Mayra’s Safe Second Home: A Journey of
Care, Growth and Joy
Every morning, while most children are busy playing,
little Mayra’s parents had a different question on their minds—“Who will
look after our little girl while we are at work?”
At just 2.4 years
old, Mayra was too young to understand the worries of her parents. Her mother,
Asima Toppo, works as a domestic worker, while her father, Rajen Kerketta,
earns a living by driving an auto. Their work keeps them away from home for
long hours. Like many working families, they had to make a difficult choice
every day—earning for the family while ensuring that Mayra was safe, well-fed
and cared for.
That worry began to
fade when Mayra joined the Ama Kalika
Crèche in Rourkela, run by Niyatee Foundation with the support of OMBADC,
Sundargarh.
For
Mayra, the crèche soon became much more than a place to spend the day. It
became her safe second home.
She receives freshly prepared, nutritious meals, personal care and a clean and
child-friendly space. Through songs, stories, games and simple learning
activities, she gets opportunities to play, learn and grow with other children.
The
change is also visible at home. Mayra is now a cheerful and active child who
enjoys being around her caregivers and friends. More importantly, her parents
can go to work with greater peace of mind, knowing that their daughter is safe
and receiving proper care throughout the day.
For Asima and Rajen, the crèche has brought something
they value deeply—the freedom to work
without the constant fear of leaving their young daughter alone.
“The
crèche has given our daughter a safe second home, proper food and loving care.
We can now work with confidence, knowing Mayra is safe and her future is
brighter”, says Asima Toppo,
Mayra’s mother.
Mayra’s story shows
that meaningful change does not always begin with something big. Sometimes, it begins with a safe place, a caring
hand, a healthy meal and the chance for a child to simply be a child.
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