Mercy Home
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Mercy Home
Mercy Home, Gwalior is a residential facility for over 45 special children and young individuals who are speech- and hearing-impaired, and mentally challenged. It was established to serve as a safe haven, but today, it is in a state of neglect and disrepair. Basic necessities like clean drinking water, proper clothing, and a hygienic environment are lacking. Rusty bulbs, fans, and coolers make the space nearly unlivable. The recreation room exists in name only, and the stench and unsanitary conditions make daily life extremely difficult. There is an urgent need for intervention and support to restore dignity and care to the residents of Mercy Home.
Condition of Mercy Home: A pitiable state
Mercy Home, Gwalior is meant to be a sanctuary for special children and young individuals who are speech- and hearing-impaired and mentally challenged. But when our team visited, we were shocked and deeply disturbed by the condition of the facility. More than 45 individuals live here, yet they lack basic necessities—no proper clothing, no access to clean drinking water, and no dignified living environment. The bulbs, fans, and coolers are rusted and broken. The so-called recreation room has no means of recreation. In the unbearable heat, there isn’t even drinking water available—let alone anything cool. Some residents, unaware of the difference between safe and unsafe, have reportedly eaten dead rats out of hunger. The walls of the facility are filthy and crumbling. There is a large gate outside, but inside, it’s a hellish sight. There is no electricity, no functioning fans, and no cooling system. The stench is overwhelming, making it difficult to stand there even for two minutes. There is no sanitation—waste and excreta are left unattended. There has been no medical or health department intervention. We also saw that residents were not even given clothes that fit them—a thin boy wearing an oversized jacket, or an adult in clothing meant for a child. This is a crisis of humanity. When we spoke to the person in charge, they acknowledged the lack of resources. We suggested at the very least, installing four functioning light bulbs to bring some light into the darkness. Mercy Home urgently needs repair, resources, and compassion—so that those who live here can be treated with the dignity and care every human being deserves.
A man is seen guiding another individual, both of whom are dressed in worn-out and ill-fitting clothes—one wearing loose garments, the other in torn and undersized attire. They are walking barefoot, reflecting a stark lack of hygiene and care. In the background, the building walls are dilapidated, with peeling paint and disorderly hanging electrical wires. This scene vividly illustrates the dire living conditions at Mercy Home, where basic necessities such as proper clothing, cleanliness, and a safe environment are gravely lacking.
The building walls and the large blue gate appear old and damaged, with peeling paint and visible rust. The walls are marked with dirt and cracks, clearly reflecting the neglect and deterioration of the facility. A man, possibly engaged in repair work, is seen standing on a ladder, attempting to paint or fix the wall. He is working at a height in an unsafe manner, highlighting the lack of proper safety measures. The surrounding area is equally disorganized—some plants are withered, and trash is scattered across the ground, emphasizing the urgent need for maintenance and care.
This image captures a corner of Mercy Home, where the lack of cleanliness and basic resources is clearly visible. A water dispenser is mounted on the wall, but it appears old and rusted, raising concerns about the availability of clean drinking water. In front of it, two blue drums are placed—one of which is filled with water—but dirty clothes are scattered nearby, indicating poor hygiene conditions. The ground is wet, and a water pipe lies carelessly, adding to the sense of neglect. This scene reflects the urgent need for intervention to ensure a healthy and dignified life for the special children and youth residing here.
The condition of the building is dilapidated—the paint on the walls is peeling, and cracks are clearly visible. The blue gate is old and rusted, reflecting the neglect and abandonment of the place. Two individuals are standing near the gate—one knocking on the wall, the other banging loudly on the gate, seemingly trying to gain entry. The surrounding area is dirty and disorganized, with scattered dirt and litter. This scene starkly highlights the deplorable state of Mercy Home, where the lack of basic maintenance and care is painfully evident.
