CHRISTMAS:
This month, MBS4God donors were able to send an extra $200 for Christmas celebration, meals and money towards clothing for the 22 children in the care of Mahesh Babu Urs and family. In addition, one of our donors purchased and sent candy, chocolate, and toys for the children directly from Amazon India.
EDUCATION:
This year, an MBS4God donor sent 21 of the 22 children to school (one is special needs and not eligible for school). The cost per year for each child is between $160-$270 depending on the grade. School is not free in India and only those who can afford to go do so. Some of the children, including a 15-year-old, had never been to school before this year. MBS4God has supplied a tutor to come 5 days a week for the last 3 years to help the children get ready for school and supplement their studies. Only half of the children had been attending school until this year. They are truly happy, grateful, and studying hard! Their future looks even brighter.
SPECIAL PROJECT:
Another project this year was sponsored by a donor. For $750, a well was installed in a village who did not have running water. The village women and children would walk miles each way to fill containers of water daily. Here are pictures of the well, dedication and happy villagers. This one source of water serves the entire village and has changed their lives.
SUSTAINABILITY:
Mahesh owns his own photography business and contributes to the monthly expenses. His business was started with a one-time donation from an MBS4God donor in 2016 to purchase camera and studio equipment, pay fees and establish the photography and video business locally. He sends us weekly reports on what the business earns. During wedding seasons, he earns a fair amount of money. During the offseason, he earns money taking passport photos.
MONTHLY SUPPORT:
Each month, MBS4God sends $500 to supplement rent, food, and a tutor to care for the children. The children are well fed, eating mostly rice, eggs, vegetables and chicken. Mahesh’s family’s dedication to the care of the 22 children (one is special needs), is a gift from God. The fast and pray each Wednesday for all their needs, the needs of others and for the MBS4God donors and directors.
We pray for God’s guidance to fulfill His plan in 2019.
In His Service,
MBS4God International Board of Directors.
Mind Body Spirit for God International, Inc. 