Youths to light up spirits of children at orphanages

Coimbatore: This Diwali would be different one for about 500-odd underprivileged children living in various orphanages in the district.
A group of youths under the aegis of Youth Helping Hands is all set to gift these children a ‘diya kit’ to make the festival of lights a memorable one. Arun, founder of Youth Helping Hands, says, “The kit wold contain new dress, sweets, snacks, masks, sanitisers, crackers, napkins, stationery items and a special dinner.”
Arun, who grew up in an orphanage, says children in such homes are deprived of happiness that comes with festivals, unless Good Samaritans pitch in with contributions. Arun, along with his friends, has been hosting diya celebrations at the orphanages for the past 11 years.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Youth Helping Hands has joined hands with Aram Anbin Adaiyalam this year. “We plan to visit orphanages and give ‘diya kits’ to more than 500 children in and around the district on November 7 and 8,” he said.
Besides giving them the goodie bag, cultural programmes and games would also be arranged for the children, Arun said. People could donate new dresses and other things for the ‘diya kit’. Interested people may contact at 9790376745.