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Code: 07• NAME OF THE PROJECT New Ark Mission Of India Home Of Hope• LOCATION Bangalore, Karnataka• CONTACT PERSON Mr. T. Raja (Auto Raja)• THEME OR TYPE OF PROJECT Health, Anti-discrimination, Disability andMinorities• AIMS OF THE PROJECT The New Ark Mission of India was started in the year 1997by Mr. T. Raja. It is an organization solely dedicated torescuing and rebuilding the lives of the destitute and dyingpeople of the streets. The Home of Hope is a centre of theNew Ark Mission of India.Today, the home accommodates and cares for more than200 residents who have been rescued from the mostinhumane and unhygienic circumstances. It is a place ofsolace and shelter for people who are suffering from AIDS,Cancer and Kidney failures besides many who are mentallychallenged. These residents who were once disowned bytheir families and doomed to fend for them have found anew reason to live. These 170 residents would have been astatistic on the list of Bangalore’s unidentified dead if Rajahad not reached them.The New Ark Mission of India has marked a turning pointfor the destitute people of India. It has laid a true foundationfor the transformation of lives of those on the streets. Weare greatly honored to present this website to bring to lightthe work of this organization to a local and a globalaudience.Our AimTo rescue the destitute and the dying people from thestreets.To enrich their lives with hope and purpose.To provide them shelter, care and medication.To impart education for children rescued from the streets.To rescue 1000 lives by the year 2010.To empower such individuals with vocational training so asto enable them to become self-supporting and self reliant.To improve basic amenities offered to the residents so thatthey would lead a fulfilled, noble life and death.To catalyze overall development of the homeless people,NAMI hopes to collaborate with mainstream institutions(both corporate and not-for-profit organizations) that arewilling to provide support through finance, medical care,education and volunteers to help support the mission andvision of the organization.To open the 'Home of Hope' Centre in each and every stateacross the country.To transform the nation with greater and stronger values ofservice towards the underprivileged.• PROJECT’S ACTIVITIES The Work: Bringing people from the streets into their NewHome of Hope:Raja and his team start the day in their vehicles, an‘autorikshaw’ and an ‘ambulance’ (Rescue Chariots) andbring ailing people from the streets. The local people in thearea also inform Raja about those in distress and who needhelp immediately. The Police Department of Bangalore andthe Hoysala Police patrol squads work closely with theorganization by identifying and bringing destitute peoplefrom the streets to the Home of Hope. Every month at least10-15 people are rescued and brought to the home.
Kind of people rescued: The people rescued often sufferfrom acute illnesses such as AIDS, Cancer and Kidneyfailures. Others are very old and weak while some arementally and physically challenged. Most of these peopleare in their last stage of life.How they are treated: All the residents are treated with care.Raja and his team make every effort to make the life of theresidents comfortable and memorable. Raja has two fulltime helpers, Mani Meghalay and her husband Madan whocook, do all the cleaning and maintenance work.“Some of them are violent and dangerous, especially whenthey are first rescued. They hurt at you, but patience bringsthem around,” says Raja. Misguided fortitude often makesthem run back to the streets, as they are unable to come interms with their own helplessness. But Raja takes time tocounsel them.Celebrations: Birthdays of the residents are decided by themembers itself and they are celebrated with a lot ofgratitude. Other occasions are also celebrated in the home.Last wishes: One of the remarkable services offered here isthat every effort is made to fulfill the last wish of a dyingperson. Some residents, in their final moments of life havedesired to eat an apple; an egg or some sweets. Some haveasked for a good meal while others pray and peacefullyleave the world. Raja considers it his privilege to be able tocare for these people in their final moments. Many residentsof the home die in Raja’s arms.Deaths in the campus: In the past 9 years, 175 people havedied in the campus. Every month minimum of 5 -10 peopledie in the campus. Every month more than 10-15 people arerescued and brought to Home of Hope. Cremation, thebodies are burnt outside in a government crematorium.• COMMUNITY CONTEXT The New Ark Mission, Home of hope is located in a ruralenvironment situated for the people Physically and mentallychallenged, also Senior citizens and children’s and animals.The climate is not too cold or too hot. We try to develop theprojects with the least disturbance to the environment. Thebuildings are made very normally and also comfortable tostay. There are many languages spoken in The New ArkMission, Home of hope. The economical environment isquite typical. The New Ark Mission, Home of hope issituated more then 15 km outside Bangalore on Doddagubbivillage. They are in side of the main road and there is aregular bus service to and from the city and also thisorganization near by Visthar and next to KarnatakaRehabilitation Centre.• VOLUNTEER’S REQUIREMENTS Open-minded Volunteers.Adjustable capacity.Who can love the poor & PWD and senior citizens.Helping nature.Hard working.Smiling face.Medical care.Helping in Kitchen.Campus Cleaning.Out door & in door activities.Helping to rescue people with staff.
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