Interview of Alekhya - the girl behind Saaral
29 May 2008
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Anu: “A person may rightfully be happy if in this life he could do a great favor for widows and orphans, could assist support than, and facilitate fate of people.”-Islom Karimov
In this irrational world where everyone thinks about his/her own needs Alekhya comes forward as an inspiration. It is difficult to find words to describe a person who has the heart and will to help people in real crisis.
SaaRaL ~:~ HeLp tHe OrPhAnS the community made by Alekhya with over 4000 member speaks volumes about Alekhya herself and the community…
We are lucky that Alekhya is among us today
A very warm Welcome to Alekhya Orkut’s Hall of Fame
Its a pleasure having you here
Alekhya: hai anu……..good evening….thank you for the honor…its my pleasure being here too…
Anu: Its wonderful to have you here Alekhya. So please tell us something about yourself?
Alekhya: well….am an engineer basically………fun loving……enjoying life as it comes
n these days I am actively involved in social work along with my friends…….
Anu: well that’s great…
so can you tell me a little about your family background and the place you are from?
Alekhya: am from Chennai…….
my dad a doctor n mom a homemaker……that’s all bout ma family….v r jus 3 of us…sweet lil family!!
Anu: Engineering and Social work… two different fields… how do you manage your time? What’s your daily routine like?
Alekhya: week days goes on with work n stuff…….I allot weekends for social work…..my dad used 2 take me to orphanages regularly n that inspired me to help the needy…….it really gives a good feel n immense pleasure to spend time with them!
Anu: So how did Saaral mould into shape?
Alekhya: when we were introduced to orkut many of my friends started communities for fun…n i i tried my hand in creating one for the well-being of the orphans….it clicked………..though there were only 5 active members to start with……but then slowly it picked up….we organize visits to orphanages once in two months(that’s because of various factors like work, studies, etc) spend time with kids n v help them in cash n kind……..now there r 50 active members of which 95% of them r acquainted through orkut……..n Saaral is 1 n a half yrs old
Anu: From 5 to above 4000 that’s quite good…
So what according to you is the state of children/orphans in India and what can/should be done for them?
Alekhya: the state of the orphans is really pathetic……they don even have the basic needs…not even a shelter nor food!!
though there r many helping hands…….its difficult to bring about a change totally in each n every orphans life!!
hence the government should take necessary steps to help them provide at least the basic needs!
I’ve heard people saying there r many orphanages whose owners nourish themselves with the donations n it has turned out to be a new business!!
so I personally feel that govt. should allot some funds for them & c to that it reaches the right persons……..
n as citizens all we can do is to help the needy with whatever we can do !!
Anu: Rightly said Alekhya
so….What are the projects Saaral has undertaken in tackling this problem?
Alekhya: right now we don have any major plans as ours is jus a small team! but we see to that v satisfy the basic needs required by the orphanages we have visited so far…..
we have repaired the roof of a dilapidated orphanage n now we r in the process of finding a shelter to another group……..
Anu: Thats really good
now before I wind up for today my last question to you
In today’s world the youth is more attached to materialistic things and almost detached from their social responsibilities. Do you think the youth can work towards the task of uplifting the poor and helpless?
Alekhya: yes anu……that’s true!!
frankly speaking…..there were some friends of mine who loved partying n felt social work is a mere waste of time! but then I forced them to come to the orphanage once n they were truly shaken 2 c their plight……the orphans’ situation really moved them n they joined with me henceforth!
so i feel when the youth of 2day r exposed 2 such situations will really come forward to help n i strongly feel that the youth of today r definitely socially responsible as our team consists of only youngsters……
Anu: What according to you are the basic needs of orphans?
Alekhya: well…they r the mandatory stuff like food, clothing, shelter, education n above all immense care n affection!!
Anu: How has Saaral been instrumental in fulfilling these needs?
Alekhya: as mentioned earlier v c to that we satisfy at least their basic needs if not totally at least 85% n it has been almost accomplished in all the 7 orphanages we’ve visited so far….we spend a lot of time with the kids…….v listen 2 what they have 2 say…..they share their happiness, dreams n sorrows with us……they r really in need emotional support n that’s what we concentrate on….we conduct a lot of events n distribute awards etc……we also teach them at times……on the whole their happiness is more important than anything else!
Anu: Given a chance to work for any other NGO which organization would you like to work for and why?
Alekhya: we r already working with 2 NGO’s namely Bhumi n Jeevan Sahitiya…..the reason is all of us r like-minded people working for the same cause…….we feel very comfortable with each other as we don’t impose conditions on one another….they join us on our visits n we do support them likewise.
Anu: alright Alekhya
Do you want to give any message to the youth/political groups/individuals regarding social work? If yes please elaborate.
Alekhya: yeah sure…..i would definitely want to…….
helping the needy really gives u an inner satisfaction, the amount u donate doesn’t matter but the heart does!! u may help in the betterment of an orphans’ life with your donation even without your knowledge…….we do need to take care of our own lives but then please allot your time for the needy too…….you’ll feel contented that you’ve brought happiness in ones’ life………if you haven’t done anything of this sort till date….please try doing it once n am sure you’ll never let go the pleasure u get in helping them!!
Anu: Right you are
So
What’s your goal in life and how will you accomplish it?
Alekhya: my goal is to do really well in my job which will lay a strong foundation for my social work……
I would want 2 provide free education to the kids, develop a secure environment for the aged n adopt a child depending on how far i am financially strong!
Anu: Oh thats amazing Alekhya
It was a pleasure talking to you…
I am immensely impressed with the social responsibility you have taken upon yourself when most of us don’t even think about the poor and needy
I would like to end this wonderful interview with you with the question:
Your message to the readers of orkutheroes.com?
