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Newsletter-February-2018

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust is sharing a COVID-19 update.

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Special Covid 19 Update, 5 May 2021Hello Friends,Given the dreadful news coming from India in recent days, and the concern expressed by Friends, we felt it appropriate to provide the most up-to-date information from the project. The trustees held a video call today with Venkat and his son Anand. Here are the key facts and outputs from that discussion:• The situation in Tamil Nadu is worsening significantly. A few weeks ago, there were 400 cases per day. This has now increased to 22,000 per day.• At present, the position is most serious in the cities, but this is beginning to spread to rural areas.• Belatedly, a state-wide lockdown has been ordered from 6 May and there is talk of a national lockdown. As we know, lockdowns cause other pressures on low-income areas like Mettupalayam.• Venkat has had both vaccine jabs, which is great news. However, he is very much in the minority. There are vaccine supply issues and there is a serious issue in terms of “vaccine hesitancy”. Culturally there is a reluctance to be vaccinated, with many thinking they will rely on natural remedies. Additionally, Venkat tells us that there has been a lot of television reporting against the vaccines. We recognise this issue from our own experience, that the risk/benefit arguments are complex and that Venkat cannot just instruct people that they must take the vaccine. Venkat and Anand are preparing actions to support the local community against the devastating second wave that seems to be rapidly approaching the area.- They are preparing evidence-based pamphlets for distribution.- They will distribute free face masks at meeting points around the vicinity.- They will provide transport to vaccination centres, as necessary.- They will pay for vaccination as appropriate for those who are not yet in the eligible age-groups.- They are preparing to support those in need in whatever ways required.The position is precarious, and we will remain in constant contact with Venkat. As Trustees, we have pledged whatever support is needed during this emergent situation, just as we did during the lockdown last year. Venkat sends his heartfelt thanks for the support you give, which has made such a difference to so many over the years and surely will over the coming months.Thank youContact us:Adele Eldridge Francis and Rosie Muncaster Hugo and Jean Welsh01969 650618 07491 948878 07802 641073adeleeldridge@gmail.com fmuncaster@hotmail.com hugo.welsh30@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

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Some good news from our farm near Mettupalayam. Another female calf to join our growing herd. She looks strong and healthy, and following the paddy harvest, we have plenty of straw for feed during the hot, dry season. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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With all the horrific news coming out of India, it's still heartwarming to see these very disadvantaged tribal children, filling their heads with knowledge and their stomachs with food!Thank you Venkat and IRDT for continuing to support this group with the education and nutrition programme.Thank you also to a very special Friend in the UK, for fully funding this addition to Venkat's work. ... See MoreSee Less

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Just been watching the horrendous Covid news coming out of India at the moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone there battling this pandemic I spoke to Venkat yesterday, and it seems that Mettupalayam and district currently remain at a low level, and we both hope this continues. All our schoolchildren are having their temperature checked each morning, and the school year finishes at the end of the month. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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To all our Friends in Mettupalayam and district, and to all Tamils around the world, let's hope that this New Year is better than the last! ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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Yoga this morning at our Crakehall Primary School, Mettupalayam. Our specialist Yoga teacher, Kalai Selvi, comes in every Monday morning. The benefits to the pupils are enormous, both in concentration, fitness and flexibility, and the ability to concentrate in class. It has been so good to have been able to continue with this programme throughout lockdown.Donations from Friends pay for this extra curricular activity, and we are very grateful for all the support we receive. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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Growing together.A new group set up to support and inform about a collaborative fruit and vegetable growing project based wherever you wish! We hope that lots of schools will wish to be involved and our Crakehall School in Mettupalayam has already started planting lots of different seeds to see which are best suited to the very hot weather there at the moment.Venkat and IRDT also hope to involve a women's self help group in Mettupalayam village with encouragement and support for kitchen gardens. Anyone interested in taking part and seeking further information please message the group. ... See MoreSee Less

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Adele and members of her Zoom book group recently shared photos and thoughts whilst making and later eating curries. Some of their recipes are available on our website www.irdt.co.uk under the fundraising tag and everyone is invited to use and share these with friends. Donations would be appreciated! ... See MoreSee Less

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This is our Manampathy temporary school for tribal children. The children's parents mostly earn a living doing cobbling/sandal repairs but this work fluctuates a lot.As a tribal community, the discrimination and lack of support is evident and as well as providing an education whilst the government schools remain closed, Venkat and IRDT also provide the children with a nourishing mid day meal. Long term support for this community is being considered and we understand that schools will now remain closed until June! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jenandsarah-welshTwo of Hugo and Jean's daughters are taking part in an Ironman challenge to raise funds. This is an amazing challenge and your support and encouragement would be most appreciated.Many thanks ... See MoreSee Less

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