving towards self-reliance after getting treatment at Chingari Trust, it feels like my dream is coming true”. Champa’s vision becoming reality was a stark contrast to how children from gas and water affected communities were treated before the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre was opened in 2006.

Champa has huge ambitions for Chingari and the incredible services the clinic provides. She would like “Chingari to expand in such a way that all the facilities and treatment that a special child needs are available here. And we can provide treatment to all children instead of limiting our treatment to only gas and water affected families."

#chingari #charity #bhopal #activism #humansofchingari

bhopalmedicalappeal Jul 9

Welcome our new ‘Humans of Chingari’ series, where we share short profiles of some of the incredible staff working at the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre and their experiences! To kick us off today we have Rashida Bee, co-founder and Managing Trustee. If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at the clinic, donate via the link in our bio.

Rashida Bee is a Bhopal gas survivor, activist, and co-founder of the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre along with her partner Champa Devi Shukla. The pair started Chingari using the money they were awarded as winners of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in 2004. As Managing Trustee, she is responsible for overseeing all the work undertaken by staff at the clinic.

Rashida’s favourite part of the job is seeing children achieve something new for the first time. Whether it’s a child who has never spoken before uttering their first word, taking their first steps, learning to hold their neck straight, chewing and swallowing solid food, or simply holding a pencil for the first time, she says ‘when a mother tells me about it with tears of joy in her eyes, then that moment gives me real happiness’.

On the future of Chingari, Rashida tells us ‘In the future, the world should learn from Chingari Trust and it should become an example for everyone. Chingari should shine in such a way that it illuminates the whole world. The children coming here should get the best facilities and world class treatment. Whether we are alive or not, the Chingari Trust should keep working for these children.’

#chingari #bhopal #charity #activism #humansofchingari

Welcome our new ‘Humans of Chingari’ series, where we share short profiles of some of the incredible staff working at the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre and their experiences! To kick us off today we have Rashida Bee, co-founder and Managing Trustee. If you would like to support the incredible work taking place at the clinic, donate via the link in our bio.

Rashida Bee is a Bhopal gas survivor, activist, and co-founder of the Chingari Children’s Rehabilitation Centre along with her partner Champa Devi Shukla. The pair started Chingari using the money they were awarded as winners of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize in 2004. As Managing Trustee, she is responsible for overseeing all the work undertaken by staff at the clinic.

Rashida’s favourite part of the job is seeing children achieve something new for the first time. Whether it’s a child who has never spoken before uttering their first word, taking their first steps, learning to hold their neck straight, chewing and swallowing solid food, or simply holding a pencil for the first time, she says ‘when a mother tells me about it with tears of joy in her eyes, then that moment gives me real happiness’.

On the future of Chingari, Rashida tells us ‘In the future, the world should learn from Chingari Trust and it should become an example for everyone. Chingari should shine in such a way that it illuminates the whole world. The children coming here should get the best facilities and world class treatment. Whether we are alive or not, the Chingari Trust should keep working for these children.’

#chingari #bhopal #charity #activism #humansofchingari

bhopalmedicalappeal May 17

We hope you can join us from next week for our exhibition `Everything in Their Eyes` running as part of this year’s #brightonfringe and marking the 40th anniversary of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the 1984 Union Carbide gas tragedy. The exhibition is at #phoenixartspace , Brighton from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May between 11am - 5pm.
Through mixed media, we aim to show the full 40-year history of the gas and water disasters, the struggle and incredible determination of the survivors, and our own work to aid them in their healing. #findyourfringe

We hope you can join us from next week for our exhibition 'Everything in Their Eyes' running as part of this year’s #brightonfringe and marking the 40th anniversary of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the 1984 Union Carbide gas tragedy. The exhibition is at #phoenixartspace , Brighton from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May between 11am - 5pm.
Through mixed media, we aim to show the full 40-year history of the gas and water disasters, the struggle and incredible determination of the survivors, and our own work to aid them in their healing. #findyourfringe

bhopalmedicalappeal May 15

1 week to go!
We hope you can join us for our new exhibition at The Phoenix art space, Brighton. As part of Brighton Fringe, the exhibition will run from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May opening times are 11:00-17:00.
Experience the incredible story of the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster through their eyes. This mixed media exhibition will feature prints by world renowned photographers including Raghu Rai, newspaper appeals, survivor testimonies and a series of illustrations by Charlotte Donald Wilson (@charlottepoppyillustration ) #brightonfringe #phoenixartspace #findyourfringe

