Thanks to a very generous donor who served at the Children’s Home last year and saw this need first-hand, there are now 3 new washing machines being put to very good use on a daily basis at the Christiana Children’s Home! The children still wash much of their own clothing by hand, but larger items, such as bedding and uniforms, are being washed in the new machines. Having three commercial machines has been an unexpected, yet very much appreciated blessing!
A team of 7 (including 4 medical professionals) spent a week at the Children’s Home and School and were able to offer health physicals to more than 350 children!
Although most children are remarkably healthy, a few health concerns were addressed, and vision and hearing tests helped identify those who needed glasses or were experiencing ear issues.
The Home and School staff were gracious hosts, and many hours were also spent in fun activities with all of the children!
A beautiful dining hall was recently constructed thanks to the generosity of many of our donors! This versatile space will not only serve meals at tables with benches; it also features a new cooking area and can be used for a variety of activities when shelter from the sun or rain is needed.
After more than a year of construction, the new Computer Lab is finally complete. It is being used not only by EBS students but also by students from the ITI and even some groups within the surrounding Bapatla community!
Access to the Computer Lab is yet another significant improvement to the education offered at the Elizabeth Barrie School.
Community use of the Lab and rental income from the shops located on the ground floor of the new building will both provide some ongoing income to aid in meeting the Children’s Home’s day-to-day expenses.
Because of the amazing and unexpected generosity of one of our supporting churches, four much-needed projects have been fully funded and are nearly complete!
1) Finishing touches are being done on the new water tower.
2) Necessary septic tank repairs are being completed.
3) The height of the compound wall is being raised to increase security and safety.
4) Additional dining space is being added to comply with government regulations requiring boys and girls to eat separately.
We have been reminded once again of the faithfulness of God and His people!
March 2024, A special trip to see the ocean brought many smiles. Happy memories were made!
February 2024: A team of 8 from various parts of the US gathered together to provide medical exams for 300+ school children and their families. A future health worker may have been found, as well!
New school uniforms have arrived! And the students are happy with how well they fit! (November 2023)
The kids are loving this new playground at the Elizabeth Barrie School! Huge thanks to all who helped make this incredible space possible!
The addition of a second bus makes the Elizabeth Barrie School attractive and available to even more area students than before. Tuition paying students help to further the sustainability of both the Elizabeth Barrie School and the Christiana Children’s Home.
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