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Just One: Dombasti

8/27/2015

 
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Today, August 27,  Just One has organized a food distribution in Dombasti. This small village is located within one of the wealthier districts of Varanasi. The villagers undertake the work that the other residents consider too menial, or that are prescribed jobs for the lower castes.  This includes cleaning the streets, disposing of dead animals, and collecting recyclable materials for resale. Even by Indian standards their income is both meager, and unreliable as a steady source of income.

Approximately 200 people are fed today.  The behavior of the children is unruly, and the local women assist the Just One team to establish and maintain some discipline throughout the program.   However as soon as the meal is ready the children’s attention becomes more focused on the food, and the games and general rowdiness settle to a manageable level.

A meal of thick vegetable curry and Indian fried bread (puri) finished with a banana is served to each person, and there are many requests for seconds.  One small dust covered boy even has thirds, fourths and fifths before his hunger is satisfied.  Observing the smiles and joy of the villagers of Dombasti, I am left with the impression that this program was a success, and greatly appreciated by the villagers.

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