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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 day ago

Friends of Mettupalayam Trust
Following the monsoon, at last there is enough water to prepare some paddy fields.I look forward to seeing these fields dressed in a carpet of green when next visiting in January. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 week ago

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A very happy Diwali to all our Friends, wherever you are. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 weeks ago

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From little acorns, or perhaps better described as seedcorn, big things grow.During a visit, some years ago, through Friends of Mettupalayam, Lee gifted around £100 to a married couple, who are both blind, to enable them to start to have built a proper house. Their two sons both came to our Crakehall Primary School. The second source of help came from rhe couple's church, where the congregation rallied around and donated further funds to progress the building, finally enabling the balance of the cost to be provided by the prime ministers housing scheme. Yesterday, Venkat was present at the blessing of the new house!The eldest son, Rajesh, is now in his final year of college in Vandevasi.We are often asked about what local people and the government do to help those in need in their community, due to either health problems or disability, and this is an example of how a little help from outside can trigger much more assistance. So, to all our donors and supporters, a huge thank you. Your help is so much valued and achieves so much. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

3 weeks ago

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The start of the school's second term. New textbooks are handed out to the pupils, with parents asked to come in to participate.I do think that this is an excellent way to involve the parents in their child's education. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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To celebrate founding trustee Adele's birthday, the school children have planted 59 fruit trees on the land adjacent to the multi purpose building. These cost of the trees was donated by Nagarajan, trustee, son and daughter.Such a nice way to celebrate a birthday, and hopefully a permanent benefit with fruit for the school in years to come. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

1 month ago

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A wonderful day. We have known Rajeshwari since she was 4 years old and provided funding each year to enable her to go to a special school for the Hearing Impaired. IRDT/ Friends of Mettupalayam then continued support by covering the cost of her degree course at the most prestigious university in Tamil Nadu- the Presidents College. She has now graduated and has married Santosh, a former classmate at the special school. To all our supporters, your donations have made this difference, giving Rajeshwari and Santosh a wonderful future together. Tonight I am thinking of her parents, Rada and Ehrlumalai, who couldn't have dreamed of this all those years ago. As parents ourselves, we share in your joy. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

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Tomorrow evening, Venkat will be attending the marriage celebrations of Rajeshwari E and Santhosh Santhosh This picture is of the invitation and gifts that Rada and Erlumalai, Rajeshwari's parents, brought to Venkat on his return from visiting his family in Singapore.Our best wishes for the future go with Venkat. Hopefully some photos from the wedding will be posted here shortly. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

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Government nurses at our primary school giving injections against Japanese encephalitis.There is a comprehensive inoculation programme India-wide to protect the children, but it helps when the nurses and doctors can access this through schools. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Mettupalayam Trust

2 months ago

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2 months ago

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Mettupalayam villagers celebrating the month of the Green God, and also Lord Ganesh. ... See MoreSee Less

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