CLOTHES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN Social Endeavours Nepal posted on its Facebook page in May, details of an ‘appeal’ for funds to buy a set of clothes for each of the 24 children in the class one of the Tashi Waldorf School in Kathmandu. The majority of these children comes from economically disadvantaged families who struggle to put food on the children’s plates each day, let alone find the necessary rupees to purchase clothing beyond the one outfit that most of them possess. On the suggestion of the class assistant teacher ‘Shanta’, it was decided that Social Endeavours Nepal would try to raise sufficient funds to purchase a new outfit for each child. The appeal raised the magnificent sum of Nepal rupees 20,000 (about US$200 - Aus$225 - Euro160 - GBP125) This was sufficient for the class teacher Nima Sherpa and Shanta to visit the massive undercover market in Kathmandu to haggle for a couple of hours with the market traders to get the best prices for a long-sleeved cotton shirt, long pants, underwear and socks for each child for the cooler autumnal weather commencing in October/November. The outfits were handed out to the children towards the end of the school day on the Monday, amidst much excitement. It was expected that parents would safely store the clothes for the autumn! However, much to the astonishment of Nima and Shanta, EVERY child arrived at school the next morning wearing their new clothes, despite the heat!! Nima and Shanta are extremely grateful for the kindness of the donors who made these purchases possible. Social Endeavours Nepal also expresses sincere thanks for your kindness and generosity. Watch the short video on YouTube: youtu.be/W8wEgCtFmHQ
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 04:03:10 +0000
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