June, 2007
Construction of the Girls’ Orphanage begins with the digging of the foundation and the building of the support columns. The orphanage is to house 50 providing them with dormitories, recreation, education facilities, study areas, and kitchen and an eating area.
The Indian government has deemed it necessary to widen the main highway passing by DKSHA from two lanes to 4 lanes. Having travelled that highway, one realizes how good that decision is. Unfortunately, they have expropriated DKSHA property that contains the main facility as well as the residence of the DKSHA staff, and the main well for the compound. Compensation is half of what it will cost to rebuild elsewhere on the existing property.
The orphanage is being built on newly
acquired property adjacent to the DKSHA property. Funding for the construction
has raised 40% of the $25,000 (Can) needed to complete the building. When
compared with comparable projects here in
Please consider supporting this worthwhile endeavour. Contact DNSH via
email at dmckibbon@sympatico.ca,
snail mail at:
DNSH
K0K 1H0
Phone: 613-475-4978