1 week to go!
We hope you can join us for our new exhibition at The Phoenix art space, Brighton. As part of Brighton Fringe, the exhibition will run from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May opening times are 11:00-17:00.
Experience the incredible story of the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster through their eyes. This mixed media exhibition will feature prints by world renowned photographers including Raghu Rai, newspaper appeals, survivor testimonies and a series of illustrations by Charlotte Donald Wilson (@charlottepoppyillustration ) #brightonfringe #phoenixartspace #findyourfringe

bhopalmedicalappeal May 10

As part of this year’s #brightonfringe and to mark the 40th anniversary of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the 1984 Union Carbide gas tragedy, we are holding an exhibition at #phoenixartspace , Brighton from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May between 11am - 5pm.
Through mixed media, we will be creating a rich visual story of the full 40-year history of the gas and water disasters, the struggle and incredible determination of the survivors, and the charity’s own work to aid them in their healing. We hope to see you there!
#findyourfringe

As part of this year’s #brightonfringe and to mark the 40th anniversary of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the 1984 Union Carbide gas tragedy, we are holding an exhibition at #phoenixartspace , Brighton from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May between 11am - 5pm.
Through mixed media, we will be creating a rich visual story of the full 40-year history of the gas and water disasters, the struggle and incredible determination of the survivors, and the charity’s own work to aid them in their healing. We hope to see you there!
#findyourfringe

bhopalmedicalappeal May 8

2 weeks to go!
Come and see our new mixed media exhibition `Everything in Their Eyes: 40 Years of Disaster in Bhopal` at The Phoenix art space, Brighton. As part of Brighton Fringe, the exhibition will run from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May between 11:00-17:00.
Experience the incredible story of the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster and the families still being damaged in their thousands by ongoing water poisoning. #brightonfringe #phoenixartspace #bhopalmedicalappeal #findyourfringe

2 weeks to go!
Come and see our new mixed media exhibition 'Everything in Their Eyes: 40 Years of Disaster in Bhopal' at The Phoenix art space, Brighton. As part of Brighton Fringe, the exhibition will run from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May between 11:00-17:00.
Experience the incredible story of the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster and the families still being damaged in their thousands by ongoing water poisoning. #brightonfringe #phoenixartspace #bhopalmedicalappeal #findyourfringe

bhopalmedicalappeal May 3

3 weeks to go!
The Bhopal Medical Appeal are excited to hold an exhibition at The Phoenix art space, Brighton. As part of Brighton Fringe, the exhibition will run from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May opening times are 11:00-17:00.
Experience the incredible story of the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster through their eyes. Among a variety of content, this mixed media exhibition will feature prints by world renowned photographers including Raghu Rai, newspaper appeals, survivor testimonies and a series of illustrations by Charlotte Donald Wilson (@charlottepoppyillustration ) #brightonfringe #phoenixartspace #bhopalmedicalappeal #findyourfringe

3 weeks to go!
The Bhopal Medical Appeal are excited to hold an exhibition at The Phoenix art space, Brighton. As part of Brighton Fringe, the exhibition will run from Wed 22nd - Sun 26th May opening times are 11:00-17:00.
Experience the incredible story of the survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide gas disaster through their eyes. Among a variety of content, this mixed media exhibition will feature prints by world renowned photographers including Raghu Rai, newspaper appeals, survivor testimonies and a series of illustrations by Charlotte Donald Wilson (@charlottepoppyillustration ) #brightonfringe #phoenixartspace #bhopalmedicalappeal #findyourfringe

bhopalmedicalappeal Apr 25

We are delighted to announce that after the success of last years `Memories of an Indian Future` exhibition we will be returning to the Brighton Fringe and the Phoenix Art Space this year with `Everything in Their Eyes: 40 Years of Disaster in Bhopal`

`Everything in Their Eyes` is an exhibition to celebrate Brighton’s enduring bond with Bhopal, illuminating the appalling, inspiring story of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the 1984 Union Carbide gas tragedy. For 40 years cast into a toxic wilderness, some of the poorest people on earth, sick, living on the edge of hunger, without funds, wealthy friends or influence, have been fighting for their lives against one of America’s richest corporations. This is a story told through their eyes.

The exhibition will feature iconic photographs from Bhopal by world renowned photographers including Ragu Rai, as well as printed copies of the charity`s ground-breaking print advertising campaigns. These will be combined with photographs and materials direct from the Sambhavna and Chingari clinics, as well as original artwork by local artists, creating a rich visual story of the full 40 year history of the gas and water disasters, the struggle and incredible determination of the survivors, and the charity`s own work to aid them in their healing. This is an event not to be missed!

When: Wednesday, May 22nd - Sunday, May 26th, 11am - 5pm

Where: The Phoenix Art Space, Brighton: 10-14 Waterloo Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9NB

Entry: Free!

We very much hope to see you there!

