The pre-school children went back to their villages along with their parents during the winter holidays from Dec 23rd 2016 to Jan 8th 2017. It is harvest time in some of the villages so a few of the children remained back at home for longer with their parents but we hope that they will come back to school very soon. The pre-school celebrated Christmas and all the children received a small gift and refreshment. It was a meaningful occasion for the children, parents and the community.
Due to severe air-pollution and the onset of winter, some of the children also fell sick and we had to take them to hospital to receive basic healthcare treatment. It is mostly breathing difficulties, lung infections, coughs and colds that affect the children during this time. We are still seeking sponsorships to be able to provide care like this for the children when it is needed.