Tuesday 11th February
Meeting at Asha Kiran Ashram The Asha Kiran Ashram staff kindly agreed to attend a brief meeting with Jute and Philip in the morning even though it was a Hindu holiday in Tamil Nadu. We all greeted each other warmly…
Monday February 10th
Jute and Philip go to school! Ashra Kiran Ashram During the 4-hour journey this morning it was a treat to see the beautiful landscape as we crossed into the more rural area of Tamil Nadu - impressive mountain ranges, acres…
Asha Kiran
Since earlier this year, Grace Ministries has taken over Asha Kiran. Santhosh will continue as a trustee for the time being so as to provide continuity, but will move to a well-earned retirement in a year or two. The new…
Day 6 Wednesday 14th February
Today was our final time at Asha Kiran. It was all go, with children continuing to receive life transforming physiotherapy and teaching appropriate to their abilities in small groups.
Day 5 Tuesday 13th February 2024
Going across the border into Tamil Nadu is like stepping back in time for a generation. It is the India that is long past in Kerala. Cows roam the streets randomly or sleep in the middle of the road. Roads…
Asha Kiran Ashram children are making great progress!
Grace Ministries is coming to the centre three days a week and is gaining knowledge and experience of the centre’s activities, in anticipation of the handover by Pastor Santhosh. The staff have been joined by a new special needs teacher…
Please pray for Pastor Santhosh and his wife Sheela.
They have both been instrumental in setting up and running Asha Kiran Ashram, our centre for disabled children, for many years. But now they are both facing mounting health issues. Sheela is awaiting the results of a number of tests,…
Latest news from Asha Kiran Ashram
Rev Dr Santhosh Kumar, the director of Asha Kiran Ashram, our special needs centre in Tamil Nadu, writes: Greetings to you from Asha Kiran Ashram. Thank you very much for your valuable help for our Asha Kiran Ashram home and…
Back in Kerala
It was a good trip out to Asha Kiran, but we are now back in the relative civilisation of Kerala. We spent a bit of time with the children at Asha Kiran before saying our goodbyes and catching the bus…
Honoured guest
A full day at Asha Kiran today. The morning was a chance to see the centre in action - a hive of activity wi th special needs teaching and physiotherapy in full swing. Them a lunch provided by a local…