Aaron Fogat, a 15 year old child born in US in an Indian family, is an exemplary character in many ways for his parents’ homeland.  Though he was born in New Jersy, Aaron nursed love for India, due to frequent visits with his parents. He used to visit his paternal and maternal elders. Now he imparts English language tutorials to the younger Children living in several orphanages in Rajastha.  Sikar is the birth place of his father.

Recently APN covered this exclusive story.  Aaron Fogat came to Sikar, some 120 kms from Jaipur few years back and observed that large number of children have no access to education due to various reasons including lack of infrastructure and resources with their parents. Children living in orphanage were the worst victim of the situation. Though he was on a visit for  vacation, he decided to start classes for the deprived children.

He divided the children in two different groups known as “Apna Ghar” and “Manna Children Home”. His special attention was focused on orphans who do not have luxury of anybody’s support with proper education.

School going children started gathering around him for attending his classes. Aaron developed skill of teaching English language, which was simple and understandable for the folks. Aaron’s grandfather P R Dhayal, former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax also inspired him for imparting education among the children of the town.

However, after some days he had go back to US on the completion of vacations. Everybody was sorry as Aaron had to leave the children behind him.  On his return, he convinced his parents to arrange equipment for organizing classes through video conferencing. Things progressed in positive direction. At present, Children in several orphanages are being benefited by Aaron’s classes. Lately, Aaron has established a non-government organization known as “Helping One By One” and is planning to connect with Jaipur based orphanages: Mamata and Kasturba Seva Sansthan.

His contribution of imparting education to the orphans and deprived children has attracted a lot of appreciation. We at APN salute Aaron’s dedication for the needy children and love for India, which will definitely contribute nation building and strengthen next generation.

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