Posts in India
Christmas and New Years in Kalimpong

The children at our four Asia's Hope homes in Kalimpong, India, enjoyed many special meals, performances, and other celebrations together this Christmas. All of this simply would not be possible without the loving support provided by our partnering churches and caring individuals -- the distance between the life these children are experiencing as part of an Asia's Hope family and what awaited them on the streets couldn't be more further apart. Because of you, these children have a place to call home and hope for the future.  

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The children of Asia's Hope India enjoyed a holiday filled with good food, singing, dancing, and other holiday festivities.

The children of Asia's Hope India enjoyed a holiday filled with good food, singing, dancing, and other holiday festivities.

One of the many special Christmas performances by the children of Asia's Hope.

One of the many special Christmas performances by the children of Asia's Hope.

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An overwhelming view of our homes in Kalimpong.

An overwhelming view of our homes in Kalimpong.

Christmas isn't complete without with candy, even half a world away.

Christmas isn't complete without with candy, even half a world away.

Thanks to your support, these children had a great Christmas.

Thanks to your support, these children had a great Christmas.

Kalimpong in January--it is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Kalimpong in January--it is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Asia's Hope!

We are so thankful for all of our partners, volunteers, and supporters--because of you, the children of Asia's Hope had a wonderful Christmas holiday with their families. The kids enjoyed presents, parties, special meals and performances, traditional dances, and even some Western Style Christmas Caroling. Thank you for helping to make this a Christmas to remember.

The children of Asia's Hope India worked extremely hard to prepare special Christmas performances.  

The children of Asia's Hope India worked extremely hard to prepare special Christmas performances.  

The children in Cambodia even treated their community to Christmas events and outreaches.

The children in Cambodia even treated their community to Christmas events and outreaches.

All of the kids from Asia's Hope Thailand enjoyed special gifts, meals and activities.

All of the kids from Asia's Hope Thailand enjoyed special gifts, meals and activities.

Christmas caroling just looks like more fun when it's 70 degrees.

Christmas caroling just looks like more fun when it's 70 degrees.

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Pastor Savorn Ou, Asia's Hope Cambodia's director, preached the good news of Jesus' coming to guests at multiple events and outreaches.

Pastor Savorn Ou, Asia's Hope Cambodia's director, preached the good news of Jesus' coming to guests at multiple events and outreaches.

Kalimpong 2 -- August update

Executive Director John McCollum and his family recently visited the kids and staff of Asia's Hope India. They were joined by board member Adam Heath and also a small team from Scarlet City Church in Columbus, Ohio. They report that the kids of Kalimpong 2 are doing well, and are enjoying the ample play area provided by the new home they're renting.

The pictures below are from school and church and also include some of the kids from the other 3 Kalimpong homes. 

August update -- Kalimpong 1 home

Executive Director John McCollum's family just returned from Asia, where they spent a few weeks with Pastor Nandu, his family and the kids from Kalimpong 1. He reports that they are all doing well and growing fast! They've moved into a new house that provides them more area for play, and are enjoying their role in welcoming the newer kids from Kalimpong homes 3 and 4.

John also took some time to take new portraits of most of the kids. Enjoy! 

Kalimpong 2 from John McCollum

John McCollum, Executive Director of Asia's Hope, just returned from visiting our newest homes in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. He took many, many photos, and here are a few of the children of our Kalimpong 2 home.

Kalimpong 1 from John McCollum

John McCollum, Executive Director of Asia's Hope, just returned from visiting our newest homes in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. He took many, many photos, and here are a few of the children of our Kalimpong 1 home.

Kalimpong 1 & 2 – January 2013 Update

Here are a few photos from Nandu (our director of our homes in India). He's been busy hosting the Asia's Hope team currently visiting India, so there will be many more photos to come soon!