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Supporting Rural Education in India

The St. Mary’s Home for Girls helps children who come from areas with no schools

As our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, continues his visits to our affiliated sites in India, he discusses his time at the St. Mary’s Girls’ Hostel, where young women from rural areas are offered the chance for a well-rounded education while having a safe place to live. A history of the home “The St. Mary’s Home for Girls is located in a large city about one hour away from Dornakal. It was formerly a […]

One of the Best Facilities for Children in Need

Luis Bourdet visits the St. Paul's Home for Girls - Kothagudem in India

During his ongoing visits to our affiliated sites in India, Luis Bourdet recently visited the St. Paul’s Home for Girls – Kothagudem. He was impressed by the high standard of the dorm, which he considers one of the best among our regional partners. UNDERSTANDING ST. PAUL’S “My next visit was t0 the St. Paul’s Home for Girls – Kothagudem, located in one of the largest cities in the Dornakal Diocese work area. The Church of […]

Very Proud of Their Home

Luis Bourdet continues his visits to our affiliated sites in India

Today, we hear from our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, who visited the Dornakal Girls’ Hostel as part of his recent trip to India, where the girls in attendance are thrilled to be at such a lovely establishment. Visiting the Dornakal Girls’ Hostel “The next day in the morning, I was scheduled to visit the Dornakal Girls’ Hostel. This is located within the Dornakal Diocese compound in Dornakal. To counter the two boy’s hostels […]

Scarcely Making Ends Meet in New Mexico

Caretakers of children at Mariano Lake Community School struggle financially

As she continues visiting our affiliated sites in New Mexico, our Director of U.S. Programs, Renée Kube, visits the Mariano Lake Community School, where she meets with Barbara, our volunteer coordinator. VISITING MARIANO LAKE “Mariano Lake Community School is located about 60 miles south-southwest of Lake Valley. Whereas the Lake Valley area is rocky and has become more arid, the Mariano Lake area has sandy soil and more vegetation. There are several types of grasses, […]

Loving Their Time at Grace Aaron

In India, sponsored children enjoy the center they attend

As he continues visiting our affiliated sites in India, Luis Bourdet visits the Grace Aaron Childcare Center, where students are very happy to be present. “The town of Burgampahad, in the southeastern Indian state of Telangana, is where the Grace Aaron Childcare Center is located,” explained Luis Bourdet. “Within this rice-producing region, which is susceptible to crop-destroying flooding and droughts, thousands of field laborers earn very low wages. Due to widespread poverty, only some parents […]

A Need for Beds at Lou Ann Long

Children sleep on small mats on the floor at our affiliated site

As our Director of International Programs Luis Bourdet continues his travels in India visiting our affiliated sites in the country, he tells us about the Lou Ann Long Girls’ Hostel, in which children in our program are in need of beds and linens for a comfortable night’s rest. About the Lou Ann Long GIRLS’ HOSTEL “The small town of Yadgiri, where the Lou Ann Long Girls’ Hostel is located, is in the southern Indian state […]