STEPPING STONES, MARGAO.

Since the summer vacations came to a close, children started returning to our shelter at Margao, and they went through their general medical examination and formalities for admission to the Homes.Pastor Matthew, Chris Brandon, Godfrey paid a visit to the shelter and spent quality time with the Children while two students from Mt. Carmel College began their internship at Stepping Stones, on their research programme.

Audrey Martin (UK) donated a pressure cooker thru Mavis. A few kind visitors distributed mangoes and eatables for the children in the shelter. Proper liaison with the Government schoolteachers ensured that our children were admitted in schools. A visit to Birla (Vasco) for an assessment into the prospect of putting up a Day Care Shelter is being looked into. Researcher Kishore Kumar from the Goa University visited Stepping Stones and interacted with the children.

All kudos to our field workers Mangesh and Amit who were very active in organizing games and other programs in the Slum areas as also assisted children in their studies. Activities on Medical aid, haircuts and distribution of clothes brought smiles on their faces and delight to the parents. Narayan bid goodbye to Stepping Stones as he was transferred to Victory House.
The Maintenance work is in progress. Roof repair is completed and Gas connections with pipe fittings were also replaced for proper functioning.

All of us here are earnest in our routine work on fieldwork, non-formal education, office and administrative tasks which were carried out efficiently. In spite of the vacation time in May, the number of children in June has been quite large at Stepping Stones. Some of the children were anxious and eager to go get back to school for the new academic year. Children who have been moved to the homes were also anticipating different routines, meeting with new friends and a change in life style.

“As the monsoons are here, bringing along cheers, there might be a child drenched in the cold rain waiting to be noticed, hugged and sheltered. Our Staff has been very active on the streets and in slums rescuing such children in need.”

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