About CHERISH in cherish foundation, Uppal, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Hyderabad

WHY WE HAVE TAKEN UP THIS CHALLENGE

From last 11 years we were conducting children camps and awareness programs in the some slum areas of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and other areas (India).
There we came into touch with many orphan children who are literally neglected, without any help and education. Some situations moved our hearts with compassion for those children who were suffering with hunger, poverty and loneliness.

We recognized our call and God’s will in our life, obeyed to His call. Burdened deep inside the heart for the unwanted and neglected children, to share the love of God and to fill the innocent lives with joy and happiness.

To understand their pricking problems, God prepared us for 5 years, testing us through the furnace of affliction. After Praying for 5 years, in His time, confirming that it is perfectly and undoubtedly God’s will then we started it in the name of Cherish Home in the year 2005.

HOW IT GOT STARTED

During Christmas season, we use to distribute old clothes near the railway stations and other slum areas. That time we came into contact with a small boy of 5 years begging around at the “Kachiguda Railway station”(Hyderabad, India) along with his grand parent. We spoke to that man asking him to send the boy with us, so that we would give him food, shelter and education. His grandfather agreed to send the boy with us in a weekday's time. Four times he came to leave the boy with us, but we delayed in starting this orphanage due to our financial condition, hence we couldn't keep him with us. This boy’s approach quickened us to start this orphanage. Like this Cherish Home came into being with 3 children.

VISION

OUR VISION is to make each and every child to be self dependent and self independent with a bright career. Based on the areas of their interest we want to make them professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers, social workers, IAS and IPS etc., Children are growing up in utmost fear and knowledge of God.

At present there are 35 children between the age group of 6 –16 yrs with 16 Boys and 19 Girls. There is a couple and a wardens who stay along with children to take care with love. Future expansion is planned for another 5 children for the academic year 2010-11. By faith and commitment we are forwarding to take up the children to promote the best standards to these lives.

AT CHERISH HOME

CHERISH Home is dedicated to provide a Stable ,Loving Family Atmosphere.It is located at Chengicherla Road, Medipalli village, Ghatkesar mandal(2 k.m. from Uppal Bus Depot), Uppal, Hyderabad, India, in a leased premises which is given by a Christian business man for 3 years.

All the children are educated in a reputed english medium school and have the opportunity to take part in activities, such as dancing, singing and sports etc., a few children are weak in their studies, others all are studying well, getting good marks and ranks in their classes.

There is a proper schedule, all things go according to the schedule. We provide different types of breakfast, lunch and dinner, eggs twice in a week. Every Sunday with non-vegetarian food. Staff from National Institute of Nutrition gives us daily diet menu for proper balancing of nutritious food for the children, mineral water is being used. Once in a while we plan for outing & enjoy picnic.

Many of our friends and well-wishers celebrate important days of their lives at Cherish Home like Birthdays, Wedding Anniversaries, etc., Some of the other events that people celebrate here are arrival of a child into a family, getting a job/promotion among others.

CHILDREN

Regarding the children, most of them had lost their both parents, some have single parent but not interested to take care. And are left the children on the streets. These children are recommended by some of the pastors, leaders and village leaders (sarpanch, VDO) etc., We personally enquired whether they really need help or not, then only we took them into Cherish Home. Based on their age, background, culture, and the situation when they were brought here, we carefully plan about their academics in a proper way.

PRAYER

We are being called as Mummy and Daddy by the children at Cherish Home, we whole heartedly pray to God, that we should justify our parenthood by showing love, care and by fulfilling their needs.

At Cherish Home we have a dedicated personal prayer room where all the children and staff will participate in chain prayer as per their prayer schedule everyday.

Every Wednesday we have a fasting prayer at cherish home. Along with some elder children we fast and pray for each and every person and their families who supports Cherish Foundation.

God is answering every prayer that we are praying here with these children.

SUPPORT

Cherish foundation is a registered Charitable Trust purely a faith based ministry. We pray and rely on God to fulfill our daily needs. At present 17 out of 35 children are sponsored by some of the local friends and well wishers. Apart from that, some other friends are extending their helping hand in the form of cash and kind. To run this orphanage we need around Rs. 70,000/- per month. There is a huge amount of bills due at school and other areas. God is strengthening us day by day and making us to move forward along with these little ones.

In this humble work we need your support and help without which it will be an incomplete work. We request you to be a part of building God’s kingdom. Please take time to visit Cherish Home whenever possible. Encourage your friends and well wishers to take part in this ministry.

Subramanyam David & Grace

more details:

Office : CHERISH FOUNDATION, 3-5-780/17/2, Lane Beside St.Joseph’s School, King kothi, Hyderabad-29.

Orphanage : CHERISH HOME, 7-27, Opp. VSR Gardens, Chengicherla Road, Medipalli, Uppal, Hyderabad, Telangana

Ph: 040-27203310, Mob : 9849770988,

E-mail: david@cherish-foundation.org