#brightonfringe #findyourfringe #phoenixartspace #bhopal #bhopal40years #charity #fundraising #exhibition

We are delighted to announce that after the success of last years 'Memories of an Indian Future' exhibition we will be returning to the Brighton Fringe and the Phoenix Art Space this year with 'Everything in Their Eyes: 40 Years of Disaster in Bhopal'

'Everything in Their Eyes' is an exhibition to celebrate Brighton’s enduring bond with Bhopal, illuminating the appalling, inspiring story of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the 1984 Union Carbide gas tragedy. For 40 years cast into a toxic wilderness, some of the poorest people on earth, sick, living on the edge of hunger, without funds, wealthy friends or influence, have been fighting for their lives against one of America’s richest corporations. This is a story told through their eyes.

The exhibition will feature iconic photographs from Bhopal by world renowned photographers including Ragu Rai, as well as printed copies of the charity's ground-breaking print advertising campaigns. These will be combined with photographs and materials direct from the Sambhavna and Chingari clinics, as well as original artwork by local artists, creating a rich visual story of the full 40 year history of the gas and water disasters, the struggle and incredible determination of the survivors, and the charity's own work to aid them in their healing. This is an event not to be missed!

When: Wednesday, May 22nd - Sunday, May 26th, 11am - 5pm

Where: The Phoenix Art Space, Brighton: 10-14 Waterloo Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9NB

Entry: Free!

We very much hope to see you there!

#brightonfringe #findyourfringe #phoenixartspace #bhopal #bhopal40years #charity #fundraising #exhibition

bhopalmedicalappeal Apr 10

Wishing you all Eid Mubarak! Thank you to everyone who followed our Ramadan campaign this year and stay tuned for more updates from our Chingari clinic

#ramadan #eidmubarak #bhopal

Wishing you all Eid Mubarak! Thank you to everyone who followed our Ramadan campaign this year and stay tuned for more updates from our Chingari clinic

#ramadan #eidmubarak #bhopal

bhopalmedicalappeal Apr 5

*If you would like to support life-changing care for Usman and others like him, or read more stories from our Chingari Clinic, click the link in our bio*

Usman is 9 years old and has intellectual disability and A.D.H.D. He lives with parents Aamir and Saba in an area of Bhopal close to the site of the abandoned Union Carbide factory, the same place where nearly 40 years ago Saba’s own mother was forced to flee from the clouds of poisonous gas that leaked from the facility and blew across the city. By the time he was 5 years old, Usman had still not learned to speak. Concerned, his parents decided to bring him to the Chingari Children’s Clinic for assessment by the speech therapy team.

Despite interruptions to his treatment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Usman has made remarkable progress during his 4 years at the centre. With the help of the speech therapists, he slowly learned to better control the movement of his lips and tongue and improve his phonation. This allowed him to begin forming individual words, and with time and hard effort he has progressed to speaking in full simple sentences. As well as his inability to communicate, when he arrived Usman also struggled with his colour and shape perception and comprehension skills, which severely limited his ability to perform independent daily tasks. With the help of occupational therapy, he now has mastered the ability to distinguish colours and shapes. He also has improved cognitive ability and comprehension skills, particularly with words and numbers, and is better able to perform tasks independently, as well as communicate and play with other children.

Usman loves chai, particularly from cafes, as well as biryani, dhal, and kebabs. He is pickier about fruit and vegetables but does like apples. He always likes to keep busy and active and likes to be out of the house, whether its trips with his parents or spending time at Chingari.

#ramadan #sadaqah #charity #fundraising #bhopal #chingari

*If you would like to support life-changing care for Usman and others like him, or read more stories from our Chingari Clinic, click the link in our bio*

Usman is 9 years old and has intellectual disability and A.D.H.D. He lives with parents Aamir and Saba in an area of Bhopal close to the site of the abandoned Union Carbide factory, the same place where nearly 40 years ago Saba’s own mother was forced to flee from the clouds of poisonous gas that leaked from the facility and blew across the city. By the time he was 5 years old, Usman had still not learned to speak. Concerned, his parents decided to bring him to the Chingari Children’s Clinic for assessment by the speech therapy team.

Despite interruptions to his treatment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Usman has made remarkable progress during his 4 years at the centre. With the help of the speech therapists, he slowly learned to better control the movement of his lips and tongue and improve his phonation. This allowed him to begin forming individual words, and with time and hard effort he has progressed to speaking in full simple sentences. As well as his inability to communicate, when he arrived Usman also struggled with his colour and shape perception and comprehension skills, which severely limited his ability to perform independent daily tasks. With the help of occupational therapy, he now has mastered the ability to distinguish colours and shapes. He also has improved cognitive ability and comprehension skills, particularly with words and numbers, and is better able to perform tasks independently, as well as communicate and play with other children.

Usman loves chai, particularly from cafes, as well as biryani, dhal, and kebabs. He is pickier about fruit and vegetables but does like apples. He always likes to keep busy and active and likes to be out of the house, whether its trips with his parents or spending time at Chingari.

