Mani, a 13 yr old boy, has a tragic story. His mother committed suicide by burning herself in a fire, dragging Mani into the flames following a quarrel with her husband. Luckily a neighbour heard the commotion but sadly could only save the badly-burned Mani. His father re-married and had further children, discarding Mani to the House of Peace. Mani had contractures in his arms and finger. We took him to a plastic surgeon who released the contractures. Now Mani can stretch and use his hands like any other child. Mani loves the House of Peace orphanage and enjoys staying there.

Dr Neva tells Mani’s story.