Hear From Those Who Have Found Their Roots
This is just a small number of the amazing journeys some ARC clients have been on in their quest to return to their roots
See testimonialsMy Mother Was Found
I have had for a long time a desire to find my biological mother and I have tried to do this on my own,... after approaching Wereldkinderen (the Dutch adoption agency who also arranged our adoption) I was told they would set up a feasibility study to see if it was possible to do a search.
My dream
My dream came true! I found my biological mother and my relatives after 42 years in India,with the great help of ACT (Against Child Trafficking) and their team and many other fabulous people.It was unbelievable. My second birthday! Thank you all
My heart was aching
All I could wish and hope for was you telling me you would take on my case... my heart was aching so much…I will never forget about that day, because you were there, ACTUALLY caring. Because you took up my case, I was able to keep everything in life I worked for.
My job, my relationships, and family.
Today 365 days later, the impossible has been made possible by your hard work, caring heart and fabulous teamwork with Anjali.
I met my mother twice, and the heartache has been removed...I felt the motherlove I missed out all of my life, and it gives me the self worth I never had in return.
I will treasure it for the rest of my life in every step I take.
So thank you for giving me what I always hoped for.
Many Reunions
As an Indian adoptee, I do acknowledge the importance of the work Arun and his team are doing: fighting for the rights of adoptees.
Born out of wedlock
Lene D. B. Langemyr I was born out of wedlock. That's why she couldn't keep me.
Arun Dohle and Anjali Tara Babanrao Pawar found her for me. They have helped me find biological parents and relatives. It has been a great experience. I feel like I have more peace in my heart and soul now that I have all the answers to the questions I have had.
I Am in Pune now. Was at the zoo today and saw a lion, tiger, bear, and leopard. Have shopped for a lot of nice clothes and gifts. I also met my godchild for whom I pay for school.
I am very happy that I chose ARC.
I thank ARC for everything. I felt very well-advised and in good hands. During the search, I always received brief information such as the status. When my mother was found, I received a detailed written report with photos of the search.
Also, the support and advice afterward, be it in terms of DNA testing, the questions that are in your head, in every matter, such as problems with the visa, finding a hotel,...
The support during the first meeting was unique. I got so many authentic insights into my country and saw where I spent my first years of life...
I am very happy that I chose ARC.
Thanks to Arun, Anjali and the whole team, and everyone who helped with the search.
Now I am whole and I know where my HOME is.
Thanks
I am very happy that I chose ARC.
I contacted Arun in February 2021 in order to get help with my root search in Bangalore, India. In July of the same year already, they had found my family, and the reunion took place in March 2023. I am very thankful for the work that Arun and Anjali did for my case.
They are both skilled and have the right resources and knowledge to do their work to help adoptees. I am also grateful for the fact that they could help with translation and overall facilitate the reunion. In an already emotional journey, they brought both stability and comfort.
Peace
The inner peace that I had been longing for came to me.