#ramadan #sadaqah #charity #fundraising #bhopal #chingari

bhopalmedicalappeal Apr 3

*To support life-changing treatment for Disha and other young people like her, visit our campaign page via the link in our bio*

Disha is 18 years old and has been registered at the Chingari Trust since 2014. A popular and well-liked young person, Disha suffers from intellectual disability. The disability affects Disha’s cognitive functioning, such as learning, problem solving and judgement and this also affects her adaptive functioning, impacting her communication skills and social participation. Like other registered children at Chingari, Disha comes from an intergenerational gas and water affected family. Her father Mahesh and mother Arti are survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide Bhopal gas disaster.

Disha’s story is inspirational and captures the spirit of Chingari. When Disha registered at Chingari, she lacked confidence and the ability to undertake routine tasks like carrying and holding items and basic writing skills. Undertaking education classes and physiotherapy, Disha has learnt how to play sports and excels in basketball. With consistent practice and coaching from Chingari’s physical therapists, Disha is recognised as one of India’s finest young basketball players and was selected in their national team for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. A testament to Disha’s skill, she made several appearances throughout the tournament as India won the silver medal: a stunning achievement.

Disha’s potential is incredible and is being realised with support from Chingari. She has established herself as one of India’s leading young basketball players and will represent her country in future tournaments.

#ramadan #sadaqah #charity #fundraising #bhopal #chingari

*To support life-changing treatment for Disha and other young people like her, visit our campaign page via the link in our bio*

Disha is 18 years old and has been registered at the Chingari Trust since 2014. A popular and well-liked young person, Disha suffers from intellectual disability. The disability affects Disha’s cognitive functioning, such as learning, problem solving and judgement and this also affects her adaptive functioning, impacting her communication skills and social participation. Like other registered children at Chingari, Disha comes from an intergenerational gas and water affected family. Her father Mahesh and mother Arti are survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide Bhopal gas disaster.

Disha’s story is inspirational and captures the spirit of Chingari. When Disha registered at Chingari, she lacked confidence and the ability to undertake routine tasks like carrying and holding items and basic writing skills. Undertaking education classes and physiotherapy, Disha has learnt how to play sports and excels in basketball. With consistent practice and coaching from Chingari’s physical therapists, Disha is recognised as one of India’s finest young basketball players and was selected in their national team for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. A testament to Disha’s skill, she made several appearances throughout the tournament as India won the silver medal: a stunning achievement.

Disha’s potential is incredible and is being realised with support from Chingari. She has established herself as one of India’s leading young basketball players and will represent her country in future tournaments.

#ramadan #sadaqah #charity #fundraising #bhopal #chingari

bhopalmedicalappeal Mar 28

*If you would like to read more stories of children at our Chingari clinic, or donate to support the care of Ankada and others, you can do so via the link in our bio*

Ankada is 19 years old and has been receiving care at Chingari from the age of 6 for hearing impairment. Her late father, Jameel, was a gas survivor.

When Ankada first came to Chingari she was not able to speak, using signs to communicate and express herself, and her inability to hear meant that she had little understanding of what others were saying to her. The provision of digital hearing aids, audiometric training and speech therapy at Chingari however has been life changing for Ankada. She is now able to hear and understand what people are saying to her and she can now speak at a level that allows her to express her needs and feelings with others and to tell basic stories.

Ankada has also been receiving special education at Chingari. Before attending, she was not able to go to normal school, write numbers 1-10 or write complete alphabets, however she has now progressed to such a degree that she is able to attend a normal school, write numbers 1-100, do basic math, create arts and crafts, perform basic computer skills, write the names of days, months and colours in Hindi and English. She is now also able to read Hindi and has completed Quran.

Like most children at Chingari, Ankada loves the food served there, especially the Biryani, pasta and noodles and one day she would like to become an air hostess.

#ramadan #sadaqah #charity #fundraising #bhopal #chingari

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Ankada is 19 years old and has been receiving care at Chingari from the age of 6 for hearing impairment. Her late father, Jameel, was a gas survivor.

When Ankada first came to Chingari she was not able to speak, using signs to communicate and express herself, and her inability to hear meant that she had little understanding of what others were saying to her. The provision of digital hearing aids, audiometric training and speech therapy at Chingari however has been life changing for Ankada. She is now able to hear and understand what people are saying to her and she can now speak at a level that allows her to express her needs and feelings with others and to tell basic stories.

Ankada has also been receiving special education at Chingari. Before attending, she was not able to go to normal school, write numbers 1-10 or write complete alphabets, however she has now progressed to such a degree that she is able to attend a normal school, write numbers 1-100, do basic math, create arts and crafts, perform basic computer skills, write the names of days, months and colours in Hindi and English. She is now also able to read Hindi and has completed Quran.

Like most children at Chingari, Ankada loves the food served there, especially the Biryani, pasta and noodles and one day she would like to become an air hostess.

#ramadan #sadaqah #charity #fundraising #bhopal #chingari

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