We’re writing with a hopeful heart to share the story of Taniya, whom many of you know as part of the Project Help India family for 12 wonderful years. At 18, Taniya has grown from a bright, curious child at our Kotdwara Slum Centre into a resilient young woman who loves this organisation as much as we love her. She has faced every challenge with grace, dedication to her studies, humility and warmth that touches everyone she meets.
For four years, Taniya has endured extremely painful gallbladder stones. The toll on her daily life and education has been heavy, and despite her family’s unwavering determination, their finances due to living in extreme poverty and being daily wage earners, have been a barrier to the treatment she needs. Doctors now recommend surgery to remove the stones. The government hospital in Kotdwara has referred her to a specialist, with an estimated cost of around ₹40,000 ($750AUD in nearby Bijnor.
We kindly ask for your prayers and, if you can, heartfelt support to cover Taniya’s surgery and post-operative care. Any contribution, large or small, will lift a heavy burden from her family and help safeguard her education and bright future within our Project Help India family.
Key facts:
Tanyia, 18, long-time Project Help India student
Gallbladder stones for 4 years
Family financially strained
Surgery required; estimated ₹40,000
If you’d like to help, please contact us [Amit in Kotdwara or Doug in Sydney], and we’ll ensure your donation reaches Taniya promptly. Thank you for standing with Taniya and with all the children we serve.