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Soup kitchen, school projects and drinking water pumps
Trip from August 17 to 30, 2016
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Claudia und Katrin
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Since August 17, Katrin and Claudia are traveling in India on behalf of FriendCircle WorldHelp
Since August 17, Katrin and Claudia are traveling in India on behalf of...
Preparing meals for the "soup kitchen" in Delhi. Also Sunny (in the white shirt) is again helping!
Preparing meals for the "soup kitchen" in Delhi. Also Sunny (in...
Since August 21, Claudia and Katrin together with Venu have travelled 20 hours by train to Motihari (State of Bihar) where they plan to visit four villages of leprosy sufferers.
Since August 21, Claudia and Katrin together with Venu have travelled 20...
Buying school material for the children in the leprosy villages who participate in the training programme of FriendCircle WorldHelp.
Buying school material for the children in the leprosy villages who...
The material is delivered to the villages...
The material is delivered to the villages...
... and properly stored in metal boxes to be distributed when needed.
... and properly stored in metal boxes to be distributed when needed.
The children of Chakia...
The children of Chakia...
The local tailor is taking measures to manufacture the necessary clothes for the children.
The local tailor is taking measures to manufacture the necessary clothes...
But first materials are selected and tested for quality. Since the clothes are washed on stones by hand, the fabric has to be robust.
But first materials are selected and tested for quality. Since the clothes...
As always, the children of the colonies do not leave Katrin and Claudia for a moment.
As always, the children of the colonies do not leave Katrin and Claudia...
For many locals it's still an unfamiliar sight to be so close with children of leprosy-affected parents.
For many locals it's still an unfamiliar sight to be so close with...
The children of the leper colony in "Chota Phool" look serious, as their presence in school is checked.
The children of the leper colony in "Chota Phool" look serious,...
For the children it is like "Christmas" when they are handed over the clothes by Claudia and Katrin.
For the children it is like "Christmas" when they are handed...
Some children present what they have learnt.
Some children present what they have learnt.
When praised, the children are visibly proud and happy.
When praised, the children are visibly proud and happy.
For all school projects of FriendCircle WorldHelp attendance list of the children are kept.
For all school projects of FriendCircle WorldHelp attendance list of the...
The children of the leprosy village and the children of the public school must sit crowded together in the school of Chota Phool.
The children of the leprosy village and the children of the public school...
FriendCircle WorldHelp is building three new classrooms where 90 children will have more space.
FriendCircle WorldHelp is building three new classrooms where 90 children...
Due to the community projects meanwhile also the children of the leprosy village are well integrated in the school despite initial difficulties.
Due to the community projects meanwhile also the children of the leprosy...
The construction starts already while the purchases are made.
The construction starts already while the purchases are made.
And soon the first walls can be seen...
And soon the first walls can be seen...
When purchasing the necessary clothes for the children of the leprosy villages, some of the kids are very shy...
When purchasing the necessary clothes for the children of the leprosy...
.. while others show their joy without hesitating.
.. while others show their joy without hesitating.
For the three leper colonies facilities for the supply of drinking water are urgently needed. Here hand pumps are purchased.
For the three leper colonies facilities for the supply of drinking water...
All expenses are calculated, negotiated and meticulously recorded.
All expenses are calculated, negotiated and meticulously recorded.
Many leprosy sufferers are seriously handicapped and cannot work or due to their stigmatization find no work.
Many leprosy sufferers are seriously handicapped and cannot work or due to...
The children of the leprosy affected families suffer the same fate of being excluded.
The children of the leprosy affected families suffer the same fate of...
Very often they have to live in secluded places far away from civilization in miserable conditions.
Very often they have to live in secluded places far away from civilization...
In the monsoon season moisture penetrates into the walls of the buildings of this leprosy village. Instead of doors there are only plastic sheeting or old fabrics.
In the monsoon season moisture penetrates into the walls of the buildings...
Materials for the supply of drinking water are brought to the colonies, some by rickshaws, some with motorized vehicles.
Materials for the supply of drinking water are brought to the colonies,...
After a few hours already the efforts at the first location are successful: water!
After a few hours already the efforts at the first location are successful...
A first "trial shower".
A first "trial shower".
The longer it is pumped, the cleaner the water is.
The longer it is pumped, the cleaner the water is.
THANKS to all friends at home! It is only with your coninuous support that the voluntary work of FriendCircle WorldHelp can be realized!
THANKS to all friends at home! It is only with your coninuous support that...
For the distribution of clothes to the children of the school programs one after another is called. Here Katrin is handing over the clothes.
For the distribution of clothes to the children of the school programs one...
Many children are quite shy when stepping forward.
Many children are quite shy when stepping forward.
Also for presenting what they learned a lot of courage is needed.
Also for presenting what they learned a lot of courage is needed.
If necessary, certain children will repeatedly be explained the value of the lesson.
If necessary, certain children will repeatedly be explained the value of...
Pumping water with the materials donated by FriendCircle WorldHelp.
Pumping water with the materials donated by FriendCircle WorldHelp.
Throughout the travel Katrin meticulously keeps the accounts on the expenses for the projects.
Throughout the travel Katrin meticulously keeps the accounts on the...
At the train station. While Katrin records the accounts and Claudia takes pictures, Venu is taking a nap.
At the train station. While Katrin records the accounts and Claudia takes...
In Delhi Sunny helps us wherever he can. With his own little car he drives us to the soup kitchen, etc. Here he is repairing the broken tire of his vehicle.
In Delhi Sunny helps us wherever he can. With his own little car he drives...
Also towards the end of their stay Katrin and Claudia go to the bridges of Delhi, where the children are happy to receive bananas.
Also towards the end of their stay Katrin and Claudia go to the bridges of...
Also for old people living on the street is very hard. Thankfully they take every little gift ...
Also for old people living on the street is very hard. Thankfully they...
THANKS for EVERYTHING to ALL friends at home!!!
THANKS for EVERYTHING to ALL friends at home!!!