Beulah’s Story
Beulah is 8 years old and apart from a short break in 2014, has been at Asha Kiran Ashram since 2012. Those of you who attend our Supporters’ Evenings will already be captivated by the delightful Beulah and moved by…
A Letter From India
Tom Sutherland writes Dear Edmund As always, there is good news and some news that is not so good. Let us start with the good news, and it is very good news. During the two months since I've been back…
Final (?) letter from India
We are now coming to the end of our visit to India. It’s been a great time, seeing all the people who you have helped and are helping though your incredible generosity. One such is Biju, a 31-year-old man who…
Asha Kiran Ashram
Asha Kiran Ashram,our special needs centre in Tamil Nadu, is always a highlight of our visit and this year has proved to be no exception. The children were as excited as ever to see us, and enjoyed singing songs with…
News from India 2
We have now got a short time to access the internet at Asha Kiran Ashram. We travelled over this morning, about 4 hours journey time. Before talking about the school, here is an update on some of the things Edmund…
Muumba School Is Growing!
With the two classrooms full in both morning and afternoon sessions, it became clear that a covered area was needed in order to accommodate the youngest pupils. Stand by Hope and Market Square Uniting Church Toddler Group in Merthyr Tydfil!…
Calling all occupational therapists and speech therapists
Does anyone fancy a holiday with a purpose in India? HHi supports two special needs units in South India. Asha Kiran Ashram, in the countryside of Tamil Nadu, is the longest established, having opened its doors to 15 children in…
Disabled children around Nedumangad, Kerala
Our regular readers will know about Asha Kiran Ashram, our special needs centre in Tamil Nadu. This great success has inspired Philip Mathew to do something similar in his part of Kerala. He has been offering physiotherapy to disabled children…
News from India
The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus I was sitting on the bus today when a young man nearby gave me a great smile. He told me his name was Biju and that he was studying at a Bible…
Florence Chipunza
Our Disabilities Affairs Manager, Jonah Sialumano, has sent us this news about Florence Chipunza who has recently completed her knitting machine training at the HHZ and has been given the machine she has been trained to use. ‘Florence is physically…