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11. Case of shelter for Orphans:

Case 1: Prakash, 11 years.

Prakash hails from a very poor family. His father used to work as a daily wageworker at the brick kiln but expired in an accident. Shortly his mother too passed away. He was left with the responsibility of looking after three of his younger siblings aged 9, 7 and 4 respectively.

One of the local dailies published this story. The news, which was read by the District Magistrate, was brought to the notice of CHILDLINE Gorakhpur. CHILDLINE team met the district official to take over the case. The children were entrusted into the care of CHILDLINE for necessary rehabilitation measures. Prakash along with his siblings were provided shelter at one of the organization working with children.

Apart from his schooling, Prakash is also undergoing vocational training at the shelter home. The siblings are happy to be together. The case was covered in the local media.

Case 2: Roopa.

9-year-old Roopa had lost both her parents at a very early age. Her parents had succumbed to AIDS. Following their death she was taken to the State Hospital twice for HIV testing. Both test results showed negative. But her health was deteriorating day by day. She was taken to another hospital in Guwahati for a second opinion. Here the child's test result was positive.

Following the child's HIV status being revealed all hell broke loose. The child was ignored and neglected by the neighbours and villagers. Her uncle wanted to place her at a shelter where she would not have to face the hatred of people. 12th August 2005, the General Secretary of Manipur Network of Positive People called Imphal CHILDLINE to arrange for the child's shelter.

18th August 2006 the child was produced before the CWC committee. The child was provided shelter at a shelter home run for the HIV+ children.