Term 2 is now underway for all of the children. The pleasure they receive in getting back into the classroom can be seen in their faces.
Gifts from sponsors
It is also the time for girls and boys to be presented with the extras provided for them by caring sponsors.
Our Sponsorship Programme
As I can’t help but keep repeating, our sponsorship programme is at the heart of what we do; giving poor village children the opportunity of a meaningful future well beyond anything they could otherwise expect.
Helping others to help themselves is an expression that we regularly use. What better way can there be to achieve this than by giving them an education.
Our generous supporters are at present helping 130 youngsters from nursery school right through to university and vocational courses. Many other young women and young men are already pursuing careers that would otherwise have been impossible.
£75 is the basic cost for a full 12 months of education at Little Angels Primary School. Not a great amount for the advantages it provides, but we are only too aware that this can be problematic for many among us.
In addition we offer a voluntary enhanced scheme where sponsors can opt to pay extra to provide stationery essentials and school uniform. That so many of you are prepared to do this is humbling.
Secondary School
We are all too aware that costs rise when girls and boys come to the high school stage of their education. Again, that so many of you find a way to continue to assist your child is wonderful.
We know that it is not always easy. £250 is a not inconsiderable amount, but most of you manage to find a way to do it.
We always seek ways to make this more achievable. For those who cannot afford this amount in a lump sum, we provide either monthly or termly alternatives. Another imaginative solution is when people come together in a group sponsorship. One of our students for example is supported by 4 different people across two countries. Wonderful!
Not everything goes to plan
We have not reported on the progress on the new dormitory recently. Unfortunately the heavy rains caused a serious set-back to its completion as well as causing degradation to other school buildings. Happily things are now being dealt with – at a cost of course!
Support from Manor Green School
At the time of the Covid lockdown, we were grateful to receive shirts donated by parents at Manor Green School in Denton. At long last we were able to present them during our recent visit.
Our colleagues are now so grateful that they are able to use them as a school uniform back up – for children who cannot afford them and for those whose uniforms are no longer useable.
We have again thanked the parents at Manor Green for their thoughfulness and confirmed how valuable their gift is proving to be.
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Thanks Keith, it all looks good.
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