A VISIT TO DAR-UL-SUKUN
(A Home of Peace and Love)
In our visit to the Dar-ul-Sukun Senior Citizens home we had a interview the managing head and the following conversation took place.
Q:
Tell us little about yourself?
A: My name is Anna Daniel. I have a Master’s degree in
Criminal Psychology from University of Karachi and have done some medical
courses of ICU and CCU from Civil Hospital, Karachi. By profession I am a
banker and I’ve worked in UBL.
Q:
What is your star?
A: I don’t believe in horoscopes but my star is
Gemini.
Q:
what are your hobbies?
A: I like reading books and internet surfing.
Q:
how long have you been working in Dar-ul-Sukun?
A: Basically I have been working in Dar-ul-Sukun since
my childhood as a volunteer. This Senior Citizen home has built just one year
ago So, I am here since one year.
A: I work here as a manager.
Q: what is your working time?
A: My office timings are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm but
sometimes I come here at 7 or 8 am and may leave after 7:00 pm.
Q:
In case of any emergency who provides the residents with immediate help?
A: we have a medical staff that stays here 24 hours
and in case of any emergency they provide immediate help.
Q:
What is the history behind Dar-ul-Sukun Senior Citizen home?
A- Dar-ul-Sukun was founded in 1969 by Sister Gertrude
Lemmens when she came to Pakistan. She came to meet her brother who had met an
accident. She was a Dutch lady and belonged to Holland. When she came to
Pakistan she saw the condition of orphans and disabled children here. They were
given no importance and were thought to be useless. Their parents thought they
are a curse for them. Sister Lemmens decided to take care of them so she
devoted her entire life for the care of such children in Pakistan. She broke
her engagement and devoted her whole life for the sake of disabled children.
Q: As you mentioned earlier that you have worked as a banker then why did you choose to work here?
Q: As you mentioned earlier that you have worked as a banker then why did you choose to work here?
A: As a banker, I was given enough amount of salary
but I choose to work in Dar-ul-Sukun instead because I wanted to help those who
are helpless. My elder sister was blind I always felt sensitive towards her and
wanted to help her. Here at Dar-ul-Sukun I am able to help those who are helpless.
Old people are respected individuals of our society and are our natural wealth.
The senior citizens here at Dar-ul- Sukun were rejected by their children them and
we have accepted them by welcoming them in this home.
Q: How are the activities carried out in here throughout the day?
Q: How are the activities carried out in here throughout the day?
A: in the morning, breakfast is served at 7:30. Then
physiotherapy and yoga activities are carried out from 9:00 to 10:30. At 10:30 tea time or milk is given according
to each individual’s preference. Then from 11:00 to 1:00 they do some
activities like jewelry and candle making or some play games. 1:30 is the lunch
time and afterwards they take rest in their rooms. In the evening, 4:00 pm is their
tea time after that they walk around. At around 7:00 pm they sit together and
talk with one another. After that have their dinner and watch TV then they go
to sleep.
Q: How you manage finances here? Does any other organization or government provide any support?
A: We manage finance through local Zakat and donations. No Government support is provided to this old home. We have contacts with NGOs and organization they often provide us with few requirements like wheel chairs, beds, blankets etc. but no permanent help is offered.
Q: what did you learn from experience working here?
A: I learned a lot from my experience. People at this stage in life should keep some amount of money or property as a saving to spend for them. Parents are the ones who loved their children, provided them with all their needs and fulfilled their wants. They gave them the love and support throughout their life and when those children were able to make a living for themselves they transferred all their property and life savings to them. In return to the efforts by their parents, they left them helpless in the time where they needed their children’s love and support the most simply because they couldn't take care of their parents anymore. So, everyone should keep some future savings for themselves so that their children give importance to them.
Q: How you manage finances here? Does any other organization or government provide any support?
A: We manage finance through local Zakat and donations. No Government support is provided to this old home. We have contacts with NGOs and organization they often provide us with few requirements like wheel chairs, beds, blankets etc. but no permanent help is offered.
Q: what did you learn from experience working here?
A: I learned a lot from my experience. People at this stage in life should keep some amount of money or property as a saving to spend for them. Parents are the ones who loved their children, provided them with all their needs and fulfilled their wants. They gave them the love and support throughout their life and when those children were able to make a living for themselves they transferred all their property and life savings to them. In return to the efforts by their parents, they left them helpless in the time where they needed their children’s love and support the most simply because they couldn't take care of their parents anymore. So, everyone should keep some future savings for themselves so that their children give importance to them.
Q:
Would you like to give any message for the
youth out there?
A: I just want to say that today is their time; tomorrow will be the time of your children. Remember that as you sow today, so shall you reap tomorrow.
A: I just want to say that today is their time; tomorrow will be the time of your children. Remember that as you sow today, so shall you reap tomorrow.
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