GUYANA, January 16, 2006: The Prabhu Sharan Orphanage located at Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, opened its doors recently and is currently home to six children; it has the capacity to house 25 children. The orphanage, located in the Arya Samaj Mandir compound, was built from contributions from individuals and organizations, according to a press release. While the orphanage is Hindu-operated children do not have to be of that religion to be accepted, according to an official of the orphanage. However, the religious teaching at the home would be of Hindu origin. The official also said that the home will also take in underprivileged children and not just orphans. The orphanage is in the process of being registered with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, the official said. According to the release, the mission of the orphanage is to provide a loving and compassionate home for the children in an environment deeply rooted in the Arya/Hindu Dharma. Also the orphanage aims to provide spiritual and academic education, vocational and computer training so that the children might reach their potential.
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