Over the past year the work of ‘Project Help India’ has expanded with us opening six centres in Punjab. All up, we now have 14 centres where we educate and feed about 600 children. At the heart of all we do, it’s about blessing the kids – helping them to thrive and flourish. We think these kids are amazing, resilient and very happy, despite living in such terrible poverty. To our generous supporters we could not do any of this without you!
Last Tuesday was National Children’s Day
Children’s day is celebrated across India annually on the birthday of India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal. At each of our centres we surprised our students with games, drawing competitions, and a gift of school stationery and some chocolate. Some of the children became very emotional to also receive a beautiful flower garland, as it was very unexpected for them.
Great news about Adnan
Adnan first enrolled at our Disability Centre in 2019. He was a beggar and he did not talk. He was incredibly violent and he would throw anything he got when someone tried to talk to him. At age five, he fell from the terrace of his home and suffered a head injury causing cognitive impairment. His parents had no money to pay for medical help or rehabilitation. He was unable to speak properly and the local school would not enrol him. He became a very stubborn boy and he would run away to the market and beg. His mother says that he would return from the markets with wounds, caused by people hitting him. People would also hurt him because they believed that his disability was a curse or a punishment for sins committed by his ancestors.
When we heard about Adnan, we approached his parents and asked if we could help. We believed nothing but the best for this young boy. Close to five years later you would not believe the difference in him. In October due he escaped a kidnapping attempt due to child safety lessons at school. Just this month his parents have told our staff that despite some serious ongoing medical needs, he has become a happy and well-adjusted child. Adnan enjoys dancing, singing and he is making progress with his academic studies as well. He dreams of one day becoming a policeman, and we just never know – his dreams just might come true.
He is a changed child - Adnan giving Rowena a huge hug when she arrived atthe Disability Centre in October.
Christmas Preparations
We are seeking your support, as we prepare for the Christmas season. Our plan is to buy a gift for each of our 600 students. This year they will receive a school back pack. Each of our centres will also celebrate Christmas with a party with special concert performances for the parents. This is always a very big highlight for the children, our staff and community members.
We need your help please
The total budget for all of our Christmas plans comes to $6000, and we would be grateful to receive your tax-deductible donation. We pray that all of our students live a blessed life, and the hand of God’s grace be always upon them. With your help we are really making a difference in their lives. Thank you!