First annual sports day
We had so much fun playing and laughing and learning at our first annual sports day.
Jumping high
There's loads of excitement at the school as the children prepare for their first ever sports day, happening on Saturday, November 29. High jump is just one of the many activities that we have planned!
Winter uniforms are here
Due to a very generous donation we were able to purchase winter uniforms for the children. Many thanks from all of us and the children at Helping Hands. We can't wait to see the kids wearing them...more photos to come.
Smile if you love bananas
We visited the farm recently to deliver bananas to everyone in the school. Fresh fruit is considered a luxury item to many families in this village. This is just one of the many ways we are able to give back thanks to our supporters.
School news August 2014
It's been six weeks since the beginning of our first school term and we are happy to report that the children are settling in well and are really enjoying their new school. With monsoon season we've had a few extra puddles around the farm and there has been a couple...
First week of school
The village of Pittamgarh has been buzzing this week with hundreds of kids excited to attend their new school. They arrived on foot, by bicycle, tractor and motorcycle. Many of them even turned up before opening day to see their classroom and meet the teachers. The...
Caring Hearts First Annual Fundraiser
We were honoured to hold our first annual fundraiser for Helping Hands & Caring Hearts at Rama Lotus in Ottawa. So many dear yoga family and friends came out to celebrate. It was a very fun and successful evening and you have helped us get that much closer to our...
First day of school July 1, 2014
We are so excited to announce that we are ready to open our doors and welcome our students for the first day of school on July 1, 2014! The new principal has hired a team of seven qualified female teachers from the local and Haridwar area. The registration process,...
New uniforms
There's lots of excitement at the school as we are so close to opening day. This week the teachers are distributing books and school uniforms.
White elephant sale
We have many little caring hearts to thank for their fundraising efforts. The grade 3-4 split class in Calgary, who started a fundraising campaign on Indiegogo a few months ago, have held a sale at their school which has helped them surpass their original fundraising...