यहाँ आदमी दूसरे आदमी को अपने साथ ले जा रहा है जिनके कपड़े पुराने हैं| उनके कपड़े पुराने और अनुपयुक्त हैं—एक व्यक्ति के कपड़े ढीले हैं, तो दूसरे के फटे हुए और छोटे। वे नंगे पाँव चल रहे हैं, जिससे स्वच्छता और देखभाल की कमी स्पष्ट होती है। पृष्ठभूमि में इमारत की दीवारें जर्जर हैं, पेंट उखड़ा हुआ है, और बिजली के तार अव्यवस्थित तरीके से लटक रहे हैं। यह दृश्य मर्सी होम में रहने वाले लोगों की दयनीय स्थिति को दर्शाता है, जहाँ बुनियादी जरूरतें जैसे उचित कपड़े, स्वच्छता, और सुरक्षित वातावरण तक उपलब्ध नहीं हैं।
इमारत की दीवारें और बड़ा नीला गेट पुराना और क्षतिग्रस्त है, जिस पर पेंट उखड़ रहा है और जंग लग चुका है। दीवारों पर गंदगी और दरारें साफ दिखाई देती हैं, जो इस स्थान की उपेक्षा को दर्शाती हैं। एक व्यक्ति, जो संभवतः मरम्मत कार्य में लगा है, एक सीढ़ी पर चढ़कर दीवार को रंगने या ठीक करने की कोशिश कर रहा है। वह ऊँचाई पर असुरक्षित तरीके से काम कर रहा है, जिससे सुरक्षा की कमी का पता चलता है। आसपास का क्षेत्र भी अव्यवस्थित है—कुछ पौधे सूख रहे हैं, और जमीन पर गंदगी बिखरी हुई है।
इमारत की स्थिति जर्जर है—दीवारों पर पेंट उखड़ रहा है, और दरारें साफ दिखाई देती हैं। नीला गेट पुराना और जंग खाया हुआ है, जो इस स्थान की उपेक्षा को दर्शाता है। दो व्यक्ति गेट के पास खड़े हैं, जिनमें से एक दीवार पर और दूसरा गेट पर जोर से दस्तक दे रहा है, शायद अंदर प्रवेश करने की कोशिश में। आसपास का क्षेत्र गंदा और अव्यवस्थित है, जिसमें मिट्टी और कचरा बिखरा हुआ है। यह दृश्य मर्सी होम की बदहाल स्थिति को उजागर करता है, जहाँ बुनियादी रखरखाव और देखभाल की कमी साफ दिखती है।
यह छवि मर्सी होम के एक कोने को दिखाती है, जहाँ स्वच्छता और संसाधनों की भारी कमी साफ झलकती है। एक पानी का डिस्पेंसर दीवार पर लगा है, लेकिन वह पुराना और जंग खाया हुआ लगता है, जिससे साफ पानी की उपलब्धता पर सवाल उठता है। इसके सामने दो नीले ड्रम रखे हैं, जिनमें से एक में पानी भरा है, लेकिन आसपास गंदे कपड़े बिखरे पड़े हैं, जो स्वच्छता की कमी को दर्शाते हैं। जमीन गीली है, और पानी का एक पाइप बेतरतीब तरीके से रखा हुआ है। यहाँ रहने वाले विशेष बच्चों और युवाओं के लिए स्वस्थ और गरिमापूर्ण जीवन सुनिश्चित करने के लिए तत्काल ध्यान देने की आवश्यकता है।
How can you make them smile
Every life is precious—regardless of circumstances—because every human being has the right to live with dignity and the potential to be respected. These children, who cannot even express themselves, deserve our compassion and support. The conditions here are heartbreaking—there is a lack of clean water, proper clothing, and basic facilities. Crumbling walls, rusted fans, and an unhygienic environment make their lives even more difficult. You can bring change to these children’s lives. You can donate clothes, bedsheets, fans, bulbs, and other essential items to meet their basic needs. You can join as a volunteer and become a part of our mission, helping with their care and hygiene. You can also support financially, helping us provide better facilities like clean water and essential repairs. Your one step can give these children new hope. Every small effort can bring a big change—so come, for the sake of humanity, let’s build a better tomorrow for these children!
- You can donate clothes, bedsheets, fans, bulbs, and other essentials to help meet their basic needs.
- You can be a part of our efforts by becoming a volunteer to help in their care and hygiene.
- Apart from this, through financial cooperation we can provide better facilities like provision of clean water and repair work.
Your one step can give these children a new hope. Every small effort can bring a big change, so let’s, for the sake of humanity, create a better tomorrow for these children!
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Mercy Home: Change begins with compassion
When we saw the reality of Mercy Home with our own eyes, it wasn’t just a sight—it was a challenge to our humanity. The condition of the place, the neglect, and the helpless state of the specially-abled residents shook us to our core. But we were not there to just feel sad and walk away—we made a firm decision right then: "No more." This place would no longer remain a ruin, but would become a symbol of compassion, service, and change. We took immediate action. First, we organized a deep cleaning of the rooms filled with dirt and foul odor. Then we restored the electricity supply, installed new bulbs, and repaired fans and coolers to make them functional again. In the unbearable heat, these measures brought a sigh of relief. Top priority was also given to the most basic necessity—clean drinking water—which was arranged without delay. But we didn’t stop at just providing facilities. We ensured that each resident received proper clothing, tailored to their individual needs—
2 Full Pajamas
2 half shorts
2 half shirts
1 full shirt
1 bag
It wasn’t just clothing—it was a symbol of dignity. We made sure that no individual ever felt neglected or inferior again.
Our mission is clear: to transform Mercy Home into a place where every resident doesn’t just have a roof over their head, but a life filled with dignity, safety, and self-respect. A place that is no longer a reflection of despair, but a temple of compassion. A place where the recreation room no longer echoes silence, but resounds with laughter and music; where the walls don’t tell stories of sorrow, but of hope and resilience.
We believe that true service lies where the need is greatest. Just like plants need care to grow, human lives also flourish with attention, kindness, and love. This initiative at Mercy Home is a step in our organization’s ongoing journey of humanitarian service—and this journey will not stop here.
Ram Astha Mission is a group of enthusiastic and passionate individuals working together to promote eco-friendly practices, empower communities and conserve the natural resources like wind, soil and water for future generations.
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