This week there was some interesting news though ... the smallest child is a two year old physically handicapped boy named Eli. He was abandoned in the jungle by his mother -perhaps due to the fact he cannot move much and his mother was an alcoholic - and contracted pneumonia which led to blindness ( at least that's what Im told ) . Due to the less than acceptable living conditions here and the neglect ( he is mostly left on the middle bunk the entire day) he started having seizures and contracted pneumonia again. He has been in critical condition in the ICU this week but finally got moved to the normal ward yesterday.
Due to this and of course to the living conditions of the other children , myself and another volunteer went to make a formal complaint about this orphans home to the CCWB - the Central Child Welfare Board. Im not sure what this will bring as they seemed to have no real interest because there is no actual abuse going on ( neglect yes , abuse no) , but fingers crossed something positive will come out it ....
Other than that one of the oldest kids had his year end exams this week and Ive been busy buying the kids who don't go to school some new school shoes and bags for when the new year begins in April. Aim is to get everyone into school before I leave here.
Prakash being his usual wee cheeky self
Safar and Saugat at breakfast - Dhal Bhat = Rice and Lentils normally with curried veggies
Simon beside my intro to European food - Pasta . I cook once a week so they get something that's not rice.
Anupa and Simon
You wouldn't believe the excitement over cleaning fluid ...we scrubbed the walls and put up laminated photos of the kids
One of my favourites Sauvaga with his big "brother" John
The older lads
Play fighting
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