Steve & his wife Diane were invited to spend a few weeks in India to visit an orphanage called 'Taabar' in Jaipur. There is one home for boys and another for girls. Before joining Taabar the children slept outside in all weathers and spent their time begging and trying to get by on their wits. They have been abandoned by their families or have no parents at all. Like all children, they are resilient and beautiful, full of enthusiasm and keen to learn, ready for any opportunity to better themselves.

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Taabar was founded by a man called Ramesh Paliwal, who still runs the organisation, along with his beautiful wife and a team of fantastic volunteers. The children eat and sleep in safety now. They are taken and picked up from school and even continue their education in the evenings with the wonderful teachers at Taabar. They are taught so many things that we all take for granted, from basic hygiene (how to wash their hands properly) to how to read and write as well as a variety of other life skills.

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When they reach 18 years old the children are found jobs and learn a trade, then they go out into the world as valuable members of society, contributing to life, paying their taxes and eventually helping another generation make India a better place for everyone. The fantastic people at Taabar continue to provide comfort and support for them until they eventually establish themselves in their own homes and start their own families.

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If you want to know more about Taabar, please contact Steve and he will be happy to talk to you about how you can help these fantastic people.