Alekhya: oh thanks anu….nice speaking with u too…..I would like to thank orkutheroes.com for their wonderful job n efforts taken…great going yaar!!
I would b very happy if this interview of mine inspires at least a few 2 come forward 2 lend a helping hand……….
Stop Existing & Start Living…………..
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We really need more people like Alekhya..
Often such people get unnoticed..but they really play a crucial role in the society. Nice Article.
Regards
KC
http://Ortuk.blogspot.com
As a member of Saaral, i would first thank Alekhya for requesting me to join. I was on a look out for such a group and luckily joined this network. I would like to pat our backs and move forward.
The children we met are very brilliant with innocent faces.If u visit them they make it ur day. All we could do for them is spend our time. There’s a lot to learn for us from them.
I request people who read this article to join with their friends and march towards pouring rains for rainless.
Nice article and kudos to “SAARAL”.
Its great that orkut is encouraging social network to be more than a mere virtual hang out place. And is instilling essential values like social work among the users through other socially conscious users like Alekhya!!
Ever since I have been with saaral, alekhya has been amazing. She mails and gathers everyone before the meet at the orphanage. From 5 to 4000? Really gr8. Wonder how many times she comes online on orkut daily to check this community and mail everyone.
You have got lot more things to do for the needy, aleks. Good luck for your bright future.
Not to forget another person in this saaral community and thats Aneetha. She has never missed one single visit so far and she brings a whole group of her friends for the visit.
When you initiate good things, some people will happily follow you. Many may not. Do not bother. Lay the foundation with the work force you have. Never fret and fume. Just stay focussed and never look back. Perspire hard and inspire. Feel good when you step on roses, be bold when you step on thorns. One day you will find millions wanting to work with you! With them, you will mould the world the way you want. Alekhya has initiated. Now she has miles to go! I wish her all the best.
- Krishna.
First of all congrats to Alekhya for building such a great team. Though I am not directly involved with their activities, I am proud to say that I am a member of her group. Their works have to be noticed and it should be well recognized, so that it will be morale booster for them to do more.
I kindly request those who read the article to forward it to your friends circle. If at least few joined the group because of this, it will be great support for the team.
Best wishes to all the members of ‘Saaral’ to reach great heights….
Hi Alekhya… congratulations to u from me and on behalf of my family for bulding such a successful team of people who r always with u in all ur activities… Really one can not think of such activities in her age but she is amazing atleast she came forward for those kids who really need our help in today’s ruthless and cruel world… Though i joined this community last month only but Alekh’s keep me updated abt all the happenings thru mail…
KUDOS TO ALEKHYA AND HER TEAM… MAY GOD BLESS U ALL…
The world needs people like Alekhya. Without Alekhya, everything in saaral would have been a mere imagination than a reality. Alekhya, you are awesome!Kudos…………………………….!
As ma sis alekhs said ,the life of orphans in india s a matter stil taken to b account..we r so happy that v in a team together”SAARAL”helping th needy buds of our country..we in a group is possible to do as endemic..but when v go beyond that for the next city,nearby state ,country,..as a pandemic view ,we need large supporters to overcome th problems faced by young innocent buds..th only known solution s the GOVT.our team “SAARAL”(rain for the rainless) is framed with many supporters and i wish still many youngsters should join hand with us to achieve great things..sure alekhs v will reach great height…
Congrats to alekhya for her great work. Many of us will think to do lot of social work for poor and needy but she has done that in reality. Thank you one and all for helping her and join hands to do an extraordinary work. She needs to do much more and I wish her all the best for her future works and will help her and support her always. welldone alekhya.
After reading this page. I thought of express all my feelings. But unfortunately orkut has given 1024 character space only.
hey Alekhya… congratulations for taking such a inciative.i just read a artical came on “aantha vikatan” about u and ur community saaral doing great jobs for orphan childrens.good job done. Now mee too a active member in ur community saaral.i was doing some activity like this during my college days alone by visiting some oldage homes in trichy and do the needful, but now am happy to join the community like this and do the same as a team.
hai ! congrats to alekhya banerjee for her work through SAARAL,…….
MY BEST WISHES TO saaral team……
hey
all the best your community
Hi Alekhya…
all the best…
Hi
I came to know about this from tamil magazine “Aananda vigadan”.
I wish you so happy, doing like this to this orphan people.
I am basically NSS Student of PSG Tech Coimbatore.
We did so much things to near that coimbatore orphans from 2001 to 2005, when i was in NSS.
But i am working in near to bangalore, i couldnt able to do anything.
I like to do something to the society through like this.
Please guide me.
thanks and regards
G.Guhanathan
Nice thoughts, which inspired me a lot….
helping the needy really gives u an inner satisfaction, the amount u donate doesn’t matter but the heart does!! u may help in the betterment of an orphans’ life with your donation even without your knowledge…….we do need to take care of our own lives but then please allot your time for the needy too…….you’ll feel contented that you’ve brought happiness in ones’ life………if you haven’t done anything of this sort till date….please try doing it once n am sure you’ll never let go the pleasure u get in helping them!!
All the Best
untill and unless we provoke the spirit in the minds of poor, helping cannot define itself.
Alekhya, you have defined the word. I have read about the social cause But iam feeling it thru SAARAL. We are proud to have a Icon like u!!. Good luck.
Mahesh
Hi really great . The work done by alekhya is really great intergrating people is really difficult and she has done it .hats off to her .Really happy to be a part of Saraal.I would like to say her Sustainabilty is very important .
Hello all,
First of all thaks to all of members, Hey really you guys are doing great work. all the best from my side wish you all the best.
I would also like to join in such type of society.
Thanks Navnit.
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