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Not long ago Sister Christobel, a catholic nun who works with the extreme poor and needy on the streets of Bombay as part of the Mother Theresa's Roses trust she founded, was bequeathed a large house in Goa. It was left to the trust by an Indian lady who died without issue and wanted her property to go to charity. A fantastic gift. On the downside, the property has not been lived in for 13 years and is pretty decrepit. It has no kitchen, no bathrooms, no (safe) wiring, no furniture .. but it did initially come complete with rats, snakes and white ants! That said, for Sister Christobel, it is a dream come true - for her, a gift from God. And she is determined that it will be a safe and loving place for the street children/orphans of Bombay.

The rats and snakes are gone and already Sister Christobel has taken 15 children and 5 women there. When the children arrived Sr Christobel had managed to get her hands on some small red plastic chairs (the kind you can buy here for £1!) and she gave each of the children one of them. They take them everywhere, inside, outside - even sleeping next to them at night. For most of the children they are the only thing they have ever owned ... can you imagine? But there is much more work to be done to make the place habitable and there is certainly no money for 'luxuries' - furniture, toys, clothes, paint, proper kitchen ... the list is endless.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Demelza, Hospice Care for Children will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.