Our last day at Hope of Hope was a super busy one for the orphanage. Two big projects got under way that day on the roof of the main building--the installation of a water purifying system and construction of a big outdoor shed. The shed provides more sheltered space for hanging laundry; a vital need during the rainy season, when the girls sometimes end up wearing damp clothing. A more complete description of the day is pasted below, from Paul Wilkes' 2007 Hope of Hope report.
The following shots look out over Hope of Hope's neighborhood and grounds. Note the waterway in the distance, about 3 blocks away, in the final picture.
From Paul's report: "I wish all of you could have been with me at Home of Hope on that one Saturday, October 13, 2007. On the roof, near the huge water tank, local workmen peered into four huge
boxes and began a project unlike any they had ever attempted before.
Nearby, the blistering heat of a welder's torch attached pieces of steel to frame the new shed on the roof. In the assembly area of the school, which is still the sleeping area for the girls, there was the rustle of newspapers as they excitedly unwrapped trumpets and bugles and drums. Soon, there was a joyful bellowing and drumbeats -- yet unpracticed but thoroughly enthusiastic.
At the back of the property, a freshly dug hole held a stone, a cross upon it.
It was such a wonderful day, with so much activity, so many good things happening for the girls. I had arrived a few days before for an extended stay, to implement what your generosity has provided. But it was this particular Saturday that crystallized what our work together is doing to transform the lives of the 70 adorable, bright-eyed girls who live at Home of Hope."
[The full report can be viewed at Home of Hope's website: www.homeofhopeindia.org]
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