Along with the rest of Asia's Hope India, the kids of Kalimpong 2 enjoyed a special birthday meal and celebration.
Independence Day in India — kids from Kalimpong 1 participated in public parades and performances! Kind of a big deal.
Ready for the big day!
Happy Birthday!
The kids of even participated in a special Asia's Hope concert including all of the kids from Home 1 and our other homes in Kalimpong.
Birthdays. School. Independence Day.
Birthday cake!
Happy birthday!
Time for school at the Asia's Hope school in Kalimpong.
Our teachers are simply amazing.
Our principal. Words do not do her justice.
Pay attention young man.
Independence Day. The kids participated in the parades and even put on a special Asia's Hope concert. Kind of a big deal!
These kids are awesome.
Kalimpong 3 celebrated Independence Day, along with the rest of the kids and staff of Asia's Hope in India, with public parades, celebrations, a special Asia's Hope concert, and, naturally, a small break from school routine to celebrate with the rest of their country.
The kids of Kalimpong 3 all attend our school in Kalimpong — this school is amazing. The teachers and the principal are simply incredible. They are some of the most dedicated people I've ever met.
This is my bunny!
Playing games in the courtyard outside of the Kalimpong 3 home.
Homework is fun.
Time for school at the Asia's Hope school in Kalimpong!
Our Principal is simply amazing.
So are our teachers. Seriously.
Pay attention young man.
The kids joined in the public celebrations — the older kids even got to take part in this event. Kind of a big deal!
The Asia's Hope kids celebrate Independence Day with a special concert.
Awesome.
Along with all of the kids and staff of Asia's Hope in India, the kids of Kalimpong 4 celebrated Indian Independence Day with public celebrations, parades, and even a special Asia's Hope concert. Of course, this was just a small break from the school routine.
The kids of Kalimpong 4 all attend our school in Kalimpong — this school is amazing. The teachers and the principal are simply incredible. They are some of the most dedicated people I've ever met.
Time for school!
Our principal in Kalimpong.
One of our many incredible teachers.
The Asia's Hope School in Kalimpong, India — we have the best teachers around. Seriously.
Joining in on the Independence day celebrations —kind of a big deal.
The kids even put on a special concert for Independence day.
The kids and staff of Kalimpong 3 are awesome! These kids, and the other children of Asia's Hope India, welcomed Executive Director, John McCollum, his family, and other visitors, to Kalimpong with a morning (and afternoon) of dances and music. During our time with the kids we also enjoyed gatherings and special meals, and of course, plenty of play time (including football, of course). Many of the children also participated in one of the many videos that the Asia's Hope staff have been producing during our trip.
In addition to the photos below, more images from Kalimpong (as well as more stuff from our summer travels) can be found by visiting John's blog, as well as the trip blog of Asia's Hope Project Manager, Addison Smith.
The staff are just, well, amazing.
Anil, Home Parent of Kalimpong 3.
Nandu, Director of Asia's Hope India, and the kids.
One of many great performances by the kids.
Anil's son is terrified of John (but not, of course, of Addison).
The kids of Kalimpong 2, and the other children of Asia's Hope India, welcomed Executive Director, John McCollum, his family, and other visitors, to Kalimpong with a morning (and afternoon) of dances and music. Everyone also enjoyed gatherings and special meals, and of course, plenty of play time (football, of course). Many of the children also played a role in one of the many videos that the Asia's Hope staff have been producing during their trip.
In addition to the photos below, more images from Kalimpong (as well as more stuff from our summer travels) can be found by visiting John's blog, as well as the trip blog of Asia's Hope Project Manager, Addison Smith.
Poonam and Pastor Sunil, Home Parents, with some of their kids.
Heading to school.
One of the many traditional dances performed for us during our first day in Kalimpong
"This is my cat"
Poonam, Home Parent of Kamlimpong 2, with one of her many beautiful daughters.
Nandu, Director of Asia's Hope India, and the kids.
The kids of Kalimpong 1, along with the other children of Asia's Hope India, welcomed Executive Director, John McCollum, his family, and other visitors, to Kalimpong with a morning (and afternoon) of dances and music. The kids, the staff, and their visitors also enjoyed gatherings and special meals, and of course, plenty of play time. Many of the children also played a starring role in one of the many videos that the Asia's Hope staff have been producing during their trip. In addition to the photos below, more images from Kalimpong (as well as more stuff from our summer travels) can be found by visiting John's blog, as well as the trip blog of Asia's Hope Project Manager, Addison Smith.
A traditional Nepali dance.
Lots of talent was on display during a morning of performances.
School friends!
Pastor Amber, home parent of KP1, with one of his sons.
Radha, Home Parent of Kamlimpong 1
The kids of Asia's Hope are the best athletes at their school!
March and April were busy months for the kids of Kalimpong 3 -- there were special Easter celebrations and meals, and even the arrival of new toys and gifts purchased with funds raised by our partners at Lake Forest Church.
Our National Director, Nandu Gurung, also included some of the older children from the other homes in outreaches, church services, and baptisms in the surrounding villages.
As you keep the children in your thoughts and prayers this month, please pray for political peace and stability as India completes it's national elections. Also pray for one of the children of the Kalimpong 1 children's home who is receiving testing and specialized treatment for fainting spells. We are awaiting word on a diagnosis from her specialist in Siliguri. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
The kids of Kalimpong 3 joined the other kids of Asia's Hope India for special Easter celebrations.
Some of the older children of Asia's Hope India also joined Nandu in outreaches to local communities.
The kids of Asia's Hope are studying hard!
