EVA LONGORIA VISITS SHELTER FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN IN INDIA
The Hollywood actress and philanthropist praises Harmony House for their positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children
INDIA, 17 DEC 15- Eva Longoria, the renowned Hollywood celebrity visits Harmony House, a day-shelter for street children, in Gurgaon.
Established in 2009, by British-born Lucy Bruce and her Indian husband Gaurav Sinha, Harmony House is an independent NGO that provides free education, food, clothing, medical care and vocational training for nearly 500 children in Gurgaon, near Delhi.
Based in Dubai, the Founders run the charity with the support of family and friends in Delhi and across the world. Lucy is both an entrepreneur and philanthropist and runs socially responsible pre-school education institutions called Home Grown Children’s Eco Nursery with business partner Beverly Jatwani, where children in Dubai are paired with children in India as part of it’s CSR and Environmental mission.
Eva Longoria, who received a traditional Indian welcome at Harmony House of a garland and vermillion mark on her forehead, commented “I am so humbled to have visited Harmony House. Lucy’s vision is truly changing the trajectory of so many children’s lives, most of whom live in nearby slums and desperately require the education, food, medication and social services that Harmony House offer”
“We were lucky to have met Eva last year in Dubai, where she comes regularly to support her philanthropic initiatives, which includeThe Global Gift Foundation and the Eva Longoria Foundation. We became fortunate enough to have spent time with Eva, talking about our common interests to support the under-privileged and empowering those who are less fortunate through education and community support” said Lucy Bruce.
During her time at Harmony House, Eva spent time talking to the children, enjoying special performances and teaching English. Eva visited one of the homes in the slums of a young girl who attends Harmony House to learn more about her living conditions and daily struggles.
“Eva and Pepe’s genuine warmth, compassion and empathy could be felt by all of the children and staff at Harmony House. Eva’s ability to make people feel special and at total ease is truly inspiring and heartwarming to watch”.
Lucy Bruce has been recognized as one of the Top 50 most Influential British people in the UAE by Arabian Business magazine and has been a relentless voice and activist for the interests of destitute children in India. Harmony House also provides rehabilitation support for abused women and a community engagement program for people living in nearby slums.
“Eva is a wonderful person who is really down to earth; she got engaged a few days ago in Dubai and we spoke at length about her upcoming trip to India – she is truly an inspiring person and we feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to get to know her. It’s not surprising for Eva to make time for those in need and it’s a tribute to her as a person that the first place she visits in India is actually a shelter for children, as opposed to anything else” added Gaurav Sinha.
You can find out more on how to support Harmony House by visiting www.harmonyhouseindia.org
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About Harmony House
Harmony House is a UK registered, non-profit organization in Gurgaon, near Delhi, India. Using a rented villa as a full time community centre for women and children, Harmony House offer education, food, medication, hygiene facilities and social services to women and children living in the nearby slums. Harmony House rely 100% on donations and contributions to run the centre and charity.
Harmony House's key objectives are to provide a safe, fun, educational and a loving environment for children and women living in the nearby slums. With many of its children attending school only for a few hours in the morning or not at all, Harmony House allows the children to break away from the harsh climate of their usual surroundings and spend their free time in enjoyable, stimulating and nurturing surroundings. Harmony House provide breakfast, lunch and evening snacks to all, hygiene facilities, medication and social services.
About Lucy Bruce
Inspired by philanthropy from a very young age, British born Lucy Bruce, is an influential humanitarian and entrepreneur. Lucy was voted 8th most influential Brit living in the UAE by Arabian Business Magazine and has featured in the region’s most popular publications and broadcasts. Moved by the impoverished conditions in India, Lucy and her husband, Gaurav Sinha, founded the independent NGO that provides free education, food, clothing, medical care and vocational training for nearly 500 children in Gurgaon. Lucy also runs a socially responsible pre-school education institutions called Home Grown Children’s Eco Nursery with business partner Beverly Jatwani, where children in Dubai are paired with children in India as part of it’s CSR and Environmental mission. Lucy Bruce, a mother of three, perfectly balances it all, earning her the prestigious ‘Emirates Woman of the Year award’ in 2010
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