This year I am supporting the rest of the team to do another year of "hands on" service in India. As it is the grand opening of the newly constructed Sofia Wing Building where about 100 girls will be residing, there are about 25 in the group going on Dec 28th, 2011.  They are all meeting in Ahmedabaad, then driving to Porbander in a bus for over 7 hours and then attending the Opening Ceremony in Maliya Hatina on January 7 and 8th, 2012.   

It would be awesome if you are called to donate any amount of cash as all 100% of it will be distributed in Gujarat locally by our team.  For anything over $50, you will get a report of how that money was donated in India.  I believe tax receipts may be issued for donations over $500.  

Last year we raised $3000, my goal is to round up $5000 this year, 2011.  As expenses have gone up, it costs $600 per child per year which includes everything from tuition fees, boarding and lodging, uniforms and clothing, transportation, medical, etc. etc. etc.  Most of our 40 or so sponsors have made a long term commitment to pay the annual costs until the child is 16 or passes Grade 10.  Please feel free to email me if you have any questions, sincerely, Nusri Hassam.

This is the newly constructed Sofia Girls' Wing

This is their lunchroom, they are fed delicious freshly cooked warm meals

They will NOT be sleeping in bunk beds anymore, each girl will have her own bed!