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India and Nepal
Visit of the school projects in north India and direct help after the earthquake in Nepal
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Thomas and Katrin at the Frankfort airport Shortly before taking off to India.
Thomas and Katrin at the Frankfort airport Shortly before taking off to...
Chakia colony: In India a normal class room. Students sitting on the ground, holding their notebooks on their legs.
Chakia colony: In India a normal class room. Students sitting on the...
A store box for school supply in Chakia. In this, the supplies are stored and distributed when needed.
A store box for school supply in Chakia. In this, the supplies are stored...
It is amazing to see the progress of the students. Before, no child of this colony attended school.
It is amazing to see the progress of the students. Before, no child of...
At every visit we purchase necessary school material or clothing.
At every visit we purchase necessary school material or clothing.
The school children of the Chakia colony in the school building constructed by FriendCircle WorldHelp three years ago.
The school children of the Chakia colony in the school building...
Shopping with children of the Chakia colony.
Shopping with children of the Chakia colony.
Buying shoes for the children.
Buying shoes for the children.
The canopies of the huts in the Chota Phool colony were also financed by FriendCircle WorldHelp. This way, the inside of the huts remains dry during the rainy season and the residents can use the additional space under the canopies.
The canopies of the huts in the Chota Phool colony were also financed by...
Chota Phool colony
Chota Phool colony
Review of learning progress in the Chota Phool colony. In the background the tutor hired by FriendCircle WorldHelp listening attentively.
Review of learning progress in the Chota Phool colony. In the background...
It is a pleasure to see the children learn with great endeavor.
It is a pleasure to see the children learn with great endeavor.
Katrin before taking off with part of the luggage.
Katrin before taking off with part of the luggage.
Underway by train: on the left Venu and Thomas, on the right Umesh and Katrin.
Underway by train: on the left Venu and Thomas, on the right Umesh and...
Arrival at the orphanage in Hetauda to see Ronja. The little girl had been found during the disaster relief action in Nepal alone in a boulder field. Here she has found a new home
Arrival at the orphanage in Hetauda to see Ronja. The little girl had been...
Distributing small gifts to the residents
Distributing small gifts to the residents
Ronja has gained weight and we are happy to see that she is in good hands here and looked after.
Ronja has gained weight and we are happy to see that she is in good hands...
Arrival in the South near Hyderabad.
Arrival in the South near Hyderabad.
Selecting and purchasing pipes for the distribution of well water.
Selecting and purchasing pipes for the distribution of well water.
Thomas checking the range of plastic pipes offered.
Thomas checking the range of plastic pipes offered.
Katrin, Meena, Venu and Thomas negotiating and finally getting a good price for the required material.
Katrin, Meena, Venu and Thomas negotiating and finally getting a good...
Flexible pipes to be laid on the fields. Two villagers have accompanied us to chose the proper material.
Flexible pipes to be laid on the fields. Two villagers have accompanied us...
Thomas and Katrin together with Venu on their way to the colony Jammikunta; in the name of FriendCircle WorldHelp purchasing material to plaster the huts, thereby protecting them against the weather.
Thomas and Katrin together with Venu on their way to the colony Jammikunta...
Katrin and Thomas inspecting the village before taking a decision about the purchase of material.
Katrin and Thomas inspecting the village before taking a decision about...
Back in Delhi. Before Thomas will fly back home, a soup kitchen action for the street children is organized.
Back in Delhi. Before Thomas will fly back home, a soup kitchen action for...
The children have come to the city from villages in Rajastan. They earn their living by selling flowers on the streets.
The children have come to the city from villages in Rajastan. They earn...
These children are living under a nearby bridge and are delighted to get a warm meal and juice.
These children are living under a nearby bridge and are delighted to get a...
On this road stand the food is prepared. In a short time more than forty servings are freshly prepared. For the crew of the food stand this is a highlight as well ...
On this road stand the food is prepared. In a short time more than forty...
Stuffed Paratha, a kind of pancakes stuffed with vegetables is served.
Stuffed Paratha, a kind of pancakes stuffed with vegetables is served.
Now it is time to say goodbye for this time... Thomas will fly back home the next day and Katrin will continue her trip to Nepal.
Now it is time to say goodbye for this time... Thomas will fly back home...
Time warp. After a day of travel by domestic flight from Delhi to Kathmandu we continue by bus up the mountains. The trip is several times interrupted by technical breakdowns, therefore it takes 11 hours for about 170 km.
Time warp. After a day of travel by domestic flight from Delhi to...
Other vehicles also have breakdowns, therefore this road is blocked during one hour and the whole traffic has to wait.
Other vehicles also have breakdowns, therefore this road is blocked during...
When the bus cannot continue we have to undertake a two hours walk in the rain to our today's destination, the village Lapelang in the mountains.
When the bus cannot continue we have to undertake a two hours walk in the...
At the end it was getting dark and the moisture attracted leeches which we lateron found on our feet ...
At the end it was getting dark and the moisture attracted leeches which we...
Here we spend the night. A fellow traveler from the bus offered Katrin and Mingmar a bivouac and a hot dinner.
Here we spend the night. A fellow traveler from the bus offered Katrin and...
A view of the landscape in the morning. Everywhere there are terraces for rice cultivation.
A view of the landscape in the morning. Everywhere there are terraces for...
The villagers are summoned to discuss the situation. Here sheet metal roofs are needed for the destroyed huts.
The villagers are summoned to discuss the situation. Here sheet metal...
Impressions of buildings destroyed during the earthquake.
Impressions of buildings destroyed during the earthquake.
At many places fresh landslides can be seen that continually threaten the villages.
At many places fresh landslides can be seen that continually threaten the...
The next day we walk on to Sunkhani. Here was the medical camp in May. Katrin visits the village and examins the reconstructed houses built with material donated by FriendCircle WorldHelp ...
The next day we walk on to Sunkhani. Here was the medical camp in May....
The next few days the required material for the village of Lapelang will be purchased in Kathmandu.
The next few days the required material for the village of Lapelang will...
The first steel sheet elements are loaded.
The first steel sheet elements are loaded.
Also two solar charging units are bought for the village. So the villagers will have lighting in the evening and can load their mobile phones, which are their only link to the outside world.
Also two solar charging units are bought for the village. So the villagers...
Back in the village, the material is unloaded.
Back in the village, the material is unloaded.
55 families living in scattered nearby huts come walking down the mountains.
55 families living in scattered nearby huts come walking down the...
The village mayor has prepared a list, so distribution can start.
The village mayor has prepared a list, so distribution can start.
The material is immediately taken away.
The material is immediately taken away.
Here we can see the typical construction of a hut.
Here we can see the typical construction of a hut.
Mingmar connecting one of the solar panels.
Mingmar connecting one of the solar panels.
A light bulb is installed; there is no power grid available.
A light bulb is installed; there is no power grid available.
This old woman is living alone in this hut.
This old woman is living alone in this hut.
One of the huts where the sheet metal elements were installed immediately after distribution.
One of the huts where the sheet metal elements were installed immediately...
The former house of this family is no longer habitable after the earthquake.
The former house of this family is no longer habitable after the...
One of the many makeshift huts that were built with residual material of the houses destroyed during the earthquake.
One of the many makeshift huts that were built with residual material of...
The second solar cell including charge controller, etc. is installed in another house further up the mountain.
The second solar cell including charge controller, etc. is installed in...
A small boy helps to install and holds the light bulb. END. Many thanks to all friends who by their donations made this help possible!!!
A small boy helps to install and holds the light bulb. END. Many thanks to...