OUR SOURCE OF INSPIRATION

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OUR SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
DON GUANELLA
FOUNDER, EVANGELIZER OF THE POOR
The poor are our favored they are our masters
we must work and suffer for them
We can never stop as long as there are poor to
be assisted, needs to be relived
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HIS ANTROPOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES
The dignity of the human person

• In the light of Christian revelation, every human
  being is made in the image and likeness of God,
  one and Triune, by whom he is created and to whom
  he is intrinsically oriented.
• So he is a person a unique, unrepeatable
  individual, gifted with intelligence and will,
  capable of love and of relating to others God,
  people, objects.
• Due to this dignity, every person, regardless of
  limitations, deserves respect and opportunity for
  improving his life. (PEG)

The dignity and mission of the poor
Also the poor considered by us as a person,
worthy of respect, esteem and love beyond any of
his needs requiring care and assistance. In his
condition he is more closely resembles Jesus
Christ, humiliated and suffering. Their
presence enlightens us to some fundamental
aspects of the human condition, that is, the
human heart is made to love and to share with
others. Love has preeminence over intelligence,
self sufficiency and beauty the need to give
meaning to pain the call to battle against
evil. In this way the poor become our
evangelizers and educators their presence
elicits love and is a factor in transforming
human reality into a civilization of love. (PEG)

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HIS REFERECE MODELS to help the poor
THE FAMILY
Model of life and educational relationships
JESUS, elder brother, Good Shepherd and Good
Samaritan
GOD, Abba, provident and merciful
FAMILY
HOLY SPIRIT, Santifier and Vivifier
THE VERGIN MARY Tender and attentive Mother
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This become our educational style
Offers diverse and adequate educational
proposals. Priority of experience over
theory Education in group context
Surround with affection Totality of
the person Respect for individuals
FAMILY SPIRIT
Value of daily life Creative expression,
Recreation
sports Vocational edu
Morality and Religion Bread and Lord
Formation of values and habits
By the way of the Heart Evangelical
compassion Priority of heart over
technology
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IN SINTESI - WHAT WE DO?
FOR BETTER LIFE TO LIVE THEMSELVES
Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Play therapy
Vocational activities Recreation
Medical camps
Parents Awareness
REHABI
LITATION
S E P D E U C
C I A A T L I
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T H E R A P H Y
DGRC
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESMENT
VILLAGE REALITY
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WHERE WE ARE?
VILLAGE REALITY
POONAMALLE One of the sub-urban areas of
Chennai city situated on the national highways
between Chennai and Bangalore via Vellore A
Panchayata union consisting of 15 pachayats
Socio economic situation The total population
is around 80,000 (46 Male 54 female) 91
belong to Hindu religion 6 belong to Christian
Religion 3 belong to Muslims. 70are
illiterates with illiteracy among women being
80 5 involved in agriculture and they are land
lords 7employed in Gov. or private firms in
salaried jobs 8 traders Other 80 depend on
daily wage jobs earn average Of Rs 750/- a month
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FROM WHERE WE COLLECT OUR STUDENTS
MANGADU 3kM
PATHRIMEDU 1 KM
KUMANANCHAVADI ½ KM
POONAMALLE
CHENNERKUPPAM 1 KM
KATTUPAKKAM 1 KM
VELAPPANCHAVADI 3KM
PARTHIPATTU 5KM
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DON GUANELLA REHABILITATION CENTRE
DGRC
AN INSTITUTION OF SERVANTS OF CHARITY
(GUANELLIANS)
TO GIVE BREAD AND LORD
A DAY CARE CENTRE FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED
PEOPLE.