As a social worker, my heart goes out to the poorest of the poor, those dwelling in slums and those who study in Government schools, because they can’t afford a paid school. A case in point is the information about Shree Sisters, that I got from the Government database for Covid deaths. After my due...
I was working as a social worker in Bala Mandir for nearly 10 years. I was pulled in by the management to talk about a new concept, where in we would have to meet children from Covid-impacted families, and take them under our fold, virtually! Yes, virtually. I was happy to join the team, as...
As the first employee of Bala Mandir Kinship Care, I was given a list of Covid deaths and asked to meet their families. There were clear criteria for selection, including the financial status of the family and children under 12 years of age, among many other factors to consider for a child to be part...
The life of a social worker teaches us many things and exposes us to the stark reality of life. Generally, I fix an appointment before visiting a family. One fine day, I fixed an appointment with a mother in a family impacted by the death of the father and the only bread winner of the...
