By Carly Tatum (Dell YouthConnect)
I have never been so proud to work at Dell. On Monday, a few of us had the opportunity to visit one of the
Dell Youth Connect partner organizations,
Christel House India, located outside Bangalore. Christel House's vision is to help local underprivileged children break the cycle of poverty, realize their hopes and dreams, and become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.
We spent the day touring the facilities, meeting students, watching their amazing presentations and participating in the Dell YouthConnect Math Olympics! The students were extremely polite, confident and very motivated. I don’t think we saw a single child without a giant smile on their face.
After our time at Christel House, we visited one of the neighborhoods where the students live. The contrast between the nurturing, supportive Christel House and the neighborhoods where these students live was startling. These bright, energetic students live in homes the size of a Dell cube w/ 4-6 other people and no beds. They have very little access to water, no access to toilets and very little food. Thanks to Christel House, they have healthcare, regular meals, a very safe and nurturing environment and bright future. Many have hopes of working at Dell one day.
I think I can speak for both Sarah and Amy when I say this was one of the most inspiring yet emotional experiences I’ve ever had!
Christel House is proud to have Dell YouthConnect as a partner in our mission to break the cycle of poverty. Many thanks go to Carly, Sarah, Amy and their co-workers who are helping to change the lives of children in India. For more information visit Dell YouthConnect's Website.
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