"No one can make a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little"
- Edmund Burke
Thanks to your support, our project to build houses and give land to Dalit people and to help fund the health education program for sponsored children in Calcutta. We have several posts and videos about theses projects that we hope you’ll enjoy!
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The kids in our computer / video class made this incredible movie about their day to day lives and their dreams for the future.
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Podcast – get a behind the scenes feel for everyday life in the poorer neighborhoods of Kolkata as we are invited to the homes of some of the CI-Sahay sponsored children. Also, taxis, street markets, Grand Hotel buffet, our English, video and crafts classes and more.
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Teaching is a much harder job than I thought it was. Especially when you don’t know the native language, or much about the subject!
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Our second week in Kalkota:volunteering for Children International – Sahay and exploring Kolkata
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Different than I Expected
My introduction to the inner workings of Children International was not what I was expecting. Before we arrived in Calcutta to begin working with the organization, I found out that CI has community centers all over India that handle the tasks associated with caring for sponsored children. These centers run health and [...]
What’s it like to be welcomed to India by scores of talented children of all ages? Check out this video to find out!
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We thought Children International-Sahay was helping disadvantaged kids in India – WRONG! – incredibly, they have taught them to help themselves. Ever worry about the fate of the younger generation? You will be excited to read about these incredible teens.
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Check out the Kolkata Zoo in India. There was such a festive atmosphere there, with hundreds of people waiting for a look at the tigers and cheering when they did come out.
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Kolkata 30 Jan 2011
English