Jan 9 2008 by Steffan Rhys, Western Mail
A Welshman in India saw children in need and decided to act. Steffan Rhys reports
AS HE strolled past swarms of children, some as young as four and others missing limbs, begging on the roads and in the railway stations of the town of Guntur in the central Indian province of Andhra Pradesh, Martin Rees was struck by an overwhelming need to intervene in some way.
But the pastor from Llwydcoed, near Aberdare, had no idea when he managed to acquire some land in the town last February that he would, within a year, be on the verge of opening an orphanage that will save dozens of lives and create a lasting legacy.
The orphanage has so far taken in 14 parentless children but will soon house 40 of the most disadvantaged children in the province.
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You have for years thought about doing something to help -maybe to sponsor a child or to give to an organization like World Orphan Relief on a month basis. The time is now, the need is great, go ahead and make your first step........
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