Day 6 January 24th 2023
That was a long day. We left the hotel at 8am and didn't get back to our lodgings until 9pm. But it was worth it. A visit to Asha Kiran always is. We were able to see physiotherapy in action.…
Day 5 January 23rd 2023
Today we headed west into Tamil Nadu to see the work of Asha Kiran Ashram, our first special needs school. It's a lovely drive, full of spectacular scenery and things of interest such as the monkeys at Thenmala.
Day 4 January 22nd 2023
Sunday may be a day of rest, but not in India where it is business as usual. We started by visiting some people who we support regularly - it is amazing what just £5 or £10 a month will do…
Day 3 January 21st 2023
Our first port of call was one of Philip's neighbours, Sindhu. Sindhu has been disabled since contracting polio in her infancy. Her husband is poorly paid and is an alcoholic so he contributes little to the family. A year ago HHI…
Day 2 – January 20th 2023
Another busy day, this time with Pastor Wilson by the Neyyar Dam. It's one of my favourite spots - all very scenic. We have seen some leaf painting in action and tailoring and friendship bracelet making training. We followed that…
Safe arrival in India – 19th January 2023
We arrived safely and have hit the ground running. Much of the day has been spent at Happy Valley, meeting the new children and renewing our acquaintance with the old ones. Then it was off to meet the mother of…
Latest from the Neyyar Dam
Very Respected Edmond sir, Warm greetings from BGM Social Service Centre, Neyyardam. Good day and Praise the Lord in the name of our precious Lord Jesus Christ. I hope you all are fine and have good health. Here we all…
News from Happy Valley – special needs centre
The centre recently bought a second second-hand small school bus which was funded by our supporters in Scotland. This provides an instantly recognisable, safer and more appropriate vehicle for transporting the children than the previous Omni van. The two buses…
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…
