Our Italian Friends

This week we had a special visit from our Italian friends: Tiziana, Corrado, Sara and Gabriel Ferrari. The Ferrari family lived for several years in Pune and came to know about House of Hope. Tiziana made visits to House of Hope while she was staying in Pune. Even after they returned to Italy, she continued to stay in touch with us.

During the holidays Tiziana organized a fundraiser at her daughter, Sara’s school: Scuola Don Roscelli. The Italian students were very eager to help and were able to collect a large donation for House of Hope and Bright Star Education! 

The Ferrari family came to Pune this past week to deliver the donation and visit House of Hope and Bright Star Education. It really is amazing the difference that one family has made. They saw a need, organized their friends and classmates, to make a big investment in the lives of so many Indian children. We are very thankful for their generosity and friendship! 

Happy Birthday Angel!

We celebrated Angel's birthday on 22nd December. She is two years old and a very healthy, happy little girl! We enjoyed celebrating her birthday with chicken biryani and chocolate cake. For her birthday present, Angel received a baby doll which she is quite attached to. Angel is loved by all at House of Hope. Her happy smile brings so much joy to everyone. We are also very happy to report that even though her mother is HIV positive, all of Angel's medical tests have come back negative! It is so beautiful to celebrate her life and we are blessed to have such a sweet girl in our home.

Christmas 2011

It was a very merry Christmas at House of Hope! The children enjoyed many visitors who brought lots of sweets and gifts. Even our local politician, Rajesh Pillay gave sweaters and sponsored the children to have a full day picnic and a nearby garden and amusement park. The children really enjoyed!

Enjoying breakfast before the activities start. 

Two little monkeys sitting in a tree....Vishal and Shyam

Angel really enjoyed the merry-go-round

Sakshi getting mendhi on her hand.

Kids getting excited for the magic show!

Anush got to participate in the magic show

Monica and Swamini

Shaheena

Sakshi ready to swim!

Even Sangita Aunty played!

Nanda and Esther

Girls going for a carriage ride.

Prasanna enjoying a horseback ride.

Sakshi

Merry Christmas from House of Hope!

So tired after a fun-filled day!