A Motorbike for Simini

Help us buy our House Mom, Simini a motorbike! $1000 will provide her with safe, reliable transportation during this global pandemic. 

Simini is the loving House Mom to 11 children (along with an additional staff member, Esther).  We've worked with her for over a decade, in partnership, to care for orphans and vulnerable children in India. She is more than just our partner - she's our dear friend.

For years Simini has been dependent on public transportation – but all buses, trains, taxis, and rickshaws were shut down as part of the COVID19 lockdown across the country. For weeks now, she's been dependent on neighbors to supply the home with food, due to a complete lack of transportation for herself. In an effort to prevent this from happening in the future, she's conquered her fears and learned how to ride a motorbike! Now we want to buy her a bike of her very own.

We know that there are many uncertainties during this global pandemic, and public transportation is no longer a reliable or safe option. This motorbike will help prevent her exposure to the virus (since she won’t have to ride on crowded public transport when it does re-open), be available around the clock for medical emergencies (should a child need to be taken to the doctor or hospital), and also ensure that she’s able to get food and other necessities for the home without interruption. Will you help us meet this need today?