We've been doing various children's programs in the villiages around the KGF and one in Bagapelli. We've done our share of singing, dance, dance revolution, scrub races and have played more than our share of duck duck goose. The kids are so sweet and we are planning on taking two of them home in our bags.
We also were able to do three eyecare clinics. Our hosts Gracey and Yesudass, had reading glasses left-over from previous trips so we counted them and found that we could serve about 1,000 people. The clinics are renegade heathcare at best--adjusting the patients seats based on the daylight, using a six-year-old and an eight year old as translators. Nevertheless, the people that we are able to help are very greatful. We've had several ceremonies where we are honored with gifts and a brief history of the KGF mine. And we even were featured in the newspaper.
Check out the attached pictures.
Charity...how cool....seeing pics of you with your new friends in India makes it more clear to imagine what you're really doing there...what beautiful children!!! Keep the info coming...tell us about the food, we are so curious!
ReplyDeleteOkay...I've wracked my brain..finally googled...KGF is Kolar Gold Fields. Char called tonight...love it when she does that...makes her feel not quite so far away! Love and Miss you, girl...Be safe!
ReplyDeleteCharity, your niece and nep are very confused...they thought the people of India were very poor and want to know why the kids in the pics are so well dressed...make sure you bring some proof of everything else you saw...it's such a good lesson for them!!!
ReplyDeleteLadies...so good to see pictures. Can't wait to hear all about your adventures and the lives you've impacted.
ReplyDeleteWow! Seeing pictures helps so much with visualizing your adventures and the people you have been helping.
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your entries ladies! Katie, you look amazing! It looks like you are having fun playing games with the children(just like CARA track trained you for). :-)
ReplyDeleteI miss you, but love hearing about all your adventures.