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Prabhat.jisce (talk) 17:30, 21 May 2011 (UTC) New Ark Mission Of India Founded Mr. T. Raja Company Overview The New Ark Mission of India was started in the year 1997 by Mr. T. Raja. It is an organization solely dedicated to rescuing and rebuilding the lives of the destitute and dying people of the streets. The Home of Hope is a centre of the New Ark Mission of India.

Today, the home accommodates and cares for more than 200 residents who have been rescued from the most inhumane and unhygienic circumstances.It is a place of solace and shelter for people who are suffering from AIDS,Cancer and Kidney... (read more) Mission Auto T.Raja Life:

As a son of a telephone linesman T. Raja never knew parental love and took to stealing, drinking and gambling early in life. He ran away from home and lived on the streets for two years. He slept on the streets near garbage bins and rabid dogs that constantly pined around him day and night. His life was meaningless and he was just another destitute wandering aimlessly on the streets of Bangalore.

Unable to bear the life of such anguish, Raja decided to start working to support his basic needs. “I drove autokishaws for sometime and then taxi’s and was struggling to make ends meet.” he said. “I also worked as a body guard and then as a hit man in the auto union.” During this phase of Raja’s life, he felt a constant struggle in his heart for answers about his life.

Then, a friend of Raja helped him realize that there was more to life. That life itself is a blessing to those who use it for the service of others. “I decided then that I would dedicate my life to helping the dying and destitute people on the streets. My decision was strongly supported by my religious principles and my family.” Mr. Raja told the Asian Age.

New Ark Mission of India (The beginning): The New Ark Mission of India was started by T. Raja in the year 1997 and ever since Raja has committed his life to helping the destitute and dying from the streets. He is also privileged to have the help from his family. His wife and his three children also share his vision and offer him their full support.

“Whenever I approach the destitutes, passers–by and even the people I intend to rescue are surprised. Passers–by suspect me of luring these people into hospitals and stealing their organs. On the other hand, the destitutes themselves are taken aback at me holding them because they have never been approached by anyone before. In fact, they are only used to people stoning them or abusing them. Some of them are so weak that they can barely move their limbs, while others who just manage to move need to battle with the street dogs to feed themselves from the leftover in thrash bins. Most of them rejected by their families are living the most inhuman lives and with their bodies covered with sores. When I come across such people, I bring them to our Home of Hope.”

All that Raja could do then (in 1997 when NAMI was first started) was to pick them from the street in his auto and bring them to his home. With minimal help from others, he would bathe and shave them and clean up their wounds. They would then be dressed afresh and fed. Thus, the New Ark Mission in the year 1997 was started in a 5’ by 6 feet passage outside Raja’s tiny single room house. Since then, the New Ark Mission of India has been remarkably dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating the deserted and the dying people from the streets. The Home of Hope is where the future of the homeless lies. Raja started this home with compassion and faith as his only investment.

The Home of Hope: As the number of residents increased the need for a bigger home was crucial. It was during this time in 1998 that India Campus Crusade for Christ donated a half acre land for the work of New Ark Mission of India. In the process of time the Home of Hope was built in a serene half acre plot at Doddagubbi village near Hennur in the outskirts of Bangalore.

Today, this 3,300 sq ft building accommodates more than 170 residents. “It is my dream to make sure that not a single person remains homeless on the streets of Bangalore.” says Raja ambitiously. The task is not easy though as his home is run entirely on voluntary donations. The home finds it difficult to meet the needs of food clothing, shelter, education and medication for its residents. Raja has managed to acquire an ambulance to pick up the sick from the streets, but he knows that there is a long way to go.

The limitations however have not distracted him from the real focus of the Home of Hope – to ensure dignity of life and death. For even those who die homeless on the streets are taken to the home, bathed and then cremated. What more can we ask for?

One of the remarkable services offered here is that every effort is made to fulfill the last wish of a dying person. Some residents, in their final moments of life have desired to eat an apple; some have asked for a good meal while others pray and peacefully leave the world. Raja considers it an honor to be able to care for these people even if it was in their final moments of their life. Many residents of the home die in Raja’s arms. Such noble service is truly uncommon in today’s world. Products Bringing people from the streets into their new Home of Hope: Raja and his team start the day in their vehicles, an ‘autorikshaw’ and an ‘ambulance’ (Rescue Chariots) and bring ailing people from the streets. The local people in the area also inform Raja about those in distress and who need help immediately. The Police Department of Bangalore and the Hoysala Police patrol squads work closely with the organisation by identifying and bringing destitute people from the streets to the Home of Hope. Every month at least 10-15 people are rescued and brought to the home.

Kind of people rescued: The people rescued often suffer from acute illnesses such as AIDS, Cancer and Kidney failures. Others are very old and weak while some are mentally and physically challenged. Most of these people are in their last stage of life.

How they are treated: All the residents are treated with care. Raja and his team make every effort to make the life of the residents comfortable and memorable. Raja has two full time helpers, Mani Meghalay and her husband Madan who cook, do all the cleaning and maintenance work.

“Some of them are violent and dangerous, especially when they are first rescued. They hurl at you, but patience brings them around,” says Raja. Misguided fortitude often makes them run back to the streets, as they are unable to come in terms with their own helplessness. But Raja takes time to counsel them.

Celebrations: Birthdays of the residents are decided by the members itself and they are celebrated with a lot of gratitude. Other occasions are also celebrated in the home.

Last wishes: One of the remarkable services offered here is that every effort is made to fulfill the last wish of a dying person. Some residents, in their final moments of life have desired to eat an apple; an egg or some sweets. Some have asked for a good meal while others pray and peacefully leave the world. Raja considers it his priviledge to be able to care for these people in their final moments. Many residents of the home die in Raja’s arms.

Deaths in the campus: In the past 9 years, 175 people have died in the campus. Every month minimum of 5 -10 people die in the campus. Every month more than 10-15 people are rescued and brought to Home of Hope. Cremation, the bodies are burnt outside in a government crematorium. Website http://www.newarkmission.org