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BUILDING ‘JAYAMMA MANE’
Appeal for support for a home for the destitute in Rural Bangalore
MEET JAYAMMA.
THIS IS HER STORY.
An 80-year-old resident of Doddaballapur, in rural Bangalore, Jayamma lived with her family. She lost her husband, and then, her only son. Her family threw her out of their home, and she survived on her meagre pension of ₹500/$8 a month. She narrated her story to Rakesh Shukla, founder of VOSD, and VOSD for People, when she hitched a ride to the bus stand in his van. A few months ago, her situation had deteriorated so much that she jumped into a well, and killed herself.
‘DESTITUTE’ IS A HORRIBLE WORD.
THE REALITY IS WORSE.
A PROMISE MADE TO JAYAMMA.
5 years ago, we promised Cookie that no abandoned dog would have to suffer like she did. The VOSD Sanctuary was built in her name, and now houses 750 dogs who were abandoned, injured, and had no place of their own.
We lost Jayamma, but we can’t leave the destitute of rural Bangalore without a clean, safe home. A place where they can spend their last days in peace. Be provided for. Kept safe.
Jayamma Mane – Kannada for Jayamma’s Home.
At VOSD, we already provide large-scale nutrition, and medical care. We have sound processes, and technology expertise. We are committed.
ABOUT VOSD.
• Stands for The Voice of Stray Dogs
• In 2011, Rakesh Shukla rescued an abandoned St Bernard called Cookie who was paralysed, and passed away
• VOSD was founded as a promise to Cookie: that no more would stray/ abandoned dogs suffer the indignities she did
• It is now the world's’ largest stray dog rescue system and dog sanctuary
• Featured in 100+ documentaries and interviews in national and international media, including the BBC
ABOUT VOSD.ABOUT THE VOSD DOG SANCTUARY.
• 6’ fence throughout
• 30 double-gated enclosures
• 500 kg. of food (chicken + rice + dogfood) served every day
• 4 UPSs delivering 10 KVA power 24x7
• Own water supply: borewell, water well and ¼ acre artificial lake for dogs to swim
• 100% sprinkler coverage for year-round green cover for horses
ABOUT VOSD FOR PEOPLE.
• Serves the people around the VOSD Sanctuary in Doddaballapur, in rural Bangalore
• Provides medical support to 150+ families
• Has provided mobile computer education to 1500+ students for over 3 years in 7 schools for the underprivileged
• Will establish and run Jayamma Man’ for destitute people who have no support of their own
HOW WILL IT WORK?
• Ambulance/ police vehicle will bring the resident to Jayamma Mane after a police report is made
• No critical cases will be admitted, as Jayamma Mane will be a lifelong home and not a hospital
• Lifelong personal and medical care will be provided to the resident
• Medical situations will be treated at private hospitals in the vicinity
• Residents will be monitored 24x7 on CCTV remotely to ensure high levels of care and hygiene
• Residents will undergo daily verbal/ physical checkups with an available doctor, and monthly medical examination by specialists from Bangalore
• Local police will be informed in case of hospital admission, or demise of a resident
• On passing away, residents will be cremated in keeping with their religious sensibilities
WHERE WILL WE BEGIN?
• Phase 1 will provide permanent residence for 35-40 people
• Custom-built permanent structure
• 10,000 sq. ft. area earmarked for this, with similar area available for expansion
• Separate ladies and gents dormitories with independent sleeping for 20 people each
• Elder-friendly furniture
• 24x7 power backup for entire facility
• Kitchen to serve three meals and three snacks/teas
• Basic but nutritious daily meal of rice, chicken/ eggs, vegetables, and dal
• 24x7 CCTV surveillance of all dorms, kitchens, common and outdoor areas (other than toilets and bathrooms)
• 24x7 doctor on call
• One dedicated helper for each 10 residents + support staff
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
• Sponsor any part of the project including construction, material, equipment, expertise or in monetary donations towards these
• All donations will enjoy 80G exemption
• We plan to start work in November 2017, and open the doors to Jayamma Mane in January 2018
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