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    Weʼve raised £705 to Orphanage and Slum School in India

    Faridabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Funded on Wednesday, 5th July 2017

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    URGENT URGENT URGENT !

    For those that know me well, helping in a 3rd world country has been a passion of mine for many years. This year I was fortunate enough to fulfil my dream and travel to help the poorest people in India.
    Although I went with the expectation of helping in my current role as a midwife, I changed my 3 mth project to childcare and I have been placed at an orphanage in the slums.

    Nothing can prepare you for what to expect in terms of what you see, hear, smell, feel and experience. And nothing can help you come close to understanding the stories of heartache, abuse, neglect, rape and abandonment that they suffer.

    It truly is heart-wrenching, but there is one major factor that improves their lives in such a profound way and that is the care and support given by the Orphanage. Although a far cry from western standards, the orphanage provides a clean and safe environment and basic essentials like food, clothing, counselling and support and some medical costs. It is supported by the Government but run and funded by a christian charity.

    The Charity hopes to raise enough funds to relocate where the conditions will be much better. Currently they have no where to play outside and their resources are extremely limited.

    Also in this slum area, children are neglected by their parents and do not get sent to school. The charity has initiated the facilitation of education to other vulnerable children eg. rubbish pickers and those in child labour. They strongly believe that education will transform their lives. With this concept in mind, they have initiated the construction of a local school building but it is not yet completed as they have run out of money.They really need the support from donations to be able to complete the school building and allow their mission to be accomplished.

    Conditions are desperate, I would really appreciate your help by donating as much as you can and I will ensure the money goes to the project

    Thankyou so much xxx.

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    • paula hopkins7 years ago
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      paula hopkins

      7 years ago

      I AM HAVING TO CLOSE DOWN THE FUNDRAISING SITE TODAY TO BE ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE FUNDS BUT WOULD LIKE TO SAY A MASSIVE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO THOSE THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THIS WORTHY CAUSE. IT IS GOING TO MAKE A MASSIVE DIFFERENCE TO THESE SLUM CHILDREN AND HOPEFULLY GIVE THEM A FIGHTING CHANCE IN LIFE. MANY OF THESE KIDS GROW UP WITHOUT ANY EDUCATION AND DO NOT STAND A CHANCE IN THIS SOMETIMES CRUEL WORLD. TOGETHER WE HAVE GIVEN THEM THAT CHANCE AND A GLIMMER OF HOPE - THANK YOU ALL AGAIN SO SO MUCH. LOVE YOU ALL XXXX

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    • paula hopkins7 years ago
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      paula hopkins

      7 years ago

      Due to the urgency of requiring the funds I will be closing the fund raising tonight, if you wish to make a donation, can I ask that you do it today. Many thanks once again for your generosity, it is much appreciated. lots of love xxx

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    • paula hopkins7 years ago
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      7 years ago

      Just a quick update - this is the slum school that is under construction. As you can see it is in its very early stages but If we can get at least one floor up and running, this will accommodate around 60 kids, which will be spit into 4 different classes. I will post some other pics on FB as this site only allowing me to post one. You will see from the photos that the ground floor could be functional soon, it requires electricity, fans, paint, a bathroom and a few basic teaching aids, ie. blackboard, writing materials and a lot of support ;-)

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    Supporters

    21

    • Gill Winsor

      Gill Winsor

      Jul 5, 2017

      Good luck Paula. X

      £10.00

    • Tracy Lawson-May

      Tracy Lawson-May

      Jul 5, 2017

      You are an amazing lady!!!!!

      £100.00

    • Rebecca Dean

      Rebecca Dean

      Jul 5, 2017

      Sending lots of love ❤️ xx

      £20.00

    • Angie

      Angie

      Jul 5, 2017

      Paula ~ you are a beautiful Angel, spreading Love & Light wherever you go! Am so inspired by you, my dear sister! Love & Light always ~ NAMASTE!

      £20.00

    • Ayla Ramadan

      Ayla Ramadan

      Jul 4, 2017

      Paula, you're an incredible woman. You have a heart of gold xxx

      £10.00

    • Charly Hopkins

      Charly Hopkins

      Jul 4, 2017

      £20.00

    • Cal Hopkins

      Cal Hopkins

      Jul 4, 2017

      £5.00

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    paula hopkins

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    Faridabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Have worked in UK and Middle East as a midwife. Always had a passion to work in 3rd world country. Had the opportunity this year to go for 3 months and chose India. Originally wanted to help using my midwifery experience, but I have been pushed towards childcare and orphanage

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