They were brought to us and we had the baby hospitalized the same day. They have now all recovered, and are healthy and happy. At right, Ambia age 2; Rashida, age 8;.and Shakil, age 6.

RASHIDA, AMBIA AND SHAKIL

In June 2008, these three youngsters were found sitting on the street crying. Their mother had died a few days earlier and they now had nowhere to live. The baby was very ill and severely dehydrated and they were all hungry.

As part of the tradition of the Eid Festival that marks the end of Ramadan, new clothes are often given as gifts. Rashida is shown at left, trying on some of the new clothes that were donated for the children in September, 2009.

SWARNA'S STORY

Swarna was born on November 24, 2007. She was abandoned and brought to us on June 28, 2008 when she was just seven months old and weighing only about 2 kgs. She was very ill and kept in the clinic at our baby home for months. This story does not need many words, since the photos tell it all!

Swarna is shown above, as she was when she arrived. At left, Swarna is shown in her new hat in November, 2008. Swarna does have some delayed milestones in her life but she is catching up fast, and is crawling all over while playing with her toys. She is now able to stand.