Why am I involved with “Arul Trust”? – Today: Heike Rotter



Today we introduce our club member Heike Rotter, who worked for many years as an administrative representative for the Catholic pastoral care unit Leimen-Nußloch-Sandhausen.

Heike Rotter says about her membership in the “Arul Trust” support association:

"I have known Father Arul Lourdu for over 12 years through our professional collaboration. Over the years, through many confidential conversations, I have learned a lot about his homeland, India, and about the poverty and suffering of the people there. For a long time, I have therefore been supporting projects that Father Lourdu initiated in his homeland. As a result, it was a natural step for me to get involved in the Arul Trust association. With this association, I can be sure that the donations will reach those in need directly and in full, without any money having to be spent on administration or bureaucracy. Many members of the association are passionate and exclusively volunteers. I fully support the purposes for which the donations are used as set out in the association's statutes, especially the promotion of independence and training for women, as well as access to education and medical care for all people. The recent change to the association's statutes means that the donations can now be used to combat poverty not only in India, but worldwide. What we take for granted in Europe is often dependent on people's financial means in many countries around the world. This injustice is counteracted by numerous projects launched by the Arul Trust association. Even small donations can make a big difference in India and many other countries around the world and help many people. I lead a privileged life here in Germany and would like to give something back to people who are not so well off through my commitment and financial contributions."