Provide Care for 30 Vulnerable Children in India

First and foremost let me just say, thank you! There are not enough words to express our appreciation for your kindness and support.

As you already know, the Dayspring home orphanage, located in a rural village in the south of India, is the home to 30 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The children here have all been affected by HIV/aids and or TB in some respect; orphaned by the disease, infected and then rejected by their families or can no longer be supported by infected parent(s). Blossom Trust founded the Dayspring Home in 2002, and is responsible for the day to day running of it, which includes medical expenses, educational needs, three meals a day, clothing and social support. This being said, we rely on private donations to cover annual operating expenses and the overall welfare of the children.  In India, a little money can go a long way.

 Over the past few months, the Dayspring Home has made wonderful improvements thanks to your contributions. In December, the children were given new clothing and celebrated Christmas with a very special dinner, new toys, chocolates, cakes, games and dancing. The evening of the 23rd, a pastor visited the home to perform a special ceremony.  

 But the celebrations didn’t end in 2017 as we brought in the new year celebrating Pongal. Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated all over Tamil Nadu where people give thanks to everyone and everything involved in the farming process. The children offered prayers to our farm animals, enjoyed sweet rice and placed the pongal pot in the sun to signify gratitude. Later that month, we built a new water tank and wall surrounding the Dayspring Home. During the summer, water storage is limited and the water bank and new pipes will help to mitigate against this. The wall around the home was built to make the children feel more secure and avoid trespassing onto the property.

 In February, we fixed the solar panels around the farm, meaning we no longer need electricity there. While preparing the meals, the kitchen used to fill with smoke due to our traditional way of cooking. Recognizing this as a safety hazard for both our children and staff, we installed a chimney and cap to create a healthier environment. Lastly, we have begun adding more protein to the children’s daily diet with eggs, lentils, curd and wheat.

 We sincerely thank you for your generosity and hope you recognize the incredible impact you are having on the children. It is only together that we can fight against poverty and discrimination.  Please contact us if you have any questions about the orphanage, funding or our organization. We will keep you informed of how your money is being used, and continue to send updates of the Dayspring Home.

With best wishes and our sincere gratitude,

 Mercy Annapoorani, the Blossom Trust Team & the children of Dayspring Home