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Email newsletter sent 24th June 2019
Saturday, June 29th, 2019Free Health Camps
Monday, June 24th, 2019Another area where Kiwis For Himalayas have impact is with what is called the free Health Camps. Life Expectancy in this area is just under the average for India which is 68.8. However, the rate of aging is quicker than in New Zealand and the last years can be very unpleasant. Problems that can be routinely fixed in New Zealand are left to linger. Here are some pictures from the Health Camp held in a tea plantation near Bagdogra. 120 people attended. All the medicines and staff wages are paid for the generous donations of KFH supporters.
Annual report from India 2019
Saturday, June 15th, 2019The attached document give a great summary of the work in India during the year ended 31st March 2019
Anisha
Saturday, June 15th, 2019Anisha, now 12 years old, was born in a small village of Toribari in Naya Busty. Her father died when she was only 3 months. Her mother is weak and cannot do manual work so the family are supported by her 14 year old brother. He is happy for his sister to study so that their economic situation can change. With the help of Children Have Hope this happens. Anisha attends Gandhi Memorial High School. She travels one hour there and back every day.