GWALIOR CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CHARITY
[Regd.Charity No 1063694]

Snehalaya is a ‘Dream come True’!

Simply, it’s a  Better Way of Care

For a number of years, doctors at Gwalior Childrens Hospital, visiting health professionals and even volunteers expressed concern at the quality of care they saw at many of the conventionally run orphanages in the Gwalior region.

Dr. B.K. Sharma, founder of the Gwalior Childrens Hospital organisation, resolved to do something positive. He came up with a radically different concept. Instead of institutionalised 'care' in the conventional way -- poor, destitute and disabled children would be looked after in a 'Care Home' where their educational, health and personal development needs would be met. Wherever possible they would live as family together in separate units with adult residents including homeless women and the aged. The Snehalaya organisation would provide the care including educational, nursing and medical facilities to those in need (or those who cannot care for themselves).

And so "Snehalaya" (in Hindi it means "Home -- with Love") came into being.

"n,. homeless women and the aged can live together with dignity.

Snehalaya" already includes a school for children with special needs, a health and vocational training centre. The aim is to make the children as independent as possible. A Multi-Sensory room has been prepared in the school . It is used for special services to autistic children and those with profound learning, hearing and visual difficulties. This installation is unique --- the only one of its kind in Madya Pradesh and, possibly, in the whole of India.

The main building is a focus for the campus and includes a dining hall, volunteers residence and health centre. There are also five big halls on the ground floor for play, school, physiotherapy and vocational training activities. Additional features already in service include Hydro-therapy, a meditation room under waterfalls and respite care.

Together these services and facilities provide a true 'Care Home' ... a place where disabled and destitute childreAs our founder, Dr. B.K. Sharma has said, " Despite a shortage of funds, we took this big step forward for the sake of children at Mercy Home and those on the streets . We made this decision relying on your generosity and future support as we have received thus far. With help, we will  reach our goal of eventually housing 200 children."

"Snehalaya" already includes a school for children with special needs, a health and vocational training centre. The aim is to make the children as independent as possible. A Multi-Sensory room has been prepared in the school. It is used for special services to autistic children and those with profound learning, hearing and visual difficulties. This installation is unique --- the only one of its kind in Madya Pradesh and, possibly, in the whole of India.

The main building is a focus for the campus and includes a dining hall, volunteers residence and health centre. There are also five big halls on the ground floor for play, school, physiotherapy and vocational training activities. Additional features already in service include Hydro-therapy, a meditation room under waterfalls and respite care.

Together these services and facilities provide a true 'Care Home' ... a place where disabled and destitute children,. homeless women and the aged can live together with dignity.

As our founder, Dr. B.K. Sharma has said, " Despite a shortage of funds, we took this big step forward for the sake of children at Mercy Home and those on the streets . We made this decision relying on your generosity and future support as we have received thus far.” With help, we will  reach our goal of eventually housing 200 children.