Savita began her life with the Foundation as Office Coordinator, taking over from Harsha. She was, if possible, even stricter in her demands for accountability and order and, in spite of our complaints, we all benefited from the structures she insisted on. Eventually, however, the office could no longer contain her. It seemed that each time we went looking for her there, she was missing – only to be found in one of the classes, helping with the kids.

She finally admitted she was more interested in teaching than filing and phone calls and, at the age of 40, she returned to college to qualify as a special educator with a focus on visual impairment. She came back after graduation and worked in Karuna Vihar for several years as a volunteer. When the CVT opened, she was appointed coordinator and she shaped its development with skill and single-minded passion. Now she is based in chennai, but remains in close touch with us through email and telepathy. We await her eventual return with eager anticipation.