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Dearest Friends and Supporters,

Thank you for your ongoing support of Dayspring Home which allows us to continue to improve the daily lives of our children here. These past few months have been busy, from Diwali to Christmas to Pongal, there has been lots to celebrate! All of which is possible through the generosity of our friends and supporters, for which we are immensely grateful.

• Celebrations

Dayspring Home radiated joy and festive spirit during the past months as children and staff came together to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali, Christmas, and Pongal, a Tamil harvest festival. The festive season was marked by cultural performances, traditional decorations, and shared meals, creating a vibrant atmosphere that brought smiles to the faces of everyone involved.

• Diwali

This Diwali we had a wonderful time celebrating! Each of our girls enjoyed a celebratory meal and received a new special dress (as well as lots of sweets!). The four days of celebrations were filled with firecrackers and fireworks as we came together to celebrate the festival of lights, rejoicing over light overcoming darkness and the triumph of good over evil.  

• Christmas

Christmas was also a special occasion for our girls at DaySpring! The house was full of Christmas spirit, decorations and lights. Christmas Day was filled with prayers, songs, dances and good food and with even a special surprise visit from Santa who distributed some gifts. The girls received presents that included sweets, chocolate, new shoes and new clothes thanks to the support of our individual donors and Caritas Linköping.

• Pongal

From the 13th to the 16th of January our Dayspring Home was filled with the warmth of tradition, joy and gratitude as we came together to celebrate Pongal! Pongal is a multi-day festivity celebrated here in Tamil Nadu to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. “Pongal” is also the name of the boiled sweet rice dish which is made and enjoyed during the festival. Moreover, during the day of Maatu Pongal, the kids celebrated cattle by painting their horns and placing garlands of flowers around their necks. This year was particularly festive as we welcomed the birth of a new calf!

• Repairs and Refurbishment 

Thanks to donations received through GlobalGiving and individual donors including volunteers, we have been able to purchase a new incinerator to burn used sanitary pads to replace the previous one which was damaged. As well as a new small toilet for our male caretaking and farming staff.

In addition, construction work to repair the floor is planned to start this month, which will be waterproof and thus improve the living situation of the girls, protecting them against leaks.

Volunteers also organised fundraising campaigns through which we were able to buy a new spacious fridge for the kitchen and new games, clothes, toiletries and stationery items for the children. Other small activities undertaken by volunteers included painting the doors and helping with practical tasks in the farm, both with the animals and in the crops.

• Environmental awareness 

During an initiative promoted by the Commerce Community Club (V.H.N.S.N. College), the girls at Dayspring had the chance to plant tree saplings and engage in a beautiful nature-related moment. The initiative aimed to promote environmental sustainability and foster a sense of responsibility towards nature. 

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Your continued support is essential to put a smile on the face of our girls and to ensure them a better future! We are truly grateful for your commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Dayspring Home community. We look forward to sharing more success stories and updates with you in the future.

With Best Wishes and Sincerest Gratitude,

Mercy Annapoorani, 

Executive Director 

Blossom Trust / Dayspring Home

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Dearest Friends and Supporters,

All the Blossom team expresses its immense gratitude for your ongoing support that is allowing us to meaningfully improve the daily life of our children at Dayspring Home!

Here you can find the latest updates!

• School

The children continue to go to school and to obtain positive results in all subjects! One of the older girls started to attend a daily typing class, and two girls who will soon finish school are excited about signing up for the polytechnic college next year! 

• Volunteers 

During the summer, we hosted several volunteers that have supported the children in their daily activities. Children are always enthusiastic to welcome new volunteers at Dayspring Home and they can by now all sustain basic conversations in English, making the interactions with them more meaningful! Volunteers have helped the children with their homeworks, they have reorganised the library and they have engaged the children in outdoor games and creative activities. 

• Dayspring Organic Farm

The activities at Dayspring Farm are proceeding successfully as well, with the children happily participating in its maintenance. The farm is currently producing sustainable seasonal crops such as papayas, bananas, guavas, and eggplants, as well as milk and eggs that are being used to provide the children with a healthy and nutritious diet!

• Celebrations

Birthdays, holiday celebrations and festivals are always exciting moments for children! At Dayspring Home we pay great attention to their emotional needs and never forget about special days and sharing these festivities with them. In the past months, the birthdays of several girls were celebrated with cakes, special dinners and gifts. Moreover, on August 15 Dayspring Home organised a flag ceremony for Indian Independence Day. 

• Repairs and Renovations 

Thanks to your generous donations, in the past months we have also initiated some repairs and renovations to improve the children’s comfort and security during their stay with us!

The floor of the external corridor that was showing signs of damage has by now been completely renovated! Moreover, we have also recently initiated the construction works to build a new room! 

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Without your valuable help, all this would not have been possible! 

You are contributing to put a smile on the children at Dayspring Home and to ensure them a better future ! 

We look forward to updating you on our progress in the coming months. All the children at Dayspring and the Blossom team would like to thank you again for your great generosity!

With Best Wishes and Sincerest Gratitude,

Mercy Annapoorani, 

Executive Director 

Blossom Trust /

Dayspring Home